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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Biking the Outer Banks

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015 | Oyster Pointe M-2

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  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
Resort Realty Property Management

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5690 - Brown Pelican

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2027: Bedding Changes. Level 2 South Oceanfront 2 Twin Room will become a King, Level 1 SW Twin Room will...

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Sun Realty

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OCEANFRONT Avon — Ocean View Dr. — When the dog days of summer have you yearning for the beach, lead your pack to PAWS IN THE WATER, a five-bedroom/three- and one-half-bath home perched on the ocean’s edge. Enhanced by the natural elements of...

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Fish Heads Bar and Grill

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The TARDIS

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The Cotton Gin

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7230 - Lost at Sea

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K7303 Maritime Majesty 4 Bedroom Home at...

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  • Kill Devil Hills
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The Farmer's Daughter

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OCEAN GRANDEUR

Overview The Outer Banks' largest home, Ocean Grandeur awaits your arrival. This grand 30-bedroom oceanfront estate has been designed to give your family the adventure of a lifetime, with so many amenities there will be something new...

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