Kill Devil Hills Festivals Events - 2026 Schedule

Kill Devil Hills Festivals Events - 2026 Schedule

Event info is subject to change at any time. Check associated official event websites for latest.

Week of November 9, 2026 - November 15, 2026
Saturday, November 14th
Kill Devil Hills

Enjoy a full day of live music, coastal scenery, and community spirit at the GrassFed Bluegrass Music Festival, held at the Soundside Event Site in Nags Head. This outdoor music festival brings together talented bluegrass musicians, local vendors, and music lovers for a celebration of great entertainment in a beautiful waterfront setting along the Roanoke Sound.

Event info is subject to change at any time. Check associated official event websites for latest.

Week of April 26, 2027 - May 2, 2027
Friday, April 30th - Saturday, May 1st
Kill Devil Hills

Automobile enthusiasts can meet and greet with fellow aficionados while exploring some of the most stunning coastlines that North Carolina has to offer at this two-day festival that features a wide array of ways to have fun. The OBX Rod And Custom Festival is a special celebration of vintage and antique cars that will boast a host of family-friendly activities, from local food, to cruise-ins, to displays that will impress car fans of all tastes and ages.

Saturday, May 1st 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Kill Devil Hills

The Coastal Gardening Festival celebrates gardening on the Outer Banks, bringing together plant enthusiasts, home gardeners, and residents interested in creating beautiful, sustainable landscapes in the region's unique coastal environment.The event offers an opportunity to explore gardening ideas, learn about plants suited to the Outer Banks, and connect with others who share an interest in horticulture. From native plants and flowering perennials to landscaping techniques that accommodate sandy soils, salt spray, and coastal winds, the festival highlights the opportunities and challenges of gardening along North Carolina's coast.

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Best Surf Fishing Gear for 2026

Once you have your coastal recreational fishing license in hand, it’s time to start thinking about gear. Anglers will find tons of options when it comes to equipment for casting into the surf, from custom designed rods and reels at local...

Nags Head Dolphin Watch

Scientists run these dolphin tours as part of their research on these beloved aquatic animals, so you know this will be an interesting trip. Passengers will be able to see how researchers with the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research, a nonprofit...

Tropical Dream

Find your family in a ‘Tropical Dream’ on the beaches of the Outer Banks! This fabulous property has a private pool, hot tub, an elevator, PLUS you can bring the family dog as well! Just a short walk to the beach, ‘Tropical Dream’ is...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
Pigman's Bar-B-Que

You haven’t experienced North Carolina until you’ve experienced North Carolina BBQ, and Pigman’s Bar-B-Que offers excellent North Carolina BBQ meals served with southern hospitality. Pigman’s offers traditional eastern...

Longview

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Waves — Sea Vista Dr. — LONGVIEW, located just across a peaceful side street from the beach offers roomy rooms, private swimming pool and plenty of deck space to stretch out and breathe in the sea air. Enter the home through a...

  • Waves
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
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...

815 | Hill Ocean 1

Come Stay and Play in one of the most Beautiful areas of the OBX in central Nags Head. This Oceanfront home is set up nicely for your family vacation and allows two mature dogs (w/fees)! Private enough to be rented separately or perfect together...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Outer Banks Blue

Since 2005, Outer Banks Blue has delivered exceptional vacations for OBX visitors. Our family-owned and locally managed rental company focuses on service and promises “a relaxing experience with a local touch.” Turn your dream vacation...

AQUADISIAC

Aquadisiac gives all twelve of its bedrooms an en suite bath and deck access, so a large group can spread out with plenty of privacy. Carolina Designs' oceanfront Southern Shores retreat pairs 12 king and bunk suites, each with a private bath...

  • Southern Shores
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 13.5 Bathrooms
Back Country Safari Tours

Discover wild Spanish Mustangs and our unique Barrier Island ecology on the Wild Horse Safari. Explore over 30 miles of "off road" beach, dune and sand trail and ride with a professional naturalist guide in a custom 4x4 open-air Safari Cruiser, or...

The SandBar

Located in Duck / 4 Bedrooms / 3 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomFeel the ultimate coastal escape at The SandBar, a gorgeous oceanfront getaway located in the calming and esteemed Sanderling community. This elegantly appointed home is designed for...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Corolla Wild Horse Fund

We are The Corolla Wild Horse Fund the non-profit 501 (c) (3) charity responsible for the care and protection of the wild Banker horses roaming the northernmost beaches of the Outer Banks. Join us in the summer season, every Wednesday morning from...

Kirtland's Keep

From the central location and proximity to the beach, to the chef's kitchen and the backyard oasis, Kirtland's Keep will take your vacation experience to the next level. Meticulously maintained, this luxurious home looks and feels like new. One of...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
The Christmas Shop

Discover gifts, garlands and glittering lights galore. Looking for a trinket for someone who has everything? Choose ornaments for every hobby, occupation, occasion or enthusiast; from the fisherman or Disney lover; dancer or photographer. Throughout...

Cabana Beach

Located in Corolla / 7 Bedrooms / 7 Full BathroomsThis oceanfront home offers spectacular unobstructed ocean and sound vistas. Cooking is a delight with gourmet appliances and breath taking vistas. Savor the comfort and ease of life at the beach...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms