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Outer Banks Food & Drink Events Calendar

From wine tastings and oyster roasts to live music on the patio and special chef’s dinners, there is always something cooking on the Outer Banks.

Our curated event calendar brings together the best local happenings! If you are a visitor planning your trip or a local looking for weekend plans, never miss out on a delicious experience!

What You’ll Find:

  • Restaurant-hosted events
  • Food trucks & festivals
  • Cooking classes & demos
  • Live music, karaoke, & trivia nights with food/drink specials
  • Seasonal celebrations like seafood boils, holiday dinners, etc.

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Upcoming Outer Banks Food & Drink Events

Food Festivals

Sea to Sky: A Prix Fixe Flight Experience

Food Festivals

St Paddy’s Weekend at the Red Drum - March 13, 2026

Food Festivals

From The South to the Sea: A Simply Coastal Experience - March 13, 2026

Food Festivals

St. Paddy’s Tour of Ireland - March 13, 2026

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Classic Outer Banks 4 × 4 - March 13, 2026

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Crab Odyssey - March 13, 2026

Food Festivals

2026 Chiringuito Supper Club - March 13, 2026

Food Festivals

Tide to Table - March 13, 2026

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Kitty Hawk Land and Sea Tapas Crawl

Food Festivals

Kitty Hawk Land and Sea Tapas Crawl

Food Festivals

Kitty Hawk Land and Sea Tapas Crawl

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Jolly Roger Shamrocks and Scallywags

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The Best of The Outer Banks - March 13, 2026

Food Festivals

Friends in Merlot Places – A Night of Local Wine, Line Dancing and Lively BBQ!

Food Festivals

Midnight at the Masquerade Mystery Murder Dinner

Wine Tastings

Southern Cookin’ Loves WINE!

Food Festivals

From Forest to Fire – Hearth-Driven Outlander Game Dinner

Food Festivals

The Brunch Edit - March 14, 2026

Black Pelican’s Bubbles and Bloodies Brunch Bash - March 14, 2026

Food Festivals

OBX Chowder Cook-Off

Food Festivals

St Paddy’s Weekend at the Red Drum - March 14, 2026

Upcoming Holiday Food & Drink Events on the Outer Banks

Thanksgiving on the Outer Banks

Give thanks, OBX-style! Whether you’re planning a cozy family dinner by the sound or skipping the kitchen altogether, the Outer Banks is full of places ready to serve up your perfect holiday feast. From waterfront buffets and seafood twists on tradition to chef-crafted takeout dinners and free community meals, Thanksgiving on the Outer Banks is all about good food and coastal gratitude.

Take the stress out of the holiday and let local favorites like Steamers, Basnight’s Lone Cedar Café, Captain George’s, and The Jolly Roger do the cooking. Enjoy classic turkey dinners, seafood spreads, and all the fixings, without lifting a finger.

Explore Our Outer Banks Thanksgiving Guide →

12 Bars of Christmas on the Outer Banks

Experience the Outer Banks like never before this December, as 12 local bars and restaurants transform into immersive holiday-themed pop-ups. From vintage decor and nostalgic movies to nautical Christmas cocktails and festive igloos, each spot brings its own creative twist to the season. Whether you’re looking for a unique night out, festive bites, or themed drinks with friends, this month-long event delivers one-of-a-kind holiday spirit across the beach.

Explore the 12 Bars of Christmas →

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