Ocracoke Festivals Events - 2026 Schedule

Ocracoke Festivals 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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Lighthouse 5K Series
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September 2, 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...

Corolla Raceway

The Ultimate Go Kart Racetrack That Kids and Adults will Enjoy! Corolla Raceway is the premier Go-Kart experience. Our upscale facility is designed to provide a first class entertainment experience. Corolla Raceway provides the newest Single...

1215 - Corolla Hideaway

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Enjoy your Outer Banks vacation at this lovely secluded cottage! Corolla Hideaway is a 4 bedroom, 2 baths oceanside home located in historic...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

SUNSET

Enjoy spectacular views in an intimate community of Nags Head style townhomes. Each home features 2,000 square feet of living area.Level 1:Great room with sectional sofa, CATV and DVD player; partially covered deck with ocean view; kitchen; dining...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
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OBX Ghost Tours

OBX Ghost tours is something your family will be talking about the rest of the summer! You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through down town Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories that makes The Outer Banks one of the most haunted...

Beach Cabana

Upon opening the door to BEACH CABANA, you immediately feel your tensions and stresses melt away. Whether you choose to relax by the luxurious private pool, retreat to one of the six King en suites for a much-needed nap or quiet time, or be...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 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...

THE LIGHTSHIP

The Lightship counts nine bedrooms with nine private baths, eight of them kings, in a single oceanfront home at Milepost 10 in Nags Head. Carolina Designs invites large groups to spread out here, where a theater and a rec room sit steps from a...

  • Nags Head
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
Jumpmasters OBX

Now with Axe Throwing! Jumpmasters OBX is the ultimate trampoline park on the Outer Banks with attractions the entire family will enjoy. From open jump trampolines to the dodgeball court, 3-D climbing wall, a foam pit, an epic ninja obstacle course...

5571 - Landfall II

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds!  Enjoy a fun and relaxing stay at Landfall in Nags Head! This 8-bedroom semi-oceanfront vacation home offers comfort...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
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...

Waves Good-bye

OCEANFRONT Waves — Sea Isle Hills Dr. — Say hello to WAVES GOOD-BYE, the ideal vacation getaway with ocean vistas that will stay with you long after you do, indeed, bid them farewell. With direct access over the protective dunes to the beach...

  • Waves
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Old Man Charters

  Experience the Outer Banks from the water with Old Man Charters, a personalized boat tour company based in the historic fishing village of Wanchese. Departing from a private dock on the southern end of Roanoke Island, Old Man Charters...

Aquatic Anesthesia 465-A

Aquatic Anesthesia is a comfortable and charming cottage with excellent views of the ocean and Jockey's Ridge! Within walking distance to restaurants and shops, you are sure to enjoy your Outer Banks vacation in this relaxing, centrally located...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms