Join TRiO in Kitty Hawk for their annual Oktoberfest celebration this weekend and support Hurricane Dorian recovery efforts. All day Saturday and Sunday, September 21 and 22 TRiO Restaurant & Market will be serving German food, beer & wine. German music will fill the air and staff will don traditional Oktoberfest garb.
This year’s event will benefit neighbors in Ocracoke and Hatteras who were hit hard by Hurricane Dorian. For every Oktoberfest menu item, wine flight and draft beer sold, TRiO will donate $1 to the Outer Banks Community Foundation’s Disaster Relief Fund. TRiO will also be pouring beer from Ocracoke’s 1718 Brewing and donating 100% of those sales to the Fund. Raffle tickets will be sold all weekend long as another fundraising effort.   

TRiO is located at 3078 N. Croatan Hwy and milepost 4 ½ on the bypass in Kitty Hawk.

Jeep fans can head to the Outer Banks for one of the biggest regional events of the year for Jeep lovers – the Outer Banks Jeep Jam. Taking place over the course of a cool September weekend, this grand event features live music, kids activities, raffles and giveaways, food and drink, and an endless number of ways to meet and greet with fellow Jeep lovers.

The demand and popularity of the Spring Restaurant Week on the Outer Banks has led to the inaugural Fall Restaurant Week, a full seven days of fresh fish and gourmet delicacy heaven, beginning right after those Thanksgiving leftovers have been cleared out of the fridge. Area restaurants will be offering special menus, tastings, and even samples for attendees during the event, and patrons are advised to save their appetites and enjoy the realm of fresh fare that has made the Outer Banks famous. With fixed-price tasting menus available for lunch and / or dinner at a wide range of establishments, all a vacationer has to do is grab a fork and knife, and dig in to the incredible cuisine that the Outer Banks is known for.

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.

Saddle Up to a hearty plate of Eastern North Carolina's favorite fare at the annual Oink N' Oyster Roast. Held at the Longboards Island Grill in Kitty Hawk, and sponsored by the First Flight Rotary Club, this annual feast is a delicious way to support a range of non-profit organizations while filling an amorous appetite for local seafood.

The demand and popularity of the Spring Restaurant Week on the Outer Banks has led to the inaugural Fall Restaurant Week, a full seven days of fresh fish and gourmet delicacy heaven, beginning right after those Thanksgiving leftovers have been cleared out of the fridge. Area restaurants will be offering special menus, tastings, and even samples for attendees during the event, and patrons are advised to save their appetites and enjoy the realm of fresh fare that has made the Outer Banks famous. With fixed-price tasting menus available for lunch and / or dinner at a wide range of establishments, all a vacationer has to do is grab a fork and knife, and dig in to the incredible cuisine that the Outer Banks is known for.

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.

A celebration of flight and beer, OBX Brewtag is modeled after the whimsical and entertaining Red Bull Flutag, translated to “flying day” in German. With OBX Brewtag, the general premise is the same, although rather than human-powered flying machines, Brewtag contestants will be competing to see who can launch and fly an empty 1/6 keg barrel the furthest.

The cost to compete at OBX Brewtag in 2019 is only $50 and the sky is the limit as to how creative your homemade flying contraption can be! Individuals and teams are welcome.

Admission to the event is FREE to the general public. A rather crafty selection of local and regional beer and food will be available for purchase that day. This family-friendly event will also feature plenty of activities for the kiddos!

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.

Embark on an adventure off the Outer Banks shoreline for this fun annual event that’s held in the heart of the Currituck Mainland. The Currituck Heritage Festival is a veritable celebration of All Things Inner Banks, with a wealth of activities, fun and games for kids, and a famous BBQ competition that will have all attendees ready to dive into this North Carolina staple.

Outer Banks Chefs will compete for the title of "Crown Prince or Princess of Canned Goods." Each chef has 60 minutes to cook a dish using item(s) that the Beach Food Pantry would normally keep in stock for clients. Attendees and a three-judge panel vote for their favorite dishes.

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.

Cap off a delicious Thanksgiving holiday on the beach with this special two-day event that is held at one of the Outer Banks’ favorite historic attractions. The “Garden To Hearth; Heritage Cooking And Food Preservation” event focuses on food, family, and history with a myriad of activities and cooking-related traditions that will make a visit to the Island Farm even more special, and more memorable.

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.

Ring in the New Year in the spot where the New World began at this fun and family-friendly celebration that takes place in the heart of Downtown Manteo. The New Year in The New World is a perfect destination for a family-oriented New Year’s Eve that visitors won’t soon forget, and it features a wealth of activities, attractions, and other fun to start 2020 off with a bang.