Jockey’s Ridge State Park

Kitty Hawk Kites and friends will be displaying amazing 30 – 100 ft kites on top of Jockey’s Ridge State Park. Join us and fly a kite of your own, take part in FREE walk-up stunt kite lessons, kite coloring for kids of all ages, or just sit back, relax and enjoy the spectacular kites as they fly in the sky.

The Hang Gliding Spectacular is the longest-running hang gliding competition in the world! We are excited to celebrate the 54th consecutive year of this event and have many fun activities planned. Join professional hang gliders, fans, and families for this Kitty Hawk Flight School tradition. The Hang Gliding Spectacular is the longest-running hang gliding competition in the world! Kitty Hawk Kites invites pilots from all over the country to come...

Fun Easter egg hunt event presented by kitty Hawk Kites! Join us across the street from the dunes outside Kitty Hawk Kites in Nags Head on Saturday to take your picture with the Easter Bunny, and let your kids join in the fun during our annual Jockey’s Ridge Crossing Easter Egg Hunt! We will be hosting small-scale Easter Egg Hunts on Saturday, April 4th starting at 10:30 AM. You can...

Kites with Lights is a fantastic light show at Jockey’s Ridge State Park! Spread the holiday cheer with Kitty Hawk Kites and a kite light show on Jockey’s Ridge! Be sure to make it out on Saturday, November 29th from 4 – 7 PM for a light display like no other. Kites with Lights, at Jockey’s Ridge State Park, features large 19-to-30-foot kites decked out in the spirit of the...

Come out to Jockey's Ridge State Park in Nags Head and try to complete one 5K loop per hour for a total of five 5K loops! There will be a small portion of dune to cross. Go it alone or find a teammate!   How It Works Are you endurance race curious? Or trail running curious? Both? This is a welcoming event for you! Run a 5K on the hour every hour...

A regional kite festival that brings some of the nation’s best stunt kite pilots right to our backyard. Come out to Jockey's Ridge for two days of kite-flying fun for the whole family. Enjoy massive display kites, including a 100-foot octopus, an 80-foot panda, and a 50-foot fish. Participate in FREE stunt and power kite lessons given by pros. Throughout the event, watch world-class displays of artistry and skill with...

Jockey's Ridge 50th Year Celebration featuring The Connells & The Outer Banks' first ever DRONE SHOW! Get ready to celebrate 50 years of adventure, beauty, and community at Jockey's Ridge State Park! FREE to the Public – Secure your free tickets now at JOCKEYSRIDGE50.com Event Highlights:  Live Entertainment featuring The Connells  First-Ever Drone Show over the dune.by Sky Elements (as seen on America's Got Talent)  Sunrise Yoga, Disc Golf & Horseshoe Tournaments  Sunset Toast on the dunes with the National Anthem  Kite Demonstrations, Sandcastle Competitions, and more!...