Ocracoke Events - 2026 Schedule

Ocracoke Events - 2026 Schedule

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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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Outer Banks Seafood Festival
Oct 17

October 17, 2026

The Outer Banks Seafood Festival is rapidly becoming one of the highlights of the fall season, with plenty of fresh seafood, storytelling, and activities to keep everyone fully entertained. This all-day event takes place at the waterfront Event Site...

Fish Heads Bar and Grill

Rustic waterfront pub at a fishing pier with a large deck for seafood eats, draft beer & live music. Fish Heads Bar and Grill is THE tiki bar of the Outer Banks. Located at Mile Post 18.5 in Nags Head, we offer a view that is second to none...

BLOCK AND TACKLE

Great ocean view. 75 yards to beach access.Level 1:4 bedrooms (2 Queen bedrooms with private bathrooms (tub & shower), 2 with Twins and shared bath (tub & shower), den with CATV and Xbox.Level 2:Living/dining/kitchen area with CATV...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
8/30 - 9/6
$1,710  $1,919
$209 off
9/27 - 10/4
$1,508  $1,698
$190 off
10/4 - 10/11
$1,508  $1,698
$190 off
10/11 - 10/18
$1,508  $1,698
$190 off
10/18 - 10/25
$1,444  $1,495
$51 off
10/25 - 11/1
$1,444  $1,495
$51 off
11/1 - 11/8
$1,294  $1,345
$51 off
11/8 - 11/15
$1,294  $1,345
$51 off
11/15 - 11/22
$1,338  $1,345
$7 off
11/29 - 12/6
$1,309  $1,345
$36 off
12/6 - 12/13
$1,294  $1,345
$51 off
12/13 - 12/20
$1,324  $1,345
$21 off
Black Pelican

Black Pelican oceanfront restaurant is one of the Outer Banks’ premier restaurants serving lunch and dinner daily. Black Pelican is where you can enjoy fresh seafood, steaks, vegetarian dishes, sandwiches and some of the barrier island’s...

Escape Hatch OCD-187

Looking for a vacation to Escape Hatch? This lovely beach cottage is conveniently located 425ft to the beach, and just approximately half a mile to shopping, dining and entertainment! The casual comfort of this cottage invites you to leave all your...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Miss Oregon Inlet

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center is the home of the largest and most modern charter boat fishing fleet on the eastern seaboard. A full service marina in Nags Head NC, Oregon Inlet offers a comprehensive charter boat fishing experience for the "old salt...

363 | Wish You Were Here

New living room couches, new top level deck furniture and new pool furniture for the 2025 season!A winning combination of comfort, style, & thoughtful amenities ensure your family a grand Vacation Experience. "Wish You Were Here" provides three...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Kitty Hawk Kites

Kitty Hawk Kites has been Teaching the World to Fly since 1974 and is home to the world’s largest hang gliding school. As the Outer Banks leader in quality outdoor recreation and adventure, Kitty Hawk Kites offers more than 30 activities to...

Sun-sational SSIS-34

Enjoy ocean views just 375' to the beach at this beautifully decorated and well-equipped home in the subdivision of Seven Sisters, located at MP 14 in Nags Head! Sun-sational is a 5 bedroom, 4 bath home with direct beach access just 100 yards away...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Bob's Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Welcome to Bob’s Wild Horse Adventure Tours, Corolla’s #1 source for family fun since 1996 and voted Best Wild Horse Tour in the Reader's Choice BEST of OBX contest! We offer guided tours to see the Corolla Wild Horses in several ways...

Fearing

Fearing House - Oceanfront Luxury in Pine Island Limited Be among the first to experience the Fearing House, an extraordinary 12-bedroom oceanfront estate located in the exclusive Pine Island Limited community of Corolla.This brand-new construction...

  • Corolla
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 13 Bathrooms
OBX Laser Tag and Arcade

Here’s some high energy entertainment for the kids, and for young adults (or young at heart) who love laser tag. On one side of this large facility is the “moon bounce inflatable room,” where the young ‘uns can go and bounce...

Atlantic Sound Waves

Located in Corolla / 5 Bedrooms / 3 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomLocated on Crystal Lake, appreciate handsome sunsets and watch the wildlife from your upper and lower decks. Located in the Villages at Ocean Hill, this private location offers an...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
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...

7200 - Better Surf Than Sorry

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Better Surf Than Sorry, an oceanside retreat located in the charming town of Salvo on Hatteras Island...

  • Salvo
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms