Hatteras Festivals Events - 2026 Schedule

Hatteras Festivals Events - 2026 Schedule

Event info is subject to change at any time. Check associated official event websites for latest.

Week of December 7, 2026 - December 13, 2026
Saturday, December 12th
Hatteras

Join in the fun of one of the most festive celebrations on Hatteras Island with this annual Christmas parade that has become a decades-long tradition for locals and holiday visitors alike. The Hatteras Island Christmas Parade combines local businesses, fire departments, the US Coast Guard, and non-profit organizations in a joyful and small-town parade that will inspire anyone to get into the holiday spirit.

Event info is subject to change at any time. Check associated official event websites for latest.

Week of February 1, 2027 - February 7, 2027
Saturday, February 6th
Hatteras

Head to the waterfront along Hatteras village at historic Oden’s Dock for this old-fashioned oyster roast that gives back to the island’s coastal environment. The annual event features a world of fresh goodies for attendees to enjoy, which includes plenty of fresh oysters that are ready for shucking, fresh seafood chowder, cornbread, and other snacks and refreshments. There’s also a bake sale planned so that attendees can indulge their sweet tooth after they have had their fill of the array of local seafood.

Event info is subject to change at any time. Check associated official event websites for latest.

Week of June 28, 2027 - July 4, 2027
Sunday, July 4th
Hatteras

Celebrating its 14th year in 2027, the Hatteras Village Golf Cart Parade is quickly becoming a favorite Independence Day celebration for Hatteras Island visitors and locals alike. Launched in 2013 as a fundraiser for the Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation with less than a dozen golf cart participants, today the event features more than 50 or 60  golf carts of all styles, decked out in purely fun and patriotic themes.

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Back Country Safari Tours

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