Spring Events on the Outer Banks

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

Beach Realty & Construction Names Agent of the Year

Steve Blaisdell, Senior Broker for Beach Realty & Construction / Kitty Hawk Rentals was named the company’s agent of the year for 2010.  Steve joined the company in 2002 and quickly became a top producer.  Steve earned Agent of the Year honors in 2006 and previously enjoyed Construction Agent of the Year recognition.  He attributes his success to his knowledge of the market and his clients appreciate the accurate statistical information he provides. Steve Blaisdell gets results by positioning his homes correctly in the market place.  Beth Urch, Sales Manager for Beach Realty says, “Steve has an in depth knowledge of the real estate industry and understands our local market well.  He is an integral member of our sales team and through his analytical use of statistical data, his clients are well informed and up to date on current market conditions.”   Steve Blaisdell works from the Kitty Hawk office of Beach Realty & Construction / Kitty Hawk Rentals and can be reached at (252) 261-3815 or steveb@beachrealtync.com.  Beach Realty & Construction is a full-service real estate company offering real estate sales, vacation rentals, new construction and remodeling services. Pictured above from left to right: Cynthia Owens, General Manager of Kitty Hawk Rentals, Steve Blaisdell, Senior Broker, Beth Urch, Sales Manager. 

Outer Banks Bride Expo & Tour - January 7th - 9th, 2011

Attention all brides! If you are even considering the Outer Banks as a destination for your 2011 or 2012 wedding, you MUST attend the Outer Banks Bride Expo & Tour hosted by the Outer Banks Wedding Association: Website. The Tour is on Saturday, January 8th, 2011 and we are proud to open the doors to one of our most popular event homes, Gertrude's Breakaway #7974. This 8 bedroom, oceanside home in Ocean Sands A in Corolla, NC is the perfect venue for your Outer Banks wedding. From 10am - 4pm the doors will be open and inside you will enjoy food from Red Sky Cafe, cake samples from Just Dessert, meet a local photographer Courtney Hathaway, smell scents from AromaCarolina, you will see a Tent & Dance Floor set up by Ocean Atlantic Rentals & a floral arrangement The Embellishers. We will also have Mimosa's provided by Beach Realty NC for you to enjoy as you tour the spacious home.

Photo provided by Carrie Roen from
Brook Mayo Photography

This home is perfect for weddings because of it's spacious yard & decking, 8 Master Bedrooms, elevator, state-of-the-art kitchen, theater room, recreation room with pool table, private pool with a gazebo and a blue tiled bar, meticulously landscaped yard, only 45 yards from the private community beach access. The beach is beyond beautiful with plenty of room for a large ceremony.

If you can attend the Bride Tour this weekend we highly encourage you to stop by Gertrude's Breakaway at 506 Ocean Way Corolla, NC 27927 to see how perfect this home is for yourself, and also to enjoy the tasting & sampling of food, drinks, desserts & more from local vendors.

See below for a video tour of Gertrude's Breakaway & we hope to see you Saturday from 10am - 4pm!!!