Itinerary
Thursday, June 5th, 2025
5:00PM – Jockey’s Ridge Homecoming Dinner of Former & Current Park Staff, brought to you by Southern Bank
Location: Jockey’s Ridge Visitor Center
Did you previously work at Jockey’s Ridge and interested in receiving an invitation to the dinner? Please email Colette Mainardi, Friends of Jockey’s Ridge, at info@friendsofjockeysridge.org – we would love to hear from you.
Please note many of the recreational activities including the Dune Ranger Program, kayak programs and disc golf require preregistration. Information will be updated for each event as registrations open up – Questions? Contact Colette Mainardi, Friends of Jockey’s Ridge at info@friendsofjockeysridge.org
Friday, June 6th, 2025
10:00AM – 3:00PM – Outer Banks Rogallo Kite Festival
Kitty Hawk Kites and friends will be displaying kites on top of Jockey’s Ridge State Park. Fly a kite of your own, take part in FREE walk-up stunt kite lessons, and kite coloring for kids.
Location: The Dunes
11:00AM – Hang gliding demonstration throughout the day by Kitty Hawk Kites’ Hang Gliding
Location: The Dunes
12:00PM – 2:00PM – Community Room Activities for Kids and Families
Location: Visitor Center
5:30PM – Live Entertainment and Drone Show VIP Reception Celebration for 50th Anniversary Sponsors
Location: Community Room, Visitor Center
7:00PM – Live Entertainment by The Connells, Brought to you by The Don & Catharine Cultural Series
Location: Concert on the dunes
Please note many of the recreational activities including the Dune Ranger Program, kayak programs and disc golf require preregistration. Information will be updated for each event as registrations open up – Questions? Contact Colette Mainardi, Friends of Jockey’s Ridge at info@friendsofjockeysridge.org
Saturday, June 7th, 2025
10:00AM – 1:00PM – Large Canoes Recreational Activity on the Sound
Location: Soundside access
Registration required (As activities become open for registration, you will be able to access that information here)
10:00AM – 3:00PM – Outer Banks Rogallo Kite Festival
Kitty Hawk Kites and friends will be displaying kites on top of Jockey’s Ridge State Park. Fly a kite of your own, take part in FREE walk-up stunt kite lessons, and kite coloring for kids.
Location: The Dunes
11:00AM – Hang gliding demonstration throughout the day by Kitty Hawk Kites’ Hang Gliding
Location: The Dunes
12:00PM – 2:00PM – Community Room Activities for Kids and Families
Location: Visitor Center
5:00PM – 5:30PM – Jockey’s Ridge History Documentary Premier
Location: Community Room, Visitor Center
Please note many of the recreational activities including the Dune Ranger Program, kayak programs and disc golf require preregistration. Information will be updated for each event as registrations open up – Questions? Contact Colette Mainardi, Friends of Jockey’s Ridge at info@friendsofjockeysridge.org
Sunday, June 8th, 2025
8:00AM – 4:30PM – Disc Golf Tournament
Location: Jockey’s Ridge State Park
Registration information forthcoming
9:00AM – 4:00PM – Living Shoreline Project
Volunteer with us as part of a Legacy Project to expand the living shoreline along the soundside of Jockey’s Ridge by planting grasses.
Location: Soundside Access
Registration required (As activities become open for registration, you will be able to access that information here)
All Day – Hang gliding demonstration throughout the day by Kitty Hawk Kites’ Hang Gliding
Location: Jockey’s Ridge State Park
Registration information forthcoming
7:00PM – 8:00PM – Sunset kayak the sound with a Jockey’s Ridge Park Ranger
Location: Soundside Access
Registration required (As activities become open for registration, you will be able to access that information here)
Please note many of the recreational activities including the Dune Ranger Program, kayak programs and disc golf require preregistration. Information will be updated for each event as registrations open up – Questions? Contact Colette Mainardi, Friends of Jockey’s Ridge at info@friendsofjockeysridge.org