OBX Things To-Do: August 19, 2024

Good morning, OBX adventurers! 🌅 It's Monday, August 19, 2024, and the Outer Banks is welcoming a new week with clear skies and a light breeze.

According to the National Weather Service, Manteo will experience mostly sunny conditions with a high of 87°F, perfect weather for outdoor exploration. But today isn't just any day—it's National Aviation Day, a special occasion that holds a unique place in the hearts of those in the OBX.

As the birthplace of flight, the Outer Banks is steeped in aviation history, and there’s no better day to celebrate than today. Whether you’re visiting the Wright Brothers National Memorial or just looking up at the blue skies, take a moment to appreciate the incredible journey that began right here in Kitty Hawk.

And tonight, don’t miss the Full Moon Climb at Bodie Island Lighthouse, where you can catch a breathtaking view of the Sturgeon Moon. 🌕 This rare opportunity lets you experience the OBX like never before, with the moonlight casting a magical glow over the landscape.

It’s the perfect way to end a day filled with sunshine, history, and inspiration. So, whether you're soaring through the skies or climbing to new heights, today is a day to embrace the spirit of adventure in the Outer Banks. Fly high, OBX! ✈️

Today’s Outer Banks Restaurant Specials

TL's Family Restaurant - Monday Lunch Specials

• Hamburger Steak - $13.95

• Trout - $13.95

• Meatloaf - $12.95

• Chicken or Tuna Salad Cold Plate - $12.95

• Fried Pork Chops - $12.95

Desserts

• 14 Layer Chocolate Cake

• Hot Fudge Cake

• Carrot Cake

• Banana Pudding

• Key Lime Pie

• Pineapple Pie

The Landing Grill - Daily Specials

• Summer Salad - $10.99
  Grilled chicken, candied pecans, feta cheese, strawberries, with honey balsamic dressing.

• Brisket Sandwich - $11.99

• Mushroom Swiss Burger - $10.99

• Fried Bay Scallop Basket - $10.99

Dinky's Waterfront Restaurant - Tonight's Specials (Monday, August 19th)

Soup

• Caribbean Fish Chowder with Tuna, Grouper & Swordfish

  • Cup $8 / Bowl $10

• Andouille Sausage & Seafood Gumbo with Crawfish, Tuna & Crabmeat

  • Cup $8 / Bowl $10

Teasers

• Deep Fried Buffalo Mahi Mahi Bites with Ranch Dipping Sauce - $13

• Warm Crab Dip - $14

  • A blend of lump blue crab, garlic, tarragon & cream cheese, baked until bubbly, finished with Dijon cream, served with crostinis.

Entrees

• Parmesan Baked Mahi Mahi - $31

  • Served atop garlic mashed potatoes, finished with a pesto cream sauce.

• Deep Fried Whole Strawberry Grouper with Creole Remoulade for dipping - $30

• Cajun Grilled Yellow Fin Tuna - $32

  • Served atop andouille sausage-cheddar grits, finished with a crawfish cream sauce.

Desserts

• Espresso Cheesecake

• Snickers Bar Cheesecake

From the Bar

• Blueberry Pama Punch - $12

  • Smirnoff Blueberry Vodka, pomegranate juice, blueberry puree, cranberry juice & fresh lemon juice

Blue Water Grill & Raw Bar - Monday Dinner Specials (August 19th, 2024)

Soup Du Jour

• Creamy Tomato Basil Bisque - $7 / $9

  • Topped with parmesan cheese and served with oyster crackers.

Appetizers

• Bruschetta - $14

  • Grilled baguette topped with basil marinated tomatoes and fresh mozzarella, drizzled with vincotto and herb oil.

• Fried Local Organic Somerset Farm Okra - $12

  • With jalapeño buttermilk dipping sauce.

• House Made Ponzu Salmon Poke - $17

  • Fresh salmon, cucumbers, avocado, citrus soy dressing, furikake seasoning, served with fried wonton chips.

• ½ Dozen Local Belhaven “Breakwater Beauties” - $16

  • Stuffed and baked with bacon, garlic butter, and parmesan cheese.

Salad Special

• Fried VA Select Oysters - $19

  • Mixed greens, grape tomatoes, julienned calabrese salami, pepperoncini, marinated feta cheese, served with garlic crostini and creamy Greek yogurt dressing.

Features

• Fried NC Sheepshead - $28

  • Served with seasoned fries, coleslaw, and Blue Water remoulade.

• Seared NC Red Drum - $28

  • Over creamy herb and parmesan polenta, topped with summer tomato tapenade salad, vincotto, and micro greens.

• Grand Slam - $42

  • Blackened NC speckled trout, fried FL rock shrimp, fried VA oysters, served with seasoned fries, coleslaw, and Blue Water remoulade.

Oyster Selection

• Good Time Charlies, Hatteras Salts, Herring Shoals, Pamlico Pearls, Southern Belles, Breakwater Beauties

  • $15 half / $29 dozen

Condiments & Sauces

• Available for $2 per dozen or $1 per 1/2 dozen:

  • Cocktail, Lemon-Honey Horseradish, Raw Horseradish, Sweet Chili Sauce, Seaweed Salad, Coleman’s Spicy Mustard, Mignonette, Red Sriracha, Drawn Butter, Citrus Soy

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

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