Posted in Activities & Attractions, Currituck, Events on 25. Oct, 2010
The Moving Wall, a replica of the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial made a stop in Currituck County last week. From October 14-October 18, residents and visitors visited the replica to read names of those who fought in the Vietnam War. Check out some photos from the exhibit here.
Posted in Events, Just for Kids, Wild Horses on 08. Oct, 2010
The 2nd Annual Fall Festival will be held at Wrangler Farms in Grandy this October. This year instead of holding the festival every weekend in October, it will be consolidated into one long festival weekend, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday October 9, 10, and 11. The event will be held from 10 AM to 4 PM each day.
The festival will have an autumn, rural heritage theme. There will be horse drawn hayrides to the pumpkin patch, pony rides, farm tours, games, food and educational talks on the Corolla Wild Horses (North Carolina’s State Horse), several of which were adopted by and reside at Wrangler Farms. Admission is free, but there is a fee for certain activities offered throughout the farm, such as the hayrides. Stop by the Currituck Outer Banks table and sign up for a chance to win a beach prize pack!
What is the Currituck MORE CARD?
The Currituck MORE CARD is a wallet-size card that can be redeemed at participating businesses located throughout Currituck County. It provides discounts and specials at tourism-related businesses (e.g.: restaurants, retail stores, accommodations, attractions, gift shops.) The cards are free and available at Currituck County’s Welcome Center in Moyock (106 Caratoke Highway), Visitor’s Center in Corolla (500 Hunt Club Drive), and online by clicking here. The Currituck MORE CARD program is organized through the Currituck County Department of Travel & Tourism.
Where are MORE CARDS accepted?
The Currituck MORE CARD is accepted at participating businesses. A complete list of the businesses can be obtained at the Welcome Center, Visitor’s Center, and online.
What kind of discounts and specials are offered through the MORE CARD program?
Some stores might off er a 10% discount or a buy-one-item, get-one-free special, while a restaurant might give a complimentary dessert or appetizer. There are some restrictions, so be sure and read each business’s limitations.
Rules for use:
Please make sure you read the conditions of this card carefully; discounts will only be applied to the items that are agreed to by the merchants individually.
Posted in Currituck, Events, Wild Horses, Wine on 08. Sep, 2009
The Currituck Outer Banks has enjoyed quite a bit of press in recent days! The Daily Advance reports on a recent exhibit of photos chronicling the history of Long Point:
More than 200 residents and history enthusiasts filed into Currituck Middle School last June for an event celebrating the 150th anniversary of the building of the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal.
The event was such a success that Barbara Snowden, Currituck’s official historian, and the Currituck County Historical Society have arranged a display of 19th century “then and now” images of Long Point Island at Currituck Public Library in Barco.
Also, the Piedmont Review highlights a nice article on the region’s two best attractions: the wild horses and the wine.
Rows of corn stand alongside Cabernet vines, and migratory snow geese nestle among the Sangiovese, part of the acres of grapes in Sanctuary, home to an amazing assemblage: Syrah, Tempranillo, Viognier, Norton and the classic Muscadine. These grapes, according to Wright, ripen in the intense summer heat, tempered by cooling ocean breezes. The ancient sand dunes provide drainage and unique flavor to the fruit.
Click here for a PDF of the article.
If you are in the Outer Banks this week, we hope you’ll come out to support the Currituck Fraternal Order of Police in tomorrow’s Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. On August 18, starting at noon, members of Police Lodge 89 will take to the shore at the North Beach Ramp. Several athletes from the Special Olympics will also participate in the event, which preserves the flame for the next event. Donations to benefit the Special Olympics will be collected.
If you are unable to join us, you can still support our Lodge and this great organization. Make checks payable to SONC (Special Olympics of North Carolina) and send to:
Currituck Fraternal Order of Police
PO Box 237
Barco, NC 27917
Posted in Activities & Attractions, Currituck, Events, Wine on 01. Aug, 2009
During the height of the summer season the Outer Banks are more alive than ever! There’s nothing like spending the early morning on the beach with a relaxing stroll along the shore, or a lively game of volleyball or cornhole while the wild mustang play in the nearby dunes. We like to think this is a great time to come visit because it marks a time when most people have finished their vacations, leaving plenty of beach vacation rentals available. August is a great time to gather everyone for a week-long family reunion in a multi-room beach cottage, or one last weekend getaway with the kids before school starts.
Wednesdays through August, you can stop by the Whalehead club from 3-7 PM for Wednesday Wine tastings. For a $20 fee you can taste the best whites and red and enjoy live music as the sun sets. If you have a taste for something sweet, consider a visit to Martin Vineyards on Knott’s Island, where the peach orchard may have some choice fruits available for picking. Be sure to call ahead for availability.
If you think you have what it takes to build the best sand castle in the Outer Banks or out-kayak the competition, you’ll want to try your luck at the Ocean Games, sponsored by Kitty Hawk Kites (with locations in Currituck and Nags Head). The fun starts early on August 8 and registration is free.
For more fun family-oriented Outer Banks events, be sure to visit our online calendar for new additions and schedule changes. Don’t let August pass by without a visit – school is right around the corner!
Posted in Currituck, Events, Just for Kids on 22. Jun, 2009
The July 4th weekend promises lots of great entertainment in Currituck County as two stars in Country Music bring back-to-back days of outstanding music and performance to the local stage.
Jason Michael Carroll kicks off the weekend performances on July 3rd, taking the stage at the Weeping Radish in Jarvisburg. Carroll with his traditional country music sound and rich baritone voice, will be performing from 4:00 until 10:00 p.m.
The day promises to be a good old fashioned Fourth of July picnic with Weeping Radish beer and the restaurant’s award winning sausage cooked on an outdoor grill. Phone (252)-491-5205 or on line at www.weepingradish.com for more information.
The 17th annual July 4th Whalehead Club fireworks display just got even more spectacular as country music star Stephen Cochran, a decorated Marine veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, brings his unique sound and arrangements to Currituck County Heritage Park.
The holiday celebration will be held on the grounds of the fabled Whalehead Club in Corolla.
A celebration of all that is best in America, the day is filled with good food, games for the kids and something for every member of the family. Activities begin at 5:00 p.m. Stephen Cochran will take the stage at 7:30, with fireworks beginning at dusk.
Admission to the event is free, but donations will be accepted to benefit Thanks USA, a non-profit organization that provides post-secondary, need-based educational scholarships to children and spouses of active-duty U.S. military personnel.
For additional information on the Independence Day Celebration, call the Currituck Outer Banks Visitor’s Center at 242-453-9612, or visit ComeToOurBeach.com.
Posted in Activities & Attractions, Currituck, Events on 17. Jun, 2009
The Whalehead Club at Currituck Heritage Park Presents the 8th Annual “Under the Oaks” Art Festival
Enjoy this annual outdoor art show on the grounds of Currituck Heritage Park with over 100 quality artists showcasing a wide variety of media, musical entertainment, food concessions, art auction, and children’s activities.
Admission is free – $5 parking donation requested.
Dates: Wed., Jun 24, 2009 to Thurs., Jun 25, 2009
Address: The Whalehead Club at Currituck Heritage Park: 1100 Club Rd., Corolla
Info: 252-453-9040
Time: Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Price: $5.00 parking fee
Event Web site: click here
Email: events@whaleheadclub.com
