The Beatles are coming to the Waterside Theater at The Lost Colony! Well, 1964: The Tribute–a Beatles tribute band–will be there. Folks that attended this show last year RAVED about it and said they would love to see it again. This June 21st show starts at 8pm and is bound to be a blast (and would make the perfect Father’s… Continue reading the beatles are back!
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on your mark… get set… brewfest!
It’s here! The first ever OBX Brewfest is happening Sunday, May 31st from 3-8 pm. We’ve all been watching the work at the Outer Banks Event Site in anticipation of this inaugural event, and we can’t wait to check it out. Offering everything from beer and food, to homebrew demos and workshops AND live music… Continue reading on your mark… get set… brewfest!
jockey’s ridge celebrates 40 years this month
It’s hard to miss Jockey’s Ridge, the giant sand dune in Nags Head. On any given day it’s abuzz with hangliders, kite flyers, photographers, sunset gazers and just regular folks. The long trek up is rewarded by one of the best views on (and of) the Outer Banks with the mighty ocean to the east and… Continue reading jockey’s ridge celebrates 40 years this month
on the obx? get outside this weekend!
Temps are heating up on the Outer Banks, and so are the weekend events! The weather is looking beautiful for two of our favorite spring events, the Mustang Spring Jam in Corolla and Kitty Hawk Kite’s 42nd Annual Hang Gliding Spectacular in Nags Head at Jockey’s Ridge, so whichever end of the OBX you are on… Continue reading on the obx? get outside this weekend!
FREE! concert on the beach thursday
Mark your calendars, find a reason to get out of work early, hire a babysitter, or better yet, bring the kids! Organized and sponsored by the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau, the inaugural Soundside Live concert will be celebrated on the beach next to Jennette’s Pier this Thursday from 4 to 8pm and it looks like… Continue reading FREE! concert on the beach thursday
time to get your obx fish ON!
Now that temperatures are finally beginning to rise in eastern North Carolina, you may be daydreaming about wetting your hook in the waters surrounding the Outer Banks. From surf and fly-fishing to casting a line off a bridge, pier, or charter boat, both novice and seasoned anglers will find their favorites among the astounding array… Continue reading time to get your obx fish ON!
take a monumental road trip to OBX and beyond!
Like road trips and monuments? Then THIS is the trip for you! Using a map and list created with a specially crafted algorithm, you can jump in the car and hit 50 major U.S. landmarks. This fun piece by Tracy Staedter for Discovery News shares the method behind the madness of this crazy continental cruise. Spoiler alert: The Wright Brother’s Memorial on the… Continue reading take a monumental road trip to OBX and beyond!
you (yes, YOU!) can sponsor ocrafolk festival!
The 16th annual Ocrafolk Festival is happening on Ocracoke Island, this June 5th through 7th! The family friendly weekend is presented by the non-profit Ocracoke Alive, and showcases music, storytelling, artisans, and characters from the NC coastal region and beyond, in addition to being rated one of the top fifteen island festivals in the WORLD… Continue reading you (yes, YOU!) can sponsor ocrafolk festival!
new twists on our favorite obx tale
If you haven’t seen The Lost Colony lately, it’s time to revisit this old friend. If you’ve never been, this is the season to fix that. Changes, both savvy and exciting, are bringing fresh energy to the show that you don’t want to miss! Neel Keller, writing for the Outer Banks Sentinel, has the details. “When the… Continue reading new twists on our favorite obx tale
nat geo takes an obx road trip
Check out this great road trip through the Outer Banks with National Geographic! It’s part of their National Geographic’s Drives of a Lifetime Series, and features stops at excellent spots along the way, including Jockey’s Ridge, the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, and of course, Ocracoke village. “Nature still rules this tendril of barrier islands, despite the creep of development in… Continue reading nat geo takes an obx road trip