Who says just because summer is over, the Outer Banks is boring. The fall is still an awesome time to visit the Outer Banks as the temperatures are still mild and warm. Here are just a few events that we found to keep the fun coming. If you’re in the OBX in November or over the holiday, give some a try.
November 8
4th Annual Paul Shaver Memorial Charity Golf Tournament
Sea Scape Golf Links. Registration begins at 11:00 a.m. Shotgun start at noon. Proceeds will be donated to The Outer Banks Relief Foundation.
Entry fee is $100 per person or $400 per team. Fees include: cart and green fees, t-shirt, box lunch and refreshments. Post tournament dinner and raffle follow at The Black Pelican. Dinner Tickets are also available for $20 per person.
If you would like to be a sponsor of The Paul Shaver Memorial Golf Tournament or enter a team please contact Michelle Robertson at 252-261-3171. Tournament entry forms are available at The Black Pelican and Sea Scape Golf Links. Please join us to raise money for a great cause and celebrate the memory of Paul Shaver.
November 13
Outer Banks Jewelry Expo 2010
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Local and regional jewelry designers will gather at Roanoke Island Festival Park Saturday, November 13th for the 2nd annual Outer Banks Jewelry Expo. Visitors to the day-long event will witness demonstrations and have the opportunity to purchase a wide variety of handcrafted jewelry including wire wrapped gems, enameled and precious metal clay work, fine gold and silver creations and beach glass designs. (252) 475-1500, roanokeisland.com
November 19, 20
13th Annual Manteo Rotary Rockfish Rodeo
Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park. A fishing tournament sponsored by the Manteo Rotary. (252) 473-6644 or rockfishrodeo.com
November 25
15th Annual Advice 5K Turkey Trot
Duck. A great warm up for your Thanksgiving Feast! Starting on Scarborough Lane in Duck with a finish line full of post race festivities! Runners and walkers of all abilities and ages are welcome. active.com
November 26 – 27
Hangin’ with Santa & Kites with Lights
Kitty Hawk Kites, Nags Head. Children can have their free photo taken with Santa in a demonstration Hang Glider on Friday and Saturday. November 27, watch the night sky magically transform as skilled flyers maneuver their lit stunt kites to the sounds of your favorite holiday songs atop Jockey’s Ridge State Park. (877) FLY-THIS, (252) 441-4124 or kittyhawkkites.com
November 26 – 27
Hatteras Island Arts and Craft Guild Holiday Show
Cape Hatteras Secondary School, Buxton. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Free admission, food and a scholarship raffle. Local artists. (252) 441-1850