Kill Devil Hills Festivals Events - 2026 Schedule

Kill Devil Hills Festivals Events - 2026 Schedule
Week of April 27, 2026 - May 3, 2026
Friday, May 1st - Saturday, May 2nd
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.

Week of June 29, 2026 - July 5, 2026
Saturday, July 4th
Kill Devil Hills

Visitors can keep the Independence Day celebration going strong with this special fireworks display in the heart of the central Outer Banks that’s sponsored by the Town of Kill Devil Hills, and which is held at the scenic Avalon Pier.

Week of August 17, 2026 - August 23, 2026
Wednesday, August 19th
Kill Devil Hills

First proclaimed on August 19, 1939, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, National Aviation Day is a celebration of Orville Wright’s birth date, and is a fun-filled event at the Wright Brothers National Memorial that visitors of all ages will enjoy.  

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Bodie Island Lighthouse

The Bodie Island Lighthouse, (pronounced "Body") is located just south of the town of Nags Head and Whalebone Junction, where Highway 158, Highway 64, and NC Highway 12 intersect. Visitors travelling towards Hatteras Island can't help but notice the...

Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

MILLER’S OFFERS ONE OF THE FEW TRULY WATERFRONT DINING EXPERIENCES ON THE OUTER BANKS. Enjoy casual dining in our downstairs family-friendly seafood restaurant, or our signature drinks and grill menu in our upstairs deck bar while watching...

Sea Dunes C2

Located in Kitty Hawk/ 2 Bedrooms/ 2 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half Bathroom"Sea Dunes C2" is located at Mile Post 4.25. Sea Dunes is just across from 475 ft. of unobstructed, pristine beach that is life guarded and offers 2 private community beach access...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
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...

Downtime Abbey

When you dream of your perfect beach vacation, do you picture a luxurious, clean, updated coastal retreat just steps from the beach and in the heart of Duck, NC? If so, come enjoy Downtime Abbey! Come see why the guests who stay here return year...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
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...

K0317 Pearl Point 3 Bedroom Corner Condo...

Welcome to Pearl Point at Hamilton Cay Reserve! Escape to Hamilton Cay Reserve, a premier soundfront luxury vacation rental in the Outer Banks! This newly built, pet-friendly condo (Unit 304) offers the perfect combination of comfort and convenience...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
The Cotton Gin

For those traveling to the Outer Banks, The Cotton Gin is a beloved landmark with its large windmill and picturesque gardens. The Cotton Gin has stood in the same location since 1929, starting as a working cotton gin and growing to a gift store with...

Ben & Judy's 152

As the sign says when you walk in the front door, Welcome to Ben and Judy's beach house! Your state of mind will be refreshed after you have stayed in this fabulous oceanfront vacation home. Offering stunning ocean views this home is located in the...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
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...

Vintage Pine

Located in Corolla/ 8 Bedrooms/ 7 Bathrooms/ 2 Half BathroomsThis home is packed with amenities that your family will appreciate and want to return to year after year!Ground Level: Outside amenities include a private pool, hot tub, outside showers...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7 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...

Breakers A-39

Welcome to Breakers, your ideal oceanfront escape! Located just over a sandy dune path to the gorgeous shores of Hatteras Island, this beautifully appointed home offers breathtaking ocean views from nearly every room, a spacious layout perfect for...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Resort Realty

For more than 30 years, Resort Realty has been providing unforgettable Outer Banks vacations. From Corolla to Hatteras Island, Resort Realty offers nearly 550 Outer Banks vacation homes that range from cozy 1-bedroom condos to exquisite...

Beach Landing

Located in Kitty Hawk/ 3 Bedrooms | 3 Full Bathrooms | 1 Half BathroomCentrally located in Kitty Hawk on the Oceanside near the beach and all the eateries and stores.Ground Level: Exterior amenities include a carport with an outside shower. Inside...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms