Outer Banks Events Calendar

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Scroll through the calendar to find fun Outer Banks events in every month of the year. The Outer Banks is known for authentic experiences and we celebrate all that is unique about the Outer Banks. 

Visit during the off season to take advantage of some of the best events the OBX has to offer, from Family events, kite events, events celebrating our heritage, events celebrating the Outer Banks history, holiday events, music events, culinary events and much more!


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Events for Friday, August 15, 2025
41st Pirate's Cove Billfish Tournament Event

41st Pirate's Cove Billfish Tournament

  • Location: Pirate's Cove Marina

Registration for the 42nd Pirate’s Cove Billfish Tournament takes place on August 12 with fishing August 13 – 16 and Awards presentation on the 16th. 

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Outer Banks Pirate Festival Event

Outer Banks Pirate Festival

  • Location: Jockey’s Ridge Crossing, Nags Head
  • Starts: 10:30 am
  • Ends: 3:30 pm

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Ahoy Mateys! Get ready for a swashbucklin’ good time as Kitty Hawk Kites hosts the Outer Banks Pirate Festival.

Come learn the vast history of pirates on the OBX, and participate in Scallywag School for the little ones to see if they have what it takes to be a pirate.

Scallywag school registration is $10 per participant and can be done online. Registration will go live the month before the event and is strongly recommended.  Time slots usually fill up prior to the day of the event.  Each school is 30 minutes long.

Scallywag School will be at 11 AM, 1 PM, and 3 PM BOTH Thursday, August 14th and Friday, August 15th.