The calendar may say late spring, but it sure felt like summer today on the Outer Banks. And just in time for the summer feel, the weekend event calendar is filled with lots to do.
Two big events are must see and must do. On Saturday the 43rd Annual Dare Day takes over the Manteo Waterfront. And on Sunday the first ever Food Truck Showdown is happening at the Nags Head Event Site on Roanoke Sound.
Dare Day in Manteo
Dare Day is Manteo's welcome to summer festival, and it's all about family and fun. It's a bit of a combination street fair with live music all day and singing pirates. There is also a bit of the country fair atmosphere as well with the Blue Ribbon Food Competition that hands out prizes for the best pie, cake, bread, cookies and canned goods.
In addition to music and food there will be a pirate reenactment—kids will love that—and lots of ride for children.
Dare Day is an all day celebration that goes into the night with live outdoor music. Look for the classic 1960s group the Rhondels to make an appearance as the sun goes down.
First Annual Food Truck Showdown
Save some energy for Sunday for the First Annual Food Truck Showdown.
An afternoon event, there are going to be 12 food trucks on hand, so bring a hefty appetite and a curious palate.
We can't be sure just what will be served because this is the first go around for the event but looking over the trucks, there should be some pretty tasty offerings with Mulligans, The Outer Banks Brewing Station and Sugar Creek Restaurant on hand. And for dessert, OBX Sunset Slush and OBX Frozen Yogurt will be there.
Local beer and wine will also be available.
And live music all day.
The event is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. to 5 p.m. and it's free.
It would be hard to picture a better way to welcome summer to the Outer Banks.
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