Kill Devil Hills History Events - 2026 Schedule

Kill Devil Hills History 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 July 13, 2026 - July 19, 2026
Friday, July 17th - Saturday, July 18th
Kill Devil Hills

Now celebrating its 47th year, the Wright Kite Festival is a celebration of aviation that takes place where flight began – the Wright Brothers Memorial. Walk through the sprawling grounds of the museum and gain a little knowledge of the birthplace of aviation and then put this knowledge to the test outside with Kitty Hawk Kites. Large kites will be on display throughout the weekend, joining in the sky with the Wright Memorial!

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.  

Week of December 14, 2026 - December 20, 2026
Thursday, December 17th
Kill Devil Hills

Enjoy an uplifting experience at the exact location where aviation was born at the annual Celebration of the Wright Brothers First Flight at the impossible-to-miss Wright Brothers Memorial in Kill Devil Hills. This day-long celebration honors the birthplace of flight, with a commemoration that coincides with the precise time that the first successful launch took place, and a wealth of activities throughout the day that will delight aviation fans of all ages.

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Serendipity

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Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

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Due East

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Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates

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6500 - A Whale's Head Inn

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Situated on a private expansive over two-acre oceanfront lot in Nags Head, this spacious 8 bedrooms 7.5 bathroom home...

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Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

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K0501 Station One's First Flight at Stat...

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Jolly Roger

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GS-2-B1 Oceanside 2 Bedroom Condo at Gol...

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Sundogs

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4218 - The Scotts' SandBar

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SugarLand

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199 | Blue Pelican

The "Blue Pelican" offers a terrific Semi-Oceanfront loaction that is just steps from the Beach and features its own private beach access located directly across from the home. Enjoy sweeping Ocean Views, your own Private Swimming Pool and Hot Tub...

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