Taste of the Beach FAQs

When you purchase tickets online, you’ll receive a confirmation and your name will automatically be added to the will-call list for the specific event, date, and time you selected.

You do not need to print your ticket confirmation. Simply provide the name used to purchase the tickets when you arrive at the event. Tickets will not be mailed out. 

If you experience an issue when checking in, please speak with the restaurant manager or contact the Taste of the Beach team at (252) 216-9362 for immediate assistance.

If your payment was successfully processed but you did not receive a confirmation email, first check your spam or junk folder. It is also possible that the email address entered during checkout was incorrect.

Contact us and we can help confirm your purchase and resend your ticket information.

Taste of the Beach tickets are available online through our event calendar.

Advance ticket sales generally close before each event to give participating restaurants time to prepare for the expected number of guests. Some events may offer tickets at the door if space is still available. Any at-the-door availability will be noted with the individual event information.

If an event is marked Sold Out, no additional advance tickets are currently available.

We recommend purchasing tickets early, particularly for events with limited seating.

Refunds of the face value of your ticket may be requested up to 10 days before the scheduled event by contacting the Outer Banks Restaurant Association by email at [email protected].

Administrative and credit card processing fees are nonrefundable.

Refund requests made within 10 days of the scheduled event cannot be accommodated. Participating restaurants plan and purchase ingredients based on expected attendance, which makes last-minute cancellations difficult to accommodate.

Refunds will not be issued if a guest is refused entry or removed from an event.

If you are unable to attend the Event because of travel, medical, or other circumstance, outside of the 10 day window described above, you can contact us.

If you need to change your reservation to another available session of the same event, please contact us as soon as possible.

Depending on the event and ticketing system, your original purchase may need to be refunded and a new ticket purchased for the alternate session.

If within 48 hours of your expected attendance date, please call the restaurant directly and let them know you have purchased tickets to their event on another day but would like to be switched. They can note it on their attendance sheets for the days in question. Refund or cancellation CANNOT be made within 48 hours of the event, without exception.

Changes are subject to availability and event-specific policies.

Many Taste of the Beach events are restricted to guests 21 years of age or older because alcohol is served or included with the ticket.

Some events do not include alcohol and may be appropriate for guests under 21. Any age requirements or restrictions will be included in the individual event description. Alcohol included events will be clearly noted in the event description. 

Please review the event details carefully before purchasing tickets and confirming whether the event is appropriate for younger guests.

Guests who choose not to consume alcohol are still welcome to attend events where alcohol is included. However, a reduced ticket price or partial refund is not available for guests who choose not to drink.

Taste of the Beach also includes events where alcohol is not included in the ticket price. Review individual event descriptions when choosing the events that best fit your preferences.

Smoking and vaping policies may vary depending on the venue and whether an event takes place indoors or outdoors. Guests should follow all applicable laws and the policies of the host restaurant or event venue.

Please be courteous to other attendees when using designated smoking areas.

Taste of the Beach events are announced as participating restaurants finalize their event details in early December. New events may be added throughout the planning period rather than being released all at once.

Join our Taste of the Beach email list or follow us on social media to receive Taste of the Beach announcements, ticket information, and other event updates.

Each Taste of the Beach event is developed in coordination with the participating restaurant, so event details may be finalized at different times.

We work to publish the event schedule as quickly as possible, but additional events and sessions may be added as plans are finalized.

Some Taste of the Beach events have limited seating or take place at smaller restaurants, which means fewer tickets are available. Popular events and sessions can sell out quickly.

When possible, participating restaurants may offer additional dates or times for popular events. We still recommend purchasing tickets early if there is a particular event you don’t want to miss.

Offering multiple events at the same time allows more people to participate in Taste of the Beach, particularly because many participating restaurants have limited seating.

The event schedule is coordinated with participating restaurants to offer a variety of options throughout the weekend. Naturally, some of the most popular times will include several events happening simultaneously.

Taste of the Beach includes many different types of experiences, so ticket prices vary depending on what each event includes.

Restaurants consider the food, number of courses, beverages, entertainment, activities, and other elements of the experience when establishing ticket prices. Applicable taxes are also included in the advertised ticket price.

Review each event description for details about what is included before purchasing your tickets.

Gratuity policies may vary by event. If gratuity is included or additional tipping is encouraged, that information may be included in the individual event description.

If you’re unsure, please ask the host restaurant or event staff.