Outer Banks Calendar of Events
Outer Banks Music Showcase - ''2008 Christmas Show''
Tuesday, December 02, 2008 - Wednesday, December 31, 2008 (2pm - 7pm)
Outer Banks Music Showcase (3848 N Croatan Highway): Come celebrate Christmas at the Coast with Santa and the cast of the Outer Banks Music Showcase. Together, we will stroll through a Winter Wonderland filled with all of the holiday classics that truly make this ''The Most Wonderful Time of the Year.''
Show dates and times are as follows:
November 13, 14, 15, 20, 21 and 22 at 2:00 p.m.
November 15, 21, 22, 26, 28 and 29 at 7:30 p.m.
December 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12 and 13 at 2:00 p.m.
December 3, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 16, 18, 19, 20, 23, 27 and 28 at 7:30 p.m.
December 31 (New Year's Eve Show) - Time TBA
Manteo Rotary Rockfish Rodeo
Friday, December 05, 2008 - Saturday, December 06, 2008
Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park: A fishing tournament sponsored by the Manteo Rotary.
Billy Brown: Local Color
Monday, December 08, 2008 - Monday, December 29, 2008 (9am - 5pm)
Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park: Billy Brown is a long time Outer Banks waterman who has a passion for NC history. He is a former teacher who loves to paint scenes from the area to include Oregon Inlet vistas he's seen while fishing. His acrylics feature seasonal shots of sunrises and sunsets and landscapes of the area including Bodie Island. He paints underwater fish scenes and anglers. An opening reception will be held on December 7 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. It is free and open to the public. The show can be viewed Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Currituck Heritage Park 2nd Annual Tree Lighting Celebration
Saturday, December 13, 2008 (5pm)
North Lawn at Currituck Heritage Park: See the giant cedar tree in Currituck Heritage Park and the Currituck Beach Lighthouse simultaneously illuminated. Gather on the north lawn to enjoy free hot chocolate and sing carols with the Currituck County High School Choral Ensemble. Following the lighting ceremony, the Whalehead Club will offer complimentary docent-led holiday tours to show off the decorations inspired by the 1920's etchings of Edward Collings Knight, Jr. Alternatively, take a romantic horse-drawn carriage ride snuggled under a fluffy blanket through Historic Corolla Village.
Holiday Piano Concert
Saturday, December 13, 2008 - Saturday, December 13, 2008 (7pm - 9pm)
Library at The Whalehead Club: Festivities continue in the Library of the Whalehead Club with a Holiday Piano Concert featuring the fabulous voices of the Currituck County High School Choral Ensemble singing holiday favorites. For the second half of the concert be entertained by the amazing talents of local pianist, Sally Copeland Wright. Listen to Mrs. Knight's custom-made Steinway Grand Piano positively come alive as Sally's classically-trained fingers dance across the 105 year-old ivory keys. Tickets for the concert are $35 per person and include a dessert reception during the intermission.
Currituck Heritage Park Winter Educational Series
Tuesday, December 16, 2008 (10am)
1100 Club Road (NC Highway 12): The Knapp Legacy in Currituck - Illustrated Program held at the Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education. Joseph P. Knapp, publisher and philanthropist, was one of the most notable figures in Currituck history. Come discover his efforts in wildlife conservation and his co-founding of the Ducks Unlimited conservation group. His contributions to education and schools have forever impacted residents of Currituck County and throughout North Carolina. Cider and cookies will be served.
Elizabethan Christmas
Saturday, December 27, 2008 - Saturday, December 27, 2008 (12am - 5pm)
Roanoke Island Festival Park: Don't let the holiday spirit fade! On Saturday, December 27, come join in the fun as Roanoke Island Festival Park celebrates the third day of Christmas. Visitors to the Park can get a taste of 16th century holiday traditions from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. as they make decorations, learn special dances, sing songs, discover food and drink of the season, and indulge in merriment with members of the Guild of St. Andrew. Many events will be held inside and the celebration will go on, rain or shine. In the Settlement Site visitors can join with the interpreters as they ''recreate'' their celebration in the American wilderness, with simple decorations and a roast over the open fire. There may even be a few more surprises of the season. We'll see you there and wish you Merry Yuletide!
Winter Piano Concert
Monday, December 29, 2008 - Monday, December 29, 2008 (6pm - 8pm)
The Whalehead Club: Sondra Meinhardt and friends will perform classics from the 1920s era as well as holiday favorites. Be mesmerized by the century-old Steinway Grand Piano being played by local artists who will draw out the melodies from the polished mahogany. Tickets are $35 per person or four for $100 and include a dessert reception during the intermission.
Currituck Heritage Park Winter Educational Series
Tuesday, January 13, 2009 (11am)
1100 Club Road (NC Highway 12): Gary Baker, former Curator of Glass at the Chrysler Museum in Norfolk, VA, will present a program on Louis Comfort Tiffany. Tiffany, unlike his jewelry-making family, became known throughout the world for his innovative and artistic glass-making. Tiffany's contribution to the Art Nouveau movement will be highlighted through the beautiful examples of his glass-work in the Whalehead Club. In addition, Mr Baker will help identify pieces of your personal glass & silver collections. Feel free to bring along some of your favorite pieces for him to look at. Lunch will be served.
Currituck Heritage Park Winter Educational Series
Tuesday, February 10, 2009 (11am)
1100 Club Road (NC Highway 12): Storytelling: Pass it on through Oral Histories. Come having read (http://www.currituckbeachlight.com/toilluminate.php) ''To Illuminate the Dark Space'', oral histories of the Keepers of the Currituck Beach Lighthouse, tour the Keepers' house, and listen to Sylvia Payne, who through the generosity of the NC Humanities Council, will present a 45 minute program on preserving family oral histories. Lunch will be served.
Corolla Island Epicurean Evening at Pine Island Hunt Club
Saturday, March 07, 2009
Pine Island Hunt Club: An intimate evening inside a private working hunt club. Experience the sporting heritage of Currituck County with a traditional five-course hunt club dinner reminiscent of the 1920s waterfowl hunting era.
Kitty Hawk Kites Fly Into Spring
Saturday, April 04, 2009 - Sunday, April 05, 2009
Jockey's Ridge State Park (Milepost 12.5): This first weekend in April kicks off National Kite Month! Kitty Hawk Kites will teach local schools and youth groups about kite flying and aviation. Portions of the events proceeds benefit Children & Youth Partnership, a local charity. Free kite flying lessons, games, demos, and kite making are provided. This is a fun fly for all ages! Come help Kitty Hawk Kites celebrate kite month!
The Whalehead Club Easter EGG-stravaganza
Friday, April 10, 2009 - Friday, April 10, 2009 (1pm - 3pm)
1100 Club Road (NC Highway 12): Join the Easter Bunny & the Currituck Duck for the Easter Egg-stravaganza with an Egg Hunt (bring your own basket); Duck Pond & Bunny Petting Zoo; Face Painting; Coloring and Temporary Tattoos; Jellybean Counting Contest; Rock Climbing Wall; Bake Sale, Snow Cones & Popcorn; Fabulous Prizes! Admission & Parking is free.
This event will also be held on Monday, April 13 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Kitty Hawk Kites Annual Easter Eggstravaganza
Saturday, April 11, 2009 - Saturday, April 11, 2009 (11am - 1pm)
Kitty Hawk Kites store (Milepost 12.5): This is the largest Easter egg hunt in the Outer Banks! Over 2,000 candy and toy-filled eggs are waiting to be collected. The event also includes chalk coloring contests, kite making, games and surprise visits from Wil-Bear and friends. Come welcome spring to the Outer Banks.
The Whalehead Club Easter EGG-stravaganza
Monday, April 13, 2009 - Monday, April 13, 2009 (1pm - 3pm)
1100 Club Road (NC Highway 12): Join the Easter Bunny & the Currituck Duck for the Easter Egg-stravaganza with an Egg Hunt (bring your own basket); Duck Pond & Bunny Petting Zoo; Face Painting; Coloring and Temporary Tattoos; Jellybean Counting Contest; Rock Climbing Wall; Bake Sale, Snow Cones & Popcorn; Fabulous Prizes! Admission & Parking is free.
This event will also be held on Friday, April 10 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Kitty Hawk Kites Surf Kayak Competition
Saturday, May 02, 2009
First Street Beach Access: The water of the sound and the Atlantic await the best sea kayakers on the coast as they show what they've got! Come watch these high adrenaline water sports in action or demo the latest kayaks from Kitty Hawk Kites. Proceeds from the event registration benefit a local environmental charity.
37th Annual Hang Gliding Spectacular
Friday, May 15, 2009 - Monday, May 18, 2009
Jockey's Ridge State Park (Milepost 12.5): This is the world's oldest, continuous Hang gliding competition. Hang gliding professionals from all over the world come to the Outer Banks to compete and have fun on Jockey's Ridge State Park. Demonstrations, street dances and awards ceremonies are all features of this spectacular event. Families can enjoy a rock climbing wall, hang gliding simulator, kite making, face painting and a visit by Wil-Bear Wright. A portion of the events proceeds will go to benefit Friends of Jockeys Ridge, a non-profit organization which supports the development of Jockey's Ridge State Park.
Kitty Hawk Kites Kiteboarding Demo Days
Thursday, May 21, 2009 - Sunday, May 24, 2009
Kitty Hawk Kites Kiteboarding Center: Industry representatives will be on hand from the top three manufacturers of kiteboarding to show you the hottest new equipment. Get your hands on one of the new kites and find out how the most advanced kites on the market can propel beginners to another level of kiteboarding in 2009! As always, try before you buy!
Wil-Bear Wright's Festival of Fun
Wednesday, June 10, 2009 - Wednesday, June 10, 2009 (10am - 2pm)
Kitty Hawk Kites store (Milepost 12.5): Come visit Wil-Bear Wright and Kitty Hawk Kites for a day filled with fun activities for the kids. Make and fly your own kite, try yo-yo stunts, get your face painted, and demo all the new toys for 2009.
This Wednesday family extravaganza kicks off the Kitty Hawk Kites summer long Kid's Day, held every Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Nags Head store, located at Milepost 12.5 in Nags Head.
27th Annual Rogallo Kite Festival
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Jockey's Ridge State Park (Milepost 12.5): The Rogallo Kite festival, presented by Kitty Hawk Kites, will continue honoring Francis M. Rogallo, NASA scientist and inventor of the Flexible Wing. This two day festival will feature our signature kite flying on the dunes of Jockey's ridge as well as nightly entertainment celebrating the history of kiting. Throughout the festival, exhibitions and demonstrations, including stunt and power kite lessons, are provided. There will also be free children's games and kite making.
8th Annual ''Under the Oaks'' Art Festival
Wednesday, June 24, 2009 - Thursday, June 25, 2009 (10am - 5pm)
1100 Club Road (NC Highway 12): Enjoy this annual outdoor art show on the grounds of Currituck Heritage Park with over 100 quality artists showcasing a wide variety of media, musical entertainment, food concessions, and children's activities. Admission is free - $5 parking donation requested.
The festival is held from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24 and from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 25.
Kitty Hawk Kites Kiteboarding Competition
Saturday, June 27, 2009 - Sunday, June 28, 2009
Kitty Hawk Kites Kiteboarding Center: Come see some of the best kiteboarders in the world as they show off their personal tricks and skills! Free demonstrations and competitions will be held throughout the weekend. Manufacture representatives are on-site to show off the best Kiteboarding gear. As always, try it before you buy it. Contact Chris Moore for registration and event information.
Whalehead Club Wednesday Wine Festival
Wednesday, July 01, 2009 - Wednesday, July 29, 2009 (3pm - 7pm)
North Lawn of Currituck Heritage Park: Come and celebrate the interesting world of wines! All wine connoisseurs and novices are welcome! Enjoy a Wednesday afternoon of wine tasting and entertainment under the tents on the north lawn of Currituck Heritage Park. With your $20 admission adults can sample wines from North Carolina and the world; keep your souvenir glass; take a complimentary tour of the Whalehead Club; listen to popular local musical artists perform on the stage; sample food from local vendors. Children and leashed pets are welcome. Admission to taste the wines is $20 - parking is free.
July dates for the Festival are July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. This event will also be held August 5, 12, 19, 26 and September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30.
Summer Concert Series on the South Lawn
Thursday, July 02, 2009 - Thursday, July 30, 2009 (6pm - 9pm)
South Lawn at Currituck Heritage Park: Relax on the south lawn at Currituck Heritage Park and enjoy the musical talents of students from the NC School of the Arts and local musicians. On the historic Whalehead Club front porch, a variety of music from past to present to please all ages will be performed; including jazz, blues, folk, and classic rock. Bring a beach chair or blanket and watch the sun set over the Currituck Sound while supporting the musical arts! Snack concessions will be available. Leashed pets are welcome. Admission and parking are free.
July dates for the concert series are July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. August dates are August 6, 13, 20, 27.
The 17th Annual Independence Day Festival of Fireworks
Saturday, July 04, 2009 - Saturday, July 04, 2009 (6pm - 11pm)
1100 Club Road (NC Highway 12): Food, fun and entertainment for the entire family at Currituck Heritage Park. Fireworks will begin at dusk overlooking the Currituck Sound. Bring blankets or beach chairs and enjoy the best fireworks display on the Outer Banks! Admission is free.
30th Annual Wright Kite Festival
Saturday, July 11, 2009 - Sunday, July 12, 2009 (10am - 4pm)
Wright Brothers National Memorial (Milepost 8): This festival surrounds a spectacular kite show put on by Larger than Life Kites. Come see a 100ft. octopus, 50ft scuba diver and many other kites dance in the air during this jaw dropping event. Stunt kites demonstrations, games, kids kite making, and contests are held throughout both days. Kids can make and fly their kites where flight began. Events begin mid morning and continue through the afternoon.
Kitty Hawk Kites Hatteras Kid Kite Day
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Hatteras Landing Shopping Center: Come fly with us at Hatteras Landing! Join in the stunt kite and power kite demonstrations. There will be exhibitions, free lessons, and games for kids from midmorning to mid-afternoon. There will also be face painting and tattoos!
Whalehead Club Wednesday Wine Festivals
Wednesday, August 05, 2009 - Wednesday, August 26, 2009 (3pm - 7pm)
North Lawn of Currituck Heritage Park: Come and celebrate the interesting world of wines! All wine connoisseurs and novices are welcome! Enjoy a Wednesday afternoon of wine tasting and entertainment under the tents on the north lawn of Currituck Heritage Park. With your $20 admission adults can sample wines from North Carolina and the world; keep your souvenir glass; take a complimentary tour of the Whalehead Club; listen to popular local musical artists perform on the stage; sample food from local vendors. Children and leashed pets are welcome. Admission to taste the wines is $20 - parking is free.
August dates for the Festival are August 5, 12, 19, 26. This event will also be held July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30.
Summer Concert Series on the South Lawn
Thursday, August 06, 2009 - Thursday, August 27, 2009 (6pm - 9pm)
South Lawn at Currituck Heritage Park: Relax on the south lawn at Currituck Heritage Park and enjoy the musical talents of students from the NC School of the Arts and local musicians. On the historic Whalehead Club front porch, a variety of music from past to present to please all ages will be performed; including jazz, blues, folk, and classic rock. Bring a beach chair or blanket and watch the sun set over the Currituck Sound while supporting the musical arts! Snack concessions will be available. Leashed pets are welcome. Admission and parking are free.
August dates for the concert series are August 6, 13, 20, 27. July dates are July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30.
10th Annual Kitty Hawk Kites Ocean Games
Saturday, August 08, 2009
On the Beach behind the Ramada Inn: This is a whole day of fun in the sun with a 5 mile kayak race, sandcastle building contests and kite flying demonstrations. Novice and advanced kayakers welcome. Come out and try all the newest kayaks Kitty Hawk Kites has to offer.
Life is good Festival
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Kitty Hawk Kites store (Milepost 12.5): You won't want to miss this big outdoor summer bash with a homegrown backyard feel. The festival features family entertainment, dozens of spirited games and activities, and watermelons galore. This official Life is good event will donate all of festival proceeds to children's charities.
Whalehead Club Wednesday Wine Festivals
Wednesday, September 02, 2009 - Wednesday, September 30, 2009 (3pm - 7pm)
North Lawn of Currituck Heritage Park: Come and celebrate the interesting world of wines! All wine connoisseurs and novices are welcome! Enjoy a Wednesday afternoon of wine tasting and entertainment under the tents on the north lawn of Currituck Heritage Park. With your $20 admission adults can sample wines from North Carolina and the world; keep your souvenir glass; take a complimentary tour of the Whalehead Club; listen to popular local musical artists perform on the stage; sample food from local vendors. Children and leashed pets are welcome. Admission to taste the wines is $20 - parking is free.
September dates for the Festival are September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. This event will also be held July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and August 5, 12, 19, 26.
Kitty Hawk Kites Kayak Jamboree and Big Blow-Out Sale
Friday, September 11, 2009
Manteo Waterfront: Try it before you buy it! Talk to experts who will help you find the perfect kayak for all your outdoor needs. This is the best time to buy! Get great discounts all week long on any of the kayaks from this season's fleet.
Blackbeard's Pirate Festival
Monday, September 14, 2009 - Sunday, September 20, 2009
Kitty Hawk Kites store (Milepost 12.5): This week-long event kicks off on Monday, with community events happening all week and all over the Outer Banks. Enjoy Pirate history, storytelling, re-enactments and shows.
The finale of a fun filled week of events will be on Saturday, September 19th at the Kitty Hawk Kites Store in Nags Head. Enjoy everything Pirate-style, from photos to entertainment to paraphernalia.
4th Annual Kayak Fishing Tournament
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Kitty Hawk Kites (Milepost 12.5): Contact Kitty Hawk Kites for more information, or email cpalmer@kittyhawk.com.
24th Annual Outer Banks Stunt Kite Competition
Saturday, October 17, 2009 - Sunday, October 18, 2009
Wright Brothers National Memorial (Milepost 8): This competitive fly is on the Eastern League Circuit for sport kite flying and is also sanctioned by the American Kiting Association. Throughout the weekend, non-competitors can enjoy workshops, demonstrations and kite making for kids. The highlights of this event include graceful kite ballet competitions set to music and team flying that blends both kite control and speed.
6th Annual Haunted Corolla Village
Friday, October 23, 2009 - Saturday, October 24, 2009 (6pm - 9pm)
Currituck Heritage Park (1100 Club Road/NC Highway 12): Currituck Heritage Park will be haunted for two days. Come and join us for a ghoulishly good time! Jump on board the Haunted Hayride through Historic Corolla Village and listen to ghostly stories of yesteryear! Then, if you dare, walk the spooky park grounds and be prepared to be scared.
Hangin' with Santa & Kites with Lights
Friday, November 27, 2009 - Saturday, November 28, 2009
Kitty Hawk Kites store (Milepost 12.5): Children can have their free photo taken with Santa in a demonstration Hang Glider on Friday and Saturday, set up at Kitty Hawk Kites in Nags Head. This event is free, so bring your cameras! On November 28th, watch the night sky magically transform as skilled flyers maneuver their lit stunt kites to the sounds of your favorite holiday songs atop Jockey's Ridge State Park. Join us for hot apple cider and cookies beginning at sunset, across the street at the Kitty Hawk Kites store.
Black Friday Porch Sale
Friday, November 27, 2009 - Friday, November 27, 2009 (9am - 5pm)
Whalehead Club (1100 Club Road/NC Highway 12): Do you have a holiday gift list of family and friends who are hard to buy for as they have everything? The Black Friday Porch Sale is the one day you can achieve it all! Select unique gifts for everyone with the message of preserving the heritage of the Outer Banks on sale for up to 50% off. The Whalehead Club's Copper Collection is discounted only once a year - and this is it! Enjoy music, apple cider and home-baked treats while you shop. Plus you can be the first to see this holiday season's decorations in the Whalehead Club inspired by Mr. Knight's etchings from the 1920's. Come away feeling festive not frazzled this Black Friday!
3rd Annual Tree Lighting Celebration
Saturday, December 12, 2009 - Saturday, December 12, 2009 (5pm - 6pm)
The Lawn at Currituck Heritage Park (1100 Club Road/NC Highway 12): See the giant cedar tree in Currituck Heritage Park and the Currituck Beach Lighthouse simultaneously illuminated. Gather on the north lawn to enjoy free hot chocolate and sing carols. Following the lighting ceremony, the Whalehead Club will offer complimentary docent-led holiday tours to show off the decorations inspired by the 1920's etchings of Edward Collings Knight, Jr.
Holiday Piano Concert at The Whalehead Club
Saturday, December 12, 2009 - Saturday, December 12, 2009 (7pm - 9pm)
Library of The Whalehead Club (1100 Club Road/NC Highway 12): Festivities continue in the Library of the Whalehead Club with a Holiday Piano Concert. Listen to Mrs. Knight's custom-made Steinway Grand Piano positively come alive as it did over a century ago!
Tickets for the concert are $35 per person and include a dessert reception during the intermission.
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