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🌱 OBX Green Drinks & The Oyster Wars: How a Humble Shellfish Became a Source of Wealth, Power, and Bloodshed and 10 more events
And on the Nags Head Patch calendar - OBX Rod and Custom Toy Festival

Coffee in hand, Nags Head? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- OBX Rod and Custom Toy Festival
- OBX Green Drinks & The Oyster Wars: How a Humble Shellfish Became a Source of Wealth, Power, and Bloodshed
- 2026 U.S. Open Waveski Championships at Jennette's Pier
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 79 and low of 68 degrees.
- Friday: Humid with plenty of sun, temps: high: 80, low: 69.
- Saturday: Breezy and humid, with a high of 76 and low of 67 degrees.
📸 Around Nags Head
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Nags Head
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★ Featured events ★
- OBX Rod and Custom Toy Festival →
The Soundside Event Site, 6800 S Croatan Hwy, Nags Head
11:00 am
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- OBX Green Drinks & The Oyster Wars: How a Humble Shellfish Became a Source of Wealth, Power, and Bloodshed →
Waveriders Coffee, Deli & Market, 3022 S Croatan Hwy 3022, Nags Head
6:00 pm - 2026 U.S. Open Waveski Championships →
Jennette's Pier, 7223 S Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head
8:00 am - Watercolor Workshop - Mushroom →
Traveler's Moon, 210 East Gallery Row, Nags Head
12:00 pm - Garden Fairy Chimes Workshop →
Traveler's Moon, 210 East Gallery Row, Nags Head
3:00 pm - 2026 U.S. Open Waveski Championships →
Jennette's Pier, 7223 S Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head
8:00 am - The Outer Banks Smart-guided Selfie Cycle Tour Collection - 3 OBX, NC Tours →
Bodie Island Visitor Center - CycleNuts OBX Smart-guided Selfie Cycle Tour, 8180 Bodie Island Lighthouse Road, Nags Head
11:00 am - Dungeon of Endless Caverns Kids DnD Game →
Traveler's Moon, 210 East Gallery Row, Nags Head
1:00 pm - Shuck for the Ridge →
Jockey's Ridge State Park, 300 W Carolista Dr, Nags Head
2:00 pm - Enchanted DnD →
Traveler's Moon, 210 East Gallery Row, Nags Head
6:00 pm - 2026 U.S. Open Waveski Championships →
Jennette's Pier, 7223 S Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head
8:00 am - Veterans Advisory Council and VFW at Nags Head Night Out →
Dowdy Park, 3005 South Croatan Highway, Nags Head
5:00 pm
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Tuesday October 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Check out the excellent in-person and virtual fishing classes being offered by the NCWRC Fishing Education Team in October.
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- The Fresh Market posted a job opening for Seafood Specialist in Nags Head. Apply here.
- TJX posted a job opening for merchandise Coordinator in Nags Head. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Nags Head here.
🗞 Nearby News
Manteo
- Meet Stormy, OBX SPCA Pet of the Week (outerbanksvoice.com)
- Dare County DHHS Announces 2026 Holiday Assistance and Donation Opportunities (outerbanksvoice.com)
- Army Vet to Cross Moore on Mountains-to-Coast Run (thesevenlakesinsider.com)
Kill Devil Hills
- First Alert Forecast Files: Summary of September & October Hurricane Outlook (witn.com)
Ok Nags Head! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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