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.

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Bodie Island Lighthouse

The Bodie Island Lighthouse, (pronounced "Body") is located just south of the town of Nags Head and Whalebone Junction, where Highway 158, Highway 64, and NC Highway 12 intersect. Visitors travelling towards Hatteras Island can't help but notice the...

Family Water Adventures

Shelling, Snorkeling, Paddle Boarding, Eco Tours & Light Fishing. Guided family adventure trips on Hatteras Island, NC. We take your group to multiple tidal islands along the Cape Hatteras seaside. These islands are constantly changing and...

328 | Pooling Our Funs

This Outstanding Kitty Hawk Semi-Oceanfront Vacation Home features Endless Ocean Views & is only 50 feet from the Beach!! Your Family will Love the Bright, Beachy Décor, & will Always be Comfortable in the Private Heated Swimming Pool...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
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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...

Angel of the Isle

Pine Island is a vacationers paradise, with 2 community pools, multiple basketball courts, playgrounds, racquet and fitness facilities (for a fee), paths and trails in a beautiful setting along the ocean. All of this, plus restaurants and shops...

  • Corolla
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The Northern Outer Banks

Discover Historic Corolla Park With its wide open green spaces and scenic views, Historic Corolla Park is the heart of Corolla in Northeastern North Carolina. It's a great place to take in a seasonal event or simply take a walk, and is home to three...

1285 - Sands to Sea

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Discover your perfect beach getaway in Corolla at Sands to Sea. This 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom vacation rental offers...

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Just for the Beach Rentals

Just for the Beach Rentals (not to be confused with the similarly-named "Just for the Beach") offers rentals to accommodate your stay. Equipment includes linens, baby gates, cribs, monitors, seats, joggers, bikes, kayaks, skim boards, surf boards...

Island Magic

SEMI-SOUNDFRONT AVON — Island Creek Resort — It’s simple to conjure up vacation perfection when you settle into ISLAND MAGIC, a three-bedroom/two- and one-half-bath home that will delight anyone who is drawn to the water. Water sport...

  • Avon
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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...

A Peace of Quiet

New for 2024: New Queen bed mattress, new mattresses on twin beds, upgraded bunk beds.Aptly named, “A Peace of Quiet” finds you in an idyllic setting surrounded by mature scrub oak trees on the quiet street of Sea Tern. Enjoy your own private...

  • Duck
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  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

286 | Skipper's Watch

Oceanfront, Private Walkway to Beach, & Great Ocean Views!Outstanding Ocean & Beach Views await when you choose this Fantastic Home for your family's Outer Banks getaway. Lovely décor & your own Private Walkway to the Beach w/Dune Top...

  • Southern Shores
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  • Sleeps 8
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...

Perfect Score

Located in Corolla/ 4 Bedrooms/ 4 Full Bathrooms/ 2 Half BathroomsThis enchanting home is located in Corolla Light Resort on a peaceful cul-de-sac convenient to both the life guarded beach, ocean and the sound. Close to the oceanfront community...

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  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms