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well-educated on the special needs of children with autism. Together, they are paired up with children who have autism/asperger’s of all ages and are introduced to paddling, surfing and a new way to have fun in the sun. Jennette’s Pier, Nags Head. 9 a.m.–1:45 p.m. 252-202-3017. SurfingForAutism.org
13–14: 27th Annual Alice Kelly Memorial Ladies Only Billfish Tournament Leading up to the Pirate’s Cove Billfish Tournament, the ladies get their turn to reel in the Big One! The Alice Kelly Tournament is an annual event held the Sunday before the Billfish Tournament. The 27th Annual Alice Kelly Tournament, held Aug. 14 with registration on Aug. 13, is a fundraiser event for the Outer Banks Cancer Support Group. With an entry fee of only $600 per boat, it is a great way to help out your community and have a great time on the water. 2000 Sailfish Dr., Manteo. 252-305-3610. PCBGT.com
16–19: 33rd Annual Pirate’s Cove Billfish Tournament The 33rd annual Pirate’s Cove Billfish Tournament is a world-class event and home to the State Record Blue Marlin caught on the 25th anniversary of the tournament, weighing in at a whopping 1,228.5 pounds! 2000 Sailfish Dr., Manteo. 252-305-3610. PCBGT.com
17–18: New World Festival of the Arts A juried exhibition featuring 75 selected artists from east coast exhibiting and selling their works on the Manteo Waterfront. This outdoor art show has been held since 1981. Free. 10 a.m. 252-473-5558. DareArts.org
SEPTEMBER 7–8: The OBX Arts & Crafts Festival This annual show features a superb variety of creations from 25 Outer Banks artists whose specialties include painting, pottery, jewelry, photography, basketry, glasswork, fiber and textile arts, collage, metalwork and more. In addition to the handcrafted art, you can gather information about two local charities that participate in the show. A portion of artists’ entrance fees is donated to the charities. Hilton Garden Inn, 5353 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Kitty Hawk. Free. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. 252-441-1850.
18–24: Eastern Surfing Championships Eastern Surfing Association (ESA) contests are organized at the grassroots, district level on a yearround basis. Each district conducts four or more contests per year, and each year the ESA has over 150 competitions along the entire East Coast. Jennette’s Pier, Nags Head. 252-255-1501. SurfESA.org
21–24: Annual Outer Banks Bluegrass Island Festival Ages 7 and older must have a ticket. Parking at RIFP will be for VIP and those handicapped only. Off-site parking is available at The Lost Colony (Fort Raleigh) with shuttle service; round trip is $5, and services begin at 9:30 a.m. daily. Drop-off and pick-up available at RIFP with the gate running
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