Ocracoke Events - 2026 Schedule

Ocracoke Events - 2026 Schedule
Week of April 20, 2026 - April 26, 2026
Saturday, April 25th - Sunday, April 26th
Ocracoke

Put on your best eyepatch and get ready for a fun and engaging race that traces the steps of some of piracy’s most notable characters. The Ocracoke Island Scallywag 5K/10K/half-marathon is an annual running event on Ocracoke Island that attracts fitness fans of all ages and abilities, and which takes the village by storm via a fun and engaging course that’s close to the shoreline.

Week of May 4, 2026 - May 10, 2026
Friday, May 8th 11:00 AM
Ocracoke

Visitors can pay tribute to the fallen heroes of Ocracoke’s past at this special and inspired ceremony that pays homage to the heroes who lost their lives off the island’s coast. Orchestrated by the Friends of the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum, the Ocracoke community, the U.S. Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary 16-04, the National Park Service, and the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, the annual British Cemetery Ceremony is a historic and landmark event that honors Ocracoke’s tumultuous past.

Week of May 18, 2026 - May 24, 2026
Saturday, May 23rd
Ocracoke

The annual Ocracoke Volunteer Firemen's Ball has become a tradition for longtime visitors and locals alike, and newcomers are welcome to join in the fun of this special event that celebrates the island’s inherent sense of community.

Week of June 1, 2026 - June 7, 2026
Friday, June 5th - Sunday, June 7th
Ocracoke

Get your toes tapping with an island celebration of musicians, storytellers, artisans, local food, and so much more by joining in the community-wide fun of the Ocrafolk Festival. This full weekend event is held in the heart of Ocracoke Village, with multiple performances and activities happening around virtually every corner of Silver Lake Harbor.

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.

Week of August 31, 2026 - September 6, 2026
Saturday, September 5th
ocracoke

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
ocracoke

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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Sandy Run Park

Sandy Run Park leads its visitors through the heart of Kitty Hawk Woods Coastal Preserve, one of the largest maritime forests remaining in North Carolina. Completed in two phases, the park now encompasses 1600 acres of marshland, waterways and...

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...

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
Super Wings

Best store on the beach! Everything you need for your vacation. The newest ladies' and girls swimsuits, 20% off every day! Largest selection of beach supplies and the best deals on T-shirts, sweatshirts and mens, ladies, and kids, apparel, swimwear...

Tipsy Turtle

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Rodanthe - Hatteras Island Estates - At 6450 sq. ft. this lavish 8 bedrooms and 7½ baths home has an elevator, exercise room, game room, a gourmet kitchen and handsome furnishing. TIPSY TURTLE will give you a enormous Hatteras...

  • Rodanthe
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  • 7.5 Bathrooms
Gray's

Gray’s Outer Banks Lifestyle Clothing Company offers the absolute best in Outer Banks T-shirts and Sweatshirts including Champion, Under Armour with "Outer Banks” and Gear! We carry quality fashions and accessories for the whole family...

1745 - Beach Time

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Beach Time is a 6-bedroom, 4-bathroom Corolla vacation rental perfect for your Outer Banks escape. This spacious and...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
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...

A Stone's Throw BIS-216

A Stone's Throw is an upstairs, corner, poolside unit with great views of both the ocean and the pool! The large furnished deck is the perfect place to relax and reflect on your unforgettable OBX vacation. Newly furnished, A Stone's Throw has...

  • Duck
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Surf or Sound Realty

Surf or Sound Realty invites you to explore our collection of over 600 premier vacation rental homes on Hatteras Island, featuring the largest selection of oceanfront accommodations. Nestled within the breathtaking Cape Hatteras National Seashore...

Sweet Home Carolina

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Additional Services: The owners are providing Cabana service with 4 chairs and 1 umbrella to be set up at the beach for you! (Memorial Day - Labor...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Paradise Fun Park

Off the beach, one of the best activities for groups to enjoy in the Outer Banks is mini golf, bumper cars or Go-Karts. Thankfully, Paradise Fun Park offers all three activities! Paradise Fun Park offers exciting outdoor activities that kids and...

R-10 | The Regency Condominium

Breathtaking Ocean Views await from this lovely, top-floor oceanfront condominium unit located at the Regency in Kill Devil Hills. All will enjoy the fantastic beach front location and the luxury of having a swimming pool on-site. Nicely decorated...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 26! 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...

BEACHTIME

Charming cottage just 215 yards from a private beach on a quiet and secluded cul-de-sac. Very private lot with beautiful live oaks. Enjoy the outdoors with a large swimming pool, hot tub, basketball, screened porch, and lots of great decks and the...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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$1,902  $2,147
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5/8 - 5/15
$1,730  $2,147
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5/15 - 5/22
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5/22 - 5/29
$2,141  $2,426
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6/26 - 7/3
$3,944  $4,325
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$4,058  $4,325
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8/28 - 9/4
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10/2 - 10/9
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