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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.\n\n\nHistory of the Outer Banks W
 atermelon Festival\nAside from all the fun and sweet slices\, the Waterm
 elon Festival carries a deeper purpose as the annual fundraiser for the 
 Outer Banks Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Coalition. The coalition was f
 ounded in January 2013. Since then\, the community has really come toget
 her to educate and spread awareness about simple\, practical safety tips
  for drivers\, pedestrians\, bikers\, and all those living in or visitin
 g the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Because of that effort\, many lives
  have been saved\, and that’s a beautiful thing.\n\n\nWhat to Expect a
 t the Watermelon Festival\nStart your day with a stroll through the fest
 ival grounds and try some delicious food from a variety of local vendors
 \, then kick back and relax while enjoying the sounds of live music drif
 ting through the salty coastal air. If you’re feeling adventurous\, di
 ve into classic watermelon-themed competitions like the seed-spitting co
 ntest\, watermelon bowling\, the rubber band challenge\, and of course\,
  the ever-popular watermelon-eating contest. Get creative by designing y
 our own colorful tie-dye T-shirt or bring home a whimsical watermelon wi
 ndsock to brighten your patio. Challenge yourself on the rock wall or en
 joy a fun face-painting experience courtesy of The Lost Colony.\n\n\nExp
 lore The Area\nIf the Watermelon Festival isn’t enough to keep you bus
 y\, take some time to wander through the shops at Jockey’s Ridge Cross
 ing. This two-story plaza has a little bit of everything: sweet treats\,
  beach gear\, and cool local finds\, all with an awesome view of Jockeyâ
 €™s Ridge State Park right across the street. Jockey’s Ridge is the la
 rgest 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 Yo
 u There!\nWhat may have started as a casual community event has blossome
 d into a small festival enjoyed by both locals and visitors alike\, all 
 in support of a heartfelt cause. Whether you’re a year-round resident 
 or just visiting for a relaxing beach getaway\, the Outer Banks Watermel
 on Festival is a fun activity the whole family will enjoy. 
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