April 19th, 2026
SIP, SAVOR & SUPPORT THE LOST COLONY
This is a strictly 21+ Event. No Exceptions.
THE DATE IS SUNDAY APRIL 19th, 2026 AND NOT A SATURDAY AS IN PREVIOUS YEARS.
Wines! Beer! Food! Music! Old world and new world wines from around the globe will be poured, accompanied by local fare served with warm island (southern) hospitality. Enjoy breathtaking coastal views, and the engaging rhythms and smooth vocals from two stages set against the backdrop of the Roanoke Sound.
2025 The Lost Colony Wine & Culinary Festival
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THIS IS A 21 AND OLDER EVENT. NO ONE UNDER THE AGE OF 21, INCLUDING INFANTS WILL BE ADMITTED.
THE DATE IS SUNDAY APRIL 19th, 2026 AND NOT A SATURDAY AS IN PREVIOUS YEARS.
Presented by TowneBank, the 8th Annual Grand Tasting takes place on the grounds of The Waterside Theatre, surrounded by the beautiful views of the Roanoke Sound. Twelve of the Outer Banks’ favorite restaurants will be serving their specialties, complementing the body and aromas of the wines poured and craft beers featured. Admission includes wine tasting, offering samples of 75+ selections, craft beers, bubbles station, local fare by 12 restaurants, silent auction, regional artists featuring their wares and live music. In the breezeway, the Beer Garden showcases local Outer Banks breweries, some beers ONLY found on the Outer Banks. With beer or wine in hand, stroll behind The Lost Colony’s historic Waterside Theatre Stage and take in the amazing views across the sound to Jockey’s Ridge sand dunes and the Wright Brothers Memorial. Great music will further engage your soul while you bid on fabulous items in the Silent Auction. All proceeds benefit The Lost Colony production.
VIP Access allows entry one hour early. Event features plenty of seating throughout the venue and is handicap accessible. A passenger golf cart is available for rides from the parking lot for anyone that has mobility issues.
General Admission Tickets 2PM-5PM – $90
General Admission Non Alcohol Tickets – $50
VIP (Early Entry at 1PM) Tickets – $110
VIP Non Alcohol Tickets (Early Entry at 1PM) – $60
The Lost Colony Wine & Culinary Festival is ONLY for adults 21 and older.
Lodging Partners
Thank you to our 2025 lodging partners!
About Basnight’s Lone Cedar Café
Voted Best of the Beach for several years in a row by locals, this award-winning sound-front restaurant specializes in fresh ingredients and local Outer Banks seafood. If you are craving the freshest fish, clams, crab, shrimp and oysters for local North Carolinian waters, you’ll find them at the Lone Cedar Café. The Basnight’s Family has made their living from the bountiful local waters for generations and they continue today in doing so – with you as their guest. Lunch, dinner and catering.
Nags Head Causeway, NC
About Bloodline Kulinarny
Bloodline Kulinarny is the lovechild born of Leah King’s years of intentional culinary experience, and creative spirit. Offering private chef services that honor the sacredness of both daily life and momentous occasions, our work is grounded in the principles of creative opportunity, client happiness, local economics, and plant medicine. Every meal, no matter how humble or lavish, is a tribute to what we can create together when we do so with heart.
About Blue Water Grill
Overlooking the docks at Pirate’s Cove Marina, Blue Water Grill & Raw Bar provides the dining public with an amazing dining experience. Roanoke Island has a magical history. Had our restaurant always existed, we might have served Eleanor Dare, Governor John White, Chief Manteo and Chief Wanchese, or Andy Griffith.
Today we hope to serve another celebrity…YOU. We try very hard to provide each of our patrons with a sensory experience they will remember. Whether it is the view, the food and drink, or the service, we want each customer to say, “That was great!” As those first colonists would have said, before they got lost, of course, “Cheers and Bon Appetit!”
Manteo, NC
About Pigman’s BBQ
Come on in and enjoy some of our signature BBQ, whether you’re in the mood for pork, beef, chicken, turkey or tuna. We’ve got it all. Our BBQ and ribs are cooked low and slow over hardwood and finished with our delicious sauces. Be sure to try our famous country ham too, it’ll send your tastebuds back in time. Our salt-cured hams have been aged for months and then smoked to perfection. It’s amazing and a bit of history with every bite.
Kill Devil Hills, NC
About The Lost Colony Tavern
Four centuries after the Roanoke Colony went missing, Roanoke Island’s first authentic British tavern was established in 2022 to honor the English history of Roanoke Island by serving the traditional dishes of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales along with Outer Banks favorites made with fresh local seafood.
Manteo, NC
About 1587
Dine at one of the finest Manteo restaurants right here at our Outer Banks Inn. With a quaint, casual atmosphere and exquisite views, a night of dining at our restaurant is a must during your stay. We blend the best and freshest ingredients to make small plates and entrees that are of the highest standard. Complement your meal with one of our signature cocktails, created specifically for the 1587 Restaurant & Lounge, or enjoy a craft beer or fine wine.
Manteo, NC
About Mia’s Bake Shop
Mia’s, located in Downtown Manteo, is a bakery and tearoom that brings high-quality, made with love items to the Outer Banks. Featuring breakfast treats, cakes & pies, and cupcakes, Mia’s has something for everyone to either start your day or satisfy that sweet tooth.
Manteo, NC
About Salt & Cypress
At Salt & Cypress, we’re a family-owned kitchen on Shallowbag Bay, sharing the flavors of the Outer Banks with locals and travelers alike. From casual dockside dining to catered celebrations, every meal here is made with heart, heritage, and the spirit of the coast.
Manteo, NC
About Sea Chef Dockside Kitchen
A fun, casual, chef-driven seafood shack at the Oregon Inlet Fishing Center serving lunch & dinner. We believe in supporting our local commercial fishing community with our menu and our promise is to always serve fresh & local seafood!
Oregon Inlet, Nags Head, NC
About Olives
Nestled in the heart of historic downtown Manteo, North Carolina, Olives Greek offers a taste of the Mediterranean right on the waterfront. For the past five years, we’ve been proud to serve our community, blending the rich flavors of Greece with the charm of our small coastal town.
Manteo, NC
Wineries (2026 Wineries Announced Soon!)
Dozens of wines selected from the following wine distributors were featured in 2025 including:
WineBow
Francis Ford Coppola Winery
Wines previously featured; included . . .
Trignon Sablet
Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc
Southern Belle Red Blend
Adelsheim Pinot Gris
Toast Brut
Mira Napa Cabernet
Starboard (Blueberry Port)
Scala Dei Prior Priorat
Bernhard Ott Gruner Veltliner Am Berg
Hillinger Eveline Pinot Noir
Chateau de St Cosme
Nostre Pais Costieres de Nimes Blanc
Donnhoff Estate Riesling
Jam Jar
Conrade
Ponga
Chateau St. Michelle
Delicato Family Vineyards
Outer Banks Distilling
Outer Banks Distilling, the first distillery on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Nestled in the heart of historic downtown Manteo. We specialize in crafting small-batch rum inspired by the legendary Graveyard of the Atlantic. Join us for an immersive experience featuring Kill Devil Rum tastings, indulge in hand crafted cocktails at our Wheel House Lounge, and embark on guided tours to witness our award-winning rum-making process firsthand.
Manteo, North Carolina
Buffalo City Distillery
Buffalo City Distillery, located on the North Carolina Outer Banks, honors the area’s Prohibition-era heritage in a modern state-of-the art facility by providing premium farm-to-bottle spirits and exceptional visitor experiences.
Point Harbor, North Carolina
Lost Colony Brewery
Brewing since 2011, Lost Colony beer has won 8 World Beer Championship medals. Located in downtown Manteo, this brewery offers a cozy, eclectic Tasting Room, bar and cafe. Chill and dine on delicious and incredibly fresh food while sipping on homemade, award-winning brews.
Manteo, North Carolina
Tarboro Brewing Company
Tarboro Brewing Company opened in 2016 in Historic Downtown Tarboro. In addition to making great beers, the taproom serves as a community space where people of all ages can meet to talk about ideas and cultivate positive change in the community. They also have a satellite taproom on the Rocky Mount Mills Campus called TBC West: Tacos & Taproom. The Rocky Mount location has three-barrel system where specialty brews are created.
Tarboro, North Carolina
Swells’a Brewing
Sometimes when you’re sitting in the doldrums of the Atlantic you get to thinking about if the moon is truly made of ribs, or if you were in the mouth of a whale would it be peaceful or utterly terrifying, and damn, a cold beer would be nice right now.
A few of those thoughts got us to where we are today…perched on the edge of the ocean, canning cold beer and praying for swell to brew us out of these horse latitudes into the bliss of eternal peace and love and a slight beachy buzz.
Craft Beer Brewed Daily with the Beach in Mind.
Kill Devil Hills, NC
Interested in having your brewery featured at our event? Call us today at 252.473.2127!
Sam on Sax
Sam Skelton, known here by Outer Banks locals as Sam on Sax, brings her immense talent to Eastern North Carolina and beyond. An incredibly versatile saxophone player, Sam brings her unique style to the Wine Festival this year, featuring a blend of jazz, upbeat pop, and contemporary music. Sam has been a mainstay at venues across the beach, and plays solo and with her bands Funkamongus, Loose Wheel, and The Notorious Clamslammers.
Joe Mapp & the Coordinates
Jazz guitarist Joe Mapp helped cultivate a musical environment on this strip of sand, an environment in which musicians at every level flourish. While Mapp continues to create and teach and play gigs up and down the Outer Banks, has been found playing with the Coordinates at Art’s Place, and at previous The Lost Colony Wine & Culinary Festivals.
Graham Outten
Graham was born and raised in Southern Shores, NC. Graham’s musical career began at birth—according to Graham’s mother, nurses said Graham sounded like Graham was singing, not crying.Graham was born and raised in Southern Shores, NC. At 14, Graham began focusing seriously on singing through school chorus, plays, and community projects. After high school, Graham attended Louisburg College, where Graham performed with the North Carolina Symphony in Raleigh and began teaching Grahamself guitar. Graham’s musical journey has included performances at venues across the East Coast and opportunities on the mainland. Graham looks forward to what lies ahead in this industry.
Below are some of the amazing local artists selling their goods at the Lost Colony Wine & Culinary Festival!
Amy’s Candles
Re:Founder
Denise Turner Jewelry
Golden Magnolia Jewelry
Wolfe Cutlery
Pop’s Barn Pottery
Rose Rast Studio & Kakuma
The Salty Sailor
Pat Hentosh Photography
The Cutting Edge
The Lost Colony Wine & Culinary Festival
Benefits The Lost Colony, America’s Longest Running Outdoor Symphonic Drama,
produced by The Roanoke Island Historical Association, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit.
2026 The Lost Colony Wine, Art & Culinary Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Ambassador
Comfort Sponsor
Noble Reserve
Beverage Sponsor
Patron
Courtier
Friends
The Colonists
Hospitality
Beverage Sponsor
