Directions

The Outer Banks Seafood Festival will be held at:

6800 S. Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC 27959 (MP 16.5 on Route 158).

There is no onsite parking. Free shuttle service will be provided to and from the Festival. Shuttle/off-site parking locations are shown below the map.

FREE Shuttle & Off-Site Parking Locations

Please note no food or beverages will be allowed on the shuttles.

  • Whalebone Park [Blue Lot]:
    • In the 7200 block of S. Virginia Dare Trail, across from Jennette’s Pier, Nags Head, 10:00am – 7:00pm. (8:00 a.m. for vendors)
  • Nags Head Town Hall [Red Lot]:
    • Handicap Parking ONLY
    • 5401 S. Croatan Hwy. Nags Head, 10:00am – 6:30pm.
  • Nags Head Elementary School, Nags Head [Gold Lot]:
    • 3100 S Wrightsville Ave, Nags Head, 10:00 am – 6:30 pm
  • First Flight High School, Kill Devil Hills [Purple Lot]:
    • 100 Veterans Drive, Kill Devil Hills, 10:00am – 7:00pm

Shuttles run approximately every half hour or less
10:30 am – 7:00 pm unless noted differently above.

  • Travel lightly and pack well. What you bring on has to fit in your lap.
  • No pets will be allowed on the shuttles or on the festival grounds.
  • No alcohol or coolers are permitted on the shuttles.
  • No food or beverages will be allowed on the shuttles.

No Onsite Parking:

  • There is NO onsite parking at the festival and no parking allowed on Route 158 bypass road.

Entering the event:

  • Only buses will be allowed to drive into the festival grounds. Individual vehicles will not be allowed to drop off passengers.

Walking:

  • There will be designated cross walks close to the Festival event site for crossing Route 158.
  • Pedestrians may only enter at the main entrance, which is also where admission tickets are sold.
  • Please be mindful of signs, cones, and traffic control personnel to ensure your safety.
  • Bike racks will be available onsite, but please bring your own locks (no charge for bike parking).
  • ROUTE 158 IS A DANGEROUS ROAD, CROSS ONLY AT DESIGNATED CROSSWALKS.

Crosswalks:

  • Grouse Street – across from main entrance
  • Harvey Street – across from south end of site