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Dates & Times
April 18, 2026
11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Location
downtown Manteo and
Roanoke Island Festival Park, 1 Fesitval Park
Manteo, NC 27954
Cost
Free
Contact
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In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Dare County and the National Park Service will host a full-day patriotic festival in downtown Manteo and at Roanoke Island Festival Park.
The Roanoke Island setting highlights the area’s rich history as the “Birthplace of America,” with the historic Elizabeth II serving as a meaningful backdrop to the festivities.
As Dare County’s signature event commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary, this milestone celebration will feature a variety of vendors, along with live music, historical reenactments and storytelling, art displays, educational programming, community exhibits, family-friendly activities and patriotic festivities that highlight Dare County, the “Land of Beginnings,” and our enduring spirit of innovation and discovery.
Activities will take place throughout downtown Manteo from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., before transitioning to Roanoke Island Festival Park for the All-American Show – an evening celebration featuring headlining musical acts and a special performance highlighting Dare County’s rich history.
Check the website for entertainment lineups, participating vendors and a full schedule of events.
The Dare A250 Celebration is designed as a full-day experience and is offered free of charge. While the daytime festivities in downtown Manteo are open to all, free tickets will be required for the evening performance at Roanoke Island Festival Park due to venue capacity. Tickets are available on the website while supplies last.
The Roanoke Island setting highlights the area’s rich history as the “Birthplace of America,” with the historic Elizabeth II serving as a meaningful backdrop to the festivities.
As Dare County’s signature event commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary, this milestone celebration will feature a variety of vendors, along with live music, historical reenactments and storytelling, art displays, educational programming, community exhibits, family-friendly activities and patriotic festivities that highlight Dare County, the “Land of Beginnings,” and our enduring spirit of innovation and discovery.
Activities will take place throughout downtown Manteo from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., before transitioning to Roanoke Island Festival Park for the All-American Show – an evening celebration featuring headlining musical acts and a special performance highlighting Dare County’s rich history.
Check the website for entertainment lineups, participating vendors and a full schedule of events.
The Dare A250 Celebration is designed as a full-day experience and is offered free of charge. While the daytime festivities in downtown Manteo are open to all, free tickets will be required for the evening performance at Roanoke Island Festival Park due to venue capacity. Tickets are available on the website while supplies last.
