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Outer Banks Seafood Festival, Nags Head

today October 1, 2027


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Updated November 9, 2026. Dates come from the organizers and are checked against their official pages. Always confirm with the organizer before you travel.

The Outer Banks Seafood Festival is a one-day October celebration of local seafood, watermen and coastal heritage at the Soundside Event Site in Nags Head, with live music and local crafts. The 2026 festival, set for October 17, was canceled because of an approaching coastal storm, after a statement from Dare County Emergency Management. Organizers say 2026 tickets, vendor spots and sponsorships will be honored at the 2027 festival. The 2027 date hasn’t been announced.

Event facts

Status 2026 festival canceled (storm); tickets honored in 2027
Next dates 2027 date not announced yet (held in mid-October)
Where Soundside Event Site, 6800 S. Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC 27959
Tickets Sold through Eventbrite from the official site
Official site outerbanksseafoodfestival.org

Why yacht rock fans go

Fresh Outer Banks seafood on the sound side at sunset, with live music, is worth the drive.

Plan your visit

  • If you bought 2026 tickets, keep your Eventbrite confirmation for 2027.
  • October storms happen on the Outer Banks, so book refundable lodging.

Official links and social media

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