OBX Things To-Do: August 17, 2024

Good morning, OBX fans! 🌊 It's Saturday, August 17, 2024, and the weekend is off to a fantastic start here in the Outer Banks. The National Weather Service has your weather update for Manteo, where we're looking at another beautiful day with mostly sunny skies and a high of 85°F.

A gentle breeze will be rolling in from the southeast, making it perfect for those beach plans, whether you're catching waves, building sandcastles, or simply lounging with your toes in the sand.

As the sun shines down on our little slice of paradise, remember to stay hydrated and keep that sunscreen handy. There’s no better way to spend a Saturday than exploring everything the OBX has to offer—from morning coffee by the dunes to a sunset stroll along the shore.

Whatever your plans, today’s weather is sure to make them even brighter!

Today’s Outer Banks Restaurant Specials

Sam & Omie's

• Tuna Rachel on special for lunch today

Bonzer Shack

• Appetizer: Fried Tuna Bites with Asian Dipping Sauce

• Sliders: Grilled Mushroom, Onion & Gouda Burgers with Ranch Fries (Add Bacon for $1)

• Bonzer Bonus: Grilled Ham served with Potato Salad & Slaw

• Dessert: Key Lime Pie

• Snack: Soft Pretzel with warm Beer Cheese

Dinky's Waterfront Restaurant

• Soup:

  • Caribbean Fish Chowder with Tuna, Grouper & Swordfish

  • Cup $8 / Bowl $10

• Teaser:

  • Deep Fried Jumbo Soft Shell Crab with Creole Remoulade $16

  • Warm Crab Dip (Lump Blue Crab, Garlic, Tarragon & Cream Cheese) $14

• Entrees:

  • Parmesan Baked Yellow Edge Grouper with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Mediterranean Sauce $36

  • Deep Fried Jumbo Soft Shell Crabs with Creole Remoulade $36

  • Sweet & Spicy Thai Grilled Yellow Fin Tuna with Black Beans, Jasmine Rice, and Asian Slaw $31

  • 16oz Certified Angus Beef® Prime Rib with Au Jus $38 (Add Jumbo Lump Crabmeat & Béarnaise or Fried Oysters for $10)

• Dessert:

  • Banana Pudding Cheesecake with Vanilla Wafer Crust

  • Cookies-n-Cream Cheesecake

• From the Bar:

  • Strawberry Pineapple Punch (Tito’s Vodka, Fresh Lemon Juice, Strawberry Puree & Pineapple Juice) $12

Blue Moon Beach Grill

• Soup: Cajun Cauliflower

• Appetizers:

  • Fried Frog Legs

  • Fried Green Tomatoes with Burrata

  • Grilled Tuna Bites

• Salad: Blackened Swordfish

• Entrees:

  • Monkfish Po'boy

  • Schnitzel Sandwich

  • Jerk Tuna Wrap

Greentails OBX

• Soup: Greentail’s Shrimp Bisque

• Crispy Grouper Sandwich - Local Proof Bakery Bun, Fuji Apple Daikon Radish Herb Salad, Lemon Ginger Tartar. Choice of Side $18

• Fried Swordfish Burrito - Red Beans & Rice, Mexi Street Corn Spread, Charred Tomato Guajillo Pepper Sauce, Scallions. Choice of Side $18

• Sides of the Day:

  • Mac & Cheese

  • Chilled Thai Peanut Noodles

Upcoming Outer Banks Events

Mariner Inn & Suites

Special Offer:

• Promotion: 10% off with promo code OBX10

• Location: Kill Devil Hills, Outer Banks

• Booking: www.marinerobx.com

• Call: (252) 441-2021

• Details: Save in August, September, and October when you book direct.

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

Expo Quinceañera - Elizabeth City, NC

• Event: "Mini Showcase: Glimpse of Elegance"

• Date: August 25, 2024

• Location: Seven Sounds Brewing Company, 112 N Water St., Elizabeth City, NC 27909

• Time: 2:00 PM

• Organized by: Elegant Design Quince & Formal Wear

What to Expect:

• Food Tasting

• Cakes and Desserts

• Decorations

• Entertainment

• DJs

• Choreography

• Photography and Video Services

Additional Features:

• Expo Quinceañera

• Expo Wedding

• Cake Samples

• Formal Wear Showcase

• Entertainment Demonstrations