Outer Banks Event Calendar - October 2009
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Every Tuesday Starting March 24 – November 24
REAL Night School
A FREE EVENT for kiteboarders of all abilities. Each week features a new topic for our group lecture as well as a question and answer session for those in the audience. Many industry team riders and designers participate as guest speakers during REAL Night School. Celebs and icons like Stan Radev, Jason Slezak, Lou Wainman, Andre Phillip, Julien Fillion, Aaron Sales, Robby Naish, Jimmy Redmond, John Bryja, Pat Rawson, Bill “Stretch” Reidel and more are people you will meet, learn from and get to ask questions to during REAL Night School. This FREE event is held every Tuesday Night at 6pm. For more information: (252)987-6000 or REAL Events.
October 2 - 4
2nd Annual Outer Banks Fall Bike Weekend
It's a Roar to the Shore for historical, cultural, and scenic touring on two wheels. harleybay.com
October 2
First Friday
Downtown Manteo Waterfront. 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. First Friday is a fun-filled, family oriented street festival held the first friday of each month. firstfriday-roanokeisland.com
October 2
The Outer Banks Grand Ole' Opry Show
7:30 pm. (252) 261-7505, outerbanksmusicshowcase.com
October 3
Porkstock Music Festival
Outdoor Pavilion, Roanoke Island Festival Park. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The event is sponsored by Pigman’s Barbecue and is a benefit for the Dare County Dolly Parton Imagination Library. (888) 899-4653.
October 3
Full Moon Madness...Tag Till You Drag
(8pm-11pm) Every full moon Gearworks goes crazy and opens up the arena for a great All You Can Play session. $18...3 games guaranteed. 4-5 games are typical in a 3 hour session. Space is limited. Reservations encouraged 252-480-8512. More info at obxgearworks.com.
October 3 - 4
20th Annual Artrageous Art Extravaganza and Live Auction
Dare County Family Recreational Park, Kill Devil Hills. Featuring live demonstrations, kids hands-on activity booths, professional artist show and sell, artist quick draws, music, children's auction, delicious food and fun for the whole family. Proceeds benefit Dare County Arts Council. (252) 473-5558 or darearts.org
October 5 - 28
Fishes Three
Art Gallery, Roanoke Island Festival Park. Three artists with distinct styles display work that illustrates their love for fish and marine life. Showcasing a range from a graphic aboriginal look and detailed colored pencil portrait to comical characters that hail from the sea. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com
October 8 - 11
Outer Banks Home Builders Parade of Homes
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily. Select offering of new homes covering the coastal Outer Banks and lower mainland Currituck County. Tickets $10. Good all four days. (252) 449-8232 or obhomebuilders.org
October 9 - 10
REAL Fall Swap Meet
Kite, Surf, Standup. Buy, Sell, Trade. At the REAL Swap Meet you will find TONS of new and used gear, have the ability to sell your own used gear to other interested buyers, plus find the deals of the century on all the new gear in the REAL Flagship Store. Looking for the best prices on used gear from every sport? Come to the REAL Swap Meet. Kites, kiteboards, surfboards, standup paddleboards and every accessory. You'll find them all at the REAL Swap Meet! The REAL Swap Meet is Friday and Saturday, October 9-10, 10am to 4pm daily. For more information: (252)987-6000 or REAL Events.
October 10
The Elvis Tribute Show
7:30 pm. (252) 261-7505, outerbanksmusicshowcase.com
October 10 - 11
Elizabethan Tymes
Roanoke Island Festival Park. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Rain or shine. The Guilde of St. Andrew, brings Elizabethan England to life. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com
October 11
4th Annual Kayak Fishing Tournament
(252) 441-4124, (877) FLY-THIS or kittyhawk.com
October 11
Third Annual Duck Jazz Festival
Featuring saxophonist Kim Waters and his band, will be held on Sunday, October 11, 2009 from 11 a.m. to dusk on the Town Green. Plan to join us for this popular event! (252) 255-1234 or townofduck.com
October 11
Alzheimer’s Memory Walk
Outdoor Pavilion, Roanoke Island Festival Park. 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com
October 11
3RD ANNUAL JAZZ FESTIVAL
Duck’s Third Annual Jazz Festival will be held on Sunday, October 11, 2009 from 11 a.m. to dusk on the Duck Town Green. The 2009 feature performer is urban smooth jazz saxophonist Kim Waters and his band. Plan to join us for this popular event!
October 15
The Outer Banks Tribute to the "Legends" Show
7:30 pm. (252) 261-7505, outerbanksmusicshowcase.com
October 16-18
Weta Trimaran Nationals
Nor'Banks Sailing in Duck. This is the first ever Weta Nationals and it is being held on the Outer Banks. Sailors from all over the world will be converging at Nor'Banks Sailing to compete for the First Weta National Championship. These high performance Trimarans are a thrill to race and are gorgeous to watch on the water. Nor'Banks will have some charter boats available for the event. For more information call Jon Britt at 252-202-6880 or check out wetatrimarans.com
October 17
Wildfest
A celebration of wildlife and wildlands in eastern NC - this is a family event, especially focusing on hands-on activities for children. (252) 987-1118.
October 17 - 18
24th Annual Outer Banks Stunt Kite Competition
Wright Brothers Memorial, Kill Devil Hills. Non-competitors can enjoy workshops, demonstrations and kite making for kids. The highlights include graceful kite ballet competitions set to music and fast paced team flying that blends both kite control and speed. (252) 441-4124, (877) FLY-THIS or kittyhawk.com
October 18
Cropwalk
Outdoor Pavilion, Roanoke Island Festival Park. 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Sponsored by Church World Services, the four mile walk involves local churches and service organizations raising money for the awareness of hunger issues. (252) 473-6837 or darecropwalk.freewebspace.com
October 21
The Outer Banks Grand Ole' Opry Show
7:30 pm. (252) 261-7505, outerbanksmusicshowcase.com
October 22 - 24
Frank & Fran’s 10th Annual Red Drum Tournament
Hatteras Island. A three day individual surf fishing tournament with anglers competing to catch and release the largest and most red drum. (252) 995-4171 or hatteras-island.com
October 24
Outer Banks Jazz and Wine Festival
Outdoor Pavilion, Roanoke Island Festival Park. 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. An evening celebrating fine wines and smooth jazz. Bring a blanket and chairs to relax and enjoy the sounds or reserve a table and be pampered by servers. Tables are limited and may only be reserved online. Tickets available at all Outer Banks Brew-Thru locations. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com
October 25
Hesperus: Cartoons that Shook the World
Art Gallery, Roanoke Island Festival Park. 4 p.m. A quirky mix of European medieval & renaissance music. Music will be played on more than two dozen early and traditional instruments. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com
October 25
Harvest Heyday
Fun-filled event for everyone with music, games, activities and Hay rides. 2-4pm at The Elizabethan Gardens on Roanoke Island. Children under 12 admitted free with paying adult or Friends member. (252) 473-3234 or elizabethangardens.org
October 30
Trick or Treat Under The Sea
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island. 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Ghosts and strange aquatic creatures will greet children as they enjoy this "spooktacular" event. Hosting the event is Count Sharkula who always scares up lots of ghoulish fun. Crazy costume contests, creepy crafts, spine-tingling scream contests and yummy munchies are just a few of the things to howl about. Tickets are limited. Ticket sales begin October 1st and will be sold at the Aquarium. Admission. All children must be accompanied by an adult. (252) 473-3494, (800) 832-3474 or ncaquariums.com
October 30
6th Annual Haunted Corolla Village
6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (rain date October 31st). Come and join us for a ghoulishly good time in Currituck Heritage Park! Jump on board the Haunted Hayride through Historic Corolla Village and listen to ghostly stories of yesteryear! Then, if you dare, walk the spooky park grounds and be prepared to be scared. For more information call 252-453-9040.
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