Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in Nags Head, North Carolina
Nags Head's markets run on two sites — the Soundside Event Site, with spring Saturday markets, a Wednesday summer series and the Outer Banks Seafood Festival in October, and Dowdy Park, with a Thursday summer farmers market, a winter market and a holiday market. That's 7 events in all.
Dowdy Park Holiday Market
HolidayHeld at Dowdy Park in Nags Head, the Holiday Market runs in November and December and accepts 50 vendors. The market requires handmade, handcrafted local items, with geographic sourcing restrictions for handcrafts, original artwork, and perishables. You'll need an NC sales tax number to apply. Committing to the market then failing to attend may affect eligibility for future Dowdy Park markets.
Dowdy Park Summer Farmers Market
FarmersTown-run weekly summer market with approximately 50 vendors offering produce baked goods jewelry soap and crafts. Juried application reviewed by committee in March; priority to farmers and consumable vendors.
Dowdy Park Winter Market
FarmersTown-run winter farmers market season at Dowdy Park
Outer Banks Seafood Festival
FestivalAnnual OBX seafood heritage celebration with food artisan vendors live music and educational exhibits showcasing the local fishing industry. Features over 50 artisan vendors plus retail and non-profit booths.
Soundside Holiday Market
HolidayHeld on Wednesdays at The Soundside Event Site on Nags Head's sound waters, this summer series draws local artisans, makers, and food vendors alongside Outer Banks tourists and residents. Building on a legacy of neighborhood markets in the area, Soundside offers a relaxed morning setting to showcase work and connect directly with shoppers.
Soundside Spring Market Series
ArtisanHeld Wednesdays in Nags Head on Roanoke Sound, Soundside Summer Market Series draws local artisans, creators, and makers to The Soundside Event Site. This is part of a storied market lineage on the Outer Banks — predecessors include The Dowdy Park Market, The First Flight Market, and The Secotan Market. Strong foot traffic from both visitors and locals looking to buy directly from makers.
Soundside Summer Market Series
ArtisanHeld on Wednesdays in Nags Head at The Soundside Event Site on the sound waters, Soundside Summer Market Series runs each June through August. The market draws local artisans, creators, and makers selling directly to Outer Banks visitors and locals. Building on the legacy of earlier Outer Banks markets, it's positioned as a showcase for regional talent and a community hub during peak summer season.