FAQs

Experience OBX Frequently Asked Questions

Visitor FAQs

Q. When is Experience OBX 2009 taking place?

A. In 2009, Experience OBX will occur every Tuesday between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

Q. What are the hours of Experience OBX?

A. Festivities will run from 10 am until 6 pm.

Q. Where is Experience OBX and how do I get there?

A. The location of Experience OBX is current being finalized.

Please visit our Directions/Location page for directions to the location once it has been secured.

Q. What kind of activities will Experience OBX feature?

A. Experience OBX will have dozens of activities for all ages. All activities are completely free to visitors. Here is a partial listing of activities:

Kids:
Touch & Feel Aquarium
Arts & Crafts
Meeting Blackbeard the Pirate
Lost Colony Performers
Sand Art
Face Painting
Kite Flying Demonstration

Teens:
Surfing Demonstration
Fishing Demonstration
Crabbing Demonstration
Volleyball
Rock Climbing Wall

Adults:
Family Photos
Music
Food
Educational Presentations

Q. How much does Experience OBX cost?

A. Admission to the festival as well as all events, activities, demonstrations, entertainment, and educational presentations are completely FREE to all visitors! Visitors will have the opportunity to purchase food, refreshments, and merchandise from event sponsor booths that are located throughout the festival park.

Sponsor FAQs

Q. Who can participate in Experience OBX?

A. All local non-profits and OBX businesses are encouraged to participate in the event.

Q. How much does sponsorship cost?

A. For all non-profit participants, sponsorship is completely free for any number of days that you choose to attend. For-profit businesses can sign up for one of several sponsorhip packages: Platinum, Silver, Gold, or Daily. Please visit the OBX Business participation page to learn what a sponsorship entitles you to and to request more information.

Q. What are the benefits of sponsorship?

A. All Non-Profit sponsors receive a chance to promote their cause, educate attendees, and collect donations at absolutely no cost. In addition to donations from attendees, all non-profit sponsors receive a portion of the sponsorship fees from any days that they participate. Experience OBX will give all non-profit sponsors FREE booth space and time on stage to present.

All other sponsors have the opportunity to sell their products, interact with the community, increase awareness about their business, and support local non-profits.

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