The Outer Banks is truly a wonderful place to live and vacation. In personally think we are fortunate to have such a special place to call home, whether it is full-time or a couple weeks a year. The upcoming Columbus Day weekend is always one of the busiest of the year. Our economy, like most areas today, is soft, but fun and enjoying activities are always here for everyone to enjoy. This weekend (October 11-13) will be alive with opportunity for you and your family and friends to enjoy the fabulous fall weather and community events for everyone! Below are highlights of some of the larger events taking place . . .
The weekend starts early on Thursday with the annual OUTER BANKS PARADE OF HOMES. This year there are 31 homes on the tour from million dollar + vacation homes to affordable year round or second homes. The tour will take you from Corolla to Hatteras. If you are thinking of building, this is a great time to meet some of our local builders and view their work. The homes are open from 10-6 from Thursday through Sunday. Tickets are available at each home or the Outer Banks Home Builders Association.
Step back in time 400 years at the annual Elizabethan Tymes Country Faire. This fun family event will take place on Saturday and Sunday, October 11-12 from 10:00 - 5:00 at the Roanoke Island Festival Park. Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for students 6-18 and children under 5 are free. For more information and directions to the park, visit Roanoke Island Festival Park.
Saturday and Sunday 11 is also the 6th annual OUTER BANKS INTERNATIONAL WINE FESTIVAL. Held at Native Vine Vineyards just across the bridge, this year's festival features great food, live music, local artists and of course wine tasting, all in a relaxing and beautifully presented event for wine aficionados, enthusiasts and those who want to learn more about wines from around the world. Tickets are available for $30 per person the day of the event or $25 in advance. Visit The Native Vine for more information.
Music Anyone? The Town of Duck is holding its 2nd Annual JAZZ FESTIVALSecond Annual Jazz Festival on Sunday, October 12, 2008. The Duck Jazz Festival will be held on the main stage in the Duck Town Park at 1200 Duck Road from 11 a.m. to dusk. The festival is free and open to the public. This will be an outstanding opportunity to enjoy som fine Jazz music and fellowship with the local community and visitors.
After all that activity, you will be hungry . . . we've got that covered! First Flight Rotary Club's 7th Annual OINK AND OYSTER ROAST is ready to feed you from 12-5 on Saturday, October 11 at the parking lot adjacent to Sunburns Restaurant in Kitty Hawk. ALL YOU CAN EAT oysters and pulled pork barbecue! This is the major fundraiser for the First Flight Rotary Club and always draws a large crowd of hungry folks! The First Flight Rotary Club supports many local organizations with financial support and this year, more than any other, these groups need our help. Tickets are just $20 for adults and $7 for children (available at the event). Visit http://www.oinkandoyster.org/ for all the details and directions.
The Outer Banks real estate market is tight, but many are still dreaming and actively looking to find their own special place here. What better time to come and enjoy! Great food, great wine, fabulous food and music, and a fair for your children! Get up, get off the couch, leave the yard work for next weekend and come on down!
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