Ocracoke Events - 2026 Schedule

Ocracoke Events - 2026 Schedule
Week of August 31, 2026 - September 6, 2026
Saturday, September 5th
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The Ocracoke Health Center is hosting its fourth fundraising Seafood Festival in 2025, which was revitalized and returned to the island after Hurricane Dorian hit Ocracoke Island in 2019. Featuring live music, a live auction and silent auction, and plenty of fresh seafood, the late summer festival is a great way for Ocracoke newcomers and visitors to discover what the great flavors of this island are all about.

Week of October 5, 2026 - October 11, 2026
Saturday, October 10th
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Join the Ocracoke Preservation Society in celebrating Ocracoke heritage with its rich history and continuing tradition of working on the water with this unique festival that made its grand debut in 2023. Held on the grounds of the Ocracoke Preservation Society Museum, this festival will celebrate these traditions with booths and exhibits with the watermen themselves, as well as plenty of food and fun to go around.

Week of October 26, 2026 - November 1, 2026
Friday, October 30th - Saturday, October 31st
Ocracoke

Come to Ocracoke Island for a Pirate Halloween! The Ocracoke Pirate Jamboree is an annual and multiple-day event that is highlighted by a family-friendly Pirate Encampment by Blackbeard's Pirate Crew on Ocracoke Island, and an ensuing world of fun on the southern Outer Banks.

Week of November 23, 2026 - November 29, 2026
Friday, November 27th
Ocracoke

Ring in the holidays island-style with this seasonal parade that takes place on the waters that surrounds Ocracoke village. The Ocracoke Parade of Boats is a celebration of life on the water, and this annual procession of ships of all shapes and sizes is sure to make anyone fall in love with the coastal scene and community that calls Ocracoke Island home.

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Lighthouse 5K Series
Aug 26

August 26, 2026

(+ more dates)

Lace up your running shoes and see the sights. Add the fun of a run and fitness to your vacation joining us for a Summer morning 5k run/walk through the Historic Village of Corolla Light. Enjoy the sights of the Northern Outer Banks. The WhaleHead...

Back Country Safari Tours

Discover wild Spanish Mustangs and our unique Barrier Island ecology on the Wild Horse Safari. Explore over 30 miles of "off road" beach, dune and sand trail and ride with a professional naturalist guide in a custom 4x4 open-air Safari Cruiser, or...

Beautiful Sound

SOUNDFRONT Avon — Kinnakeet Shores — That BEAUTIFUL SOUND you hear is the deep sigh of contentment that escapes when you first lay eyes on this majestic 4,500 sq. ft. six-bedroom/six- and one-half-bath waterfront home. Everything on your...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 27 years! Jimmy’s Seafood Buffet is a great stop for an all you can eat affordable dinner extravaganza. The buffet offers over 100 different items. It even serves Jumbo Alaskan crab legs and Jumbo...

Cohasset II

New to Brindley Beach Vacations for 2026!Located in Corolla / 4 Bedrooms / 3 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomWelcome to Cohasset II at the Villas! This alluring townhouse in the heart of Corolla Light is close to the beach, oceanfront pools, tennis...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream

Serving our customers on the Outer Banks since 1994, Big Buck's ice Cream is dedicated serving you “The Best.” We offer a full line of super-premium ice cream products, smoothies, chocolates, and custom-made ice cream cakes! 2 locations...

AQUARIUS

Make your vacation dreams come true just 2 lots back from the ocean in the quiet community of Seacrest in Southern Shores. The homeowners love the Outer Banks, and their selections for the new home reflect the love of this beach and memorable, ideal...

  • Southern Shores
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
10/2 - 10/9
$4,369  $5,169
$800 off
10/9 - 10/16
$4,469  $5,169
$700 off
10/16 - 10/23
$3,589  $4,133
$544 off
10/23 - 10/30
$3,589  $4,133
$544 off
10/30 - 11/6
$3,589  $3,983
$394 off
11/6 - 11/13
$3,438  $3,983
$545 off
11/13 - 11/20
$3,542  $3,983
$441 off
11/27 - 12/4
$3,957  $3,983
$26 off
12/4 - 12/11
$3,801  $3,983
$182 off
12/11 - 12/18
$3,801  $3,983
$182 off
OBX Shipping Center

We are the only Authorized Shipping Center on the OBX for FedEx, UPS and DHL. Come to OBX Shipping Center for all your shipping and office needs. We offer Notary services, copies, faxing, laminating, among other office services. You do the...

OC12 The Captain's Cottage at Oceanside ...

Welcome to The Captain's Cottage at Oceanside Court by KEES Vacations! These quaint oceanfront cottages are the perfect place for you and your family to have a unique and unforgettable vacation offering the perfect balance between amenities and...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Brew Thru

No trip to the Outer Banks is complete without cruising through Brew Thru, the Outer Banks’ original drive thru convenience store. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing cold beverage of Coke, Pepsi and other soft drinks on the go...

The Sailfish

Enjoy the private pool, Panoramic views of the sound and evening sunsets from the large sundeck. Gathering area on the upper level. House has an extra refrigerator to accommodate all your food and drinks for your stay. Just a short walk of 300 yards...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

Welcome to the home of the happy oyster where for over 40 years the oyster has been our world. The Outer Banks only authentic oyster bar is the place to enjoy sensational fare from the sea washed down with your favorite brew or cocktail. We serve by...

Bottoms Up

Located in Salvo | 3 Bedrooms | 2 Full BathroomsNew in 2024: Firepit and Horseshoe PitBottoms Up is your ideal oceanside beach home! Conveniently located in the Hatteras Colony subdivision of Salvo, you are less than 500 feet of community beach...

  • Salvo
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Lost Treasure Golf

The noted explorer, archaeologist, anthropologist, paleontologist, and part-time plumbing contractor from the University of Chicago, Professor Duffer A. Hacker, led two expeditions to the outer banks in the late 1920’s. The purpose of these...

A Sitting Duck

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.You won’t feel like ‘A Sitting Duck’ in this cute Duck vacation property! Close to the beach and located in quiet Sea Tern, just north of Duck...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8