Ocracoke Arts & Crafts Events - 2026 Schedule

Ocracoke Arts & Crafts Events - 2026 Schedule
Week of June 29, 2026 - July 5, 2026
Thursday, July 2nd - Saturday, July 4th
Ocracoke

Head to the tiny coastal village of Ocracoke for a big Independence Day celebration that includes fireworks, a parade, and plenty of family fun. The highlight of the Ocracoke Independence Day Celebration is the annual amazing fireworks display over the Silver Lake Harbor after the sun goes down. Visitors will find plenty of seating all around the harborfront docks, and can bring along beach chairs, towels, blankets, and everything they need to enjoy the show.

Week of August 3, 2026 - August 9, 2026
Friday, August 7th - Saturday, August 8th
Ocracoke

Take a stroll along any shaded street in Ocracoke village and you’ll naturally notice the town’s love of all-things fig. Fig trees are everywhere in this coastal town, and during this annual celebration, visitors and locals alike can celebrate the fig through a myriad of  music, dancing, history, activities, and of course, plenty of fig goodies.

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Best Surf Fishing Gear for 2026

Once you have your coastal recreational fishing license in hand, it’s time to start thinking about gear. Anglers will find tons of options when it comes to equipment for casting into the surf, from custom designed rods and reels at local...

Jolly Roger

When you first catch sight of The Jolly Roger, you might be unsure exactly what to think of it. Since its conversion from a gas station/grocery store to a restaurant in 1972, The Jolly Roger has been anything but your ordinary Outer Banks...

Sound Garden

SOUNDFRONT Frisco — NC Hwy. 12 — The power of nature to calm, heal and inspire are always in play at SOUND GARDEN, a brand new five-bedroom/five-full- and two-half-bath home located within the lush landscape of coastal Pamlico Sound. On an...

  • Frisco
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Sun Realty

Sun Realty offers the Best Selection of Vacation Rentals on the Outer Banks. Our large selection of Outer Banks rentals means you can choose from a wide range of amenities, including private swimming pools, hot tubs, theater rooms, game rooms, pet...

5553 - Tradewinds 6

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: New floors in the bottom floor and 2 bathrooms. New decorations and bedding added this year along with...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
Resort Realty Property Management

Celebrating 39 years of service in Outer Banks vacation rental property management, Resort Realty is a company that operates locally with in-house feet on the ground; meaning impeccable care for your home with constant communication from our staff...

K5303 Westside Inn on Roanoke Island

Welcome to Westside Inn on Roanoke Island by KEES Vacations! Beautiful landscaping, quiet atmosphere, and remarkable wide-open views of Croatan Sound. Westside Inn provides the perfect intimate waterfront setting for your wedding or other special...

  • Manteo
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Poke Box

PokeBox offers fresh, quick, simple, healthy poke bowls in Nags Head. Choose your items and build your bowl. Tuna, salmon, chicken, steak, shrimp and tofu options available. Mix in your favorite veggies, sauces and toppings for the perfect poke...

Lu's Place 169-A

You will truly appreciate the personal touches and personality of Lu's Place. With beachy rustic furnishings and finishes you will feel like you are home away from home. Prepare a meal for your family in the large, well-stocked kitchen, relax in the...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
The Christmas Shop

Discover gifts, garlands and glittering lights galore. Looking for a trinket for someone who has everything? Choose ornaments for every hobby, occupation, occasion or enthusiast; from the fisherman or Disney lover; dancer or photographer. Throughout...

SJOERDSMA

Sjoerdsma is an oceanfront 4 bedroom and 2 bath, dog friendly cottage that feels like HOME the minute you step in the front door. The open floor plan gives this cottage plenty of space for your entire family. And the panoramic ocean view from the...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
5/23 - 5/30
$2,400  $2,735
$335 off
8/1 - 8/8
$4,352  $4,648
$296 off
The Cotton Gin

For those traveling to the Outer Banks, The Cotton Gin is a beloved landmark with its large windmill and picturesque gardens. The Cotton Gin has stood in the same location since 1929, starting as a working cotton gin and growing to a gift store with...

K6503 Stowe Quarters at Stowe on 12

Enjoy contactless vacationing at Stowe Quarters! Located in the heart of Hatteras Island, Stowe Quarters offers a unique vacation experience. Residing above a small, upscale shopping plaza named Stowe on 12, Stowe Quarters is a three-bedroom condo...

  • Hatteras
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Fishing Unlimited Boating Center

Owned by Garry Oliver, the proprietor of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier, this small wooden aqua blue-colored store on the Nags Head-Manteo causeway has been serving the needs of fishermen for decades. A full line of tackle is available for all types...

612 | Needlepoint Dunes

Welcome to Needlepoint Dunes , an incredible oceanfront home that provides exceptional views of the Atlantic Ocean and Jockey's Ridge State Park (the East Coast's largest sand dune). Recent updates include new kitchen counters and appliances...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16