Posted in Currituck, Dining, Just for Kids on 28. May, 2009
There is no question that we all love the Currituck Outer Banks. I have lived here for 6 years and my favorite times are usually in the spring and fall….the weather is perfect and there is still a lot to do. I figured I would find out when everyone else loves to come. Take the poll below and leave comments about why you love the area.
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Posted in Activities & Attractions, Currituck, Dining, Wild Horses on 26. May, 2009
Every spring, we invite travel writers from all over the country to come experience Currituck County. This year we had 7 writers sign up to participate in the press tour. We had one writer come all the way from Seattle, Washington and others made their way from Boston, Atlanta, New York, Orlando, Canada and Miami. The weather was unfortunately rainy and cool, but we made the best of it. The first day started with a climb to the top of the Currituck Lighthouse, followed by a tour of the Historic Whalehead Club. We ate lunch at Bad Bean Burrito in TimBuck II and then took a wild horse tour. We were lucky enough to see 9 horses total, one of which was pregnant and about to pop. The next day, we started with a tour of Sanctuary Vineyards and some light wine tasting and ended with a Segway tour around Heritage Park and the Historic Corolla Village. It seemed that everyone enjoyed themselves and hopefully we will get some good articles written about the area. We look forward to the next press tour and being able to show more people everything that Currituck County has to offer.
Posted in Currituck, Events, Just for Kids, Wild Horses on 22. May, 2009
Kids – come paint a horse! Every Tuesday and Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Pet a gentled Spanish Mustang on Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Tour the Wild Horse Museum and learn about the wild Colonial Spanish Mustangs that roam the beaches north of Corolla. Museum admission is free.
Dates: Tue, Jun 2, 2009 to Wed, Jun 3, 2009
Address: 1126 Schoolhouse Lane, Corolla
Info: 252-453-8002
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Price: $6.00 for large horse; $4.00 for small. Admission to museum is free.
Event Web site: click here
Email: info@corollawildhorses.com
Directions on Web: click here
Posted in Currituck, Events, Just for Kids on 20. May, 2009
The Ladies at Harbinger Lavender invite all to enjoy a festive afternoon at the 2009 Annual Open House.
Join Anne, Doris and Leah for a day full of lavender-flavored fun. Guests will be able to pick their own lavender, so bring a pair scissors to avoid waiting for a pair to become available.
Beautiful lavender fields will provide excellent opportunities for nature photography, so bring your camera!
Date: Sat,Jun 13, 2009
Address: Harbinger Lavender Farm 187 Church Rd., Harbinger
Info: 252-491-2225
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Price: Free
Event Web site: click here
Email: harbingerlavender@hotmail.com
Posted in Activities & Attractions, Currituck, Events on 17. May, 2009
The R/C Monster Truck finals is the freshest, most exciting R/C event around. Have you ever dreamed of driving your R/C monster truck on a course like the full size trucks do? How about a running over scaled down crushed cars? Think you can “drill it into the ground” on our challenging freestyle course like Dennis Anderson does?
Join us for this thrilling event! Visit NoLimitRC.com to learn more.
Dates: Fri,May 22, 2009 to Sun, May 24, 2009
Address: Diggers Dungeon: 5650 Caratoke Hwy., Poplar Branch
Info: 252-457-0403
Time: All day event. Starts around 8:00 a.m. and ends around 7:00 p.m.
Price: Free for spectators
Event Web site: click here
by Kathryn Lively
With the three-day holiday fast approaching, don’t think it’s too late to find a place to stay in the Outer Banks. Bring along family and friends, and you may find you can still rent a vacation home at the beach for a reasonable price. What you do during your vacation once you get to Currituck or other parts of the region is up to you – and most assuredly the options are endless. Memorial Day in the Outer Banks, however, does offer a few special celebrations for locals and visitors to come together and remember those who fought for our freedoms, that we can enjoy our leisure time throughout the year.
Come to Currituck this Memorial Day weekend and join use for the following events:
ResortQuest Outer Banks Memorial Day Cookout
This fun-filled family event is sure to delight anyone in the family! We’ll have hot dogs, watermelon, lemonade, snowcones, popcorn… and Magic Mike will be here to entertain the kids! So come and hang out with your friends and family for an afternoon of food, music, live entertainment, and more!
Date: Mon,May 25, 2009
Address: ResortQuest Outer Banks: 1023 Ocean Trail, Corolla
Info: 252-453-3033
Currituck Jazz Festival Wine Dinner Hosted by Weeping Radish
Kick off the Currituck Wine & Jazz Festival Weekend with the best in local Currituck Cuisine and wine! Four courses of local foods from Weeping Radish paired with five distinct wines from Sanctuary Vineyards! Reserve your seat at the table now, space is limited!
Date: Fri,May 29, 2009
Address: 6957 Caratoke Hwy.
Info: 800-637-2446
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Price: $50.00 per person; $80.00 a couple
Event Web site: click here
Email: info@sanctuaryvineyards.com
Cost includes light refreshments, wine tasting, entertainment by Bill Mann; smooth jazz saxophone and artwork by local artists.
Date: Sat,May 30, 2009
Address: 134 Moonrise Bay Landing, Knotts Island
Info: 252-429-9463
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Price: $30.00
Posted in Activities & Attractions, Currituck, Events on 15. May, 2009
The Weeping Radish Farm Brewery
Hay Bale Ride Tour of the Eco Farm and Brewery Tour
The Weeping Radish is offering a hay bale tour through theie 14 acre farm. During the tour the guide will explain the organic and biodynamic principles applied by Ray Hodge, the Farm Manager. Afterwards the group will see the brewing operation and get an overview of the Farmer to Fork food principles practiced by the Weeping Radish. The tour ends with a mezzanine view of the brewery and a walk through the butchery and smokehouse.
Lunch following the tour. Cost of lunch is not included in the tour.
Date: Wed,May 20, 2009
Address: 6810 Caratoke Hwy.
Info: 252-491-5205
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Price: $6.00 per person; children under 2 are free
Posted in Currituck on 05. May, 2009
It’s time for the annual holiday celebration at Moonrise Bay Vineyard. Enjoy snacks and a wine tasting featuring mulled wine. Live entertainment is scheduled, and you’ll receive your own souvenir wine glass. Hope to see you at one of North Carolina’s best wineries!
Date: Tue,May 12, 2009
Address: 134 Moonrise Bay Landing, Knotts Island (get map)
Info: 252-429-9463
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Price: $20.00
Email: info@moonrisebaywine.com
