 Outer Banks Bike Week 10th Annual Outer Banks Bike Week™ |
9 Days of Non-Stop Entertainment & Riding
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2012 Outer Banks Bike Week™ Event Schedule April 21st
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All guided tours are FREE with an optional $5 rolling poker run and are on a 1st come 1st serve basis with a limit of 40 riders. |
Outer Banks: 2011 World Championships of Surf Kayaking
Fall on the Outer Banks is in full effect, and we have been enjoying some great weather, great fishing, and a lot of exciting events. This past week the OBX had the pleasure of hosting the 2011 ESA (Eastern Surf Association) finals and the 2011 Outer Banks Pro at Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head…and the excitement is just getting started.
In less than a week, the 2011 World Championships of Surf Kayaking are set to kick of in Nags Head at Jennette’s Pier. This is quite an event, and the weather, and surf forecasts are looking good. If you have not had the opportunity to witness professional surf kayaking, I highly recommend a visit to the Nags Head beach to take in the sights and sounds…and definitely take a look at the video below. It is amazing what they can do in a kayak on those waves!…and highly entertaining.
The World Championships of Surf Kayaking is an event that occurs every two years. The Eastern Surf Kayaking Association won the bid for the 2011 championships, and it will take place in Nags Head from Sept 29-Oct 8.
Competitors and spectators from all over the world! – Australia, Japan, England, Spain, US West and East, Canada, Ireland, Scotland, Italy, Portugal and elsewhere.
You can follow the progress of the event at http://www.worldchampionshipsofsurfkayaking.com/.
Join Kitty Hawk Kites and the Wright Flight Foundation for the 5th Annual Watermelon Festival, Thursday, August 11 from 10-4, at the Kitty Hawk Kite store in Nags Head (mile post 12.5) for a big outdoor summer bash with a homegrown backyard feel. This event will have tons of fun for kids and adults of all ages including a dunk tank, moon bounce, inflatable obstacle course, watermelon seed spitting distance contests, pie eating contests, t-shirt tye dying, face painting, and of course, tons of watermelon!
Kitty Hawk Kites staff will be on site teaching kids how to use juggling sticks, balance boards, and letting them try out top selling toys. There will also be great music, food vendors on site, and one of the best raffles on the beach and over $2000 in prizes.
Proceeds from the Watermelon Festival go directly to the Wright Flight Foundation–a local non-profit that rewards 5th graders, who achieve their academic goals, with flight! The foundation has helped improve performance in local school districts and has given children the opportunities to do things like hang gliding, tandem hang gliding, and plane rides, that they may have not been able to do before. Students are also educated about the history and basic principles of flight.
Check it out! What a great cause and a very creative way to motivate students. See you all there!
Outer Banks KidsFest 2011
The 4th annual Outer Banks KidsFest is planned for Friday, May 13, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the outdoor pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival park.
This great event is sponsored by Children and Youth Partnership and is free and open to the public.
Activities include:
In addition, Western Carolina University gamelan players will feature examples of traditional Javanese music and contemporary pieces written for gamelan by American composers. The children will be invited to come to the stage to try out the gamelan instruments.
For more information contact www.darekids.org or 252-441-4737.
Mollie Fearing Memorial Art Show
May 1-31, 2011
Reception: May 1/ 2-4 p.m.
Art Gallery
The 14th annual Mollie Fearing memorial Art Show will open on Sunday, May 1st, with a
reception from 2- 4 p.m. in the Art Gallery which will feature live music and light fare. The
annual exhibit features and eclectic mix of local art and will hang until May 31. It is free
and open to the public. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon-Fri and Saturdays-10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The annual event is sponsored by the Dare County Arts council and was created to honor
the show’s namesake, Mollie Fearing, who was a prominent figure in the Manteo
community. Fearing helped form the Sea and Sounds Arts Council that evolved into the
current Dare County Arts Council. Today, the non-profit plays a leading role in the
community.
March of Dimes for Babies Walk
May 7 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Outdoor Pavilion
This is the annual walk and takes participants through the Town of Manteo. For more
information contact: JMoseley@marchofdimes.com (757) 361-0000 Ext 4
Kidfest
May 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Outdoor Pavilion
The event is sponsored by Children and Youth Partnership and is free and open to the public. Activities include: wildlife Olympics; tracks in the Sand; art and playdough; face painting; games and crafts; story time; puppet play; blocks and bubbles; seed planting; fishing activities; corn hole; Imagination Library; Fire Trucks; EMS; U.S. Coast Guard boat and Coastie. Western Carolina University Gamelan players will feature examples of traditional Javanese music and contemporary pieces written for gamelan by American composers. The children will be invited to come to the stage to try out the gamelan instruments. For more information contact darekids.org or (252) 441-4737
RIFP Performance Series
Western Carolina University
Gamelan
May 14 at 2 and 7 p.m.
Indoor Theatre
Two Central Javanese gamelan concerts will be held in the Indoor Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park on Saturday, May 14 at 2 and 7 p.m. Both shows will feature examples of traditional Javanese music and contemporary pieces written for gamelan by American composers. Many find the gentle repeating cycles of the Central Javanese style of music to be restful and contemplative. The 2 p.m. show will be geared toward a younger audience. Both performances are free and open to the public.(252) 475-1500 roanokeisland.com
RIFP Performance Series
UNC Pembroke
Godspell
May 21 at 2 and 7 p.m.
Indoor Theatre.
Godspell is a series of biblical parables and teachings, mostly from the book of Matthew, woven around more than a dozen songs composed by Stephen Schwartz (Pippin, Working and Wicked). The cast consist of 12 talented students from the University of North Carolina Pembroke- Musical Theatre/University Theatre Programs. The performances are free and open to the public. (252) 465-1500 roanokeisland.com
Outer Banks Children @ Play Museum
The Outer Banks “Children at Play” kids museum opened in August, and it’s been getting rave reviews.
Children at Play is located in Kitty Hawk, (beside Papa John’s pizza) at Milepost 4.5. The museum features interactive exhibits where children can learn about the bigger world around them through play! Kids and parents can learn about fishing, and measuring their catch or lighthouses and lifesaving…just some of the exciting opportunities awaiting families on the OBX!
Admission is $5, and their website is: www.childrenatplayobx.com
As a non-profit, one of the challenges behind the creation of such a great space for kids on the OBX is getting enough funding to keep the doors open. To help with fund raising, the great minds at Children at Play recently announced that the 1st Annual Mardi Gras Gala is set for Friday, March 4.
Be sure to bring your dancing shoes and Mardi Gras spirit.
Tickets are $50 per person, or tables can be purchased for $600 each (12 seats per table) and the sponsor will receive a “Helping Hand” on the sponsor wall at the Children’s Museum.
The Gala will be from 7 until 11 PM, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Kitty Hawk. Tickets are available at Children at Play, 3809 N. Croatan Highway Unit G, Kitty Hawk, NC. Cash, check and credit cards are accepted.
Children at Play, is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit. For more information call the museum at (252) 261-0290 or check out their website at: www.childrenatplayobx.com
2010 Outer Banks Wags & Whiskers
Set against the unique and colorful background of the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island, the Second Annual Wags and Whiskers Gala will take place on Friday, November 19, 7:00 pm ’til 11:00 pm.
It will feature live music, dancing, and an extensive light dinner buffet by Kelly’s Hospitality Group.
A large number of high quality live auction items, including:
A wide array of silent auction items range from a dog bed and a generous supply of gourmet dog food to free rounds of golf for two with cart at either of three different area golf courses, cosmetics, jewelry, and a host of other desirable items.
Local artists will have their works of art on display and for sale.
Tickets are $45.00 per person; $75.00 per couple. Tickets are available at the door or in advance at:
For more information call 252-449-0331 or go to www.obxwagsandwhiskers.com
You have the fun and the animals reap the benefits. Proceeds go to benefit the animals that are served by:
Surfing for Autism
A great OBX surfing event for a great cause…Surfing for Autism planned for August 14th for individuals with Autism.
Local surfers along with therapists and teachers are donating their time to give children with autism an opportunity to surf.
30 slots available to the first 30 who register.
DATE
August 14, 2010 (Saturday)
TIME
9:00am-12:00pm – Surf Appointments (received after your registration) & Beach Activities
12:00pm-Until Surfers Pass Out – If you’re child enjoys their scheduled surf experience, after 12pm they have an opportunity to surf some more!
REGISTRATION
Register here. You’ll receive an email to verify your registration and provide your child’s appointed surf time.
Whalehead Club
Three new events were just added to the Whalehead Club in Corolla, NC
Corolla Pedal-Foot-Paddle
April 7 – Wednesday from 8 am to 1 pm
Join us for a multi-athletic event beginning in Currituck Heritage Park. The “Pedal-Foot-Paddle” starts with a scenic cycle through Corolla followed by a run on the beach at low-tide, wrapping up with a kayak paddle on the Currituck Sound.
For the more leisurely-minded enjoy the fun event, “Land and Light”- climb the Currituck Beach Lighthouse, then stroll through the park ending at the front porch of the historic Whalehead Club. Contestants may participate individually or as a team. Entry fee includes registration reception on Tuesday evening, and award celebration – including best costume – on race day.
Whalehead Club “Arts in the Park”
September 1 & 2 – Wednesday from 10 am to 7 pm / Thursday from 9 am to 3 pm
Enjoy this outdoor art and gift show on the banks of the Currituck Sound. This festival features the talents of artists showcasing a variety of media and quality gifts. Plus musical entertainment, local food concessions, art auction, and children’s activities! Admission is free! $5 parking donation requested.
Currituck Heritage Day
October 3 – Sunday from 12 pm to 4 pm
You are invited to a huge lawn party on the grounds of the Whalehead Club to experience the best of Currituck County’s cultural heritage with food and fun for all. Show off your talents on the main stage in “Currituck Idol!” Enjoy the award-winning CCHS Marching Knights, antique cars, kite flying demos, children’s activities, and local arts & crafts booths – call to reserve your booth space now!
This is a family friendly event. Dogs on leashes are welcome.
Admission and Parking are free.
Event Information
Outer Banks Sprint Triathlon
August 23rd, 2009 Nags Head, NC
» Registration for Event
| » 1000 meter open water swim » 14 mile bike » 5 km run » Start time: 7:00 am » Participants (58 of 400) Register Individual » Register Relay » Volunteer |
| Race Description Outer Banks Triathlon makes its re-apperance in a new location on the beach! The distinct towns and villages of the Outer Banks has so much to explore with more than twenty national, state and historic sites to over one hundred miles of dynamic barrier islands. Add the many quaint shops, unique coastal restaurants, safe family environment and variety of affordable accommodations there is no better time to book your 2009 summer retreat.The swim will take place in the Atlantic Ocean with start on the sandy white beaches. The direction of the swim will depend on the tide. During the month of August, the Outer Banks Beaches have typically small waves due to the wind direction. The bike will be completely flat out and back on Virgina Dare Trail or more commonly known as Beach Road. The run will also be completely flat out and back on Beach Road Pedestrain Sidewalk. The pedestrian sidewalk which is 8-10 feet in length, so there is plenty of room to run. |
