Manteo Arts & Crafts Events - 2026 Schedule

Manteo Arts & Crafts Events - 2026 Schedule
This Week
Friday, May 1st 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, June 5th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, July 3rd 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, August 7th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, September 4th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, October 2nd 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, November 6th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Manteo

Manteo’s vibrant downtown scene is on full display during this monthly event that highlights the area’s businesses, restaurants and galleries that makes this central Outer Banks community so unique. The First Friday in Manteo is held every month on the initial Friday of the month, and is a street festival that will make any new visitor fall in love with this charming coastal community.

Week of May 25, 2026 - May 31, 2026
Friday, May 29th - Monday, June 1st
Manteo

Head to the cool and relaxed Outer Banks to join in the fun of one of the region’s most distinctive and popular area festivals. Pridefest is a three-day gay pride festival that is full of activities, food, music, and ample beach time, and which is open to all LGBTQ folks and their supporters and friends.

Week of June 1, 2026 - June 7, 2026
Friday, May 29th - Monday, June 1st
Manteo

Head to the cool and relaxed Outer Banks to join in the fun of one of the region’s most distinctive and popular area festivals. Pridefest is a three-day gay pride festival that is full of activities, food, music, and ample beach time, and which is open to all LGBTQ folks and their supporters and friends.

Friday, June 5th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, May 1st 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, July 3rd 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, August 7th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, September 4th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, October 2nd 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, November 6th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Manteo

Manteo’s vibrant downtown scene is on full display during this monthly event that highlights the area’s businesses, restaurants and galleries that makes this central Outer Banks community so unique. The First Friday in Manteo is held every month on the initial Friday of the month, and is a street festival that will make any new visitor fall in love with this charming coastal community.

Week of June 29, 2026 - July 5, 2026
Friday, July 3rd 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, May 1st 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, June 5th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, August 7th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, September 4th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, October 2nd 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, November 6th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Manteo

Manteo’s vibrant downtown scene is on full display during this monthly event that highlights the area’s businesses, restaurants and galleries that makes this central Outer Banks community so unique. The First Friday in Manteo is held every month on the initial Friday of the month, and is a street festival that will make any new visitor fall in love with this charming coastal community.

Week of August 3, 2026 - August 9, 2026
Friday, August 7th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, May 1st 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, June 5th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, July 3rd 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, September 4th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, October 2nd 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, November 6th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Manteo

Manteo’s vibrant downtown scene is on full display during this monthly event that highlights the area’s businesses, restaurants and galleries that makes this central Outer Banks community so unique. The First Friday in Manteo is held every month on the initial Friday of the month, and is a street festival that will make any new visitor fall in love with this charming coastal community.

Week of August 31, 2026 - September 6, 2026
Friday, September 4th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, May 1st 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, June 5th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, July 3rd 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, August 7th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, October 2nd 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, November 6th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Manteo

Manteo’s vibrant downtown scene is on full display during this monthly event that highlights the area’s businesses, restaurants and galleries that makes this central Outer Banks community so unique. The First Friday in Manteo is held every month on the initial Friday of the month, and is a street festival that will make any new visitor fall in love with this charming coastal community.

Week of September 28, 2026 - October 4, 2026
Friday, October 2nd 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, May 1st 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, June 5th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, July 3rd 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, August 7th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, September 4th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, November 6th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Manteo

Manteo’s vibrant downtown scene is on full display during this monthly event that highlights the area’s businesses, restaurants and galleries that makes this central Outer Banks community so unique. The First Friday in Manteo is held every month on the initial Friday of the month, and is a street festival that will make any new visitor fall in love with this charming coastal community.

Week of November 2, 2026 - November 8, 2026
Friday, November 6th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, May 1st 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, June 5th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, July 3rd 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, August 7th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, September 4th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, October 2nd 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Manteo

Manteo’s vibrant downtown scene is on full display during this monthly event that highlights the area’s businesses, restaurants and galleries that makes this central Outer Banks community so unique. The First Friday in Manteo is held every month on the initial Friday of the month, and is a street festival that will make any new visitor fall in love with this charming coastal community.

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