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SUMMARY:Outer Banks Annual Watermelon Festival
DESCRIPTION:Price:\n\n 	The Outer Banks Watermelon Festival is free to a
 ttend\; however\, tickets must be purchased to eat and participate in so
 me games and activities.\n\nAges:\n\n 	All ages welcome!\n\nPets:\n\n 	L
 eashed pets are welcome at the Outer Banks Watermelon Festival.\n\nOuter
  Banks Annual Watermelon Festival: August 6\, 2026\nIs there anything be
 tter on a hot\, salty summer day than biting into a cold\, juicy slice o
 f watermelon? Didn’t think so! Come hang out at the Outer Banks Waterm
 elon Festival\, hosted by Kitty Hawk Kites. This event began in 2007 and
  takes place at Jockеy’s Ridgе Crossing in Nags Hеad each August. I
 t’s the perfect laid-back summer day filled with fun games\, cool priz
 es\, arts and crafts\, and plenty of family-friendly competitions. Bring
  your friends (furry ones included)\, wander through the festivities\, a
 nd soak up those local vibes while supporting a great cause: bicycle and
  pedestrian safety on the Outer Banks.\nHistory of the Outer Banks Water
 melon Festival\nAside from all the fun and sweet slices\, the Watermelon
  Festival carries a deeper purpose as the annual fundraiser for the Oute
 r Banks Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Coalition. The coalition was found
 ed in January 2013. Since then\, the community has really come together 
 to educate and spread awareness about simple\, practical safety tips for
  drivers\, pedestrians\, bikers\, and all those living in or visiting th
 e Outer Banks of North Carolina. Because of that effort\, many lives hav
 e been saved\, and that’s a beautiful thing.\nWhat to Expect at the Wa
 termelon Festival\nStart your day with a stroll through the festival gro
 unds and try some delicious food from a variety of local vendors\, then 
 kick back and relax while enjoying the sounds of live music drifting thr
 ough the salty coastal air. If you’re feeling adventurous\, dive into 
 classic watermelon-themed competitions like the seed-spitting contest\, 
 watermelon bowling\, the rubber band challenge\, and of course\, the eve
 r-popular watermelon-eating contest. Get creative by designing your own 
 colorful tie-dye T-shirt or bring home a whimsical watermelon windsock t
 o brighten your patio. Challenge yourself on the rock wall or enjoy a fu
 n face-painting experience courtesy of The Lost Colony.\nExplore The Are
 a\nIf the Watermelon Festival isn’t enough to keep you busy\, take som
 e time to wander through the shops at Jockey’s Ridge Crossing. This tw
 o-story plaza has a little bit of everything: sweet treats\, beach gear\
 , and cool local finds\, all with an awesome view of Jockey’s Ridge St
 ate Park right across the street. Jockey’s Ridge is the largest living
  sand dune on the East Coast and is worth exploring. It’s the perfect 
 spot to fly a kite (there’s no shortage of kites at Kitty Hawk Kites!)
  and offers ocean-to-sound views from the top.\n\n\n\nSee You There!\nWh
 at may have started as a casual community event has blossomed into a sma
 ll festival enjoyed by both locals and visitors alike\, all in support o
 f a heartfelt cause. Whether you’re a year-round resident or just visi
 ting for a relaxing beach getaway\, the Outer Banks Watermelon Festival 
 is a fun activity the whole family will enjoy. 
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