Outer Banks · Nags Head, NC

Sun, shine & shopping on the sound.

Get some sun, some shine, and some shopping done with local makers on the sound.

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Crowds of shoppers strolling between vendor tents at Soundside Market, seen from above
WhereThe Soundside Event SiteNags Head, NC
WhenSundays · Nov 22, Nov 29 & Dec 13
HoursNoon – 4 PMNov 22: 1 PM – sunset
VendorsOver 75 local vendors & makers

About the market

Local makers, sharing their wares & stories.

Soundside Market is an outdoor makers market on the sound in Nags Head, on North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Over 75 local vendors, makers, artists and food trucks gather at The Soundside Event Site, 6800 S Croatan Hwy, to share their wares, their stories and their spirit with visitors and locals alike, and it’s free to attend.

This season, join us for the Soundside Holiday Markets on Sundays, November 22, November 29 and December 13, with Santa, the Grinch, a campfire and hot cocoa. See dates and hours.

Get directions to The Soundside Event Site

Special event · Sun, Nov 22

Kick off the holidays by the campfire.

The Holiday Market Series opens with extended hours, then continues Sundays Nov 29 & Dec 13, Noon – 4 PM.

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  • 1 PM – sunsetHoliday Market opensOver 75 local vendors & makers
  • 3 – 5 PMFree s’mores at the campfireWhile supplies last
  • 5:15 PMNags Head town tree lighting

From past markets

Life on the sound.

Makers, music, good food and good company.

Families streaming through the Holiday Market
Families streaming through the Holiday Market
Vendor row and the pink trailer from above
Vendor row and the pink trailer from above
Shoppers and a four-legged friend
Shoppers and a four-legged friend
Shopping handmade holiday decor
Shopping handmade holiday decor
Crowds along the vendor row from above
Crowds along the vendor row from above
Shopping a star-spangled booth
Shopping a star-spangled booth
Stocking up on pickles and preserves
Stocking up on pickles and preserves
Lawn games and shoppers from above
Lawn games and shoppers from above
Giant bubbles on the lawn
Giant bubbles on the lawn
A vintage camper turned shop
A vintage camper turned shop
Visiting with Santa
Visiting with Santa
Tents and shoppers along the Nags Head waterfront
Tents and shoppers along the Nags Head waterfront
Making friends with a market pup
Making friends with a market pup
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Market Minutes Podcast episode cover featuring Ami Hill on a vintage TV, presented by The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau and produced by Soundside Market and Ignite Live

Now playing

Market Minutes Podcast.

Our newest vendor-inspired venture: get to know the wonderful folks who make up Soundside Market and hear their stories from home, on your commute, or wherever you are.

12 – 15 minute episodesNew episodes on YouTube
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For vendors

Vendor applications are now closed.

Vendor applications for the Holiday Market Series are now closed. Applications for our 2027 Soundside Spring Market Series will open in early 2027. Join our vendor mailing list to be the first to hear about future vending opportunities.

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