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Week of November 2, 2026 - November 8, 2026
Sunday, November 8th 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Kill Devil Hills

Get ready for a delicious afternoon of fresh seafood, friendly competition, and community spirit at the annual Outer Banks Shrimp Cookoff. This popular culinary event brings together talented chefs from local restaurants to showcase their creativity and compete for the title of best shrimp dish on the beach. Held at the Sea Ranch Resort in Kill Devil Hills, the cookoff offers seafood lovers a unique opportunity to sample a variety of flavorful creations while supporting an important local cause.

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Week of November 23, 2026 - November 29, 2026
Wednesday, November 25th 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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.

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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.

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Week of June 21, 2027 - June 27, 2027
Sunday, June 27th 10:00 AM
Kill Devil Hills

Join the Outer Banks Brewing Station in a fun Independence Day weekend run that presents plenty of reason to celebrate. This adult 21 and over celebration starts with a refreshing brew before an easy-going, mile-long jog, walk or run around the heart of the Outer Banks in Kill Devil Hills.

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Outer Banks Seafood Festival
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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...

Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream

Serving our customers on the Outer Banks since 1994, Big Buck's ice Cream is dedicated serving you “The Best.” We offer a full line of super-premium ice cream products, smoothies, chocolates, and custom-made ice cream cakes! 2 locations...

Nonnie and T's

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.7 Day/6 Night RentalCheck-in at 10am on Saturday and Check-out at noon on Friday. That's 8 additional hours! You're not losing a day at the beach, just...

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  • 4 Bathrooms
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ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals

ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals provides our communities and our visitors with fun, safe and convenient access to innovative transportation while providing an unparalleled customer experience. Don’t carry all of your beach gear...

Island Breeze Avon

SOUNDFRONT Avon, Island Creek Resort — Let your cares drift and good vibes flow as you settle into ISLAND BREEZE AVON, one of just 16 homes in a peaceful community with a communal connection to water. Launch both your watercraft and your dreams...

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  • 2 Bathrooms
Surf or Sound Realty

Surf or Sound Realty invites you to explore our collection of over 600 premier vacation rental homes on Hatteras Island, featuring the largest selection of oceanfront accommodations. Nestled within the breathtaking Cape Hatteras National Seashore...

WHATEVER

Whatever, a Carolina Designs five bedroom retreat in Corolla, hides a cinema style home theater behind its doors, complete with surround sound. Add a recreation room, an elevator, and five private bedroom suites, and this 4,000 square foot home...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Pirates Island at Corolla Light Town Center

Check out Corolla's newest 5-star attraction! Pirate-Themed 18-Hole Minature Golf Course and Arcade with waterfalls, a pirate ship, caves, skulls, and more! So much fun for the whole family! Come...

5946 - Mermaids Lair

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! If you’re looking to accommodate a larger group’s stay across two properties, consider also booking our neighboring property #5947 Beach...

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  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 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...

1214 - Toad Hall

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Cozy, quaint, and cute describes Toad Hall perfectly! This Corolla, NC vacation home is perfect for small, single families or a group of friends...

  • Corolla
  • 2 Bedrooms
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Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

Enjoy Waterfront Dining at Basnight's Lone Cedar Café where we specialize in fresh and local Outer Banks seafood. If you’re craving the freshest fish, clams, crab, shrimp and oysters from local North Carolina waters, you’ll find...

5464 - EY BELIEVE

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW IN 2025: Rugs and TV in Level 3 Living Room. EY BELIEVE is a luxury, oceanfront experience! Located in Nags Head...

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  • 9 Bathrooms
Southern Shores Realty

Southern Shores Realty offers over 350 Outer Banks rentals from Corolla to S. Nags Head.  We've been an Outer Banks tradition since 1947, providing families just like yours with memories that last a lifetime.  Take a moment to search...

Crossroads

OCEANFRONT Avon - Kinnakeet Shores - Come on down to the CROSSROADS. This towering, 5,130 sq. ft. , four level home will reel you in with broad ocean vistas from multiple gathering areas as well as all the amenities the modern vacationer expects...

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  • 6.5 Bathrooms