5th Annual Donkey Derby & Craft Fair

2169 Ocean Pearl Road Corolla, NC 27927

• Date: 7/18/2025
• Starts: 12:00pm
• Ends: 6:00pm

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Welcome to the 5th Annual Carova Beach Volunteer Fire & Rescue Donkey Derby & Craft Fair!

Come join us for a day filled with fun, excitement, and competition. Watch as our home-made sponsors' donkeys compete in the Donkey Derby and browse through unique handcrafted items at the Craft Fair. There will be delicious food, music, and plenty of activities for the whole family to enjoy.

Plus you'll be supporting the Carova Beach Volunteer Fire & Rescue while having a great time with fans of The Northern Outer Banks. Mark your calendars and don't miss out on this unforgettable event!

How to Get There

This event takes place in Carova, requiring a 4-wheel drive vehicle to drive on the beach. However, Corolla Outback Adventures will be running a courtesy shuttle to/from Corolla to Carova. Seating is limited and will require advance purchase of derby tickets.

Contact Corolla Outback Adventures.

If you drive your 4-wheel drive vehicle, there is free parking at the Carova Fire Station for the event. You will need a parking permit if you park on the beach.

Click here to obtain a Beach Parking permit for Currituck County beaches.