One thing Hatteras Island loves is a good holiday and Halloween is no exception. With a place brimming with so much history, it is sure to be overflowing in tales of the deep, tales of the lost, tales of war and tales of forelorn love. There are various ways to spin a good ghost story, but no setting is as rich as Hatteras Island, so head to “The Banks” and...
Avid runners and supportive walkers, adults and children, couples and singles, real estate agents, bankers, EMTs and linemen. One thing all of these folks and too many more to list had in common was that they participated in the 2016 Memorial Day Shore Break 5K sponsored by Midgett Realty. Although a tropical system made for some less than ideal conditions, hundreds of folks gathered in Avon, NC to honor the...
Easter kicks off the season for Hatteras Island, with lots of activities, and various worship opportunities for residents and visitors alike. Below is your one-stop shop for all things Easter Weekend on Hatteras Island. For more HI happenings, check out our event calendar and be sure to follow us on Facebook! Hatteras Island Easter Services + Activities Sunrise Services: Dare County Public Beach Access (Rodanthe, between Dare County Water Dept...
Even in the middle of winter when you wouldn’t typically think of coming to the beach, Hatteras Island is still one of the most romantic locations on the Eastern Seaboard. The island isn’t in full swing, but there is just enough open for the lover’s holiday, combined with the Seashore’s natural beauty, to create a week of adoration and togetherness for you and that special someone. Beyond the fancy, dim...
All was calm, all was bright, and the 72 degree, non-sweater weather was just right! Saturday, Hatteras Village kicked off the holidays with their annual Christmas Parade, which was filled with the usual spirit, cheer and SANTA! The competition was thick, but tubes of glitter and rolls of tulle later, Midgett Realty proudly took home the award for top float, donating the prize money to various charities on Hatteras Island....
Last night, Hatteras Island was finally able to celebrate America’s independence after Hurricane Arthur swept through and altered all plans for the 4th of July holiday. “Awful Arthur”, who according to NOAA was the earliest hurricane to hit North Carolina in a season since records began in 1851, brought a devastating blow to businesses and residents who rely on their summer income to make it through the winters, and to...
The 2013 Annual Hatteras Village Christmas parade was a success with Midgett Realty taking home the award for “Most Creative” with a sand family and driftwood Christmas tree, designed and constructed by a team of several dedicated employees. Postponed a week due to inclement weather, there were a couple of organizations that had to drop out because of prior commitments, but nonetheless, the community was out with their bells on,...
With only seven villages and roughly 5,000 residents to occupy it’s mere 50 miles of seashore, Hatteras Island is a very cozy place to live indeed. Within the typical small-town traditions that certainly do exist here, lives a large holiday spirit and a uniqueness and charm that could spread cheer for days. With nearly every village putting on their own program or play, carolers going from door to door and...
Halloween brings the fall season to life on the Outer Banks. The festivities have kids and adults alike wide open in celebration. From haunted houses [and trails] to costume parties and Blackbeard’s Pirate Jamboree, the whole island gets a new sense of rejuvenation after the long summer season. This year Midgett Realty wants to wish you all a happy and safe Halloween and remember to look out for the little...
Labor Day weekend is here and the beginning of a beautiful fall season is right around the corner! This season has been full of blue skies, glassy seas and that warm summer breeze that makes you want to lay back, relax and soak in that seemingly tropical sun. Today, the future of Hatteras Island returned back to the classrooms, which means soon those blue skies will be painted with luxurious...
It’s the week of July 4th and there are celebrations, fire works, live music, luaus and much more in store for this week!! We always want to keep you in the know of what’s going on while you are vacationing on Hatteras Island! So read below to find out all the great happenings on Hatteras this week, and be sure to get out there and enjoy these family-friendly local events....
Looking for something to do Easter weekend? Look no further, come and spend Easter at the beach with Midgett Realty! The beaches are beautiful, serene, and all yours. Enjoy the last few weekends of un-crowded beaches with your closest family and friends for an Easter getaway. There are some great Outer Banks events happening during this week that are going to be fun for the whole family. You don’t want...
