Ocracoke History Events - 2026 Schedule

Ocracoke History Events - 2026 Schedule
Week of May 4, 2026 - May 10, 2026
Friday, May 8th 11:00 AM
Ocracoke

Visitors can pay tribute to the fallen heroes of Ocracoke’s past at this special and inspired ceremony that pays homage to the heroes who lost their lives off the island’s coast. Orchestrated by the Friends of the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum, the Ocracoke community, the U.S. Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary 16-04, the National Park Service, and the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, the annual British Cemetery Ceremony is a historic and landmark event that honors Ocracoke’s tumultuous past.

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 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.

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.

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Outer Banks Ferry System

Decades ago, one of the only ways to access some of the most secluded areas of the Outer Banks was via a ferry, and this tradition carries on today for thousands if not millions of visitors who want to travel to some of coastal North Carolina's most...

Donutz on a Stick

Stay, Play and Eat- Donuts, Ice Cream & Coffee Treats! Located on the Duck Boardwalk, behind Dockside Seafood, this breakfast & Dessert-Shop features treats you've never tasted before! Try the hot, made to order, donutz...

Eagle's Nest

Located in Corolla/ 5 Bedrooms/ 4 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomThis professionally decorated home is adjacent to the community walkway providing direct beach access, offers great Ocean vistas, roomy rooms and a private pool. It's sure to become a...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

SalvOasis By the Sea

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Salvo - Fifth St. - At the end of a long drive, there aren't many places you'd rather relax than at SALVOASIS BY THE SEA, this well-appointed beach home just one lot back from the beach and close to an ORV ramp. Start your vacation...

  • Salvo
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals

ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals provides our communities and our visitors with fun, safe and convenient access to innovative transportation while providing an unparalleled customer experience. Don’t carry all of your beach gear...

Too Close

This bright and airy cottage offers an open living area that holds wonderful views of the ocean. Enjoy the 42" LCD flat screen TV in the great room w/DVD and a Theater Sofa. This cottage offers a short walk to the direct beach access at the end of...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

Sunset Bay CHA-05

Come to the quiet, relaxing beaches of South Nags Head and you will find that Sunset Bay is aptly named. Located on a safe, child-friendly cul-de-sac overlooking the Cape Hatteras National Seashore which offers miles of nature, outrageous sunsets...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
5/23 - 5/30
$2,756  $3,156
$400 off
5/30 - 6/6
$3,506  $3,906
$400 off
6/6 - 6/13
$4,308  $4,708
$400 off
6/13 - 6/20
$4,663  $5,063
$400 off
8/1 - 8/8
$4,855  $5,255
$400 off
8/8 - 8/15
$4,437  $4,837
$400 off
8/15 - 8/22
$3,560  $3,960
$400 off
8/29 - 9/5
$3,031  $3,431
$400 off
Sundogs

Sundogs is a happening spot open year round in Corolla. Along with good food, they feature a nightlife that includes live music, karaoke and a DJ dance party. They have a full bar and a menu suited to a host of tastes. Starters include nachos, crab...

4207 - Windspinner

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds!  Georgetown Sands, Building 4, Unit 21. Located on the Oceanside, your family will love the convenience of being within easy walking distance of...

  • Duck
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates

Since 1968, our family owned and operated company has offered families just like yours a wide selection of Outer Banks vacation rentals in beach communities and towns of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head and South Nags...

Anchors Away

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.It’s time to enjoy world-class Corolla beaches at their best! Really want to get away from it all?  Head to “Anchor’s Away”, located in...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Miller's Seafood and Steakhouse

Miller's Seafood & Steakhouse has been a favorite among locals and visitors for more forty years. Offering delicious southern cuisine for both breakfast and dinner in a casual family atmosphere infused with coastal flair, it's no wonder this...

GS-2-B2 Oceanside 2 Bedroom Condo at Gol...

Welcome to Golden Strand by KEES Vacations! Check out this 2-Bedroom, Oceanside condo at the well desired Golden Strand community in the heart of Kill Devil Hills. When you are at Golden Strand, you will feel like you are in paradise. Imagine waking...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms