🗓 OBX Things To-Do: August 7, 2024

Happy National Lighthouse Day! Celebrate the history and beauty of our coastal beacons on the Outer Banks.

Today is perfect for exploring and enjoying outdoor activities, with sunny skies and a gentle breeze—ideal for a beach day. Current conditions in Kill Devil Hills are sunny with a high of 81°F, low humidity, and a slight southwest breeze.

⚠️ Beach Safety Alert

Kitty Hawk Fire Rescue - Yellow flags on the beach!!
A YELLOW FLAG DAY with MODERATE rip current risk at all ocean beaches today. Only experienced surf swimmers who know how to escape a rip current should enter the water. Never swim alone and always take flotation!

Today’s Outer Banks Restaurant Specials

Blue Water Grill & Raw Bar:
Kill Devil Hills, 2000 N Croatan Hwy

• Tomato Basil Bisque: Topped with shaved parmesan and served with oyster crackers. $7/$9 🍅🧀

• Imported Italian Burrata: Ham drizzled with vincotto, and lemon-infused olive oil served with grilled garlic baguette. $13 🇮🇹

Fish Heads:
South Nags Head, 8901 S Old Oregon Inlet Rd

• GOAT Burger: Fresh Angus burger topped with lettuce, tomato, goat cheese, bacon, caramelized onions in a house-made dijon barbecue sauce. 🍔🐐

• Local Beers Special: $1 off all local beers. 🍺

Lucky 12 Tavern:
Nags Head, 3308 S Virginia Dare Trail

• Smoked Chorizo Sausage: With fried cheddar jack cheese and pickled jalapeños, served with a choice of side. $12 🌶️🧀

• Grilled Chicken Sandwich: With local figs, spinach, and brie, served with a choice of side. $15 🍗🧀

• Cornmeal Fried Mahi Plate: Served with a choice of two sides. $18 🐟

O'Neal's Sea Harvest:
Wanchese, 622 Harbor Rd

• Baked Potato: Blackened shrimp, scallions, asiago, and a white cheese sauce. $12.75 🥔🍤

• Fried Bay Scallops: Comes with slaw and one side. $14.75 🌊🍤

• Grilled Shrimp Wrap: With pepper jack, lettuce, onion, tomato, chipotle mayo, and one side. $15.75 🌯

Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar:
Kitty Hawk, 3730 N Croatan Hwy

• Carne Asada Taco Bowl: Crispy fried flour tortilla shell filled with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, roasted corn, black beans, and rice topped with grilled steak, chipotle sauce, sliced avocado, and pico de gallo. 🌮🥑

Things Happening Tonight

DJ Night at Village Table and Tavern

Date: Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Village Table and Tavern, 1314 Duck Road, Duck, NC 27949

Details: Enjoy a fun-filled DJ night with great music, delicious food, and drinks. Dance the night away with friends and family! 🎉

Make sure to join the festivities and create unforgettable memories!Upcoming Outer Banks Events

Upcoming Outer Banks Events

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.