Manteo Events - 2021 Schedule
This Week's Highlights
Week of June 14, 2021 - June 20, 2021
Week of June 21, 2021 - June 27, 2021
Week of June 28, 2021 - July 4, 2021
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The Town of Manteo will host an incredible display of fireworks over the water on 4th of July that will make any Independence Day celebration truly memorable. Launched over the Roanoke Sound and Shallowbag Bay, visitors can find a spot along the downtown docks or a seat at the famed Roanoke Island Festival Park to catch an incredible show with a stunning backdrop.
Week of July 5, 2021 - July 11, 2021
Week of July 12, 2021 - July 18, 2021
Week of July 19, 2021 - July 25, 2021
- Wednesday, July 21st - Saturday, July 24th 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Manteo
Join in the fun of one of the summer’s most highly anticipated fishing tournaments while supporting a wonderful local cause by signing up for the Carolina Boat Builders Tournament. Held during the end of July – which is a prime time of year for exceptional fishing – this tournament that celebrates its 18th year in 2021 combines multiple days of angling action with some exceptional events that highlight the best of the Outer Banks.
Week of July 26, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Week of August 2, 2021 - August 8, 2021
- Saturday, August 7th - Saturday, August 14th
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The Alice Kelly Memorial Tournament has been a tradition on the Outer Banks for 31 years, and is one of the most famous offshore fishing tournaments where only the ladies are allowed to compete.
- Saturday, August 7th - Saturday, August 14th
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Head to the waterfront docks of Manteo to take part in one of the biggest offshore fishing tournaments of the year at the annual Pirates Cove Billfish Tournament.
Week of August 9, 2021 - August 15, 2021
- Saturday, August 7th - Saturday, August 14th
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The Alice Kelly Memorial Tournament has been a tradition on the Outer Banks for 31 years, and is one of the most famous offshore fishing tournaments where only the ladies are allowed to compete.
- Saturday, August 7th - Saturday, August 14th
Manteo
Head to the waterfront docks of Manteo to take part in one of the biggest offshore fishing tournaments of the year at the annual Pirates Cove Billfish Tournament.
Week of August 16, 2021 - August 22, 2021
Week of September 6, 2021 - September 12, 2021
- Saturday, September 11th - Sunday, September 12th
Manteo
Triathletes train for months to achieve their dream. Come to the Outer Banks Triathlon and experience the enthusiam, inspiration and skill! The Sprint Triathlon distance is perfect for those beginner triathletes. Move up to the Olympic Triathlon distance or choose the Half Triathlon distance and see if you have what it takes!
Week of September 20, 2021 - September 26, 2021
- Wednesday, September 22nd - Saturday, September 25th
Manteo
Surfers, filmmakers, movie buffs, nature fans, and curious visitors alike can all come together for an incredible film festival that celebrates all things aquatic. Presented by Cucalorus and the Dare County Arts Council, this three-day celebration of coastal North Carolina marine culture is sure to impress movie fans of all varieties, with an array of local and regional films that highlight life by the coastal waters.
Week of October 18, 2021 - October 24, 2021
- Thursday, October 21st - Saturday, October 23rd
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Head to Roanoke Island in the scenic month of May to enjoy some of the best music of the year at the popular Bluegrass Island Festival. This annual festival has rapidly blossomed into one of the most anticipated music events along the Outer Banks, and attendees will be treated to a wealth of acclaimed bands, from legendary national acts, to homegrown bluegrass performers who will have everyone’s toes tapping.
Week of December 6, 2021 - December 12, 2021
- Friday, December 10th - Sunday, December 12th
Manteo
Visitors who missed the annual Wings Over Water festival - or who just want a second opportunity to admire the hundreds and thousands of birds that flock to the Outer Banks – won’t want to miss this special weekend where these feathered visitors are once again in the spotlight. The Wings Over Water Encore event is a weekend-long celebration of the many wintering waterfowl that are found at the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge and beyond, and is a great way for birders to discover the off-season beauty of the OBX.
