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

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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...

Ben Franklin

Stop by Nags Head's Ben Franklin at Mile Post 10 on the Bypass where you will find everything you need for the beach! From Clothing, T-shirts and Swimwear to Boards, Chairs, Umbrellas and Tackle. You'll find it all…and of course, we have the...

Sea Watch 380-A

Located just 50 feet from the beach, this unique property is offered for only a limited number of weeks. It's quick and easy to go back and forth between Sea Watch and the beach throughout the day. The reverse floor plan with double porches and...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Henry's Restaurant

Henry's Restaurant offers down home, simple food done Outer Banks style. Henry's Restaurant has been serving the Outer Banks of North Carolina since the summer of 1989. They are pleased to be considered one of the most popular restaurants in Dare...

AS YOU WISH

AS YOU WISH tucks a home theater and a recreation room into a 7-bedroom oceanfront escape in Southern Shores. Carolina Designs presents this home where a 180 degree vista of sea and sand meets an elevator, a private pool, and a private beach...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 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...

Lake's Ocean View

Located in Corolla/ 5 Bedrooms/ 3 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomAll the amenities of home plus ocean and lake vistas. Six decks for sunbathing or star-gazing. Short walk to the beach. Community pool, tennis/pickle ball courts and the outfitted lake...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
9/19 - 9/26
$1,890  $2,227
$337 off
9/20 - 9/27
$1,822  $2,143
$321 off
Firehouse Boil Delivery

DIY Seafood Boil Don’t Just Make Dinner, Make An Experience! We Deliver on the Outer Banks! Same Day Delivery! Make lasting memories by doing something new with friends and family. Why wait in line at a grocery store or restaurant? Our Low...

Calypso's Dream (North)

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.The homeowner is offering a 3% discount to past guests of Outer Banks Blue. To receive this offer, you must call our reservations team at (252...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
TRiO Restaurant & Market

Wine, beer and cheese lovers will love TRiO, an exciting retail and tasting destination in Kitty Hawk. Both a gourmet retail wine, beer and cheese shop as well as a bistro with a wine bar and tap house, TRiO offers the best of the worlds of...

7950 - Ocean

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2025: Brand New Deck! Come enjoy a relaxing stay by the Ocean at this comfortably furnished Hatteras Island rental home. Situated on a...

  • Hatteras
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Resort Realty

For more than 39 years, Resort Realty has been providing unforgettable Outer Banks vacations. From Corolla to Hatteras Island, Resort Realty offers nearly 600 Outer Banks vacation homes that range from cozy 1-bedroom condos to exquisite 20-bedroom...

Wellington By The Sea WEL-306

This beautiful top level condo at Wellington by the Sea has amazing views of the Atlantic Ocean! Wake up early to watch the breathtaking sunrise while sitting on your private balcony with a cup of coffee. At night, view the stars as you listen to...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

MILLER’S OFFERS ONE OF THE FEW TRULY WATERFRONT DINING EXPERIENCES ON THE OUTER BANKS. Enjoy casual dining in our downstairs family-friendly seafood restaurant, or our signature drinks and grill menu in our upstairs deck bar while watching...

Pure Joy

OCEANFRONT Buxton - South Tower Circle - This cavernous and comfortable home is a PURE JOY for huge family groups. Savor great vistas of the lighthouse, just a short bicycle ride away. The steps to the beach and convenient outside showers makes...

  • Buxton
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms