Outer Banks Annual Events - September

Grab the best anglers in your crew and start dreaming of a seafood dinner. The Invitational Surf Fishing Tournament takes advantage of Hatteras’s superior beaches for surf fishing. Teams of six or fewer people come together for a day of friendly competition, beach time and fishing. And you don’t have to be an angler to enjoy this Outer Banks event; it’s fun to watch the participants battling it out with their scaly opponents. If this sounds like the tournament for you, round up your team members and start practicing. For more information, questions or concerns, get in touch with the event's organization through their Facebook page.

Come one, come all to OBX Pridefest on the Manteo waterfront. This weekend annual event is an awesome time to celebrate with the LGBTQ community. Starting on Friday and going through Sunday, you can check out live music, a LGBTQ wedding expo, touring productions, sponsoring restaurants, nightly club dancing, a main festival, performances featuring drag kings and queens and more. You might want to attend one or two events, or you can purchase a pass that’ll get you into every nighttime event over the weekend. Different restaurants helping to sponsor the event also have vendors at outdoor daytime events and specials throughout the weekend. All daytime events are family friendly; nighttime events are not. Bring your family, friends, a fun-loving attitude and tons of pride — this is one Outer Banks event unlike any other. Contact the event's website for questions and information.

It’s time to put your physical prowess to the test with one of Outer Banks athletes’ most anticipated event — the Outer Banks Triathlon. Whether you’re an individual athlete, part of a relay team or even a cheering spectator, this two-day event on Roanoke Island brings excitement and fitness inspiration to everyone involved. If you’re participating, get ready to swim in the Old Swimming Hole, bike through scenic Mashoes and run around the north end of Roanoke Island. It’s fun for people of all athletic abilities. Spectators and volunteers are always welcome — after all, where would these participants be without the much-needed cheers and encouragement? Get training and join in!

Wave Riding Vehicles supports one of the East Coast’s most popular surfing competitions each year. The event is held at Jennette’s Pier, which makes an excellent vantage point for watching the surfers out in the water. WRV Outer Banks Pro attracts professional surfers from all over the globe, so you’ll get to see a variety of talent. All ages are welcome at this Outer Banks event that’s usually held the last weekend in August and possibly runs into September.