Sampling great seafood at last year's Outer Banks Seafood Fest.With the weather looking great, fantastic entertainment and lots to do, the 2017 Outer Banks Seafood Festival looks like it will be the best yet. And that's saying lot because the festival keeps getting better every year.
The entertainment, the wonderful crafts from local vendors, the beautiful setting on the Roanoke Sound—all of that is window dressing, though. What this festival is all about about is fresh Outer Banks seafood prepared by some of the finest local restaurants.
What It's all About
Yet it is more than that—the Outer Banks Seafood Fest celebrates history, heritage and a way of life.
Before the Outer Banks was discovered as a great place to visit, working the waters of the sounds a ocean, eking out a living from the sea.
The Seafood Fest recalls that tradition.
Fall is one of the most abundant time of the year for our commercial fishing fleet. In the Atlantic Yellow tuna are running, as well as mahi and wahoo. In the sounds fresh shrimp and crab are staples. With 11 restaurants on hand, there is sure to be a style that will please everyone in the party.
Beyond the seafood and entertainment what really seems to set the Outer Banks Seafood Fest apart is the family atmosphere of the event. From the outset organizers were determined to create a family friendly event and they have and with event set aside just for kids happening all day the day can be a special one for everyone.
There is no onsite parking so parking can a bit of a problem. However, there are a number of offsite parking lots with regular shuttle service.
Here's the Parking and Shuttle Information:
The Outer Banks Seafood Festival will be held at:
The Outer Banks Event Site
6800 S. Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC 27959 (MP 16.5 on Route 158).
There is no onsite parking. Free shuttle service will be provided to and from the Festival. Shuttle/off-site parking locations are shown below the map.
Whalebone Park [Blue Lot]:
Nags Head Town Hall [Red Lot]:
▪ Handicap Parking ONLY
First Flight High School, Kill Devil Hills [Green Lot]:
Nags Head Elementary School, Nags Head [Gold Lot]:
Shuttles run approximately every half hour or less.
• Travel lightly and pack well. What you bring on has to fit in your lap.
• No pets will be allowed on the shuttles or on the festival grounds.
• No alcohol or coolers are permitted on the shuttles.
• No food or beverages will be allowed on the shuttles.
