Week of June 16, 2025 - June 22, 2025

Annual Under the Oaks Art Festival

  • Tuesday, June 17th - Wednesday, June 18th
Corolla

Peruse a colorful array of vibrant artworks and crafts while enjoying the postcard-perfect setting on the grounds of the Whalehead Club by attending the Annual Under the Oaks Art Festival. This popular festival brings together a collection of talented artists and artisans who will share their wares in a pretty outdoor setting that will make shoppers want to linger and enjoy the views over the Currituck Sound.

Week of July 14, 2025 - July 20, 2025

Family-Friendly Donkey Derby

  • Friday, July 18th 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Corolla
Come join us for a day filled with fun, excitement, and competition in the 4X4 area of Carova Beach. Watch as our home-made sponsors' donkeys compete in the Donkey Derby and browse through unique handcrafted items at the Craft Fair. There will be delicious food, music, and plenty of activities for the whole family to enjoy. Plus you'll be supporting the Carova Beach Volunteer Fire & Rescue while having a great time with fans of The Northern Outerbanks. Mark your calendars and don't miss out on this unforgettable family event!
 
The event is free to enter. Tickets for purchase of food, voting and door prizes are available online through the fire department t-shirt website or at the event - all proceeds go to the CBVF&R organization. Note, this is in the 4-wheel drive access portion of the beach. There is free parking at the Carova Fire Station for the event. There is no parking allowed on the beach without a permit.

Week of March 16, 2026 - March 22, 2026

Blackbeard's Revenge 100

  • Saturday, March 21st - Sunday, March 22nd
Corolla

Not for the faint of heart, the Blackbeard's Revenge 100 is a relatively new event that first launched in 2019, and which will test the strongest athletes from the Outer Banks area and miles beyond. Covering a lengthy coastal course that extends for 100 miles, this scenic but tough race will push athletes to the limit as they head from the northernmost beaches of the OBX all the way down to the southern tip of Hatteras Island.

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KEES Vacations

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Coastal Smoothie Cafe

Coastal Smoothie Cafe

At Coastal Smoothie Cafe, we have created a menu and atmosphere that is designed to be as unique as the northern shores of the Outer Banks. Our creations utilize fresh local produce when possible. There is nothing better than local NC strawberries, blackberries or blueberries. Make sure to try our Carolina peaches. From our amazing acai bowls and smoothies to our signature sandwiches and wraps you simply won’t find anything like Coastal Smoothie Cafe.

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