The 2012 Summer Events series is back with even more fun for the whole family! This year’s schedule offers evening concerts; a singer/songwriter concert series; children’s story time; family magic shows; and of course, the Town’s annual Fourth of July Parade!   All of the events, except for the parade, will take place at the Duck Town Park, 1200 Duck Road, Duck, North Carolina. 

The events are free. Please remember to bring a blanket or lawn chair for events being held on the Town Green. Beach umbrellas or tents are NOT permitted within the Town Park. The Park is a smoke-free facility. All events will be held outside. In the case of inclement weather or site unavailability, an activity may be cancelled or rescheduled. Any changes will be posted at the Town Park, on this website, and on the Town's events hotline. Additional events may also be added. 

Please see our events calendar or call our events hotline at (252) 255-1286 for the most up-to-date schedule.

ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY DAY PARADE - JULY 4, 2012 at 9:00 A.M.
Duck’s eighth annual Fourth of July Parade will be held on Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at 9:00 a.m., with a community social following at the Duck Town Park featuring music by Ruth Wyand & Friends, refreshments, and the awarding of parade trophies. The one-mile parade route is the same annually and begins at the crest of the hill on Scarborough Lane going eastward, continues down Ocean Way, and then turns onto Christopher Drive. No part of the parade is on Duck Road (SR 12). Please plan to come early to get the best parade viewing spot. For more information or to register an entry for the parade, click here.

SINGER/SONGWRITER SERIES - TUESDAY EVENINGS
"Duck Unplugged", our four-week long singer/songwriter series, will return for the 2012 season. The concerts will be on Tuesdays from July 10 through July 31 beginning at 6:00 p.m., and will be held in the Town Amphitheater. Gates are set to open at 5:30 p.m. The current schedule of performances is (subject to change):

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  • Tuesday, July 10 - TBA
  • Tuesday, July 17 - TBA
  • Tuesday, July 24 - TBA
  • Tuesday, July 31 - TBA

SUMMER MUSIC SERIES - THURSDAY EVENINGS
This popular evening concert series returns for the 2012 summer season. For seven weeks, free concerts featuring some of the area's best known musical talent will be featured at the Duck Town Park Gazebo Stage. Shows begin at 6:00 p.m. and are on Thursday evenings from June 28 through August 9. The current schedule of performances is (subject to change):

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  • Thursday, June 28 - TBA
  • Thursday, July 5 - The Fantastic Shakers (Pop, Dance, Funk, Beach Music)
  • Thursday, July 12 - The Fuzz Band (Pop, Funk, Dance, Jazz)
  • Thursday, July 19 - TBA
  • Thursday, July 26 - TBA
  • Thursday, August 2 - The Kirsten Thien Band (Blues, Soul, Funk, Roots Rock)
  • Thursday, August 9 - TBA

FAMILY MAGIC SHOW - WEDNESDAY MORNINGS
Witness incredible illusions, mind-bending magic, comedy, and audience participation the entire family will love -- live on stage! OBXtreme Magic features some of the most incredible magic and illusions performed by world-renowned illusionists Clive Allen & Tracy.

The shows will be held at 10:00 a.m. at the Town Amphitheater on the following Wednesdays: June 27, July 11, July 18, July 25, August 1, and August 8. (There will be no show on Wednesday, July 4 since the Town will be holding its annual 4th of July Parade.) The event is underwritten by Kellogg's Supply and The Cottage Shop. Gates are set to open at 9:30 a.m.

Although this event is free, tickets will be required for entry as the event is fully underwritten and seating in the amphitheater is limited. All attendees (of any age) must possess a ticket to gain entry to the performance. The show will start promptly at 10:00 a.m. and any latecomers possessing tickets may be denied access, or may have to wait for a break in the show, as not to disturb the performers or fellow attendees.

Tickets will be available beginning the Monday the week of the show at Kellogg's Supply/The Cottage Shop, 1201 Duck Road (directly across from the Town Park). There is a six ticket maximum for this event. Tickets will NOT be available at the Town Office or at the Town Park.

Please remember, that ticket holders will be granted entrance to the amphitheater first; and then non-ticket holders will be granted entrance, if space allows, on a first-come, first-serve basis. Non-ticket holders are NOT guaranteed entry to this event so please take the time and visit Kellogg's Supply/The Cottage Shop to pick up your tickets early in the week of the show that you want to attend as these tickets are in high demand.

CHILDREN'S STORY TIME - THURSDAY MORNINGS
Bring the children for story time sponsored by Duck’s two book stores: Duck’s Cottage and Island Book Store. Story time will be held in the Duck Amphitheater at 10:00 a.m. on Thursdays beginning July 5 and continuing through Thursday, August 9.  Story time is geared to children between the ages of 3 and 7.

6TH ANNUAL DUCK JAZZ FESTIVAL