Things To Do On The OBX For August 31, 2024

Things To Do On The OBX For August 31, 2024

🌞 Happy Saturday, OBX enthusiasts! As we welcome August 31, 2024, and the start of Labor Day Weekend, the weather is looking fantastic for all your coastal adventures. Today, you can expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 81°F, making it perfect for beach outings, picnics, or a leisurely stroll along the shore. The evening will bring partly cloudy skies with a low around 74°F, ideal for a cozy night under the stars or perhaps a late-night bonfire.

Labor Day Weekend marks the unofficial end of summer, but don't let that dampen your spirits. It’s a time to celebrate with friends, family, and all the joy that the Outer Banks has to offer. So whether you’re soaking up the sun, catching the last of the summer waves, or simply enjoying the festive atmosphere, make sure to savor every moment of this long weekend.

Get ready for a day filled with fun, laughter, and maybe even a little bit of nostalgia as we bid farewell to summer in style. Here’s to a fantastic Labor Day Weekend in the OBX!

Today’s Outer Banks Restaurant Specials

Blue Moon Beach Grill

• Saturday Lunch Specials:

• Soup: Beef & Vegetable

• Fried Brussels Sprouts

• Spinach Artichoke Dip

• Puppy Drum Ceviche

• Salad: Blackened Shrimp

• Pimento Smash Burger

• Seared Swordfish

• Puppy Drum & Grits

Bonzer Shack

• Labor Day Specials:

• Sliders: Panko Crusted Pork Tenderloin with lettuce, tomato, pepper jack, and pecan honey mustard. Served with fries.

• Bonus: Pork BBQ Sandwich topped with slaw. Served with fries.

• Fish Tacos: Fried Mahi

• Fish Sandwich: Grilled Tuna

• Desserts: Key Lime Pie, Cinnamon Swirl Cheesecake

Kill Devil Grill

• Lunch Specials:

• Blackened Drum over Grits with Pineapple Avocado Salsa - $20

• SW Fish Tacos with Street Corn Slaw, served with a Side Salad - $18

• Grilled Tuna Sandwich, served with Fries - $17

• Crab Cake Arugula Salad: KDG Crab Cake over Baby Arugula, tossed with Citrus Vinaigrette, Bruschetta Tomatoes, and Pine Nuts - $22

Fish Heads

• Drinks: $1 off @drinkloverboy & @drinksunboy all day.

• Food: Wicked Tuna (tacos & sandwich), Mel’s Fried Chicken, Mel’s G.O.A.T. Sando, and Mel’s Fiesta Bowl.

• Happy Hour: 4-6 PM

• Live Music: The Southern Split, 7-10 PM

Upcoming Outer Banks Events

WRV Outer Banks Pro Surf Contest (August 28 - September 1, 2024):

• Location: Jennette’s Pier, Nags Head, NC

• Time: 8 AM - 6 PM (Surf Contest), 10 AM - 4 PM (WRV Pop-Up Shop)

• Highlights:

  • Wed, Aug 28: Fundraiser at Fish Heads on the Outer Banks Fishing Pier (5-6 PM). Kickoff Party at Fish Heads (6-9 PM).

  • Thu, Aug 29: Party at Jack Browns (4-7 PM) and Beers on the Pier at Avalon Fishing Pier (6-8 PM).

  • Fri, Aug 30: Tiki Time at Mimi’s Tiki Bar at Bluewater Grill (5-7 PM), Billabong Movie Premiere at Bonzer Shack (7 PM - until).

  • Sat, Aug 31: End of the Week Bash at Mulligans Grille (6-9 PM).

Free Movie Night at Dowdy Park

• Date: Friday, September 6th, 2024

• Time: Movie starts at 8:00 PM (ish)

• Feature: Twister (1996 version)

• Details: Bring your blankets, beach chairs, and containers for FREE popcorn!

• Location: Dowdy Park, Nags Head

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.

Corolla Wild Horse Fund - Event:

• Premiere of "Winged Horses of the Outer Banks"

  • When: September 17, 2024, 6:00 PM

  • Where: Town of Duck Amphitheater, 1200 Duck Road

  • Details: A mini-documentary about the winged horse statues across the Outer Banks, with a grand reveal of a new horse statue in the Town Park. Special guest speakers and Riptide, one of Corolla Wild Horse Fund's own, will also be featured.

Cape Hatteras National Seashore Events

• Full Moon Climbs at Bodie Island Lighthouse:

  • 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

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

Outer Banks Employment Opportunities

Dare County Government
Dare County has several exciting career opportunities available:

1. Public Health Nurse II - School
   Salary: $51,992/year
   Impact the health and well-being of students.

2. EMS Helicopter Mechanic
   Salary: $70,347 to $91,451/year
   Ensure emergency responders are always ready for action.

3. Community Center Manager
   Salary: $57,424 to $74,652/year
   Serve as the heart of the Virginia S. Tillett Community Center, helping to build stronger connections.

Black Pelican Seafood Company - Now Hiring!

• Positions Available:

  • Night Front of House Managers (nights & weekends required)

  • Hostesses (can apply at 15 years old)

  • Line Cooks

  • Pizza Cooks

  • Dishwashers

  • Steamers

  • Prep Cooks

  • Salad Cooks

• Benefits:

  • Competitive pay

  • Bonuses

  • Full-time and part-time shifts available

  • Year-round employment available

  • Room for growth and advancement

  • Employee housing available (for kitchen staff only)