Hatteras Events - 2026 Schedule

Hatteras Events - 2026 Schedule
This Week
Tuesday, May 12th - Saturday, May 16th
Hatteras

Celebrating its 32nd year in 2026, the Hatteras Village Offshore Open continues to be one of the most popular fishing tournaments of the year along the southern Outer Banks, and is a fantastic chance to discover how incredible fishing off the Hatteras Island coastline can be. Based in the small town of Hatteras village on the southern edge of the island, this multiple-day tournament attracts anglers from all across the East Coast, and is one of the most anticipated fishing events of the year for folks throughout the Outer Banks, and miles beyond.

Week of June 29, 2026 - July 5, 2026
Saturday, July 4th
Hatteras

Celebrating its 13th year in 2026, the Hatteras Village Golf Cart Parade is quickly becoming a favorite Independence Day celebration for Hatteras Island visitors and locals alike. Launched in 2013 as a fundraiser for the Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation with less than a dozen golf cart participants, today the event features more than 50 or 60  golf carts of all styles, decked out in purely fun and patriotic themes.

Week of October 12, 2026 - October 18, 2026
Saturday, October 17th - Sunday, October 18th
Hatteras

The group which hosts the tournament, Capitol City Four Wheelers, is based out of Virginia and is always looking for new members who love and promote safe 4WD accessible driving. For an October surf fishing tournament that revolves around driving along the incredible beaches of Hatteras Island, the Capitol City Surf Fishing Tournament is certainly one to watch.

Week of November 2, 2026 - November 8, 2026
Wednesday, November 4th - Saturday, November 7th
Hatteras

Renowned as one of the oldest fishing tournaments on the East Coast, the Cape Hatteras Anglers Club Invitational Surf Fishing Tournament is also one of the biggest Hatteras island tournaments of the years, with hundreds of anglers flocking to the southern Outer Banks for exceptional fall fishing that can't be found anywhere else. With big prizes and plenty of opportunities to have fun off the beach, this tournament has become a generations-old tradition for local and visiting anglers alike. 

Week of November 23, 2026 - November 29, 2026
Thursday, November 26th 8:00 AM
Hatteras

Get your Turkey Day celebration off to a fun and fast-paced start with this annual event that is quickly becoming a highlight of the Thanksgiving Holiday. The Surfin' Turkey 5k and Puppy Drum Run is presented by the Hatteras Island Youth Education Fund (HIYEF), and is a great opportunity to support a favorite local cause while enjoying miles of fun in the heart of Hatteras village.

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Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education

Corolla, North Carolina is a must see nautical village scented with the spray of the salty sea. It's located on NC Highway 12 along a thin strip of land bordered on the east by the tempestuous Atlantic Ocean, and on the west by the inland waterway...

Risky Business Shrimping and Crabbing

If you’re looking for a fun, hands-on activity that the whole family can enjoy together, hop aboard Risky Business for an Outer Banks shrimping and crabbing charter. Our experienced captain and mate will show your group how to pull crab pots...

Homeplace

“Homeplace” is in Old Nags Head Place, a great location for your family at the beach! “Homeplace” has a private pool that is indeed private, with vegetation and trees behind the pool fence. The hot tub is located right on the pool deck so...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
Coastal Home OBX

Distinctive, Authentic, Affordable Coastal Furniture & Design. Beach Living Furniture Line • Largest In-Stock Furniture Warehouse on the OBX • Professional Design Services. Transform your home—visit our showroom in Kill Devil...

Harvest Moon

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Adventure Awaits in CorollaThe festival is just getting started at Harvest Moon, a 7-bedroom oceanside vacation rental in beautiful Corolla, North...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
Miller's Seafood and Steakhouse

Miller's Seafood & Steakhouse has been a favorite among locals and visitors for more forty years. Offering delicious southern cuisine for both breakfast and dinner in a casual family atmosphere infused with coastal flair, it's no wonder this...

Moondog Beach R-52

Moondog Beach is a spectacular oceanfront Hatteras Island vacation home! This spacious and well-appointed home offers unbelievable ocean views from all three levels! Well-thought-out furnishings and thoughtful details throughout the home make your...

  • Rodanthe
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates

Since 1968, our family owned and operated company has offered families just like yours a wide selection of Outer Banks vacation rentals in beach communities and towns of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head and South Nags...

Benton 333-B

Looking for an affordable home that’s close to the beach? You’ve found it! Benton is a classic beach house located just 115’ from the First Street beach access. Walk south a short distance to the crosswalk, and you're there!Positioned on the...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Kites

Kitty Hawk Kites has been Teaching the World to Fly since 1974 and is home to the world’s largest hang gliding school. As the Outer Banks leader in quality outdoor recreation and adventure, Kitty Hawk Kites offers more than 30 activities to...

3942 - My Tern

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome home to My Tern the perfect Duck vacation rental! Located in the Schooner Ridge community in Duck, you'll be close to everything this...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
KEES Vacations

KEES Vacations offers the best Outer Banks rentals for family vacations, romantic weekend getaways and groups of all sizes looking for the perfect OBX rental for their stay. When booking with KEES Vacations, travelers can expect excellence in...

Tide Watcher

Located in Kill Devil Hills/ 5 Bedrooms / 5 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomYour family will adore this gorgeous vacation home that offers everything you need to create vacation memories. Located at Milepost 9.5, this semi-oceanfront home offers...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Kites

Looking to fly a kite on the beach or atop the spectacular dunes of Jockey’s Ridge State Park? Kitty Hawk Kites offers the largest selection of kites, wind art, flags, games, and toys on the Outer Banks, with experts on staff to get you flying...

7219 - C-Waves

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! With views of the beautiful blue Atlantic and relaxing outdoor living spaces, C-Waves is perfect for your Hatteras...

  • Salvo
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms