Just as everybody becomes “Irish for a day” on March 17, so we tip our hats south of the border every May 5 to help Mexico celebrate its independence. Usually a Cinco de Mayo fest consists of a hearty Mexican-style meal and maybe a margarita or two – hold the tequila if you’re driving.
In the Outer Banks, Cinco de Mayo is no less festive than it is anywhere else, and if you’re in the area and looking for a place to toast the holiday, try Bad Bean Taqueria. They serve it up spicy! Fresh fish and shrimp tacos will leave your mouth watering. Just go easy on their signature “shocker” sauce.
Afterward, enjoy a sunset walk along the shores of Currituck. You just might spot a wild mustang celebrating its own independence with a romp in the surf!
Watch and learn how to fly all kinds of kites by Flying Smiles Kites. Children enjoy making paper kites to keep or bring your own to play with. Treat Mom and the whole family to a fun day in the park harnessing the power of Mother Nature and capturing the imagination! Look for us near the Sound.
Date: Sun, May 10, 2009
Address: Whalehead Club at Currituck Heritage Park, Corolla
Info: 252-453-9040
Motorsports enthusiasts can witness exciting off-road racing at the Currituck Outer Banks’ Mud Bog Race at the new Dennis Anderson’s Motor Sports Park in Aydlett, N.C. (Hwy. 158).
Hear the engines roar and watch mud fly as drivers push their vehicles to the limit while racing through a mud pit to the finish.
Date: Sat, May 2, 2009
Address: 5243 Caratoke Hwy. (NC 158), Aydlett, NC (see map)
Info: 252-453-8586
Time: Show starts at 2:00 p.m.
Price: $10.00 per person; age 6 and under free
Email: dennis@dennisandersonsmotorsportspark.com
