Outer Banks Seafood Festival 2025

Fresh seafood on ice including shrimp, fish, scallops, and oysters.

The OBX Seafood Festival is one of the most anticipated events of the year, celebrating the rich heritage, fresh flavors, and vibrant community of the Outer Banks. Mark your calendars for the Outer Banks Seafood Festival 2025, happening Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the Soundside Event Site in Nags Head, NC.

Celebrate Coastal Flavor

At the Outer Banks Seafood Festival, guests enjoy more than just delicious seafood

From ocean-to-table cooking demonstrations and live music to local artisan vendors and the fan-favorite "People’s Choice" competition, this festival is packed with entertainment for all ages. Visitors can sample dishes from some of the best restaurants in the OBX, sip on local brews and wines, and shop unique coastal crafts.

Plan Your Stay with Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates

If you’re heading to Nags Head for the OBX Seafood Festival, make your trip even better by booking with Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates. We offer a wide range of Outer Banks rentals, including Nags Head rentalsOuter Banks oceanfront rentals, and Outer Banks pet-friendly rentals, perfect for families, groups, and couples. Staying nearby means you’ll have easy access to the festival while enjoying all the comforts of a private beach home.

Festival Details

  • Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025

  • Location: Soundside Event Site, Nags Head, NC

  • Admission: $20 for ages 13+ (includes $10 credit toward beverages or merchandise). Kids 12 & under enter free.

  • Extras: Free shuttle service, live entertainment, cooking demos, and shopping experiences.

Why Attend?

Not only is the Outer Banks Seafood Festival a feast for your taste buds, it’s also a way to give back. A portion of proceeds support local fishing families through the festival’s Endowment Fund. When you attend, you’re helping preserve the very traditions that make the Outer Banks so special.

Book your Outer Banks vacation rental with Joe Lamb Jr. today and enjoy a fall getaway filled with fresh seafood, coastal charm, and the unforgettable experience of the Outer Banks Seafood Festival 2025.


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This terrific custom-built, Nags Head beach home boasts lovely décor & a long list of amenities that are sure to be a hit w/ your family. Located on a quiet street & within easy walking distance of the Beach (300 Ft. to Beach Access), this home offers views of the Ocean & Jockey's Ridge State Park & the Luxury of having your own Pri
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277 | The Cheeky Kea
Home
$1,995.00 + taxes
Bedrooms 6 bedrooms
Bathrooms 4 baths
Half Bathrooms 3 half baths
Location Oceanside
Town Nags Head
Milepost Milepost 13.6
Checkin day Saturday
Rating 4.5 (26)
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Oceanfront w/Outstanding Ocean & Beach Views. This Traditional Kitty Hawk Beach Cottage is Located Right On the Beach. Your Family will Love being this Close to the Ocean while Enjoying All the Comforts of Home.Ground Level: Parking, Steps to Covered Entry, & Enclosed Outside Shower.Main Level: Living/Dining/Kitchen Area, 3 Bedrooms (2 w/Qu
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$1,595.00 + taxes
Bedrooms 3 bedrooms
Bathrooms 1 bath
Location Oceanfront
Town Kitty Hawk
Milepost Milepost 3.3
Checkin day Saturday
Rating 4.5 (40)
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Salty Paws is a comfortably furnished vacation home that provides everything needed for a great vacation. The Beautiful Beaches of Nags Head are within easy walking distance (less than 400 feet to the Small Street beach access) & your family is sure to enjoy the Private Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, & Rec. Room w/Pool Table & Foosball. The ni
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Home Pet Friendly
$1,995.00 + taxes
Bedrooms 6 bedrooms
Bathrooms 5 baths
Location Oceanside
Town Nags Head
Milepost Milepost 13.5
Checkin day Saturday
Rating 4.6 (45)
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Enjoy the Royal Life, you'll be treated like royalty, while vacationing at "Castle Dune" located on the Oceanfront in peaceful South Nags Head. This expansive 10 Bedroom estate provides Panoramic Ocean Views and a long list of features that are sure to make your stay on the Outer Banks a memorable experience. Spend your days sunning on the Beach, l
687 | Castle Dune
Home
$4,295.00 + taxes
Bedrooms 10 bedrooms
Bathrooms 6 baths
Half Bathrooms 2 half baths
Location Oceanfront
Town South Nags Head
Milepost Milepost 17.1
Checkin day Saturday
Rating 4.5 (55)
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It's located in the thick of things, Sunspot is convenient to all Nags Head has to offer with minimal driving. This spacious, up to date, well-equipped cottage has it all. It's close to the beach - right down Bainbridge Street, a 4 minute walk or 1 minute drive. It's also an easy walk to other attractions too like Nags Head Fishing Pier, Dowdy Park
423 | Sun Spot
Home
$895.00 + taxes
Bedrooms 3 bedrooms
Bathrooms 2 baths
Location Oceanside
Town Nags Head
Milepost Milepost 11.5
Checkin day Saturday
Rating 4.3 (33)
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This lovely, well-equipped Oceanfront Home is the perfect choice for a perfect vacation. Attention to detail is evident & the Ocean Views are fantastic! Located in peaceful South Nags Head, this home provides all the comforts of home & more! Spend a relaxing day on the Beach or enjoy a dip in your own Private Swimming Pool, the kids will lo
289 | Sunnyside
Home
$3,695.00 + taxes
Bedrooms 8 bedrooms
Bathrooms 5 baths
Half Bathrooms 1 half bath
Location Oceanfront
Town South Nags Head
Milepost Milepost 17.5
Checkin day Saturday
Rating 4.6 (62)
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Welcome to Sunset Breeze, where relaxation meets coastal charm! This beautiful beach home features a newly refinished kitchen with sleek quartz countertops and stainless-steel appliances, along with fresh living room furniture, updated light fixtures, and a fresh coat of paint throughout. The reverse floor plan maximizes your vacation experience. T
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Home Pet Friendly
$2,450.00 + taxes
Bedrooms 6 bedrooms
Bathrooms 6 baths
Half Bathrooms 2 half baths
Location Semi-Oceanfront
Town Kill Devil Hills
Milepost Milepost 6.9
Checkin day Saturday
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E Z Livin is a classic Outer Banks Oasis located in the Avalon Beach area that provides relaxing ambiance and modern style. This beautifully decorated oceanside home is bright and open with a reverse floor plan that provides natural light throughout the day. Fully equipped and inviting with a spacious top level that features the living/dining/kitch
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061 | E Z Livin
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Bedrooms 4 bedrooms
Bathrooms 3 baths
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Location Oceanside
Town Kill Devil Hills
Milepost Milepost 6.3
Checkin day Saturday
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This comfortable family beach cottage is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy time together. Comfortably furnished, covered porch facing the Ocean, and a very well equipped kitchen are just part of what makes Jack's Shack a great vacation choice. Ground Level: Parking for 3 Cars, Steps to Main Level Entry, Enclosed Outside Shower, Park Grill, and
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$1,295.00 + taxes
Bedrooms 3 bedrooms
Bathrooms 1 bath
Half Bathrooms 1 half bath
Location Oceanfront
Town Kill Devil Hills
Milepost Milepost 6.5
Checkin day Saturday
Rating 4.3 (33)
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This comfortable family vacation cottage has a great location that is approximately 250 feet from the beach access in Kill Devil Hills (sand path is located on south side of home & you must cross the Beach Road to get to the path over the dune). Nicely decorated & well equipped, your family is sure to enjoy the convenience to the Ocean as w
157 | No Problem
Home
$895.00 + taxes
Bedrooms 3 bedrooms
Bathrooms 2 baths
Location Oceanside
Town Kill Devil Hills
Milepost Milepost 5.5
Checkin day Saturday
Rating 4.4 (15)
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Dolphin View is a Top Floor Oceanfront Unit in the Gulfstream Condominium featuring Fabulous, Panoramic Ocean Views, Two Decks for Enjoying the Ocean Breezes, a Community Pool, Dune Deck and is within Walking Distance of the Wright Brother's Memorial. Very comfortable for a relaxing Outer Banks vacation!Ground Level: Parking Lot (2 Cars), Steps to
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$1,195.00 + taxes
Bedrooms 3 bedrooms
Bathrooms 2 baths
Location Oceanfront
Town Kill Devil Hills
Milepost Milepost 7.9
Checkin day Saturday
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2-12-26 Update: All New Granite Countertops in Kitchen/Great Room, The Addition of a 2nd Refrigerator in the Kitchen, New Lighting Fixtures Throughout, Newly Redecorated Main Entry Area, Freshly Paint Throughout. New Photos Coming Soon. Eyes on the Horizon is a terrific Oceanfront Home that offers everything for a fantastic Outer Banks Vacatio
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727 | Eyes on the Horizon
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727 | Eyes on the Horizon
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$6,495.00 + taxes
Bedrooms 12 bedrooms
Bathrooms 11 baths
Half Bathrooms 1 half bath
Location Oceanfront
Town Kill Devil Hills
Milepost Milepost 8.7
Checkin day Saturday
Rating 4 (3)
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