Art from the Edge – Art Inspired by Jockey’s Ridge

April 17 – May 11, 2025 Jockey’s Ridge State Park Visitor Center An art exhibition spotlighting the connection between art and nature. This unique event – the first ever at the park -- will be located inside the Jockey’s Ridge State…
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Public Hearing Jockey’s Ridge Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)

Suggested Email for Comments Period Ending Nov 4th Email: DCMcomments@deq.nc.gov Subject Line: Jockey’s Ridge To: NC Division of Coastal Management I support the proposed CRC rule (15A NCAC 07H .0508) to re-designate Jockey’s…

Dune Days Saturday, September 14, 2024

Celebrate Jockey's Ridge State Park 11a.m. Friends of Jockey's Ridge Open Board Meeting & Membership Event with the Dueling Dinosaurs & Tubbs Hot Dogs & Snow Cones 12:30 Sandcastle Contest Registration (see attached rules - all…

Thank you to our Killer Dunes sponsors!

The Friends of Jockey’s Ridge would like to thank our 2024 Killer Dunes sponsors! Jockey’s Ridge is thankful for the community support! Join us at the Killer Dunes race at Jockey's Ridge on July 4.

Killer Dunes Race July 4, 2024

Area of Environmental Concern UPDATE

The Friends of Jockey's Ridge is both disappointed and concerned with the decision on April 11, 2024 by the Rules Review Commission to not adopt the temporary rules put forward by the Coastal Resources Commission, including the Area of Environmental…

Earth Fair OBX – Sat, Apr 20 2024, 1 – 4pm

Come celebrate Earth Day at Jockey's Ridge State Park with the Coastal Environmental Educators Network. This free, family-friendly event will take place mainly outdoors at Jockey’s Ridge State Park in the parking area. Walk around and explore…
Dune Day

Dune Day, Tuesday, August 15th from 4-7:30pm

Killer Dunes Race 2023

It's back!! Accept the challenge! The 15th running of the "Killer Dunes" will take place on July 4, 2023! Join Friends of Jockey's Ridge and Outer Banks Sporting Events for this unique race. Finish off your Independence Day weekend by…

Carolista Baum Historic Marker Dedication

On July 7th at 10:00am, a North Carolina Highway Historic Marker is being dedicated to honor Carolista in her efforts to protect and preserve Jockey’s Ridge State Park. It’s been almost 50 years since Carolista Fletcher Baum placed herself…

Visitor Center Ribbon Cutting

Please join us for a ribbon cutting to celebrate Jockey’s Ridge State Park’s newly renovated visitor center! We will gather for remarks from park supporters, park staff and state officials that helped bring this project to fruition for…