Outer Banks Seafood Festival

Outer Banks Seafood Festival October 17, 2026 from 10 AM - 6 PM. Plenty of seafood, live music, local arts and crafts vendors, and so much more! The Outer Banks is known for its seafood.
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This annual event raises funds for our local fishing industry through the Outer Banks Community Foundation. But before the seafood can be served, it has to be brought to market. For generations, hard working families on the Outer Banks have been doing just that, giving their all to bring fresh, local seafood to your table. This fall, on October 18th, join us as we celebrate their efforts and our l

ong-standing fishing heritage. The Festival also showcases a variety of tasty seafood creations prepared by some of the Outer Banks’ best restaurants. There will be entertainment throughout the event with music; cooking demonstrations; friendly competitions; and all manner of family fun – all relating to seafood. We hope you can join us!

09/02/2026

🦐 Before it reaches the table, it starts on the water.

For generations, Outer Banks watermen have built a way of life around our local waters. At the Outer Banks Seafood Festival, we don’t just celebrate the catch—we celebrate the people, traditions, and working-waterfront heritage behind it.

Come hungry. Leave knowing a little more about where your seafood comes from. 🌊

📆 October 17, 2026 | 10AM–6PM
📍Soundside Event Site | Nags Head, NC

🦐 Proudly supported by our Captain Sponsor, Visit The Outer Banks!Thank you for helping us celebrate and support our sea...
08/28/2026

🦐 Proudly supported by our Captain Sponsor, Visit The Outer Banks!

Thank you for helping us celebrate and support our seafood, our heritage, and our community.🌊

🎶THE SOUND OF THE SEAFOOD FESTIVAL IS HERE!Come hungry—and plan to stay awhile. This year’s Main Stage lineup will keep ...
08/26/2026

🎶THE SOUND OF THE SEAFOOD FESTIVAL IS HERE!

Come hungry—and plan to stay awhile. This year’s Main Stage lineup will keep the music going all day long at the 2026 Outer Banks Seafood Festival!

🎸10:15 AM — SOULone
🎵12:30 PM — The Daniel Jordan Band
🎤2:30 PM — The Main Event Band
🎶4:30 PM — Funkamongus

From the first note to the final set, grab some seafood, find a spot near the stage, and enjoy a full day of live music on the Outer Banks.

📆October 17, 2026 | 10 AM–6 PM
📍Soundside Event Site | Nags Head

Which band are you most excited to see? Tell us below!

08/13/2026

It starts with the water. 🌊

But the Outer Banks Seafood Festival is about more than what’s on the plate. It’s a celebration of the heritage, community, and traditions that have shaped our local seafood and commercial fishing industry for generations.

Join us October 17 in Nags Head and experience the story behind the seafood.

🦀 SAVE THE DATE!The Outer Banks Seafood Festival returns Saturday, October 17, 2026, and we’re getting ready for another...
08/11/2026

🦀 SAVE THE DATE!

The Outer Banks Seafood Festival returns Saturday, October 17, 2026, and we’re getting ready for another incredible day celebrating the flavors, people, and traditions of the Outer Banks.
Join us in Nags Head for local seafood, live music, artisans, family fun, educational experiences, and a celebration of the commercial fishing heritage that has helped shape our coastal community for generations.

Over the next several weeks, we’ll be sharing more of the food, stories, people, and experiences that make the Outer Banks Seafood Festival so special.

📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
📍 Nags Head, NC

Mark your calendar, and tag who you’re bringing with you! 🌊

05/04/2026

Looking to get your brand in front of 10,000+ engaged locals and visitors? 🌊 Become a sponsor of the 2026 Outer Banks Seafood Festival and be part of a celebration that supports our coastal heritage while delivering real business impact.

🦐Explore sponsorship levels & benefits: OuterBanksSeafoodFestival.org
Outer Banks Seafood Festival

04/28/2026

Now accepting Arts & Craft Vendor Applications for new vendors.

Tickets go on sale Friday, May 1st!!!
04/27/2026

Tickets go on sale Friday, May 1st!!!

Our final band for the 2026 Outer Banks Seafood Festival is FUNKAMONGUS! Tickets on sale May 1st.
02/16/2026

Our final band for the 2026 Outer Banks Seafood Festival is FUNKAMONGUS! Tickets on sale May 1st.

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6800 S Croatan Highway
Nags Head, NC
27959

Opening Hours

10:30am - 6pm

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+2524418144

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