(Fuquay-Varina, NC — February 13, 2009) G&W Events is currently seeking a new, private location for the first annual Experience OBX festival, an Outer Banks oriented event that will bring together locals, tourists, businesses, and non-profits to educate, inform and entertain visitors. The original location, Roanoke Island Festival Park, has suddenly backed out for unknown reasons.

“The early response from local businesses and non-profits has blown us away,” explains event co-founder Jessica Galvanek. “We’ve already received requests from many local businesses indicating that they’d like to be a part of the festival and help local non-profits, but now we are faced with the task of finding a new location that can accommodate the size of the festival and its expected attendees.”

G&W Events is soliciting bids from Outer Banks private locations that have a large indoor or outdoor space, ample parking, and a central location on the island that is easily accessible. The event is expected to draw tourists, locals, and business owners and would be an excellent opportunity to showcase your location and help the community.   

“Because admission to Experience OBX is free for all visitors, we expect to capture a significant amount of the 5 million visitors that come to the Outer Banks each year,” says co-founder Paxton Galvanek. “Participating in Experience OBX gives local businesses increased exposure, a multitude of new sales opportunities, and a chance to give back to the local community. The hosting location for the event would receive all the same benefits as our sponsors.”

If you have a centrally located Outer Banks indoor or outdoor event space and are interested in accommodating Experience OBX, please e-mail Paxton and Jessica Galvanek at contact@experienceobx.com or call 252-489-4885.