2026 Outer Banks Wedding Weekend and Expo Tickets On Sale Now

Celebrate love and discover the ultimate wedding inspiration at the Outer Banks Wedding Weekend and Expo, coming to downtown Manteo, North Carolina, on Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend in 2026! This premier event invites couples and their wedding planning crew to explore a variety of vendors, services, and venues, offering everything needed to create a dream OBX wedding.

The Outer Banks Wedding Weekend and Expo is designed to connect couples with top-tier wedding professionals, providing an invaluable resource for planning every aspect of their special day. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in multiple events: a Welcome Party, Wedding Expo, and a self-guided Wedding Venue Tour. 

On Friday, January 16th, join wedding vendors and other attendees for a Welcome Party at The Pavilion at Pirate’s Cove Marina from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This is the ultimate event to kick off the weekend of wedding planning with drinks, dancing, and other fun. You can also redeem your wristband and other items at the Welcome Party to make entry into Saturday’s Expo venues quicker.

The Expo will take place on Saturday, January 17th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in downtown Manteo at four Manteo locations just a few minutes walk from one aother, 108 Budleigh, The Pioneer Theater, The Waterfront Trellis, and The Manteo House. These venues will be filled with all types of local wedding vendors eager to meet with couples. Many vendors will be offering exclusive booking discounts to Expo attendees. The Manteo House will also be open as an exclusive stop for VIP ticket holders, with available food trucks for all ticket holders parked on the property. 

The Wedding Tour will take place on Sunday, January 19th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at various participating venues and businesses all throughout the Outer Banks from Carova to Manteo. Many venues will have additional vendors there to meet with couples, giving attendees another opportunity to discuss wedding ideas and tour some of the most stunning venues on the North Carolina coast.

“The Outer Banks Wedding Weekend and Expo is a testament to our commitment to providing couples with unparalleled resources and inspiration,” said Beth Conery, Director of Marketing and Operations for the Outer Banks Wedding Association, host of the Wedding Weekend. “We are thrilled to showcase the creativity and dedication of our talented vendors, ensuring that every couple can bring their unique vision to life.”

Tickets for the Outer Banks Wedding Weekend and Expo are on sale now. General admission tickets include access to all events, and VIP tickets, which offer exclusive perks such as private access to a VIP lounge at the Manteo House and a chance to win $500, are also available. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit obxwa.com/expo.