• Friday, September 10th - Sunday, September 12th

Head to the cool and relaxed Outer Banks in late September 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.

The three-day event is held at multiple locations throughout the Outer Banks, but the cornerstone of Pridefest is the main pride festival which is held on Saturday. During this afternoon celebration, the event will feature a collection of bands, local restaurant food, merchant vendors, pride souvenirs, and nonprofit vendors. Best of all, the Saturday afternoon festival is completely free for all attendees, and everyone is welcome to join in the fun. In addition to the main festival, there will be special outings, tickets and passes to area restaurants, souvenirs and gatherings, and many more daytime and nighttime events that will entice beach lovers of all varieties. Serving as a great way to discover how amazing the Outer Banks can be in the cool fall season, Pridefest is a local festival that has grown deep roots, and which promises full days of sunny fun.

Sundogs

Sundogs

Sundogs is a happening spot open year round in Corolla. Along with good food, they feature a nightlife that includes live music, karaoke and a DJ dance party. They have a full bar and a menu suited to a host of tastes. Starters include nachos, crab dip, wings and oysters on the half shell. Steamers include lobster, crawfish, crab legs, oysters, mussels and shrimp. Order up a shrimp basket or a fresh fish dish – grilled or fried. Sundogs is very proud of their hamburgers, and while they will top it with all the fixings, you don’t need a thing atop one of these babies to enjoy it.