Nags Head Festivals Events - 2026 Schedule

Nags Head Festivals Events - 2026 Schedule
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)

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Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

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Stella Maris

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  • 5 Bathrooms
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Miller's Seafood and Steakhouse

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K7028 Island Enchantment

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  • 25 Bathrooms
Risky Business Shrimping and Crabbing

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  • 3 Bathrooms
Wild Horse Adventure Tours

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Pigman's Bar-B-Que

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5/23 - 5/30
$3,022  $3,603
$581 off
6/13 - 6/20
$4,976  $6,015
$1,039 off
6/27 - 7/4
$5,868  $7,117
$1,249 off
7/11 - 7/18
$5,868  $7,117
$1,249 off
7/18 - 7/25
$5,868  $7,117
$1,249 off
7/25 - 8/1
$5,868  $7,117
$1,249 off
8/15 - 8/22
$4,218  $5,175
$957 off
8/22 - 8/29
$3,605  $4,545
$940 off
8/29 - 9/5
$3,200  $4,016
$816 off
9/5 - 9/12
$3,017  $3,646
$629 off
9/12 - 9/19
$2,825  $3,381
$556 off
9/19 - 9/26
$2,825  $3,381
$556 off
9/26 - 10/3
$2,420  $2,882
$462 off
10/3 - 10/10
$2,420  $2,882
$462 off
10/10 - 10/17
$2,420  $2,882
$462 off
10/17 - 10/24
$2,162  $2,563
$401 off
10/24 - 10/31
$2,162  $2,563
$401 off
10/31 - 11/7
$2,189  $2,412
$223 off
11/7 - 11/14
$2,201  $2,412
$211 off
11/14 - 11/21
$2,201  $2,412
$211 off
11/21 - 11/28
$2,201  $2,412
$211 off
11/28 - 12/5
$2,201  $2,412
$211 off
12/5 - 12/12
$2,201  $2,412
$211 off
12/12 - 12/19
$2,201  $2,412
$211 off
12/19 - 12/26
$2,201  $2,412
$211 off
12/26 - 1/2
$2,232  $2,412
$180 off
Corolla Wild Horse Tours

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OBX Beach Bliss

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5/28 - 6/4
$2,417  $3,617
$1,200 off
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