Nags Head Festivals Events - 2026 Schedule

Nags Head Festivals Events - 2026 Schedule
Week of April 20, 2026 - April 26, 2026
Saturday, April 25th 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Nags Head

Kitty Hawk Kites is teaming up with Dare Arts Council to create the Outer Banks ‘Sweep the Beach’ Trash Art Contest! In conjunction with Earth Day, we ask artists to create work from the trash they have collected from our beaches and sounds. After submission, the artwork will be placed on our TrART Walk at Jockey’s Ridge Crossing. Submissions will be placed on (or around) April 1st. Until April 20th, pieces will be adjudicated and voted on for varying prize categories. Select pieces will be collected and moved to Jockey’s Ridge State Park for Earth Fair OBX, April 25th, where winners will be announced at the Kitty Hawk Kites booth in Jockey’s Ridge State Park parking lot at 3:45 pm.

Week of September 7, 2026 - September 13, 2026
Friday, September 11th - Saturday, September 12th 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Nags Head

Enjoy a thrilling scene along the towering sand dunes of Jockey’s Ridge State Park as giant kites and stunt kite pilots wow the crowd at the engaging and family-friendly Outer Banks Kite Festival. Hosted by Kitty Hawk Kites, this festival features both live demonstrations and interactive activities to ensure that everyone can have a ball enjoying the high flying lifestyle on the Outer Banks.

Week of September 14, 2026 - September 20, 2026
Saturday, September 19th - Sunday, September 20th
Nags Head

Jeep lovers are welcome to attend this annual festival that takes advantage of the beautiful fall weather of the Outer Banks, as well as the off-roading opportunities that are abundant along the miles of coastal North Carolina shoreline. The OBX Jeep Invasion is a fun and adventure-filled event that gives Jeep lovers an opportunity to get together and have a blast at one of the East Coat’s favorite destinations for four-wheel-drive vehicles.

Week of November 23, 2026 - November 29, 2026
Friday, November 27th - Saturday, November 28th
Nags Head

Get a head start on the holiday season with this post-Thanksgiving event that offers a world of fun for visitors of all ages. Held at the flagship Kitty Hawk Kites store in Nags Head, this two-day event features amazing shopping, activities, demos and displays, and - of course - a visit by old St. Nick himself to allow kids to get a jump start on their Christmas lists.  

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Stand-Up Paddle Boarding (SUP)

Stand-Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) may be considered one of the Outer Bank's newest crazes to hit the water, but the sport itself is actually centuries old, originating in the Hawaiian and Polynesian Islands as an easy-going mode of transportation from...

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 DAPPER DUCK

The Dapper Duck is a four bedroom OBX vacation rental in Southern Shores. Located just 200 yards from beach access, this home features a wood fireplace and gorgeous horizon ocean views from the upper deck. Its convenient location means that it’s...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
5/24 - 5/31
$1,373  $1,525
$152 off
5/31 - 6/7
$1,711  $1,923
$212 off
6/7 - 6/14
$1,859  $2,097
$238 off
6/21 - 6/28
$2,098  $2,315
$217 off
6/28 - 7/5
$2,264  $2,503
$239 off
7/19 - 7/26
$2,298  $2,503
$205 off
7/26 - 8/2
$2,269  $2,503
$234 off
8/2 - 8/9
$2,312  $2,503
$191 off
8/9 - 8/16
$1,985  $2,141
$156 off
8/16 - 8/23
$1,912  $2,068
$156 off
8/23 - 8/30
$1,782  $1,923
$141 off
8/30 - 9/6
$1,547  $1,662
$115 off
9/6 - 9/13
$1,462  $1,568
$106 off
9/13 - 9/20
$1,300  $1,398
$98 off
9/20 - 9/27
$1,300  $1,398
$98 off
9/27 - 10/4
$1,300  $1,398
$98 off
10/4 - 10/11
$1,356  $1,398
$42 off
The Mystic Jewel

Walk into this shop and you’ll be delighted by all the glittering and sparkling from the way the mirrors and lighting show off jewelry from over 100 different designers and local artisans. Artfully-designed cases line the walls, filled with...

Sea Glass Shack

Bring the whole crew to The Sea Glass Shack, a welcoming, pet-friendly getaway in the heart of Kill Devil Hills. Kids will love nearby parks with playgrounds and splash pads, while parents can relax on the wraparound porch after a day of beach...

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

The Lucky Duck CD-29

Indulge in the ultimate OBX vacation experience at The Lucky Duck, conveniently located between the secluded beaches of Duck, NC and the serene waters of the Currituck Sound. You’re a mere 1200 feet to the beach access, where you can experience...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
5/30 - 6/6
$3,865  $4,365
$500 off
6/6 - 6/13
$4,284  $4,784
$500 off
6/13 - 6/20
$4,923  $5,423
$500 off
6/27 - 7/4
$5,229  $5,729
$500 off
7/25 - 8/1
$5,229  $5,729
$500 off
8/15 - 8/22
$3,873  $4,173
$300 off
8/22 - 8/29
$4,043  $4,343
$300 off
8/29 - 9/5
$2,615  $2,915
$300 off
Jumpmasters OBX

Now with Axe Throwing! Jumpmasters OBX is the ultimate trampoline park on the Outer Banks with attractions the entire family will enjoy. From open jump trampolines to the dodgeball court, 3-D climbing wall, a foam pit, an epic ninja obstacle course...

5460 - Virginia Dare

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Expansive terraces that overlook the blue Atlantic, a state-of-the-art recreation room, and a home theater are just...

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

831 | Lion At The Shores

Southern Shores-Oceanside. Private Pool, Hot Tub, Pet Friendly Comfortable, spacious and nicely decorated, Lion At The Shores is a pet friendly home that offers the luxury of having your own Private Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, Rec. Room, Pool Table...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Wanchese Marina

Wanchese Marina offer one of the finest fleets of professional charter fishermen, charter booking service, dolphin tours, dive charters, shrimp charters and even crabbing charters. We have both diesel and non-ethanol fuel, a professional fish...

Endless Sunsets

SEMI-SOUNDFRONT Salvo - Sunset Drive - Feel the meditative quality of ENDLESS SUNSETS from this pretty home, perched near the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac with direct sound access for kiteboarding and kayaking, within walking distance of Hatteras...

  • Salvo
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Lost Treasure Golf

The noted explorer, archaeologist, anthropologist, paleontologist, and part-time plumbing contractor from the University of Chicago, Professor Duffer A. Hacker, led two expeditions to the outer banks in the late 1920’s. The purpose of these...

The B&B Inn

Located in Corolla / 6 Bedrooms / 4 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomGreat location just 400' from the beach access, this home is loaded with extras offering every luxury for a great vacation, including ocean vistas and two levels of decking that...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms