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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Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse

The Roanoke Marshes lighthouse is often one of the most overlooked of the Outer Banks lighthouses, simply because of its small stature, limited visibility and remote location tucked away at the quiet east end of the Manteo waterfront.

Pigman's Bar-B-Que

You haven’t experienced North Carolina until you’ve experienced North Carolina BBQ, and Pigman’s Bar-B-Que offers excellent North Carolina BBQ meals served with southern hospitality. Pigman’s offers traditional eastern...

Clear Skies

OCEANFRONT Rodanthe - There's nothing but CLEAR SKIES ahead when you stay at this 4,590 sq. ft. well-appointed beach getaway. Send your suitcases up the elevator and appreciate some time under the CLEAR SKIES with a splash in the private...

  • Rodanthe
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Back Beach Wild Horse Tours

Welcome to Back Beach Wild Horse Tours in Corolla NC. Our tours embark from Corolla NC, the last Outer Banks outpost before the road ends into nothing but stretches of wide beach. We provide safe family fun to see the Corolla Wild Horses...

098 | Lucy's Shore Escape

Lucy's Shore Escape is a terrific, centrally located, dog friendly vacation home that provides easy access to the beach, and is the ideal accommodation for your getaway to the Outer Banks. All are sure to enjoy the Private Swimming Pool, Hot Tub...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Super Wings

Best store on the beach! Everything you need for your vacation. The newest ladies' and girls swimsuits, 20% off every day! Largest selection of beach supplies and the best deals on T-shirts, sweatshirts and mens, ladies, and kids, apparel, swimwear...

7821 - Sunset Club

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Sunset Club is the soundfront retreat you've been searching for. Nestled on the serene shores of Frisco on Hatteras Island, this pet-friendly...

  • Frisco
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Donutz on a Stick

Stay, Play and Eat- Donuts, Ice Cream & Coffee Treats! Located on the Duck Boardwalk, behind Dockside Seafood, this breakfast & Dessert-Shop features treats you've never tasted before! Try the hot, made to order, donutz...

Daisy Duck 175-B

Style, comfort, ocean views, and a prime location will entice you year after year at Daisy Duck!The whole family will love splashing around in the large oceanfront community pool with direct beach access, located just across the street...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
American Pie

Discover the best homemade ice cream and authentic made-from-scratch New York Style pizza the Outer Banks has to offer at American Pie in Kill Devil Hills. An Outer Banks favorite for lunch, dinner or a delicious scoop of scrumptious ice cream after...

Beach Bunker 268

Everyone needs a Beach Bunker, and this charming retreat is the perfect place to start! Thoughtfully furnished for comfort and relaxation, this inviting home offers a laid-back setting where your family can unwind after sun-filled days on the Outer...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
The Northern Outer Banks

Discover Historic Corolla Park With its wide open green spaces and scenic views, Historic Corolla Park is the heart of Corolla in Northeastern North Carolina. It's a great place to take in a seasonal event or simply take a walk, and is home to three...

Shore Fun

Welcome to 'Shore Fun,' a thoughtfully adorned condominium with a captivating coastal ambiance. This luxury three-bedroom condo is located on the second level and offers outstanding ocean views. Head out to the furnished oceanfront deck and spend...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
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...

Sounds Great R-213

Sounds Great, overlooking the Pamlico Sound, with its beautiful waters and kaleidoscopic skies, is the ideal place to start when looking for the perfect sunset. Grab a refreshing drink and head to any one of the three levels of furnished decks or...

  • Rodanthe
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
5/16 - 5/23
$2,742  $3,242
$500 off
5/23 - 5/30
$3,700  $4,450
$750 off
5/30 - 6/6
$5,022  $5,772
$750 off
6/20 - 6/27
$6,704  $7,904
$1,200 off
6/27 - 7/4
$7,720  $8,920
$1,200 off
8/8 - 8/15
$6,093  $7,293
$1,200 off
8/15 - 8/22
$5,482  $6,682
$1,200 off
8/22 - 8/29
$5,072  $5,822
$750 off
8/29 - 9/5
$4,461  $5,211
$750 off