🌊 OBX Things To-Do: August 14, 2024

Good morning, OBX beach lovers! 🌞 

Today is looking like a perfect day for some beachside fun. Expect mostly cloudy skies with a chance of showers and a few afternoon thunderstorms—just enough to keep things interesting! 🌦️

With temperatures around 85°F, it’s ideal for splashing in the surf, enjoying a lazy day on the sand, or reading a good book.

As the sun sets, you might catch some patchy fog rolling in, adding a bit of mystique to your evening strolls along the beach. 🌙 The calm breeze and mild temperatures make tonight perfect for taking in the sights and sounds of the ocean—just remember, there’s a 40% chance of showers, so you might want to keep that umbrella handy!

The Outer Banks is known as the “Graveyard of the Atlantic” due to the hundreds of shipwrecks scattered along the coastline. 🌊 These treacherous waters have claimed many vessels over the centuries, from pirate ships to Civil War ironclads.

Today, you can explore this history at the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum in Hatteras, where tales of sunken treasures and ghostly ships come to life.

So grab your sunscreen, pack that umbrella just in case, and enjoy all the OBX has to offer today! 🌴☀️

Outer Banks Things To Do This Week:

Meet OBX Social Hour at Rundown Cafe

• Date & Time: Wednesday, August 14, 2024, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

• Location: Rundown Cafe, Top Floor
  5218 North Virginia Dare Trail, Kitty Hawk, NC

• Details: Join the OBX community for a happy social hour with a view. Meet new friends and make connections on the Tiki Deck at Rundown Cafe.
  More Info: meetobx.com

Seaside Farm Market Corolla NC

• Special: Fresh-Baked Fruit Pies
  Date: Wednesday
  Don’t miss out on freshly baked fruit pies this Wednesday! Available flavors include peach, apple, pecan, and the Seaside Special Pie (a delightful blend of apples, rhubarb, red raspberries, strawberries, and blackberries). These pies sell out fast, so be sure to get yours!

Dowdy Park Events

• Wednesday: Summer Concert Series, 6:30 PM - Pier Pressure Trio

• Thursday: Farmers Market, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

• Friday: Friday Fitness, 7:30 AM - Kathi

To The Rescue: A Benefit Concert for Hatteras Island Rescue Squad

• Date & Time: August 15, 2024, at 7:00 PM

• Location: The Beach Klub at Koru Village

• Details: Join the community for a concert featuring Raygun Ruby to support the Hatteras Island Rescue Squad. Funds raised will go towards a new UTV for the squad.

• Tickets: $15 in advance | $20 at the door

• More Info: KoruVillage.com

Sock Hop/Swing Party on the Farm - Morris Farm

• Event: Lucky 757's 10th Anniversary Celebration

• Featuring: Good Shot Judy

• Date & Time: Sunday, August 18, 2024
  Show starts at 11:00 AM

• Location: Morris Farm, Currituck, NC

• Details: Celebrate with Lucky 757 and Good Shot Judy for an unforgettable sock hop and swing party on the farm. Don’t forget your dancing shoes!

Outer Banks Brewing Station

Event: Doc Perkins and The Medicine Men Live
Date: Thursday, August 15
Time: 10:30 PM - 1:00 AM
Get ready to rock with Doc Perkins and The Medicine Men live on the main stage! Only a $5 cover for a night filled with great music and good times. Don’t miss out!

Today’s Outer Banks Restaurant Specials

Hurricane Mo's Lunch Specials

• Grilled Cheese and Soup - $7.99
  Add She Crab Soup for $2.99 extra

• Cheddar is Better Grilled Cheese - $8.99

• Quesadilla (Chicken, Shrimp, or Cheese) - $10.99

• Blackened Chicken Sandwich - $11.99

• Beer Battered Mahi - $11.99

• Homemade Soups: She Crab, Hatteras Clam Chowder

• Homemade Desserts: Hummingbird Cake, Key Lime Pie, Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie, Almond Joy Pie - $5.99 each

• Happy Hour: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM daily
  25¢ Shrimp, 50¢ Wings, $1 Tacos0

Jolly Roger Restaurant

• Wednesday Lunch Special: Country Fried Steak - $12.99

• Lunch Hours: 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM daily

• Breakfast Hours: 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM daily

• Location: On the KDH Beach Road, MP 6 3/4

• Contact: JollyRogerOBX.com | 252-441-6530

Kill Devil Grill

• Wednesday Lunch Specials (August 14):

  • Grilled Mahi: Over stone ground cheese grits with a fresh salsa - $21

  • Fried Local Drum Sandwich: With fries - $19

  • Crabcake: Over Seazar Salad with charred corn, tomatoes, bacon, Parmesan, and pine nuts - $22

  • Down South House Ground Steak Burger: With jalapeño pimento cheese, country ham, and slaw. Served with a small salad - $16

  • Southwest Chicken Salad Wrap: Cheddar jalapeño tortilla with lettuce, cheese, jalapeños, and crispy tortillas. Served with island fries - $15

Upcoming Outer Banks Events

Cape Hatteras National Seashore Events

• Full Moon Climbs at Bodie Island Lighthouse:

  • August 19, 2024: Sturgeon Moon

  • September 17, 2024: Harvest Moon

• Evening Climbs: Every Tuesday night at 8:00 PM, 8:30 PM, and 9:00 PM.

• Dark Skies Program: A free night sky program every Sunday at 9:00 PM at Bodie Island Light Station.

• Tickets: Available for purchase at 7:00 AM on the day of your climb at recreation.gov.

Ocracoke Red Drum Shootout

• Event: 1st Annual Ocracoke Red Drum Shootout

• Date: September 21, 2024

• Location: Ocracoke, NC

• Details:

  • Early Bird Pricing available until August 30th.

  • Family-friendly fishing tournament featuring a Fish Fry, Live Music, Prizes, Commemorative T-Shirts, and some of the best drum fishing on the East Coast.

  • All proceeds benefit the Ocracoke Working Watermen's Association.

  • Register: ocracokereddrum.com

Outer Banks Pirate Festival

• Date: August 13-15, 2024

• Location: Kitty Hawk Kites, Nags Head, North Carolina

• Details: Ahoy, mateys! Join the fun at the Outer Banks Pirate Festival for swashbuckling adventures, treasure hunts, and pirate-themed activities for the whole family. Don your best pirate attire and set sail for a day of fun!

Jamey Johnson: What A View Tour

• Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024

• Location: Roanoke Island Festival Park, Outer Banks, North Carolina

• Details: Gates open at 5:00 PM, show starts at 6:00 PM. Special guest: Whitey Morgan & The 78's.

Sublime with Rome: Farewell Tour 2024

• Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024

• Location: Roanoke Island Festival Park, Outer Banks, North Carolina

• Details: Doors open at 5:00 PM, show starts at 6:00 PM.

Bluegrass Island Music Festival

• Date: October 16-20, 2024

• Location: Downtown Manteo, North Carolina

• Details: Join the 13th Annual Bluegrass Island Music Festival in Downtown Manteo.

Morris Farm Back 40 Live

• Event: The Marshall Tucker Band Live

• Date: Saturday, October 26

• Special Guests: Jack Wharff and The Tobacco Flatts, Whey Jennings, Sam Lowe

• Location: Morris Farm Back 40 Live

• Tickets: Available on Eventbrite