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Events for Saturday, February 21, 2026

'Promise for the Park' Beach Cleanup Event

'Promise for the Park' Beach Cleanup

  • Location: South Old Oregon Inlet Road, Pedestrian Ramp 1 South Nags Head, NC 27959
  • Starts: 10am
  • Ends: 12pm

Join the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau and local community partners in support of Thrive Month's Big Beach & Island Cleanup as we do our part to enhance environmental stewardship on the Outer Banks.

In the spirit of The Outer Banks Promise – a destination pledge designed to inspire visitors and residents to help protect the area through more responsible behavior and actions – the Bureau has adopted Cape Hatteras National Seashore Beach Access Ramp 1 as part of the National Park Service Adopt-a-Beach Program. This one-mile stretch of beach covers the pedestrian access ramp immediately south of the homes in South Nags Head and extends down to Ramp 2 at Coquina Beach.

OBX Got Talent Event

OBX Got Talent

  • Location: Pioneer Theater 113 Budleigh Street Manteo, NC 27954
  • Starts: 7pm

OBX Got Talent returns for its third season this January, calling on singers, songwriters, and musicians from across the Outer Banks to step into the spotlight and compete for the title of OBX Got Talent. The multi-round live music competition celebrates the region’s vibrant music scene and will once again take place at the historic Pioneer Theater in downtown Manteo.

Local musicians of all genres are invited to audition during one of two upcoming tryout sessions
at The Pioneer Theater:
Tryouts:
â—Ź January 24, 2–4 p.m.
â—Ź January 25, 3–5 p.m.

Selected performers will advance to the live competition rounds, held on three performance
nights:
Competition Dates:
â—Ź Round One: January 31
â—Ź Round Two: February 21
â—Ź Final Round: March 21

OBX Got Talent provides local musicians with a professional stage, an engaged audience, and meaningful recognition, while giving the community an opportunity to support and experience live, homegrown music in an iconic venue. “Supporting live music is at the heart of our mission at The Pioneer Theater,” said Michael Basnight, Managing Partner of The Pioneer Theater. “OBX Got Talent is about giving local
musicians a stage they deserve and continuing to build a community that shows up for live music and the artists who make it possible.”

Now in its third year, OBX Got Talent has become a favorite for both performers and audiences, showcasing the depth of musical talent across the Outer Banks and reinforcing the importance of keeping live music accessible, visible, and valued in the region. Each round will feature live performances from selected musicians, with finalists advancing through the competition and prizes awarded during the final round. Local businesses and community partners are invited to support the series through sponsorships that directly benefit participating artists and help sustain live music programming.