PBR Fishing Tournament at Avon Fishing Pier

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Come stay with us at Cape Hatteras Motel and enjoy some fall fishing!

November 7-9 the Avon Fishing Pier will be open around the clock for the first annual PBR Classic- Red & Blue Fishing Tournament.

The tournament will focus on Red Drum and Blue Fish and cash prizes will be awarded to the top three winners in each category.

Entry to the tournament is $90 per person or $60 per person for annual pier pass holders. To enter the tournament, visit the Avon Pier or AvonFishingPier.com to fill out the entry form and pay the entry fee. 63 people will be allowed to enter the tournament.

The PBR Classic will also feature a raffle. All funds raised through the raffle will go to the “T Fund,” which is a fundraising initiative to rebuild in the infamous “T” on the end of the Avon Fishing Pier.

For more information visit AvonFishingPier.com

Day at the Docks 2014

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Day at the Docks was started to celebrate the “Spirit of Hatteras” when the village recovered from Hurricane Isabel in 2003 as an intact community, anchored by the commercial and charter fishermen.  The weekend long event is a confirmation of the strength of community, heritage and living traditions of the waterman.  Come stay with us September 18th-September 20th and join the many festivities from island history, childrens’ activities, a chowder cook off and many other fun festive things are planned!  Lots of entertainment for the young to mature!

Triple-S Invitational 2014 … World’s BEST Kiteboarding Event Returns To Hatteras Island, NC

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Amazing kiteboarding by the world’s very best competitors vying for $40,000 Prize Purse on beautiful, historic Hatteras Island, NC … plus, did someone say, “7 Parties / 7 Bands”? The Invitational main event will also be preceded by the Triple-S Open.

The Triple-S Kiteboarding Invitational runs May 31st – June 6th 2014, so mark your calendars and MAKE YOUR ROOM RESERVATIONS NOW at Cape Hatteras Motel, only minutes away from all of the action.

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NC Mountains To Coast Bicycle Route Passes Through Buxton

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The 16th annual ride, 450 miles (60-70 miles per day) scheduled Sept. 27-Oct. 4 2014, will begin in Sparta with overnight stops in Mount Airy, Reidsville, Oxford, Roanoke Rapids, Edenton, Manteo, and then finish in Hatteras Village. More than 1,000 bicyclists from 35 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada participated in last year’s ride. This year should be even bigger.

Make your Reservations NOW and enjoy the excitement!

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Ocrafolk Festival on Ocracoke Island

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June 7-9. for more updated information please visit our local news website at

www.islandfreepress.org.

Rock the Cape

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On Friday, May 31, the Dare County Arts Council will host the inaugural Rock the

Cape festival from 2-10 p.m. at Koru Village’s Beach Klub in Avon.

for more information visit www.islandfreepress.org

 

MADD

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On behalf of the North Carolina Law Enforcement Assistance Program and Mothers

Against Drunk Driving of North Carolina (MADD) will be hosting the “Run in the Sand”

5k. The event will be held on May 4, 2013 @ 9:30 am at the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and all

proceeds go to benefit NCLEAP & MADD of Eastern North Carolina.

 

COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS

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Beach Klub announces 2013 concert series

Koru Village’s Beach Klub will open for its second season on May 20 with a full summer schedule, including the Beach Klub’s concert series.

The venue will bring a variety of genres to Cape Hatteras, some musicians visiting the island for the first time and others returning to play at the PapaWack Theatre for their second year. The PapaWack Theatre is North Carolina’s only oceanfront theater of its kind.

“We hope to see all our friends and fans at Koru’s Beach Klub this summer on Aug. 8. It is our first ever performance on Hatteras Island, so we know it will be extra special,” said Al Anderson from The Original Wailers.

Beach Klub’s Concert Series:

May 31–Rock the Cape- A festival to benefit the Dare County Arts Council featuring Southern Culture on the Skids, Formula, Waterhigh, Ruth Wyand Trio, and the Community Music School

June 6 – Antero Reggae
June 11 – Beach Klub’s Birthday Bash featuring The Doerfels
June 20 – Band of OZ
June 27 – Proverbial
July 4 – Fireworks Celebration featuring Kirstin Thein and Band
July 11 – The Hound Dogs Family Band
July 18 – The Embers
July 25 – Sol Driven Train
Aug. 8 – The Original Wailers
Aug. 15 – The Rhondels
Aug. 22 – Dave Matthews Tribute Band
Aug. 29 – Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band

“The Embers had a great time last year on Hatteras Island at the Beach Klub and met lots of new fans and friends! We look forward to this year’s show on July 18 which should be bigger and better,” said founding member of The Embers, Bobby Tomlinson.

Tickets to the Beach Klub’s concert series will be available at Koru Village at the end of April.

The Beach Klub will host two other weekly summer events, The Avon Luau and Teen Night. On Tuesdays, The Avon Luau will feature live entertainment, traditional island food, drinks, and an open pool for the entire family to enjoy. On Wednesdays, Teen Night will feature live DJ music, games, snacks, and more.

For more information, visit KoruVillage.com or call 252-995-3125.