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Roanoke Island Festival Park

Roanoke Island Festival Park

Manteo, NC
4.9 out of 5 rating, 27 Reviews
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    Katia Sent on 11/21/2023
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    Love Festival Park

    We got married here at the end of September! It ended up being the only venue we toured, because I fell in love with it. Mike was easy to communicate with and set up a tour for us to walk around it, then was kind enough to hold the date for us while we made the final choice. It was definitely an affordable venue, and then we used Metro Rental for all the chairs and tables, as that isn’t included. I loved how much space there was and being right on the water. There’s also many areas for photos around the water and lawns. They also have a big selection of lights and drapery to hang up, which made it even better! Definitely recommend!
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    Dani G. Sent on 07/20/2021
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    The most stunning wedding location!

    This location has it all! We were able to have our ceremony, cocktail hour, reception and exit all in one location for a very reasonable price! The Festival Park was the perfect background for our big day and our guests raved about how beautiful everything was. Mike was phenomenal and so flexible with us as we had to rearrange things with our postponement.
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    Tori Sent on 07/13/2022
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    Wedding of My Dreams

    My husband and I couldn't have been happier in choosing this venue. Mike and the rest of the staff were extremely helpful throughout the entire planning process as well as the day of. Our guests couldn't stop talking about the breathtaking views this park has to offer. Best day of my life!
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    Danielle Sent on 01/14/2019
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    Beautiful and spacious venue

    This venue made our wedding day perfect!! We had the best water views for our vows and still had water views for our reception. We had our ceremony on the lawn behind the pavilion and our reception in the pavilion. Mike Shipley was a HUGE help to help make our visions come true. He was so patient with us and set up calls anytime we had questions. We cannot say enough about Mike Shipley, his staff and this venue. It is quiet, private, best water views and the Perfect indoor/outdoor venue!!
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    beautiful venue

    Me and my wife wanted a beach front wedding. But after finding this place we couldn't pass it up. Right on the sound with stunning views, and amazing stage and plenty of lawn space for games, vender and a beautiful send off.

    We are very happy we went with RFP and the staff did such a great job. My wife had a custom grooms cake made for me and I wanted to save it. Somehow we forgot it, when cleaning up they found it and took it to a fridge on location to insure it would be save and still good when we came back.

    Overall we are so Happy we picked RFP and they did such an amazing job making our wedding night a special one.
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    Rose Sent on 06/08/2018
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    This was the perfect venue for our daughters wedding. So flexible. We made quite a few last minute changes due to the weather and they were so accommodating. There are so many options too. We didn’t feel like we were recreating what everyone else had already done. We were able to make it uniquely our own while still being dramatic and beautiful.
    Mike and his team were so very helpful. They never made me feel like I was being mom-zilla when I called and emailed with more questions. We had the perfect experience!
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    Katlin Sent on 06/05/2018
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    We are extremely happy we to have had our wedding at Roanoke Festival Park. Guests still continue to tell us how awesome the venue was. The views were perfect even being overcast. They had a back up plan in case of rain for us as well (which we were lucky not to have to use). We added the light stands to the ceiling last minute and it was a perfect touch. The pier at the venue allowed for us to get some amazing pictures as well! Now, I can't imagine having our wedding anywhere else!
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    Bob Sent on 04/24/2018
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    Our daughters wedding was perfect! The setting was just beautiful! Mike and staff did a great job getting the facility ready for the first wedding of the season. Thamks again to all involved!!
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    Heather Sent on 05/16/2018
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    What an awesome vendor and staff to work with! Such a beautiful place! Very satisfied!
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    Kelly Sent on 11/07/2017
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    This location truly made our wedding dreams come true. It offers the beauty of the Outer Banks surrounded by the Sound and beautiful greenery. The venue itself is huge. Our wedding was approx 100 people and there was ample amount of space. We had our ceremony Soundside, cocktail hour in front, and the reception on the stage. You can make this space intimate or spread out. We loved that my wife and I, along with our bridal parties could get ready at this venue. This venue offers multiple dressing rooms with the best lighting, AC unit, and bathrooms in each room. It's so practical! Mike Shippley is THE MAN. We got the lighting package and he took time to meet with us to talk about our options, showed great examples, and was our point person for whatever we needed. He made sure that the lights we bought to hang were done beautifully, also ensured our state flags were hung, and I'm sure so much more!! He was there at our rehearsal to assist with unloading and stayed our entire wedding to make sure lighting and whatever else went off without a hitch!! Thank you RIFP!!
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    Lillie L. Sent on 01/11/2019
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    Beautiful.

    We couldn’t have picked a more perfect location for our wedding.
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    Lillie L. Sent on 01/11/2019
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    Beautiful.

    We couldn’t have picked a more perfect location for our wedding.
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    Maggie Sent on 07/25/2017
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    We loved Roanoke Festival Park! Everything was beautiful and everyone was easy to deal with. The breeze off the water made a hot July day one that you didn't mind spending outside. We couldn't have asked for a better venue for our special day!!
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    Cheryn Sent on 07/31/2017
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    Sending out 200+ invites and wanting an OBX wedding proved to be a challenge as many places cannot accommodate a crowd this size. After visiting Festival Park and seeing that breathtaking view, I knew I had found the place. They have a 2-acre area that you can customize how you want - plenty of room! As for any outdoor venue, we were worried about back-up plans in case of rain, which they were able to show us all the different options depending on the type of rain (quick rain storm vs downpour hurricane). Luckily, the rain they were calling for missed Manteo and we were able to spread out our guest on the front lawn, have dancing room on the stage and be married on the water side, as I had envisioned.

    The staff was excellent to work with and allowed us to store our wine/beer/champagne in one of the temperature controlled back rooms the day before. They always seemed available to accommodate us, from providing lighting options, to accessing the venue for planning sessions, to hanging signs we had made for the event. Our guest could not stop talking about how great the venue was! Highly recommend Festival park!
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    Alison Sent on 11/19/2017
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    Roanoke Island Festival Park was the perfect setting for our wedding, which was further improved by the great staff! We desired to get married in the Outerbanks, but a walkable location, and a park like setting - this fit the bill all around. Everyone at Festival Park was responsive, easy to work with, and accommodating of our desires/needs. They are well prepared for many possible weather scenarios, and can adjust the set up as needed. Mike from Festival Park patiently answered all of our questions, and was there to meet us during a few visits. Beautiful location and top notch staff - we couldn't be happier with our decision to be married in Manteo!
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    Gina Sent on 08/22/2016
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    This is a beautiful outdoor setting at the Sound! There is a covered stage area with bridal/wedding party room, rest rooms, plenty of dance floor space, great lighting (standard lighting package included in the $3000 all day venue rental as of 2016), power, storage areas. Both sides of stage have extensive grassed areas for seating, appetizer tables, bar, etc. We had about 170 guests and everyone had more than enough space. The electrician stayed on site to ensure the event went smoothly. His efforts are worth a tip! The venue does not include tables or chairs, but rental companies nearby can accommodate you. This venue’s contract requires a “Day Of” Wedding Planner. We used Beth Pallet of Engaging Events and she comes highly recommended! The only alcohol allowed to be served is wine, champagne and beer. Guests didn’t mind this restriction. There was adequate time for set up and clean up. The staff was very pleasant. There is plenty of parking. Our guests were allowed to leave their vehicles parked overnight to avoid any unsafe driving. We had the premises sprayed for mosquitoes, and had no issues with bugs. Because of the temperamental weather, you might want to consider a tent, but we were assured that we could fit up to 200 people on the stage. As a precaution, you may want to get Wedding Insurance (we used R V Nuccio and Associates - $475 for our scenario in 2016) because payments are non-refundable and Manteo has been evacuated for hurricanes in the past. We also got liability insurance coverage included in that cost. The venue has back up emergency rooms to bring your party inside if it’s an all day soaker. It was a hot day, so recommend your guests know to dress accordingly and make sure your caterer has plenty of water!
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    Camille Sent on 08/03/2016
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    Festival Park, was a stunning venue, that was very accomodating to our wedding. It is very beautiful as is, but also can serve as a blank space, to create the wedding/event of your dreams. We were very happy with the service from Tanya, Mike, & David at Festival park!
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    Melanie Sent on 08/31/2016
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    RIFP was the perfect place for our wedding! We decided to do a destination wedding to the OBX and were a little nervous about trying to coordinate and plan with many miles in between us. After our experience, I have nothing but great things to say about RIFP. The entire staff were extremely helpful and responsive. They answered all of our questions and more. During the week of the wedding, there was a tropical storm that came through. As nervous as we were, we knew that the venue had other indoor options in case we needed a plan B. The storm ended up passing before our day so we could resume as planned... but just knowing that RIFP had everything taken care of and provided options to us was such a relief. On the wedding day, the site manager and lighting coordinator were there throughout the entire day to make sure everything went smoothly. We loved our experience with RIFP and would recommend to anyone inquiring!
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    Sarah Sent on 11/10/2014
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    I could not have been happier with RIFP! It is a beautiful place, and everyone is so helpful. Tanya answered all of our questions, accommodated us on a few tours, and was lovely to work with.
    We were allowed to come the week before to store some wedding supplies, and Fisher walked us through the back-up plan since a hurricane was in the forecast. Luckily, it was in and out before wedding day, and the crew at RIFP had the grounds looking immaculate for us. Friends and family that attended the wedding were so impressed with the venue, and those that didn't attend commented about the stunning park when they saw the photos.
    I would highly recommend Roanoke Island Festival Park!
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    This venue is absolutely stunning. The windows with the water in the back was breath taking. Everyone at Roanoke island festival park was very accommodating to all of our needs for our big day!
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    Katie Sent on 11/11/2014
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    From start to finish, the Roanoke Island Festival Park team was amazing. They were patient, made great suggestions and really helped pull the wedding together. Even with a huge storm rolling through right at show time, the event was amazing because of the team from Festival Park.
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    Savannah J. Sent on 10/05/2019
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    Professional and Helpful

    Our guest count of 100 was perfect size for the stage. Anymore guests and it probably would’ve felt a little cramped. The water view was I credible and the grounds were landscapes beautifully. I recommend having a wedding planner with this venue since chairs, tables, etc. aren’t provided with the venue. Your planners should be able to set that up for you day of. We added string lights to the stage which made a huge difference too! Mike was great to work with.
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    Meaghan Sent on 01/31/2019
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    Beautiful Venue

    I highly recommend this venue. Mike was very helpful and responsive throughout the entire process! The venue was amazing!
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    Taylor Sent on 01/16/2019
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    Beautiful!

    Beautiful venue, once you get ahold of someone they are very easy to work with. Loved our reception here!!!
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    Our wedding was so beautiful - this is an amazing venue on the OBX. I highly recommend it (and Holiday House Flowers and the Black Pelican for catering)!
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