Ocracoke Food, Beer & Wine Events - 2026 Schedule

Ocracoke Food, Beer & Wine Events - 2026 Schedule
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 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.

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The Outer Banks is comprised of more water than land, as the fragile strips of terrain that make up these North Carolina barrier islands are bordered on all sides by deep blue major bodies of water.

Sun Realty

Sun Realty offers the Best Selection of Vacation Rentals on the Outer Banks. Our large selection of Outer Banks rentals means you can choose from a wide range of amenities, including private swimming pools, hot tubs, theater rooms, game rooms, pet...

Toes in the Water

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Fresh and bright interiors invite you to “Toes in the Water” to have the best beach vacation ever! Offering a private pool, hot tub, and amenities...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 19
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...

Sea Glass Shack

Bring the whole crew to The Sea Glass Shack, a welcoming, pet-friendly getaway in the heart of Kill Devil Hills. Kids will love nearby parks with playgrounds and splash pads, while parents can relax on the wraparound porch after a day of beach...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Harbor Star Dolphin Tours at Wanchese Marina

The Harbor Star's Wild Dolphin Tours depart three times daily plus a Sunset Cruise (weather permitting) This 2 hour cruise includes an entertaining tour and an opportunity to spot wild dolphins aboard the all new 40-foot Pontoon boat. Tickets must...

291 | Kingfisher

New Amenities for the 2026 season including: New wrap-around composite deck, porch roof, staircase and lighting on the back of the house, New ten foot glass sliding door leading to back deck, New GE Cafe Refrigerator, Range, & Microwave, Newly...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Wanchese Marina

Wanchese Marina offer one of the finest fleets of professional charter fishermen, charter booking service, dolphin tours, dive charters, shrimp charters and even crabbing charters. We have both diesel and non-ethanol fuel, a professional fish...

Two Tides (formerly Tradewinds North) 61...

Make an Outer Banks vacation memory at milepost 19! This magnificent oceanfront haven will provide you with endless entertainment. The private beach access makes it easy to visit the shore whenever you wish. Relax by the pool (14'x28') or move...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
5/23 - 5/30
$9,105  $9,530
$425 off
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...

Turtle Trax

Located in Corolla / 3 Bedrooms / 2 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomAccessible by 4 x 4 car only! Appreciate gorgeous ocean vistas from this home located just 3 tons from the ocean!Ground Level: Exterior amenities include a sand carport with...

  • Corolla
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Paradise Dolphin Cruises

With the best views around and the quickest access to dolphins, Paradise Dolphin Cruises is committed to offering you one of the most amazing experiences of your life! Climb aboard the Kokomo, our 40-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

156 | Maggies Place I

Your family will enjoy the great ocean views and convenience to the Beach this Semi-Oceanfront home provides. Nicely decorated and comfortable with an open floor plan that is ideal for family gatherings and the ocean facing Sun Deck provides...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Brindley Beach Vacations

Brindley Beach Vacations offers premier Real Estate and Property Management services across the entire Outer Banks. Representing more than 450 vacation rental homes, we proudly serve every region—from the southern beaches of Hatteras Island...

SUNRISE

This unique home offers views up and down the coast! Very large decks for sunning and relaxing or take a soak in the large hot tub while taking in the sunset. Two living areas offer plenty of room for family togetherness. This comfortable...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
5/10 - 5/17
$2,869  $3,311
$442 off
5/17 - 5/24
$3,291  $3,311
$20 off
5/31 - 6/7
$4,754  $5,054
$300 off
6/7 - 6/14
$5,349  $5,691
$342 off