Outer Banks Food, Beer & Wine Events - 2025 Schedule

Outer Banks Food, Beer & Wine Events - 2025 Schedule
Week of July 21, 2025 - July 27, 2025
Tuesday, July 22nd 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, July 29th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, August 5th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, August 12th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, August 19th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, August 26th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, September 2nd 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, September 9th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Avon

Enjoy an opportunity to load up on arms of fresh produce and some distinctively unique crafts with a visit to this sunny farmers market in the heart of Hatteras Island. The Avon’s Farmer’s Market features several dozen visitors from around the area that specialize in homemade goodies, and is a unique addition to the summer landscape that will attract visitors of all good tastes.

Week of July 28, 2025 - August 3, 2025
Tuesday, July 29th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, July 22nd 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, August 5th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, August 12th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, August 19th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, August 26th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, September 2nd 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, September 9th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Avon

Enjoy an opportunity to load up on arms of fresh produce and some distinctively unique crafts with a visit to this sunny farmers market in the heart of Hatteras Island. The Avon’s Farmer’s Market features several dozen visitors from around the area that specialize in homemade goodies, and is a unique addition to the summer landscape that will attract visitors of all good tastes.

Friday, August 1st
Nags Head

Celebrate summer with Kitty Hawk Kites and support the Outer Banks Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Coalition at the annual OBX Watermelon Festival. This beloved local celebration that’s held at Jockey’s Ridge Crossing in Nags Head features a wealth of activities for visitors of all ages, and is the perfect way to toast the peak of the summer season on the Outer Banks.

Friday, August 1st 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, September 5th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Manteo

Manteo’s vibrant downtown scene is on full display during this monthly event that highlights the area’s businesses, restaurants and galleries that makes this central Outer Banks community so unique. The First Friday in Manteo is held every month on the initial Friday of the month, and is a street festival that will make any new visitor fall in love with this charming coastal community.

Friday, August 1st - Saturday, August 2nd
Ocracoke

Take a stroll along any shaded street in Ocracoke village and you’ll naturally notice the town’s love of all-things fig. Fig trees are everywhere in this coastal town, and during this annual celebration, visitors and locals alike can celebrate the fig through a myriad of  music, dancing, history, activities, and of course, plenty of fig goodies.

Week of August 4, 2025 - August 10, 2025
Tuesday, August 5th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, July 22nd 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, July 29th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, August 12th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, August 19th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, August 26th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, September 2nd 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, September 9th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Avon

Enjoy an opportunity to load up on arms of fresh produce and some distinctively unique crafts with a visit to this sunny farmers market in the heart of Hatteras Island. The Avon’s Farmer’s Market features several dozen visitors from around the area that specialize in homemade goodies, and is a unique addition to the summer landscape that will attract visitors of all good tastes.

Week of August 11, 2025 - August 17, 2025
Tuesday, August 12th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, July 22nd 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, July 29th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, August 5th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, August 19th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, August 26th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, September 2nd 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, September 9th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Avon

Enjoy an opportunity to load up on arms of fresh produce and some distinctively unique crafts with a visit to this sunny farmers market in the heart of Hatteras Island. The Avon’s Farmer’s Market features several dozen visitors from around the area that specialize in homemade goodies, and is a unique addition to the summer landscape that will attract visitors of all good tastes.

Week of August 18, 2025 - August 24, 2025
Tuesday, August 19th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, July 22nd 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, July 29th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, August 5th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, August 12th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, August 26th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, September 2nd 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, September 9th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Avon

Enjoy an opportunity to load up on arms of fresh produce and some distinctively unique crafts with a visit to this sunny farmers market in the heart of Hatteras Island. The Avon’s Farmer’s Market features several dozen visitors from around the area that specialize in homemade goodies, and is a unique addition to the summer landscape that will attract visitors of all good tastes.

Week of August 25, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Tuesday, August 26th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, July 22nd 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, July 29th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, August 5th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, August 12th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, August 19th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, September 2nd 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, September 9th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Avon

Enjoy an opportunity to load up on arms of fresh produce and some distinctively unique crafts with a visit to this sunny farmers market in the heart of Hatteras Island. The Avon’s Farmer’s Market features several dozen visitors from around the area that specialize in homemade goodies, and is a unique addition to the summer landscape that will attract visitors of all good tastes.

Saturday, August 30th
ocracoke

The Ocracoke Health Center is hosting its fourth fundraising Seafood Festival in 2025, which was revitalized and returned to the island after Hurricane Dorian hit Ocracoke Island in 2019. Featuring live music, a live auction and silent auction, and plenty of fresh seafood, the late summer festival is a great way for Ocracoke newcomers and visitors to discover what the great flavors of this island are all about.

Week of September 1, 2025 - September 7, 2025
Tuesday, September 2nd 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, July 22nd 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, July 29th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, August 5th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, August 12th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, August 19th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, August 26th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, September 9th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Avon

Enjoy an opportunity to load up on arms of fresh produce and some distinctively unique crafts with a visit to this sunny farmers market in the heart of Hatteras Island. The Avon’s Farmer’s Market features several dozen visitors from around the area that specialize in homemade goodies, and is a unique addition to the summer landscape that will attract visitors of all good tastes.

Friday, September 5th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, August 1st 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Manteo

Manteo’s vibrant downtown scene is on full display during this monthly event that highlights the area’s businesses, restaurants and galleries that makes this central Outer Banks community so unique. The First Friday in Manteo is held every month on the initial Friday of the month, and is a street festival that will make any new visitor fall in love with this charming coastal community.

Week of September 8, 2025 - September 14, 2025
Tuesday, September 9th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, July 22nd 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, July 29th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, August 5th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, August 12th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, August 19th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, August 26th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, September 2nd 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Avon

Enjoy an opportunity to load up on arms of fresh produce and some distinctively unique crafts with a visit to this sunny farmers market in the heart of Hatteras Island. The Avon’s Farmer’s Market features several dozen visitors from around the area that specialize in homemade goodies, and is a unique addition to the summer landscape that will attract visitors of all good tastes.

Friday, September 12th - Sunday, September 14th
Manteo

Head to the cool and relaxed Outer Banks in late September to join in the fun of one of the region’s most distinctive and popular area festivals. Pridefest is a three-day gay pride festival that is full of activities, food, music, and ample beach time, and which is open to all LGBTQ folks and their supporters and friends.

Week of October 13, 2025 - October 19, 2025
Saturday, October 18th 10:19 AM - 6:00 PM
Nags Head
Outer Banks Seafood Festival

The Outer Banks Seafood Festival is rapidly becoming one of the highlights of the fall season, with plenty of fresh seafood, storytelling, and activities to keep everyone fully entertained. This all-day event takes place at the waterfront Event Site in Nags Head, and is a family-friendly outing that will make anyone fall in love with this staple of the Outer Banks’ culinary cuisine.

Saturday, October 18th
ocracoke

Join the Ocracoke Preservation Society in celebrating Ocracoke heritage with its rich history and continuing tradition of working on the water with this unique festival that made its grand debut in 2023. Held on the grounds of the Ocracoke Preservation Society Museum, this festival will celebrate these traditions with booths and exhibits with the watermen themselves, as well as plenty of food and fun to go around.

Week of October 27, 2025 - November 2, 2025
Sunday, November 2nd 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Kill Devil Hills

The 16th Annual Outer Banks Shrimp Cookoff will be held on Sunday November 2nd from 12-3 pm at the Sea Ranch Resort in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina.Local chefs will compete to prepare the best shrimp dish. The event will also featured a silent auction and 50/50 raffle. All proceeds will benefited the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research! Tickets are available at the link below, stay tuned to this site for updates on local competitors and sponsors!

Week of November 24, 2025 - November 30, 2025
Wednesday, November 26th 10:00 AM
Kill Devil Hills

Get your Thanksgiving off to a fun and active start with this event that combines a little fitness with a world of exceptional brews. The Tipsy Turkey Beer Mile is a great Wednesday precursor to the Thanksgiving Day feast, and it entails a drink-and-run course that beer lovers and runners alike will enjoy to the fullest.

Week of March 2, 2026 - March 8, 2026
Saturday, March 7th 2:00 PM
Kill Devil Hills

Join the crew of The Brewing Station – a beloved destination for beer lovers – for this annual, active celebration that will give attendees a jump start on their St. Patrick’s Day festivities. The Annual Outer Banks Beer Mile is becoming a favorite tradition for locals and spring vacationers alike, and is a great chance to get in a little run while enjoying some of the tastiest brews that the OBX has to offer.

Week of April 20, 2026 - April 26, 2026
Friday, April 24th - Sunday, April 26th
Harbinger

For a beach bike week that's big on hospitality but also provides ample room to roam, head to the Outer Banks. With miles of new terrain, incredible views, and lots of bike-friendly businesses welcoming two-wheel guests, it's no surprise that the Outer Banks is gaining recognition as one of the East Coast's best destinations for a fun beach bike week.

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