FAQs

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When is the 5K Duck Turkey Trot?
The 5K Duck Turkey Trot is held on Thanksgiving.  This year it is on Thursday, November 28, 2019 in the town of Duck.
When is the Duck Jazz Festival?

The Duck Jazz Festival has been held the weekend before Columbus Day.  This year it is October 12-13, 2019.

When is the Outer Banks Marathon?

The weekend of November 8-10, 2019.  More information is here.

Where can I buy or rent it?

Where can I buy seafood?

Dockside N’ Duck Seafood Market has excellent seafood and is located at 1216 Duck Road, across from Wee Winks in Duck, and their telephone number is 252. 261.8687.

Where can I rent linens?

Ocean Atlantic Rentals has linens available for rent. They have a Duck location and their telephone number is 252.261.4346.

Where can I rent beach chairs and umbrellas?

Ocean Atlantic Rentals has a variety of beach essentials available for rent. They have a Duck location and their telephone number is 252.261.4346.

Where can I purchase adult beverages?

In North Carolina, beer and wine can be purchased at grocery and convenience stores while liquor is sold only at Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) stores. In Duck, Tommy’s Market and Wee Winks sell beer and wine. There is an ABC store in Duck at Wee Winks Square

Area

How far is Ocracoke?

Ocracoke Island is about 98 miles from Colony by the Sea. It should take just under three hours to drive there from Duck.

Where is the post office?

The Duck Post Office is located at 1245 Duck Road across the street from the Sunset Grill restaurant. The telephone number is 252.261.8555.

What is the zip code for Duck?

The zip code for Duck, NC is 27949.