| January '08 | Return to Top |
| First Friday |
| 01/04/2008 to 12/31/2008 | Call 252-473-5121 |
| Held on the first Friday of every month from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in historic downtown Manteo. Features music, shopping, dining and many special events. |
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| 36th Annual Hang Gliding Spectacular |
| 05/16/2008 to 05/19/2008 | Call 877-FLY-THIS |
| 36th Annual Hang Gliding Spectacular - Jockey’s Ridge State Park & Jockey’s Ridge Crossing (mp 12.5), Nags Head. World’s oldest continuous Hang gliding competition. Hang gliding pros from all over the world come to the Outer Banks to compete and have fun on Jockey’s Ridge State Park. Demonstrations, street dance 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.For more information call 877-FLY-THIS or 252-441-4124. www.kittyhawk.com |
| Relay For Life |
| 05/17/2008 to 05/18/2008 | Contact Bob Davis at 252-449-6065 |
| The Annual American Cancer Society's Relay For Life will be held from 4 p.m. Saturday, May 17 until 10 a.m. Sunday, May 18 at First Flight High School, 100 Veterans Drive in Kill Devil Hills. |
| Kiteboarding Demo Days |
| 05/22/2008 to 05/25/2008 | Call 877-FLY-THIS |
| 2008 Kiteboarding Demo Days - Kitty Hawk Kites Kiteboarding Center (mp 15.5), Nags Head. Industry representatives will be on hand from the top three manufacturers to show you the hottest new kiteboarding 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 2008! As always, try before you buy! 877-FLY-THIS or 252-441-4124. www.kittyhawk.com |
| Outer Banks Beach Music Festival |
| 05/25/2008 to 05/25/2008 | Call outerbanksbeachmusicfestival.com |
Ready for some fun in the sun? Our annual festival celebrating beach music and the coming summer season. Big crowds gather on the spacious lawn of the pavilion. The best beach music bands take the stage and play all day long. This year we have performing: The Band of Oz, The Craig Woolard Band, The Coastline Band and Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs. Kick off your shoes and dance on the lawn. Bring plenty of sunscreen and blankets or folding chairs. Food and beverages, including beer, are available. Tickets can be purchased in advance or the day of the event, held on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend. For more event information and to Save money on your tickets, visit our website at: outerbanksbeachmusicfestival.com
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| 71st Anniversary Season of the Lost Colony |
| 05/30/2008 to 08/18/2008 | Call 252-473-3414 |
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. See an American original drama found only on Roanoke Island in North Carolina's Outer Banks. Experience a 423 year-old mystery performed under a canopy of stars. Performances are nightly at 8:30 p.m., Sunday - Friday (no performance on July 4th). For tickets: (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org
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| Elizabeth R |
| 06/03/2008 to 06/17/2008 | Call 252-473-1500 |
3 p.m. Film Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Miss Barbara Hird's particular blend of talent, technique, and intelligence and her commitment to authenticity in the interpretation of the character of Queen Elizabeth I hits close to the mark of re-creating Queen Elizabeth's charisma, persona, and style in this outstanding production. Admission is included in the general admission ticket to the Park. All guests must have a ticket for admission. They can be ordered in advance by reserving tickets at (252)-475-1500 or one hour prior to each performance at the theatre. roanokeisland.com
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| Bloody Mary And The Virgin Queen |
| 06/04/2008 to 06/18/2008 | Call 252-473-1500 |
3 p.m. Film Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. This production is a humorous musical farce based on the relationship between Queen Elizabeth I and her half-sister, Mary Tudor. The two loathed one another and yet are buried in the same tomb in London’s Westminster Abbey. The production takes place in the tomb, in the present day. Admission is included in the general admission ticket to the Park. All guests must have a ticket for admission. They can be ordered in advance by reserving tickets at (252)-475-1500 or one hour prior to each performance at the theatre or visit roanokeisland.com
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| Shepherd Of The Ocean |
| 06/05/2008 to 06/19/2008 | Call 252-473-1500 |
3 p.m. The Film Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Shepherd of the Ocean is a whimsical comedy about Sir Walter Raleigh and Queen Elizabeth I and takes place moments before Sir Walter Raleigh’s execution. He has been sentenced to be beheaded by King James I of England on a charge of treason. King James I succeeded Queen Elizabeth to the English throne. At the time of his death, Sir Walter Raleigh was in his 60’s and Queen Elizabeth had been dead for 15 years. The show is produced by Elizabeth R and Company. Admission is included in the general admission ticket to the Park. All guests must have a ticket for admission. They can be ordered in advance by reserving tickets at (252)-475-1500 or one hour prior to each performance at the theatre or visit roanokeisland.com
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| Wilbur Wright's Festival of Fun |
| 06/11/2008 to 06/11/2008 | Call 877-FLY-THIS |
| Wil-Bear Wright’s Festival of Fun - Kitty Hawk Kites (mp 12.5), Nags Head. 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, demo all the new toys for 2008 and have lots of fun! This Wednesday family extravaganza kicks off our summer long Kid’s Day, held every Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. 877-FLY-THIS or 252-441-4124. www.kittyhawk.com |
| Fishing and Crabbing Rodeo |
| 06/14/2008 to 06/14/2008 | Call 252-987-1118 |
Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. The only day of the year North Pond is open to fishing and crabbing! A free prize drawing is open to all children 12 and under. Call (252) 987-1118.
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| 26th Annual Rogallo Kite Festival |
| 06/14/2008 to 06/15/2008 | Call 877-FLY-THIS |
| 26th Annual Rogallo Kite Festival - Jockey's Ridge State Park (mp 12.5), Nags Head. 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 two day festival, there will be exhibitions and demonstrations including stunt and power kite lessons, free children's games and activities, and much more! 877-FLY-THIS or 252-441-4124. www.kittyhawk.com |
| USAF Langley Woodwinds Quintet |
| 06/15/2008 to 06/15/2008 | Call 252-475-1500 |
4 p.m. The Film Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. The United States Air Force of America Band’s Langley Winds will perform. Their repertoire includes a wide variety of chamber works as well as patriotic pieces that span more than 250 years of musical tradition. The performance is free and open to the public. There is no parking fee. For more information call (252) 475-1500.
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| Kiteboarding Competition |
| 06/28/2008 to 06/29/2008 | Call 877-FLY-THIS |
| Kitty Hawk Kites Kiteboarding Competition - Kitty Hawk Kites Kiteboarding Center (mp 15.5), Windmill Point. Come see some of the best kiteboarders in the world. Free demonstrations and competitions will be held. Manufactures representatives on-site. As always, try it before you buy it. Contact Chris Moore for registration and event information. 877-FLY-THIS or 252-441-0265. www.kittyhawk.com |
| July '08 | Return to Top |
| 29th Annual Wright Kite Festival |
| 07/12/2008 to 07/13/2008 | Call 877-FLY-THIS |
| 29th Annual Wright Kite Festival - Wright Brother’s Memorial (mp 8), Kill Devil Hills, presented by Kitty Hawk Kites. This festival is enjoyed by all ages with a spectacular kite show put on by Larger than Life Kites. Come see a 100ft. Octopus, 50ft Scuba diver and many others dance in the air during this jaw dropping event. There will also be stunt kites demos, games, kids kite making, and contests. Kids can make and fly their kites where flight began. Events begin mid morning and continue through the afternoon. 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. 877-FLY-THIS or 441-4124. www.kittyhawk.com |
| August '08 | Return to Top |
| 8th Annual Ocean Games |
| 08/09/2008 to 08/09/2008 | Call 877-FLY-THIS |
| 8th Annual Kitty Hawk Kites Ocean Games –Located on the beach behind the Ramada Inn in Kill Devil Hills. It is a whole day of fun in the sun with a 5 mile kayak race, sandcastle building contests, kite boarding demonstrations and much more. Novice and advanced kayakers welcome. Come out and try all the newest kayaks Kitty Hawk Kites has to offer. See kittyhawk.com for an online registration form. 877-FLY-THIS or 252-441-4124. www.kittyhawk.com |
| Life Is Good Watermelon Festival |
| 08/14/2008 to 08/14/2008 | Call 877-FLY-THIS |
| Life Is Good Watermelon Festival - Kitty Hawk Kites (mp 12.5), Nags Head. 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 the proceeds to national children’s charities, as well as local charities. 877-FLY-THIS or 252-441-4124. www.kittyhawk.com |
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| Blackbeard's Pirate Festival |
| 09/15/2008 to 09/22/2008 | Call 877-FLY-THIS |
| Blackbeards Pirate Festival - Kitty Hawk Kites (mp 12.5), Nags Head. This week-long event kicks off on Monday, with community events happening all week, all over the Outer Banks. Enjoy Pirate history, storytelling, reenactments, shows. The culmination of a fun filled week of events will be on Saturday September 20th at the Kitty Hawk Kites Store, MP 12.5, Nags Head. Enjoy everything Pirate; entertainment, reenactments, get your picture taken with a Pirate, etc. 877-FLY-THIS or 252-441-0265. www.kittyhawk.com for more information. |
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| 22nd Annual Stunt Kites Competition |
| 10/18/2008 to 10/19/2008 | Call 877-FLY-THIS |
| 22nd Annual Outer Banks Stunt Kite Competition - Wright Brothers Memorial (mp 8), Kill Devil Hills, presented by Kitty Hawk Kites. 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 fast paced team flying that blends both kite control and speed. 877-FLY-THIS or 441-4124. www.kittyhawk.com |
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| Hangin With Santa/Kites With Lights |
| 11/28/2008 to 11/29/2008 | Call 8 |
| Kitty Hawk Kites Hangin’ with Santa & Kites with Lights - Kitty Hawk Kites (mp 12.5), Nags Head Children can have their free photo taken with Santa in a demonstration Hang Glider Friday and Saturday, set up at Kitty Hawk Kites in Nags Head. This event is free, so bring your cameras!! On November 29th 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. 877-FLY-THIS or 252-441-4124. www.kittyhawk.com |