Posted on 8/19/2024 by Southern Shores Realty

Outer Banks October Events

As the cool autumn breeze begins to sweep over the beach this October, it brings with it an exciting list of fun fall events, showcasing the unique essence of the Outer Banks! From the Outer Banks Seafood Festival to Pumpkin Carvings, to the Duck Jazz Festival, the OBX is the place to be this October!


October 4

First Friday Downtown Manteo

300 Queen Elizabeth Ave.

6 PM – 8 PM


October 5

Island Farm Pumpkin Patch Saturdays

Island farm, 1140 N. US Hwy 64, Manteo

9 AM – 3 PM


Annual First Flight Rotary Oink & Oyster Roast

Longboard’s Island Grill, Kitty Hawk

Noon – 3 PM


Annual Manteo Rotary Club Inshore Slam fishing tournament

Safe Harbor Outer Banks Pavilion, Wanchese

6 AM – 5 PM


October 9


Nags Head Surf Fishing Club Tournament

Nags Head, NC


October 10

Outer Banks Paradeof Homes

Outer Banks

10 AM – 6 PM


Nags Head Surf Fishing Club Tournament

Nags Head, NC


October 11


Outer Banks Parade of Homes

Outer Banks

10 AM – 6 PM


Nags Head Surf Fishing Club Tournament

Nags Head


Down the Road Surf and Art Festival

Outer Banks


October 12


Duck Jazz Festival

1200 Duck Rd.

Duck, NC


Outer Banks Parade of Homes

Outer Banks

10 AM – 6 PM


Island Farm Pumpkin Patch Saturdays

Island farm, 1140 N. US Hwy 64, Manteo

9 AM – 3 PM


Down the Road Surf and Art Festival

Outer Banks


Corolla Wild Horse Fund Fall Open House on the Farm

Betsy Dowdy Equine Center, Grandy

10 AM – 2 PM


October 13

Duck Jazz Festival

1200 Duck Rd.

Duck, NC


Outer Banks Parade of Homes

Outer Banks

10 AM – 6 PM


Down the Road Surf and Art Festival

Outer Banks


October 16 - 20

Annual Bluegrass Island Music Festival

11 AM – 11 PM

Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo


October 19


Outer Banks Seafood Festival

Soundside Event Site

6906 S. Croatan Hwy

Nags Head, NC 27959


Annual Bluegrass Island Music Festival
 (October 16-20)

11 AM – 11 PM 

Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo


Island Farm Pumpkin Patch Saturdays

Island farm, 1140 N. US Hwy 64, Manteo

9 AM – 3 PM


Town of Duck Trunk or Treat

Duck Town Hall, Duck, NC

4 PM – 7 PM


October 22- 27

Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival

Outer Banks, NC


October 26

Outer Banks Brewtag

The Soundside Event Site, Nags Head

Noon – 6 PM


A Night of 1587 Pumpkins

The Elizabethan Gardens, Manteo

5 PM – 8 PM


Island Farm Pumpkin Patch Saturdays

Island farm, 1140 N. US Hwy 64, Manteo

9 AM – 3 PM


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