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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Currituck Maritime Museum

Take a day trip or an afternoon off the beach to explore the heart of Historic Corolla Park, and you’ll find one of the Outer Banks’ newest and most noteworthy attractions, the Currituck Maritime Museum.

Southern Shores Realty

Southern Shores Realty offers over 350 Outer Banks rentals from Corolla to S. Nags Head.  We've been an Outer Banks tradition since 1947, providing families just like yours with memories that last a lifetime.  Take a moment to search...

SAND AND SURF

Overview Experience rest and relaxation at Sand and Surf, a classic oceanfront estate with southern coastal influence and a great list of amenities. Enjoy magnificent ocean and sound views, sunrises and sunsets in this 6,300 square...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
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...

Dolphin Sunrise 324-A

Enjoy stunning ocean views and the ultimate beachside convenience at Dolphin Sunrise. Perfectly situated on the Beach Road at Milepost 5 ¾, this charming coastal retreat is just 50 feet from direct beach access with a lifeguard on duty—ideal for...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Surf Side Hotel

Our oceanfront hotel rooms in Nags Head, North Carolina provide the absolute best views of the Atlantic Ocean! In addition to the gorgeous view, we also offer a great selection of amenities to our guests, including hot tubs, indoor and outdoor...

407 | Reed's Remedy

This comfortable, nicely decorated Kitty Hawk vacation home features Ocean Views & a short walk to the Beach. Lovingly cared for & very well equipped to ensure a great time on the Outer Banks, "Reed's Remedy' will be a relaxing cure to your...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Sanderling Song

Come to “Sanderling Song” to escape from the noise and crowded beaches and enjoy the Outer Banks as it should be! Located in Sanderling, a Duck neighborhood that offers an idyllic setting for your family vacation and walking distance to nearby...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Wild Horse Adventure Tours has been voted the #1 tour company in the USA by TripAdvisor. Feel the ocean breeze and taste the salty beach air as you cruise the Outer Banks beaches in our exclusive OPEN AIR, 13-passenger Hummers with one of...

Seaside Escape SSIS-36

Located just across the street from the beach, spend your vacation at Seaside Escape, where you can enjoy a spacious setting with horizon ocean views! Take in the many amenities that Seaside Escape has to offer, including a furnished sun deck with...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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...

Liv'n Wright

Fresh and bright, your family will be “Liv’n Wright” in this cozy cottage with classic coastal flair. Reminisce on a quieter time with a slower pace in an adorable cottage by the sea tastefully decorated by one of the most sought-after...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Nags Head Dolphin Watch

Scientists run these dolphin tours as part of their research on these beloved aquatic animals, so you know this will be an interesting trip. Passengers will be able to see how researchers with the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research, a nonprofit...

SmileAway

Take your family on an unforgettable Outer Banks Vacation at “SmileAway” this summer! Oceanside, private pool with outside speakers, hot tub, plenty of room and an amenity package offer vacationers the time of their lives while enjoying the...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18