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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Nags Head Woods Ecological Preserve

When most Outer Banks visitors think of Nags Head, they imagine a classic beach town filled with warm sunny days, crashing ocean waves, and miles of beaches, shops, restaurants and all the attractions that inherently come standard with an...

Cosmo's Pizzeria Southern Shores

If you're searching for great pizza on the Outer Banks, look no further than Cosmo's Pizzeria at The Marketplace in Southern Shores! We offer authentic New York-style pizza made fresh and just the way you like, using only the highest quality...

Grand Mariner 430-B

Grand Mariner is a custom-built home with all the luxurious features that define the Outer Banks vacation experience. Enjoy ocean and sound views from top and mid level decks. Relax on 2 covered decks or lounge by your 14’x24’ private pool...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
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...

PELICANS WAY

“Pelican’s Way” is a serene escape nestled amidst the pristine dunes of Southern Shores. This 4-bedroom oceanfront cottage offers a perfect destination for those seeking a tranquil and unforgettable beach getaway. Enjoy breathtaking sunrise...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
3/7 - 3/14
$1,804  $2,185
$381 off
3/14 - 3/21
$1,804  $2,185
$381 off
3/21 - 3/28
$1,804  $2,185
$381 off
3/28 - 4/4
$2,118  $2,335
$217 off
4/18 - 4/25
$2,009  $2,335
$326 off
4/25 - 5/2
$1,995  $2,335
$340 off
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

Enjoy Waterfront Dining at Basnight's Lone Cedar Café where we specialize in fresh and local Outer Banks seafood. If you’re craving the freshest fish, clams, crab, shrimp and oysters from local North Carolina waters, you’ll find...

Tropical Paradise

OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - Hatteras Island Estates - Discover your own private TROPICAL PARADISE at this island vacation home. Pull up past the tropical landscaping, step up into the home, and ride with your bags in the elevator. You might prefer to first...

  • Rodanthe
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
Duck Corolla Parasail

Discover the beauty of the Outer Banks with Duck Parasail. Duck Parasail is proud to partner with Corolla Parasail and together, they take pride in being the longest running, family owned and operated parasail company on the Outer Banks. Duck...

HERES YOUR SIGN

This lovely Semi- Oceanfront home has great ocean views and is just 100 yards to the beach access. Here’s Your Sign is beautifully located and equipped to make all members of your party happy. Amenities include an elevator, game room, a heated...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
3/8 - 3/15
$2,543  $2,933
$390 off
3/15 - 3/22
$2,543  $2,933
$390 off
3/22 - 3/29
$2,543  $2,933
$390 off
3/29 - 4/5
$2,916  $3,083
$167 off
4/19 - 4/26
$2,693  $3,083
$390 off
4/26 - 5/3
$2,693  $3,083
$390 off
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...

1885 - Bayan Rendezvous

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Bayan Rendezvous is where your vacation starts and your worries end. This well-equipped beach home is just 800 feet from the pristine...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 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...

Surf N Sound

Amazing Views Of Both The Ocean AND Sound From Surf-N-Sound! New Photos Coming Soon! Updates for 2026 include: New Bedding Arrangement: 3 Queen, 2 Full, 2 Twin (see layout description below for more detail). Updated Kitchen, 2 Updated Bathrooms...

  • Duck
  • 4 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...

Carolina Clipper WHL-11

Carolina Clipper will be the perfect home for your dream vacation on the best beaches of the OBX! This well-equipped, sun-filled oceanside retreat is located in prestigious Whalehead Beach in the historic town of Corolla, and only about 600 feet...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms