Looking to getaway to the Outer Banks this spring? There are many of wonderful events lined up for March, April & May that you won't want to miss. Plan your trip around one or more of these events!
March 2011 Events:
Outer Banks Taste of the Beach
March 17th - 20th, 2011
Four days of food, drinks and fun. Presented by the Dare County Restaurant Association. This grand food festival will feature wine tastings, cooking classes, special menu presentations, celebrity guest chef appearances, brewery tours, tapas crawls and many more events with an exciting array of creative combinations and culinary delights. obxtasteofthebeach.com
Kelly’s 22nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Sun, March 20, 1pm – 3pm
Virginia Dare Trail/Beach Road,MP 11.5 - 10.5, Nags Head
Rain or shine. The largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in NC travels the greenest mile in the Tarheel state. Over 1,500 participants and approximately 10,000 spectators enjoy an afternoon filled with floats, live music, marching bands and creative marching/walking/motorized units. kellysrestaurant.com
April 2011 Events:
Flying Pirate Half Marathon
April 9 - 10, 2011
Outer Banks Half Marathoners, here's your chance to see the first half of the Outer Banks Marathon course! obxmarathon.com
9th Annual Outer Banks Bike Week
Saturday, Apr 16, 2011 - Sunday, April 24th, 2011
Packed full with entertainment, great food, events and special attractions. Bike shows, poker runs, guided tours, party nights, tattoo and bikini contests, over 100 vendors, live music, outdoor concerts, pig pickin and more! outerbanksbikeweek.com
May 2011 Events:
28th Annual Yuengling Nags Head Woods 5K Run
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Nags Head Woods
Not your typical walk down the beach, the dirt trails of the preserve weave through one of the best remaining examples comical forest and deciduous hardwoods. active.com
39th Annual Hang Gliding Spectacular
May 20, 2011 - May 23rd, 2011
Jockey's Ridge State Park
Jockey’s Ridge State Park and Jockey’s Ridge Crossing, Nags Head. 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 and face painting. A portion of the events proceeds will go to benefit Friends of Jockey’s Ridge, a non-profit organization which supports the development of Jockey’s Ridge State Park. (877) FLY-THIS, (252) 441-4124 or kittyhawkkites.com
