Halloween on the Outer Banks – 2009 Activities

Posted on October 13, 2009

Halloween Pumpkin

It’s that time of year again. Here are some OBX Halloween happenings:

“Haunted Albemarle“
Past local residents of Elizabeth City, aka Jr. Docents as costumed interpreters, tell their stories. Hear from Blackbeard, Anne Bonny, a Civil War soldier, an Albemarle suffragette, Nell Cropsy, a past North Carolina governor, and other notorious Albemarle residents. Take a map and explore the cemetery on your own afterwards. For more information please call 252-335-1453.

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 www.ncaquariums.com.

Outer Banks Spooktacular 5k
The Outer Banks Running Club in training and planning a marathon tune-up 5K race, which will couple as a Halloween race, to be held within the Martin’s Point neighborhood on Oct. 25th. There will be a children’s costume fun run!

Haunted Corolla Village
October 30^th from 6:30pm – 9:00pm. Come join us in Currituck Heritage Park for a ghoulishly good time. Jump on board the Haunted Hayride through Historic Corolla Village to hear ghostly stories of yesteryear. And then if you dare, walk the spooky park grounds, and be prepared to be scared. $6.00 per person. Meet at the Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education for Programs presented in the lobby & auditorium! Seasonal snacks available from local vendors! Enter our Carved Pumpkin Contest. Bring your own flashlight. For more information please call 252.453.0221or visit www.WhaleHeadClub.org.

CARVED PUMPKIN CONTEST
Thursday, October 29th, 2009. Cash Prizes: 1st Place $50, 2nd Place $25, 3rd Place $10. Contest Details: Bring Jack-O-Lantern to Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education in Corolla on Thursday from 12 pm – 5 pm; Pumpkin must have luminaries (not candles); Judging will take place on Thursday at 6 pm; Pumpkins will be displayed at Haunted Corolla Village on Friday October 30th, 2009; Pumpkins may be collected after 9pm on Friday or donated for compost. For more information, please call 252-453-0221 EXT 8

Halloween on the Outer Banks – Carved Pumpkin Contest

Posted on October 9, 2009

CARVED PUMPKIN CONTEST

Thursday

October 29th, 2009

Cash Prizes

1st Place $50

2nd Place $25

3rd Place $10

Contest Details:

Bring Jack-O-Lantern to Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education in Corolla on Thursday from 12 pm – 5 pm
Pumpkin must have luminaries (not candles)
Judging will take place on Thursday at 6 pm
Pumpkins will be displayed at Haunted Corolla Village on Friday October 30th, 2009
Pumpkins may be collected after 9pm on Friday or donated for compost

FOR MORE INFORMATION

CALL 252-453-0221 EXT 8

Halloween on the Outer Banks – Haunted Corolla Village

Posted on October 9, 2009

HAUNTED COROLLA

VILLAGE

October 30th

6:30pm – 9:00pm

Come join us in Currituck Heritage Park for a ghoulishly good time.

Jump on board the Haunted Hayride through Historic Corolla Village to hear

ghostly stories of yesteryear. And then if you dare, walk the spooky park grounds,

and be prepared to be scared…

$6.00 per person. Meet at the

Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education

for Programs presented in the lobby & auditorium!

Seasonal snacks available from local vendors!

Enter our Carved Pumpkin Contest.

Bring your own flashlight.

For more information please call 252.453.0221

Or visit www.WhaleHeadClub.org

23rd Annual Outer Banks Stunt Kite Competition

Posted on October 7, 2009

October 17-18, 2009
10AM to 4PM

Kitty Hawk Kites holds the 23rd Annual Outer Banks Stunt Kite Competition on October 17-18th, 2009.

The competition takes place at the Wright Brothers Memorial in Kill Devil Hills, NC.

Two days of competitive kite flying, team performances and kites dancing to music! One of the best fall activities on the Outer Banks!

The Outer Banks Stunt Kite Competition holds several competitions throughout the weekend. Spectators are encouraged to watch the competitions. Announcer Terry Murray with Kitebus Productions does a wonderful job of explaining the competition to the crowds. Kitty Hawk Kites will also give free stunt and power kite lessons for any spectator willing to learn!

All competitors must register no later than October 9th, 2009.

For questions or more information on the 23rd Annual Stunt Kite Competition, call 1-877-FLY-THIS or email events@kittyhawk.com.

Currituck County May Donate $1M Towards a New Medical Helicopter

Posted on October 7, 2009

After months of deliberation, the County of Currituck (home to the Outer Banks wild horses) and its commissioners will decide if the county will donate $1 million towards a new emergency helicopter.

This helicopter will serve as support for the Nightingale air ambulance. Currently the Nightingale performs more emergency rescues in Currituck than anywhere else in Eastern North Carolina.

Traffic becomes so thick in these areas during the summer that with cases like head trauma, the Nightingale can mean the difference between life and death.

“They save lives,” said Janet Taylor, a Currituck commissioner. “Many of those people would not live if not for Nightingale coming and getting them.” As of right now, the commissioners of Currituck seem to be split on this issue. It will be interesting to see how this issue is resolved.

Visiting the Outer Banks on a Budget

Posted on October 6, 2009

There is no denying that we are struggling through the grips of a tough recession, and tough budgetary decisions are required during difficult economic times. However, vacations are a necessity, right?

Perhaps not a necessity, but they do help to lower our stress levels and ultimately keep us healthy. We all need time to leave the everyday stresses behind and relax with friends and family, and fortunately, the Outer Banks is more affordable than you may think.

There are a wide variety of great deals for vacation rental homes on the Outer Banks, and some homes can be booked as low as $30 per night/per person. In addition, many homes are becoming more flexible; WiFi, dog friendly, shorter stays. Most people have the impression that Outer Banks rental homes are only available for weekly rentals with Saturday and Sunday turnover days. However, many home will allow partial rentals that give you the ability to stay a few nights or however long you may need. Also, many homes are starting to offer Friday turnover days.

With lodging covered, what about dining? Many restaurants on the Outer Banks offer amazing specials for fresh seafood dishes and other entrees. Not crazy about paying for seafood? The Fall is the best time of the year for fishing the waters of the Outer Banks. Your family will enjoy eating freshly caught fish that didn’t cost you an arm and a leg.

Here’s a great story from a couple who had a wonderful experience visiting the Outer Banks on a budget.

Local Outer Banks Art Show

Posted on October 6, 2009

Danile Pullen A joint art show opened on October 3 at Roanoke island’s Festival Park and will run through October 28. The show features Hatteras Island artist Daniel Pullen and Stephanie Kiker.

The exhibit will have an Outer Banks appeal that will attract folks that enjoy all aspects of our barrier islands; waves, wildlife, and the OBX vibe. Mediums vary from photography, to drawings, and paintings.

The show is open from 10/3 – 10/28, and the gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. It is free and open to the public.

For more information about this event call (252) 475-1506 or visit www.roanokeisland.com.

Pullen has lived on Hatteras Island for more than 30 years. He is a well-versed, and eclectic artist that is able to bring a very creative style to his photography and painting. His surf photography captures the essesence of the Outer Banks surf experience from the beach and the water, and he uses a variety of unique surfaces for his bold surf paintings.

Kiker graduated from the School of Design at North Carolina State University focusing on graphic and fine arts. She works in pastel to create realistic images of the flora and fauna on Hatteras Island where she has been living for more than two decades. Kiker has developed what she calls an aboriginal style using colored pencils to express stylized nature.

Jazz Fest on the Outer Banks this Weekend

Posted on October 5, 2009

3rd Annual Duck Jazz Festival This Weekend!

This year’s Duck Jazz Festival is being held on Sunday, October 11 beginning at 11:00 a.m. in the Duck Town Park. Sacramento-based Jazz Saxophonist Kim Waters is set to headline the festival. This is a rain or shine event.

The current artist schedule (subject to change due to weather, scheduling, or artist availability) is:
11:00 a.m. Joe Mapp & The Coordinates featuring Laura Martier
12 noon Connected
1:00 p.m. Joe Baoine
2:45 p.m. Jackie Scott & The Housewreckers
4:30 p.m. Kim Waters

Parking for the Duck Jazz Festival
Please be advised, that there will be a large number of people in Duck during the weekend of October 10th and 11th for the 3rd Annual Duck Jazz Festival and other fall activities. There may be increased traffic throughout Town as well as parking along some of the side streets. This event brings over 4,000 people. Remember, if you are parking, please obey all traffic rules — do not block driveways, do not park near fire hydrants, leave access for emergency vehicles including police cars, ambulances, and fire trucks, and be safe!

Seaside Vacations is a proud sponsor of the Duck Jazz Fest. Great vacation homes still available.

Volcom Cooterfish Surf Contest – Outer Banks Results

Posted on October 2, 2009

Staffor Hatteras Surf

The Volcom Cooterfish surf contest was on the Outer Banks last Sunday, and it just so happens that last Sunday ended up being one of the top OBX surf days of the year. Sure Hurricane Bill and Tropical Storm Danny passed the Outer Banks in late August to throw some giant surf at the barrier islands, but it’s usually the unexpected surf sessions that turn out just right.

Luckily for the Cooterfish contestants, last Sunday was one of those low profile days where all of the conditions line up just right…the only thing missing was sunny skies, but who needs sun with head high barrels rolling in? The skies were overcast with occasional showers passing through, but the water was in the low 70’s, the beaches were empty, and there were plenty of 6 – 8 foot, clean sets rolling in for all the surfers lining the OBX breaks.

Cooterfish Highlights:

Ladies Division:
Maria Kuzmovich of Daytona Beach, Fl took the title, but Chelsea Grisham was a close second.

Groms Division:
Since the Eastern Surf Association Championships ended a day before in poor conditions at the Hatteras lighthouse, most of the finalists from the Easterns made up the Cooterfish. Taking wins in both the Easterns Boys division as well as the Cooterfish was Cam Richards. Following close behind Cam was Florida’s Daniel Glenn. Taking third and almost taking home the Electric Move of the Day was Pat Schmidt.

Juniors Division:
It’s been a great couple weeks for Nick Rupp — over the last two weeks Rupp won two Volcom events and backed up his 2008 Easterns victory with a repeat this year in the Juniors. Taking second place behind Rupp was Chris Tucker while Evan Barton secured his spot in the VQS champs by taking the third spot.

Pro-Am:
Noah Snyder nailed down a solid tube to tailslide combo while Spencer Reagan was flying high off of just about every section he found. It took Michael Powell’s combination of two waves, an 8.5 on his first and then in the last three minutes of the final a double pit for 10s across the board from the judges. The beach erupted and Michael got a proper beer bath from the rest of the finalist and whoever else was nearby with a cold one in hand. Noah ended up with a runner up finish as well as winning Electric’s Volt Thrower Award. Sitting oh so close behind Noah was California’s own Spencer Reagan.

Thanks to Surfline for a great summary of the action.

Outer Banks Parade of Homes

Posted on October 2, 2009

The 17^th annual Outer Banks Parade of Homes will be running from October 8^th through the 11^th.

The event is sponsored by Outer Banks Home Builders Association and will feature 29 homes and condominiums. Entries will span from Corolla to Avon, and include new designs, technologies, green building methods and new product innovations and furnishings.

Tickets for the self-guided tour are $10 and cover all four days. Tickets can be purchased in any of the homes or at the Kitty Hawk Wal Mart.

The event runs from 10 am to 6 pm.

For more information visit www.obhomebuilders.com.

Should be some good competition this year; don’t forget to check out the homes that were built by Saga Construction.