Pumpkin Carving Contest

Bring your carved Jack-o-Lantern to Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education at Currituck Heritage Park on Thursday, Oct. 29 from Noon to 5pm. Cash prizes: 1st Place $50, 2nd Place $25, and 3rd Place $10 Pumpkins must have luminaries (not actual candles) Judging will take place at 6pm and all the entries will be displayed during Haunted Corolla Village on Friday, Oct. 30. Pumpkins can be collected after 9pm on Friday or donated for compost. By the way, we will be decorating the park and village on Thursday before Halloween, if you're not busy come and help us, it's a big job and Autumn can be so fun with friends!

Wednesday Wine Festivals Enjoyed All Summer

Charlie Vukas of Pennsylvania attended the last Wine Festival this summer. As you can see, he was a good customer! Wines were available from local and California vineyards and from around the world. Tickets each Wednesday through September included a keepsake wine glass, a $100 discount on a future rental at Village Realty, live music, and a tour of the historic Whalehead Club. At various times throughout the summer local food vendors, face painters, and kite demonstrations were enjoyed amid the wine tastings. It was fun for all ages!

Claiming Her Prize

Shelby Ruby (right) of Delaplane, VA stopped by last week to claim her raffle prize. She was the lucky winner of a Limited Edition print "Return to Whalehead" by R. B. Dance. Shelby's is shown here holding her print in front of the original work which hangs in Mr. Knight's office at the Whalehead Club. Shelby's family was visiting the Outer Banks when she bought the lucky ticket in the Museum Shop! We want to thank Shelby and all who bought raffle tickets that support historic preservation of the Whalehead Club at Currituck Heritage Park!

Caught Fish and Bait!

Michele Bouchard of Corolla pulled this 19" catfish from the canal under the bridge today. She also caught a 25" eel which some people eat but she prefers to use as bait. She said this fish is much smaller than the catfish she caught yesterday and deboned last night. September afternoons have brought us heavenly weather to enjoy outdoor activities in Currituck Heritage Park!

Matthew Costa of Trotter's Bridge in Poquoson stopped by the Whalehead Club booth to try his hand at the pirate puzzle!

Currituck Wildlife Festival Sept. 12 and 13

Owen (age 1 1/2) and his little sister Presley (age 7 mo.) enjoyed being pushed around the Currituck Wildlife Festival at Currituck High School. Their father, Justin Oneal drove up from Rodanthe to attend the show and stopped by the Whalehead Club booth for a visit. The show features local artists and wildlife exhibitors from as far away as Florida. The $5 admission benefits the Coinjock Ruritan Club and comes with a book full of exhibitor contact info and great old photos of Currituck in days gone by.

What a Great Summer Concert Series!

Every Thursday July and August friends and families gathered on the front lawn of the Whalehead Club to enjoy free concerts. This performance was "The Crowd" a 5-piece high energy band from the Outer Banks. They played classic rock, Motown, Soul, and a little Reggae to an appreciative audience of all ages. The concert was sponsoed by Corolla Classic Vacations!