Outer Banks Shrimp Cookoff

Posted on October 22, 2011

Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research

For the second year running, Ocean Boulevard in Kitty Hawk is hosting the Outer Banks Shrimp Cookoff. And as if eating a bunch of tasty shrimp isn’t enough motivation, all proceeds from the cookoff benefit the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research.

The Center monitors the population size, movement patterns, and behaviors of coastal bottlenose dolphins. The health and general state of our marine mammal population is a direct reflection of the general health of our precious ocean ecosystem.

Time	Sunday, November 6 · 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Location	Ocean Boulevard Bistro & Martini Bar


More Info	Eat lots of delicious shrimp to benefit dolphin research in the Outer Banks! November 6, 2011 from 12:00-3:00 pm Entry tickets $20 available at Ocean Boulevard and Outer Banks Vet Hospital Door prizes, DJ, beer and wine specials, silent auction, and 50/50 raffle All proceeds benefit the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research For more info, check out OBshrimp.com

OBXmas Weekends

Posted on October 21, 2011

The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau is starting a new tradition this year and wants locals and visitors to jump on board! OBXmas Weekends is a site centered around all the great events taking place this fall and winter season in the OBX. It gives you the opportunity to see what is going on from Kitty Hawk to Hatteras, especially as it gets close to the holidays.

From craft shows to fishing tournaments, to Christmas light shows, OBXmas Weekends calendar lets you know the best places to check out around the beach. Not only can you check out local events, but business are also posting great holiday specials and coupons to share.

I don’t know about you guys but this is my favorite time of year! Why not skip the craziness of the holidays and head down to the beach for a very merry OBX getaway? Seems like the perfect way to get the family together and spend some real quality time, and isn’t that what the holidays are all about? Nothing like sipping eggnog while putting your feet up and watching the sunrise at your oceanfront vacation home.

Here is the calendar for Novembers events thus far. Keep an eye on it because there are new events and new deals all the time!

Outer Banks: 2011 World Championships of Surf Kayaking Highlights – Jennette’s Pier, Nags Head NC

Posted on October 15, 2011

Outer Banks: 2011 World Championships of Surf Kayaking

September went out, and October arrived, with a bang on the Outer Banks. Actually, it was more of a splash…a big splash; a worldwide splash.

Fall on the Outer Banks is awesome. Empty beaches, warm weather, warm water, and fantastic surf. The perfect time to bring a huge surf kayaking contest to the OBX!

For 10 days, from September 29th – October 9th, the 2011 World Championships of Surf Kayaking were held on the Outer Banks, specifically at Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head, NC.

This is a huge contest. It is held every two years, and the last event was in Brazil; we are very happy that it found its way to the Outer Banks. 10 days worth of events, contestants from all over the world, a wide variety of event categories, and the Outer Banks provided some perfect conditions. The weather and waves varied a bit over the 10 day period, but there was plenty of sun, a lot of great waves, and some amazing kayaking.

I was able to make it to the event five of the ten days. It was great to see so much excitement and energy on the beach…and in the water. I couldn’t get there everyday, but I made sure to get there when all of the fickle surf ingredients lined up to throw some great waves our way. And there were plenty of gorgeous waves to go around.

I’ll let the official website of the event (http://www.worldchampionshipsofsurfkayaking.com/) offer the full recaps, including opening and closing ceremonies and list of winners, but I do want to share some of great surf kayaking highlights…and amazing OBX waves.

Sit back, kick up your feet, enjoy the scenery; the waves and kayaking are mesmerizing…and don’t forget to turn up the speakers, I think you’ll enjoy the jam from Foster the People – “Pumped Up Kicks.”

Hope to see y’all kayakers back on the OBX soon!…thanks for the show.

Corolla Wild Horse Fund: Mustang Music Festival Nov.12th

Posted on October 12, 2011

Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty is proud to announce their sponsorship in the Mustang Music Festival in Corolla, Saturday November 12th at the Grill Room. The event is shaping up to look like tons of fun for the whole family. There is still more planning going on but so far we know there is going to be great music and delicious food for a great cause!

Scheduled to perform:

There are some great Outer Banks restaurants that will be selling food all day, including Mike Dianna Grill Room, Metropolis Tapas and Martini Bar, Cosmos Pizza and Coastal Cantina.

Here are some things you should have with you for the event:

Baby stroller
One sealed water bottle (up to 1 liter)
Regular non-framed backpacks
Personal recording devices

The event is going to be hosted by the Wild Horse Adventure Tours benefiting “Food for Thought” and the Corolla Wild Horse Fund. Mark your calendars and make sure to keep an eye out at our page for any updates or new information. Pre-sale tickets are available for $35 each until October 18th at the Grill Room or Trio. We will see you there!

: Outer Banks: 2011 Mustang Music Festival

Tons of Great OBX Events This Weekend!

Posted on October 7, 2011

In case you haven’t heard us say this before….we love the OBX in the fall Hopefully you are around this weekend because there is so much to do! Get out and enjoy the amazing weather! Who says the Outer Banks shuts down in the fall??

Duck

This weekend in Duck there will be something fun going on every night. The Duck Jazz Festival kicks off on Sunday at 11 a.m. and lasts all day. Best of all its free! Make sure you stop by the Seaside Vacations booth and say hello! Don’t forget your chairs, blankets and coolers because it is going to be one big lawn party. This year there will be food vendors and tons of other great companies hanging out.

To gear up for the weekend, the Blue Point is hosting a Porch Party with live music tonight from 6 to 9 p.m.; Coastal Cantina is hosting Latin Jazz in Paul Rowlen Project on their waterfront deck from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Aqua is hosting Sax in the City from 7 to 10:30 p.m. with the Hound Dog Family Band.

On Saturday Roadside Bar and Grill is hosting an Oyster Roast and Beer Tasting and live music from 3 to 7 p.m. Coastal Cantina is hosting a Wine & Tapas event with the band Connected from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Stop by any of these spots for great music, food, and beverages, not to mention a great time.

Nags Head

The 2011 World Championships of Surf Kayaking are finishing up this weekend at Jennette’s Pier, but you still have until Sunday to check it out. You can walk up Jennetes and sit out on the decks for a great view of the event. There are competitors from all over the world and a great way to relax and experience something new. We have some great video from earlier in the week if you want a sneak peek of the action.

Manteo

Roanoke Island Festival Park Art Gallery opened a new show in October: Art of the Costume. The show features a costume designer for The Lost Colony. You can see the show Monday through Saturday through October 31, but you can meet the artists on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. during Manteo’s First Friday celebration.

First Friday takes place from 4 to 8 p.m. in Manteo. Shop in the boutiques and galleries, dine in the local restaurants, listen to live music in the streets and taverns, try your hands and feet on the rock-climbing wall or take a walk along the lovely waterfront boardwalk.

The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island is hosting the 16th Annual Native Plant Sale on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year they’re focusing on native, drought-resistant plants. The Elizabethan Gardens is also having its Fall Clearance Plant Sale this weekend, with 30% to 50% discounts on perennials, shrubs, ornamentals, grasses and trees. Their sale is Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

Southern Shores

The Throw Down North of Town annual surf competition with proceeds benefiting the Outer Banks Cancer Research Center, kicks off Saturday, October 8th. Some local OBX boys doing good and giving back to the community they love. Local OBX pro surfer, Noah Snyder and Hurley will be on site enjoying the show and adding to the festivities. Registration starts at 8 am at the Chicahauk beach access. For more information click here.

Kill Devil Hills

Looking for a great deal? Head down to Outer Banks Brewing Station for the Mommy & Me Yard Sale from 7 to 11 a.m. It is going to be a huge multi-family yard sale, with clothing, toys, household items and more.

The Dare Literacy Council is holding the Dare Literacy Book Sale at the Baum Center (just around the corner from the Brewing Station) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a great sale, and they have books for every interest. You can also donate books and nonperishable food items for the Beach Food Pantry.

Kitty Hawk Kites’ 25th Annual Outer Banks Stunt Kite Competition is this weekend at the Wright Brothers National Memorial. This is an event you cant miss! Non-competitors can enjoy kite workshops and demos and kids’ activities plus a kite ballet and team flying presentations. Not to mention the opportunity to see all the coolest kites money can buy !

Seaside Realty has been participating in the 19th Annual Outer Banks Homebuilders Parade of Homes which runs Thursday through Sunday. There are 18 homes on this year’s tour, located from Corolla to South Nags Head, and you can tour at your own pace. If you are interested in buying real estate in the area, or just want a tour of some of the most beautiful homes in the Outer Banks, this is perfect. Check out Seaside Realty on facebook for more information.

Kitty Hawk

Awesome event for a great cause set to take place Sunday, October 9th at the Kitty Hawk Skatepark, with proceeds benefiting Hurricane Irene victims through the Outer Banks Relief Foundation. Honorable, in conjunction with LACED Clothing, proudly presents the “LACED & FLOODED” benefit Skate Jam. The weekend will kick off Saturday, October 8th at Moms Sweet Shop in KDH for a meet and greet with Jake Brown and Peter Smolik from 12-2pm. They will be premiering LACED clothing as it hits the racks at Moms and make sure to stop by and pre-register for the Skate Jam on Sunday.

First Flight Rotary Club’s Oink ‘N Oyster Roast is this Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. at Longboards Island Grill in Kitty Hawk. Tickets are $25 in advance and $7 for children and can be purchased the day of the event or online. A portion of the proceeds will go toward Hurricane Irene Disaster Relief via the Outer Banks Community Foundation.

These are just a few of the many great fall events going on in the OBX and that is just for this weekend! Keep an eye out for more events to come and remember if you’re out at any of these, take lots of pictures and share them with us on facebook! Have a good weekend.

Kitty Hawk Skate Competition: Proceeds to Benefit Irene Victims

Posted on October 7, 2011

Awesome event for a great cause set to take place Saturday, October 9th at the Kitty Hawk Skatepark, with proceeds benefiting Hurricane Irene victims through the Outer Banks Relief Foundation. Honorable, in conjunction with LACED Clothing, proudly presents the “LACED & FLOODED” benefit Skate Jam. The weekend will kick off Saturday, October 8th at Moms Sweet Shop in KDH for a meet and greet with Jake Brown and Peter Smolik from 12-2pm. They will be premiering LACED clothing as it hits the racks at Moms and make sure to stop by and pre-register for the Skate Jam.

On Sunday registration for the days event will be from 11am-12:30pm and the contest will begin at 1:00pm sharp. There is a $10 entry fee, and two age brackets of 16 & under/16 & up for the game of SK8, and a street-league style best run contest. There will be tons of awesome prizes donated by 158 Surf & Skate, and other great vendors. Lucky 12 Tavern donated a cooker, pig and sides for a good old fashioned pig pickin’ with plates being sold to raise funds for OBRF. The Bad Bean Baja Grill will also be around with a fresh juice bar, and treats.

If youre in town make sure to stop in and check this out. Should be a fun time and is for a great cause! If you have any questions regarding the weekends events please feel free to contact MomsSweetShop@gmail.com or call 252.441.MOMS (6667).

2011 OBX Swim Club Great Pumpkin Triathalon

Posted on October 6, 2011

2011 OBX Swim Club Pumpkin Triathalon

Calling all pumpkins ages 5 to 12 years old, to compete in a reverse triathlon at the Kilmarlic Health and Racquet Club.

$25 registration fee includes race, lunch, and a pumpkin!

Go to www.OBXSwimClub.com for more information and the registration form.

Outer Banks Beach, Surf, & Fishing Report – 10.3.11 – Sunrise, Surf, & Surf Kayaking…

Posted on October 3, 2011

Outer Banks: 10.3.11 - Sunrise

Good afternoon. Here’s the Outer Banks Beach, Surf, & Fishing Report for Monday, October 3, 2011.

This video was shot from 6:30 AM – 11:00 AM in Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, & Nags Head.

The report is out a bit late today because it’s been a busy morning! I was up bright and early to catch the sunrise, and then headed south to Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head to catch a sunrise surf session for myself, and some video of the 2011 World Championships of Surf Kayaking for the report. From there, I bounced north back to the office in Kitty Hawk checking some the waves at a few surf spots.

And I must say, the morning was a success. The sunrise was gorgeous, the waves at Jennette’s Pier were about as good as can be, so the surf session was a great way to start the day, and the Surf Kayaking contest is awesome.

So, here we are in October. Happy October! One of the best months on the OBX, and it’s getting off to a great start. It feels like fall…and that’s not a bad thing. Temps dropped from the low 80′s at the end of last week to the high 60′s this weekend. While that is a pretty steep drop, it’s felt great. The sun is shining, there’s a light offshore breeze, and the water is in the 70′!

Today, and the rest of the week, will continue with much of the same; sun, upper 60′s, warm water, and empty beaches. Gotta love fall on the OBX!

The surf picked up yesterday, and it was near perfect. Chest+ waves with an offshore breeze keeping the faces nice and clean. The swell dropped a bit this morning, but Jennette’s Pier has been one of the best OBX breaks recently, and it was still in the chest+ range this morning. Perfect conditions for the 2011 World Championships of Surf Kayaking going on there this week.

The swell will fade today, and pick up towards the end of the week, but the current forecast doesn’t have the wind matching up. Hopefully that will change and the wind will come offshore again. Fingers crossed. We’ll keep you posted.

As for fishing, fall fishing has arrived! OBX fishing is going strong. Offshore they are catching their limits of black and yellow fin tuna. The bridges, piers, surf, and Sound are all very active with a wide variety of fish – blue fish, Spanish mackerel, spot, croakers, pompano, black drum, and as of October 1, striper season is now open on the Outer Banks!

My favorite time to be on the OBX! Hope to see you soon. Have fun!

2011 Outer Banks Oink & Oyster Roast

Posted on September 28, 2011

2011 Oink & Oyster Roast

Oink and Oyster Roast – 2011 – First Flight Rotary

Date: Saturday, October 8, 2011

Time: 12:00 to 4:00 PM

Location: Longboards Island Grill (used to be Frisco’s, the Sunburn Grill)

Ticket Price: $25.00 for Adults; Kids under 6 eat FREE; Kids age 7 – 13 $7.00 at the door

Come pick up your tickets today at the Outer Banks Vet Hospital or from the nearest First Flight Rotatian! You can also go ONLINE to purchase a ticket from the link below!

Official Website: http://www.oinkandoyster.org/

Outer Banks Surf Competition: Throw Down North of Town

Posted on September 27, 2011

Outer Banks Surf Contest: 2011 Throw Down North of Town

Some local OBX boys doing good and giving back to the community they love.

Three years ago, local Outer Banks’ers (is that a word?…probably not), and surf enthusiasts, Greg Sherman, Stephen Lamm, and Randy Jones decided that they wanted to do something for the OBX community they hold near and dear to their hearts. So, they figured they would stick to something they know well, surfing. And the Throw Down North of Town surf competition was born.

The contest was started with the mindset of developing it into a yearly event where local surfers from the Outer Banks could come together, enjoy a day at the beach, compete, and most of all support a great cause.

The annual surf competition is open to everyone (although this year there will be a pro heat!), and the event is designed as a fund raiser for an Outer Banks charity. The charity changes year to year based on need.

In 2009, all proceeds went to support the Surfrider Foundation. The 2010 proceeds and donations were handed over to the Rainey family to help with some major medical expenses for a 13 year old suffering from a brain aneurysm. The 2011 proceeds will be donated to the Outer Banks Cancer Research Center.

A huge boost for the event also comes from the help of local OBX pro surfer, Noah Snyder and Hurley, who will be on site enjoying the show and adding to the festivities.

It’s a great event with some awesome Outer Banks people, great OBX vibes, all for a fantastic cause. Let’s keep our fingers crossed for great weather, and even more important, some great surf.

Throw Down North of Town
Saturday, October 8th, 2011

Chicahauk Beach Access
Registration starts at 8 am
Contest starts at 9am
Trophies, Prizes and Give-Aways at the end!
$15 Donation (Includes T-shirt) - Proceeds to benefit Outer Banks Cancer Research Center

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