Festival Fun
June on the Outer Banks is a time of outdoor celebrations! Check out these fantastic festivals happening on the island this month.
June 14th & 15th, 2024 | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm | Jockey’s Ridge State Park in Nags Head
Join Kitty Hawk Kites for the 42nd Annual Rogallo Kite Festival to celebrate NASA scientist and inventor of the flexible wing, Francis Rogallo, and his many accomplishments. The event will feature a sky full of kites and activities for the whole family!
June 18th & 19th, 2024 | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm | Historic Corolla Park
This annual festival, held on the beautiful grounds of the Whalehead Club, brings together a collection of talented artists who will share their paintings and prints, photography, pottery, jewelry, woodworks, and much more. Come shop and enjoy the views over the Currituck Sound.
June 1st, 2024 | 11:00 am – 6:00 pm | Downtown Manteo
A family-friendly annual event on the Outer Banks, enjoy food vendors, live music, live entertainment, and local craft vendors. Kids will love the kids zone, which includes rides, an obstacle course, and fun activities. The charm of Downtown Manteo on the waterfront will be on full display.
June 15th, 2024 | 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm | The Pavilion at Pirate’s Cove Marina
Calling all rum drinkers, rum aficionados, and rum lovers! Learn more about rum, sample a wide selection of eclectic rums, and enjoy food provided by local restaurants at this fun event. Live music and curated vendors will also be onsite. The Outer Banks Rum Festival is a fundraising event to support the Beach Food Pantry. This event is for ages 21 and up only.