The Outer Banks Seafood Festival provides the opportunity to learn more about our local fishing industry and heritage. Come and watch live demonstrations, meet the fisher folk and see the boats involved in bringing fresh seafood to your table. Celebrate our rich, seafood heritage and discover what it has done for our local community.

Schedule of Events:

General Info

10:00 AM: Gates Open for VIP and Prepaid Ticket Holders
10:00 AM: Restaurant and Beverage Tents Open
10:00 AM: Fishing Heritage Tent & Vendor Areas Open
10:30 AM: Gates Open For All Festival Attendees
11:00 AM: Mullet Toss Opens
6:00 PM: Festival Closes

Main Festival Stage

10:45 AM: Pier Pressure Band
12:00 PM: Opening Ceremonies
12:00 PM: Presentation of Colors National Anthem - Daniel Jordan Band
12:05 PM: Opening Prayer Coastal Family Church - Stephen Wescott, Pastor
12:10 PM: Richard Hess, Chairman Outer Banks Seafood Festival
12:20 PM: Bob Woodard, Chairman Dare County Board of Commissioners
12:30 PM: The Daniel Jordan Band
1:45 PM: Intermission - Interview
2:00 PM: Celeste Kellogg
3:15 PM: Intermission - Interview
3:25 PM: Betsy Robinson & The Sisters of Soul
4:35 PM: Intermission - Interview
4:50 PM: The Patriot Band
6:00 PM: Festival Closes

Date: October 21, 2023

Time: 10:00AM-6:00PM

Location: Soundside Event Site - 6800 S. Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC 27959

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