OBX Pridefest Sept. 11-13 2020

OBX Pride Weekend 2019
The 9th Annual Outer Banks Pridefest is on the waterfront in downtown Manteo! Enjoy an afternoon of music, local restaurant vendors (including seafood!), beer, wine with arts and craft vendors.

Purchase Pride Passes
Wicked Jezabel
Our Saturday night headliner, Wicked Jezabel at the Brewing Station!
Sunday Drag Brunch at Avenue Waterfront Grille!
Starring Jennifer Warner, Delighted Tobehere, Jamie Monroe, Spikey Van Dykey and Hershae Chocolate!
Grab Some Beach Time
Be sure to squeeze in some beach time for yourself while enjoying all the events we have planned for the Outer Banks Pridefest weekend!
Sunset Booze Cruise! Sponsored by MJ's Tavern!
Enjoy a 2-hour sunset cruise with friends, beer, wine and DJ G’s dance club or an Acoustic Sunset Experience with Tess!
The Pride & Joy Drag Show!
The infamous Pride & Joy Drag Show! With Jennifer Warner, Delighted Tobehere, Jamie Monroe, Spikey Van Dykey and Hershae Chocolatae! Gay Bar/Dance Club afterwards!

OBX Pride Weekend 2019
The 9th Annual Outer Banks Pridefest is on the waterfront in downtown Manteo! Enjoy an afternoon of music, local restaurant vendors (including seafood!), beer, wine with arts and craft vendors.

Purchase Pride Passes
Wicked Jezabel
Our Saturday night headliner, Wicked Jezabel at the Brewing Station!
Sunday Drag Brunch at Avenue Waterfront Grille!
Starring Jennifer Warner, Delighted Tobehere, Jamie Monroe, Spikey Van Dykey and Hershae Chocolate!
Grab Some Beach Time
Be sure to squeeze in some beach time for yourself while enjoying all the events we have planned for the Outer Banks Pridefest weekend!
Sunset Booze Cruise! Sponsored by MJ's Tavern!
Enjoy a 2-hour sunset cruise with friends, beer, wine and DJ G’s dance club or an Acoustic Sunset Experience with Tess!
The Pride & Joy Drag Show!
The infamous Pride & Joy Drag Show! With Jennifer Warner, Delighted Tobehere, Jamie Monroe, Spikey Van Dykey and Hershae Chocolatae! Gay Bar/Dance Club afterwards!

This is a 3-day gay pride festival, FULL of events and ALL INCLUSIVE for all LGBTQ folks and their supporters and friends! In addition to paid events, the main pride festival Saturday afternoon is FREE with bands, local restaurant vendors, merchant vendors, pride souvenirs, and nonprofit vendors. The infamous Sunday Drag Brunch features many world renowned and talented drag performers! Friends and Family, please return to this website often, we frequently update and add new information.

Outer Banks Pridefest Sept. 10th - 12th, 2021

We are pre-planning the 2021 OBX Pridefest and are fully aware of and closely monitoring the situation. We are hoping to be able to have a great, safe weekend September 10th – 12th.

The board of directors of OBX Pride, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit charity, is thrilled to present the 10th Annual Outer Banks Pridefest! OBX Pridefest is just around the corner! Start making your plans now! Join us Sept. 11-13, 2020 for a whole weekend of festivities! The main event of the festival with concerts, restaurant vendors, microbrews, craft and nonprofit vendors and will be held Saturday afternoon from 1:30pm-6:30pm at the Creef/Davis town park on the historic waterfront in Manteo, NC. Here is an early morning view of Shallowbag Bay. This will be YOUR view as you watch the concerts on Saturday afternoon! Please note, NO COOLERS will be permitted at the event site on Saturday. Please bring cash and your photo ID to purchase alcohol, food, and beverages from the local vendors at the event!

Downtown Manteo Waterfront Lighthouse at Sunset on the Docks

NO REFUNDS, no exceptions, unless Pridefest itself is cancelled because of hurricane or widespread Covid-19. There are no Pride Passes this year and the only way to guarantee attendance at an event is to purchase a ticket in advance on the website. Click at the bottom of this page to join our Facebook family and keep up with news and updates about the festival. Check back often for event updates and announcements!