Local surf culture, live music, coastal art, film, and community celebration will take center stage at Village Beach Club on Sunday, October 18, for The Last Swell OBX Surf Film, Art & Music Festival.
Presented by Kona Brewing Company in partnership with Global Surf Network, 17th Street Surf Shop, Bonzer Shack, Nags Head Hammocks, and community partners, the event runs from noon until 8 p.m. with free admission for all ages with no advanced tickets required.
Set against the scenic backdrop of Nags Head’s pristine oceanfront community, Village Beach Club in Nags Head serves as the ideal oceanside gathering place for the day-long festival. Attendees can enjoy the club’s welcoming coastal atmosphere, full-service amenities, and food and beverage offerings while taking in live entertainment and community activities.
“Village Beach Club provides the perfect coastal setting to bring the Outer Banks community together for a celebration of our shared surf heritage,” organizers noted.
As a proud sponsor, 99.1 The Sound will join the community in celebrating local surf culture, music, and art. Festival highlights include live musical performances, surf film screenings, guest speaker presentations, vendor markets, and live surfboard shaping by Clint Runyon.
Proceeds from an all-day charity raffle will directly benefit OBX Room in the Inn, a local nonprofit organization providing shelter, meals, and essential support to individuals experiencing homelessness in the Outer Banks. Raffle tickets will be available throughout the day, with winning numbers drawn at 6:15 p.m.
Schedule of Events
-
12:00 p.m. — Festival gates and raffle open at Village Beach Club; opening ceremony with Tina Toulouse-Gabrielson
-
12:15 p.m. — Live DJ set with DJ Dorner
-
1:00 p.m. — Live music performance by Cha Cha’s Cadillac
-
2:00 p.m. — Guest presentation by Scott Dawson, author and founder of the Croatoan Archaeological Society
-
2:30 p.m. — Live music performance by Ray Wag
-
3:30 p.m. — Surf instruction and water safety talk by Dr. Bruce “Snake” Gabrielson of the National Surf Schools & Instructors Association (NSSIA)
-
3:40 p.m. — Screening of the surf documentary film Steel City Surfers
-
5:00 p.m. — Live music performance by SOULone (Set One)
-
6:00 p.m. — Charity raffle ticket sales close
-
6:15 p.m. — Charity raffle drawing hosted by Jon Dorner and announced by Ray Wag
-
6:45 p.m. — Live music performance by SOULone (Set Two)
-
8:00 p.m. — Festival concludes
Throughout the afternoon, guests can explore vendor booths showcasing regional artists and makers, including surfboard art by Chris Wheeler and coastal artwork by Randall Jordan. Village Beach Club will offer food, cold drinks, and plenty of space to relax and socialize throughout the event.
Village Beach Club is located at 5805 S. Seachase Drive in Nags Head.
