March 1 - 31
Roanoke Island Festival Park Events
Roanoke Island Festival Park is an interactive family attraction that celebrates the first English settlement in America. The centerpiece of the 25-acre island park adjacent to Manteo, North Carolina, is Elizabeth II, a representation of one of the seven English ships from the Roanoke Voyage of 1585. Costumed Elizabethan sailors greet visitors and help them experience sixteenth century seafaring life. Also visit the Settlement site, Roanoke Adventure Museum and see the Legend of Two-Path film. Events are scheduled throughout the year in our indoor Film Theatre and our Outdoor Pavilion. Admission is charged. The on-site Art Gallery, fossil pit, Museum Store, Outer Banks History Center and marsh-side boardwalks are free and open to all. Hours vary seasonally. For additional information, call (252) 475-1506, (252) 475-1500 or visit us online at roanokeisland.com
March 1 - 30
North Carolina Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island
The NC Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island will offer weekly work parties as they begin to ready the sailing fleet for the 2008 season. Visit the Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse and learn the history of the screw-pile lights. Times and dates vary seasonally. Visit obxmaritime.org or call (252) 475-1750 for current programming schedules.
March 1 - 2
Roanoke Island 1862 - A Civil War Living History Weekend
March 1 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and March 2 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) in the Outdoor Pavilion and Mall at Roanoke Island Festival Park. A Civil War Living History Weekend will commemorate the 146th Anniversary of The Battle of Roanoke Island at Roanoke Island Festival Park. The seventh annual festival will feature re-enactors of Union and Confederate soldiers and Civil War-era sailors and civilians. Other events include period activities such as artillery demonstrations, drills, living history encampments, blacksmithing, woodworking, crafts, presentations, lectures, civil war surgeon, book signings, enlistment station, period music performances and children’s activities. The Cultural Heritage Center in Kinston, NC will partner with RIFP in presenting a lecture, by Malcolm Beech, and exhibit on the 37th US Colored Troops who were recruited from the Freedmen’s Colony on Roanoke Island. They fought on Roanoke Island and in other NC locations. For more information call (252) 475-1500 or visit roanokeisland.com
March 3 - 26
Priceless Pieces Past and Present Quilt Extravaganza
Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Old quilts, new quilts, quilts with stories, beauty and memories hang for the month at Roanoke Island Festival Park Gallery. The annual exhibition features quilts with a connection to Dare County either by owner or maker. The gallery is transformed with quilts hanging from the rafters and the room is abuzz with quilters working on projects and talking about their passion. Hours are Monday- Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and volunteers keep the gallery open on weekends from noon- 4 p.m. Vendor day will be held on March 15 from noon to 4 p.m. The show and parking is free and open to the public. An opening reception will be held on March 2 from 2- 4 p.m. For more information call (252) 475-1500 or visit roanokeisland.com
March 6 - 9
Taste of the Beach 2008 - Foodie Weekend
In March, The Dare County Restaurant Association and Accommodations Industry come together to present TASTE OF THE BEACH 2008, a four day culinary festival, March 6th through March 9th, "celebrating original Outer Banks restaurants and the best of the islands." A variety of restaurants will host exclusive dinners offering special menus with wine pairing ideas, feature guest chefs, brewery tours, cooking classes. There's a weekend full of tasty food and fun waiting to be devoured. For a complete listing of events, accommodations and packages go to obxtasteofthebeach.com
March 7
Easter Begg Hunt
It's that time of year! Easter is March 23rd! So on March 7th, the first friday of the month, we will be holding our annual "Easter Begg Hunt." Dogs will hunt for plastic eggs filled with treats and coupons, or prizes! This is a fun event for the pets. Feel free to dress yourself and your pet in your Easter best for the party. For more information please call (252) 473-2094 or visit puparazzi.tripod.com
March 7, 14, 21, 28
Outer Barks - Yappy Hour
Scarborough Lane Shoppes in Duck. Canine cocktail hour open to all canines and their humans. For schedule call (252) 261-6279 or (888) 870-6279 or visit outerbarks.com
March 8
Corolla Island Epicurean Evening at Dews Island
4 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information please visit www.whaleheadclub.org or call (252)453-9040.
March 8
United State Air Force Heritage Aire Presents a Celtic Concert
8 p.m. Film Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. The prestigious Heritage Aire Celtic Ensemble will perform in the Film Theatre on Saturday, March 8, at 8p.m. The ensemble made its debut performance with the Heritage of America Concert Band in December, 2004. Under the direction of Test Sherry Burt, Heritage Aire blends a contemporary musical approach with traditional Celtic music style to create a stunning musical tapestry. The members of Heritage Aire perform on traditional instruments such as the Irish flute, tin whistles, button accordion, and bodhran. They also employ modern instruments like the acoustic guitar and clarinet to achieve their unique sound. The performance is free and open to the public. There is no change for parking. For more information call (252) 475-1500.
March 8 - 9
War Zone: World War II off North Carolina's Outer Banks
Saturday, March 8 at 3 p.m. at Kill Devil Hills Library and Sunday March 9 at 3 p.m. at Hatteras Village Civic Center. NC Roads Scholar Kevin Duffus explores World War II attacks off the west of NC's Outer Banks. He has compiled a stunning collection of eyewitness stories of merchant sailors, coast guard recruits and residents who survived the events. Sponsored by the NC Humanities Council and the Dare County Library Foundation. Free. For more information please call (252) 473-2372.
March 14 - 15
North Carolina Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island - Basics of Lofting
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This class will introduce the student to the basics of lofting. Cost is $120. Workshop limit is 6. Instructor is Craig Blackwell. For additional information, call (252) 475-1506, (252) 475-1500 or visit roanokeisland.com
March 14
EEEs into Spring Yoga Workshop
Hatteras. Explore the 3 Es - “Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy” – with a life-affirming yoga workshop to begin the spring season. Beginning and advanced practitioners welcome. 8:15 AM at Spa Koru (the only full service spa and fitness center on Hatteras Island located at 40920 Hwy 12, Avon next to Healtheast Family Care). Spa Koru Members $25; non-members $40. Call to pre-register; space is limited. (252) 995-3125 or info@spakoru.com. Please ask about overnight accommodations and packages.
March 14
First Flight Cruisers Poker Run
Regular 5 Card Stud. Free. Open to everyone. One grand prize for best hand and prizes issued for worst hand. Poker party held at Hooters at 7 p.m. with live music, food specials, drink specials and giveaways. For more information visit firstflightcruisers.com and firstflightcruisers.googlepages.com
March 15
The Shamrock Car Show
Hosted by Kelly's Outer Banks Restaurant & Tavern. Presented by First Flight Cruisers ffcruisers.com. Car, Truck, and Bike Show 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. For more Information please call M. Tillet (252) 305-5789.
March 15
11th Annual Outer Banks Polar Plunge
Ramada Inn in Kill Devil Hills, at MilePost 9 1/2 on the Beach Road. WE PLUNGE AT 1:00 PM!! For more information visit obxpolarplunge.com
March 15
Priceless Pieces Quilt Show Vendor Day
Noon - 4 p.m. Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park. The annual Quilt Vendor Day, in conjunction with the Priceless Pieces Quilt Show, will be held on Saturday, March 15 from noon- 4 p.m. in the Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park. The event is an added feature to the popular show and will feature displays and sales by local quilt and fabric suppliers. There is no admission charge. For more information call (252) 475-1500.
March 16
Annual Kelly's Restaurant and Tavern's St. Patrick's Day Parade
North Carolina's largest St. Patrick's Day Parade. Beach Road MP 12 - 10.5, Nags Head. 1:00 pm. Rain or Shine. For more information please call (252) 441-4116 or visit kellysrestaurant.com
March 22
Kitty Hawk Kites Easter Eggstravaganza
MP 12.5, Kitty Hawk Kites, Nags Head. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come celebrate Easter at Kitty Hawk Kites with the Outer Banks Largest Easter Egg Hunt! Over 2000 toy filled plastic eggs waiting to be discovered! Random eggs will have prizes/coupons from local businesses, as well as merchandise from Kitty Hawk Kites. Children's games and appearances by the Easter Bunny are all highlights of this event. For more information call (877) FLY-THIS or visit kittyhawk.com |
