Hatteras Island’s vibrant arts community will take center stage on Friday, September 18, 2026, when the Rock The Cape Gallery Tour returns for a full day of art, music, shopping, demonstrations, refreshments and more.
The self-guided gallery tour will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., giving residents and visitors the opportunity to make their way down Hatteras Island while discovering the talented artists, galleries and creative businesses that make the island’s arts community so special.
With 10 participating galleries plus the island’s only bookstore, Rock The Cape is the perfect excuse to grab a few friends, jump in the car and spend the day exploring Hatteras Island — all while supporting local artists and small businesses.
Each stop along the tour will offer something a little different, from live music and artist demonstrations to make-and-take projects, refreshments, special sales and opportunities to meet local artists and authors.
Rock The Cape Gallery Tour Stops
Island Art House – Rodanthe
Visitors can enjoy DJ music, beverages, an interactive art activity and shopping.
Pea Island Art Gallery – Salvo
Stop in and explore the gallery and its collection of artwork while making your way south through the island.
Studio 12 – Avon
Studio 12 will feature make-and-take art, opportunities to meet the artists, live demonstrations and live music.
Swell Art: Gallery + Gifts – Buxton
Enjoy live music, meet an artist, sample baked goods and take advantage of a special sale.
Artistic Treasures – Buxton
Visitors can participate in a make-and-take art activity, meet an artist and enjoy snacks.
Buxton Village Books – Buxton
Hatteras Island’s only bookstore will offer opportunities to meet authors while enjoying snacks and refreshments.
Empty Nest Studio & Gallery – Frisco
Meet the artist, enjoy live music and take part in a wine tasting.
Red Drum Pottery and Paintings – Frisco
Visitors can enjoy yaupon tea, freshly baked bread and live music while exploring the gallery.
The Blue Lagoon – Frisco
The Blue Lagoon will feature live music, opportunities to meet an artist, seafood, wine and chocolate.
Family Jewels – Hatteras
Enjoy live music, meet an artist and sip on mimosas while browsing the gallery.
Blue Pelican Gallery Gifts & Yarn – Hatteras
The gallery will offer a special sale along with light refreshments.
Celebrate Hatteras Island’s Creative Community
Rock The Cape offers much more than a traditional gallery tour. It’s an opportunity to experience Hatteras Island from one end to the other while meeting the people behind its creative community.
Whether you’re searching for an original piece of Outer Banks artwork, a locally made gift, a good book or simply a fun way to spend a Friday, the tour offers plenty of reasons to stop, browse and explore.
Most importantly, every purchase made from a local gallery, artist or small business helps support the people who make Hatteras Island such a unique and creative place.
So gather your friends, plan your route and make a day of it.
Rock The Cape Gallery Tour
📅 Friday, September 18, 2026
⏰ 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
📍 Galleries from Rodanthe to Hatteras Village
Shop local. Support local artists. Celebrate the creativity of Hatteras Island.
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