Manteo Music & Dancing Events - 2026 Schedule

Manteo Music & Dancing Events - 2026 Schedule
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.

Saturday, June 6th
Manteo

Enjoy one of the most scenic corners of the Outer Banks while joining in the fun of one of the longest-running festivals in Manteo by attending the annual Dare Day Festival. This full-day event is held along the downtown waterfront, and features a wide array of activities and attractions that shine a spotlight on the local Manteo culture. Throughout the day, there will also be a number of events designed for water and OBX lovers of all ages, including the now famous Hogway Speedway Racing Pigs, the locally beloved “Anything that Floats but a Boat” Race, the Raingutter Regatta, a Kids Zone, and the annual competition for the best cake and pie in Dare County with a coveted blue ribbon prize.

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Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education

Corolla, North Carolina is a must see nautical village scented with the spray of the salty sea. It's located on NC Highway 12 along a thin strip of land bordered on the east by the tempestuous Atlantic Ocean, and on the west by the inland waterway...

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...

GRAND VIEW

Spectacular location on a high dune with panoramic views of ocean and sound - just three lots from oceanfront and beach access. Relax in the 14 x 28 pool and hot tub for 6. Every room has view of ocean or sound. Enjoy beautiful sunrises and sunsets...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
5/30 - 6/6
$2,557  $3,046
$489 off
6/27 - 7/4
$4,816  $5,220
$404 off
7/4 - 7/11
$4,850  $5,220
$370 off
7/11 - 7/18
$4,984  $5,220
$236 off
7/25 - 8/1
$4,984  $5,220
$236 off
8/1 - 8/8
$4,816  $5,220
$404 off
8/22 - 8/29
$3,383  $3,590
$207 off
8/29 - 9/5
$2,869  $3,046
$177 off
9/5 - 9/12
$2,662  $2,684
$22 off
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...

Shoebie's Hangout

Located in Kitty Hawk/ 5 Bedrooms/ 4 Full BathroomsShoebie's Hangout offers a sizable amount of deck space complete with top level sunbathing deck ideal for laying out and soaking up the sun. Sit on the huge covered deck to cool down while...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
6/1 - 6/8
$2,063  $2,247
$184 off
Henry's Restaurant

Henry's Restaurant offers down home, simple food done Outer Banks style. Henry's Restaurant has been serving the Outer Banks of North Carolina since the summer of 1989. They are pleased to be considered one of the most popular restaurants in Dare...

SEA GABLES

Private, wooded setting, on a quiet oceanside street, only 470 yards to beach access with no main streets to cross.3 bedrooms (2 with Queen, each with 26" CATV, 1 with DVD player; 1 with Twins), 2 baths (1 with tub and shower, 1 with shower)...

  • Southern Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
5/22 - 5/29
$1,201  $1,279
$78 off
5/29 - 6/5
$1,325  $1,416
$91 off
7/10 - 7/17
$1,762  $1,902
$140 off
8/7 - 8/14
$1,690  $1,699
$9 off
8/21 - 8/28
$1,333  $1,416
$83 off
8/28 - 9/4
$1,201  $1,279
$78 off
OBX Ghost Tours

OBX Ghost tours is something your family will be talking about the rest of the summer! You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through down town Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories that makes The Outer Banks one of the most haunted...

The Turn at Kilmarlic

Stunning home, built right at the 10th Tee Box at Kilmarlic Golf Club! "The Turn at Kilmarlic" is built for Golfers and families, looking for a quiet Outer Banks getaway in the prestigious Kilmarlic Golf Club. This is the place where legends not...

  • Powells Point
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Duck Corolla Parasail

Discover the beauty of the Outer Banks with Duck Parasail. Duck Parasail is proud to partner with Corolla Parasail and together, they take pride in being the longest running, family owned and operated parasail company on the Outer Banks. Duck...

K7500 Dawn Patrol 4 Bedroom Home in Kitt...

Welcome to Dawn Patrol in Kitty Hawk! Just steps away from the ocean you will find this lovely home in Kitty Hawk. Dawn Patrol invites you to start each day right by watching the sunrise from the deck while sipping your coffee. Enjoy one-level...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Fishing Unlimited Boating Center

Owned by Garry Oliver, the proprietor of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier, this small wooden aqua blue-colored store on the Nags Head-Manteo causeway has been serving the needs of fishermen for decades. A full line of tackle is available for all types...

Carole's Dream PH-9

At Carole's Dream on the beautiful 4x4 beaches of Penny's Hill, experience a beach vacation reminiscent of vintage OBX! Sleep to the sounds of the ocean and enjoy amazing views of the night sky, full of beautiful stars. The whole family, including...

  • Carova
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Back Country Safari Tours

Discover wild Spanish Mustangs and our unique Barrier Island ecology on the Wild Horse Safari. Explore over 30 miles of "off road" beach, dune and sand trail and ride with a professional naturalist guide in a custom 4x4 open-air Safari Cruiser, or...

Blue Waves

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Waves - Sea Vista Dr - BLUE WAVES was made for calming. Appreciate a anxiety-complimentary day out by the shining private pool, complete with a tiki bar with a mini refrigerator, sink, and ice machine, where you have room to host...

  • Waves
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms