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 Fishing Charters & Fishing Guide

Long before the summer vacationing families discovered the Outer Banks as a hot tourist destination, fishermen from across the country flocked to coastal North Carolina. With no roads to navigate, and no vacation homes to stay in, anglers would...

Mike Dianna's Grill Room

Welcome to Mike Dianna's Grill Room, home to the finest seafood, USDA prime beef, amazing live entertainment and more! Come have brunch or dinner with us in Corolla on the beautiful Outer Banks. Celebrating over 20 years in the Timbuck II Shopping...

073 | Why Knot

Why Knot is an exceptional vacation home that is spacious, well-equipped, & provides everything your family could want while spending time on the Outer Banks. Located on the Oceanside in Southern Shores all are sure to be thrilled with the...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
The Christmas Shop

Discover gifts, garlands and glittering lights galore. Looking for a trinket for someone who has everything? Choose ornaments for every hobby, occupation, occasion or enthusiast; from the fisherman or Disney lover; dancer or photographer. Throughout...

Queen Anne's Revenge

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Hatteras - Lighthouse Ct. - Vacation in a home constructed for royalty. Step aboard a feat of architectural artistry, a coastal getaway crafted to evoke the grandeur of a seafaring legend. From the moment you arrive at QUEEN ANNE’S...

  • Hatteras
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 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...

SAILS-2 SAILS-2

This fantastic oceanfront vacation home offers alluring ocean views and is complete with many amenities, including a 29'x13' private (heated) pool, hot tub, 4-hole putting green, game room with a pool table and a wet bar, a renovated kitchen with...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
7/4 - 7/11
$14,602  $15,102
$500 off
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...

A Salty Pause

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Need a break? Take A Salty Pause. This classic Kitty Hawk cottage has been fully renovated, blending the charm of a traditional Outer Banks family...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Twiddy & Company

Twiddy & Company is here to provide all the help and southern hospitality you've come to anticipate when planning your beach vacation. We invite you to let us share our unique understanding of this coastal landscape; unlike any place in the...

266 | Playa Azul

Panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean & Wright Brothers National Monument are just the beginning of a long list of features that will ensure a Great Vacation for your family & friends. "Playa Azul" is an exceptional home that provides...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 20
5/24 - 5/30
$7,995  $8,695
$700 off
Flip Flop Shops

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Tides Rollin' In

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.A Half Mile from EverythingStep into seaside style at this newly renovated Nags Head vacation rental! At milepost 11.5, Tides Rollin’ In offers the...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

The Porch Life

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Welcome to The Porch Life — a no-fuss, no-frills family beach house that’s all about comfort, connection, and location. Perched right on the...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10