OBX Pridefest is a 3-day gay pride festival, FULL of events, and ALL-INCLUSIVE for all LGBTQ folks and our supporters and friends!
Pick up your Pride Pass wristband at the sunset Booze Cruise on Friday. Please bring your PayPal receipt so we can match it to your name on the guest list. Your wristband should be worn all weekend.
You can still buy individual tickets at the door for all events except for the Sunset Booze Cruise. Drag Brunch is set to sell out, so get there early to reserve your spot.
The 10th Annual OBX Pride Festival will be held Saturday, September 11th, at the Downtown Manteo Waterfront. This FREE, family-friendly event does not require a Pride Pass to attend! *Please note, COOLERS will be permitted at the event site on Saturday, as well as open containers carried from the Lost Colony Brewery across the street back to the festival. Please bring cash to purchase food and beverages from the local vendors at the event! You must bring a photo ID to drink alcohol.
September 2021
Sunset Cruise – Crystal Dawn *SOLD OUT*
TIME: 5:00pm-7:00pm
Please arrive ready to board at 4:30 pm. This is where you will pick up your pride pass wristband that you need to wear all weekend. Please Bring your PayPal receipt so we can match it to your name on the guest list. The Crystal Dawn will feature FREE beer & wine and DJ KO dance club on the Crystal Dawn.
Pride & Joy Drag Show – Outer Banks Brewing Station
TIME: 10:00pm-2am. Pride and Joy Drag Show at the Outer Banks Brewing Station in Kill Devil Hills! Buy your pride pass in advance on our site for guaranteed entry. All events except for the Sunset Cruise are open to the public and can be paid for at the door, with limited capacity.
Find out more »10th Annual OBX Pride Festival – FREE, Family-Friendly in Manteo!
TIME: 1:30pm-6:30pm. This family-friendly, LGBTQ music festival is the main pride fest event on Saturday afternoon, September 11th. This FREE (NO PRIDE PASS NEEDED) afternoon of concerts and entertainers is located at the Creef/David town park on the historic waterfront in downtown Manteo.
Find out more »80’s Dance Party – Secret Island Tavern *CANCELED*
This event has been canceled, due to the closing of the venue.
Find out more »Drag Brunch – Avenue Waterfront Grille in Manteo
TIME: 11:00am-2:00pm. Join us for the infamous, wildly fun OBX Pridefest Drag Brunch at the Avenue Waterfront Grille in Manteo! Purchase your Pridefest Pass here for entry or pay at the door, if they aren't sold out. Food and non-alcoholic drinks are included with a cash bar, also. All events except for the Sunset Cruise are open to the public and paid for at the door, with limited capacity.
Find out more »Beach Party – Coquina Beach
Join us for a Pride Beach Party on Sunday after our Drag Brunch at Coquina Beach! The beach party starts around 2:00 pm.
*When you arrive, look for the rainbow flag!*
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