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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Wicked Tuna Outer Banks

In the waters off the coast of North Carolina lies a world of adventure and competition brought vividly to life by the TV series "Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks." This captivating show, an offshoot of National Geographic's highly successful "Wicked Tuna,...

Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 27 years! Jimmy’s Seafood Buffet is a great stop for an all you can eat affordable dinner extravaganza. The buffet offers over 100 different items. It even serves Jumbo Alaskan crab legs and Jumbo...

Aqua Moon

“Aqua Moon" is the perfect destination for your family’s next vacation. This beautiful, oceanfront 3-bedroom home in Kitty Hawk has a large deck for watching the sunrise and if you lucky you can catch the dolphins playing! Take a stroll early...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Kites

Kitty Hawk Kites has been Teaching the World to Fly since 1974 and is home to the world’s largest hang gliding school. As the Outer Banks leader in quality outdoor recreation and adventure, Kitty Hawk Kites offers more than 30 activities to...

BEBE

Overview Impeccably designed and beautifully maintained, BeBe offers guests the ultimate in home design, popular amenities, and exquisite furnishings and decor. Located in one of Duck's most popular oceanside communities, this...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
The Farmer's Daughter

Founded in 1984 on the coast of the Outer Banks, NC, Farmer’s Daughter still remains a destination for people wanting great quality, outstanding selection of unique clothing, accessories, and gifts at affordable prices. Committed to offering...

Sea Swept Away

Let go and enjoy the vacation vibes at Sea Swept Away! This newly renovated, pet-friendly beach box is perfect for a small family or couple looking for a comfortable stay in a residential community. Located in Kill Devil Hills’ Lower Avalon...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Kitty Hawk Kites

Looking to fly a kite on the beach or atop the spectacular dunes of Jockey’s Ridge State Park? Kitty Hawk Kites offers the largest selection of kites, wind art, flags, games, and toys on the Outer Banks, with experts on staff to get you flying...

Sea Breeze 909

Sea Breeze in Avon is the perfect getaway for your next small family Outer Banks vacation. This quaint, pet-friendly Hatteras Island home features plenty of outside seating on the screened porch and sundeck. Take in the ocean views from the crow's...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Old Man Charters

  Experience the Outer Banks from the water with Old Man Charters, a personalized boat tour company based in the historic fishing village of Wanchese. Departing from a private dock on the southern end of Roanoke Island, Old Man Charters...

317 | Sea You Again

This exceptional vacation home provides Outer Banks vacationing at its best. Boasting over 5,000 square feet of living area, the large rooms make it a wonderful gathering place for your family. Getting to the Beach will be a snap (only 270 feet to...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
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...

K0503 OBX2C at Station One

Welcome to OBX2C at Station One by KEES Vacations Looking for a nice condo for your family on the Outer Banks? You've found it at Station One condos in Kill Devil Hills! Enjoy a partial ocean view from your second-floor condo in this condominium...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream

Serving our customers on the Outer Banks since 1994, Big Buck's ice Cream is dedicated serving you “The Best.” We offer a full line of super-premium ice cream products, smoothies, chocolates, and custom-made ice cream cakes! 2 locations...

THE BIRDIE

Overview This beautiful Outer Banks vacation estate with vaulted ceilings, lots of space, bright cheerful decor and the most amazing view of the ocean are not all this beach retreat has to offer. Located on a quiet spot of the...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms