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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Coquina Beach

Located just south of Nags Head, Coquina Beach is a refreshingly undeveloped stretch of shoreline that's close to the central Outer Banks towns of Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, and Kitty Hawk, but feels like it's miles away.

Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Wild Horse Adventure Tours has been voted the #1 tour company in the USA by TripAdvisor. Feel the ocean breeze and taste the salty beach air as you cruise the Outer Banks beaches in our exclusive OPEN AIR, 13-passenger Hummers with one of...

FAIR WINDS

Fair Winds and its cozy five bedroom, three bathroom ambience awaits you in Southern Shores for your next Outer Banks vacation. Carefully planned and designed to offer the charm of days past but meticulously stocked full of today's modern...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
The Christmas Shop

Discover gifts, garlands and glittering lights galore. Looking for a trinket for someone who has everything? Choose ornaments for every hobby, occupation, occasion or enthusiast; from the fisherman or Disney lover; dancer or photographer. Throughout...

Belle Atlantic

Located in Corolla/ 6 Bedrooms/ 6 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomThis semi-oceanfront home sits on a peaceful cul-de-sac with extraordinary ocean vistas, just 50 feet to the beach access and is a great home for family fun and get-togethers.Ground...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Back Country Safari Tours

Discover wild Spanish Mustangs and our unique Barrier Island ecology on the Wild Horse Safari. Explore over 30 miles of "off road" beach, dune and sand trail and ride with a professional naturalist guide in a custom 4x4 open-air Safari Cruiser, or...

St. Nicks

2026 Upgrades will include a brand new hot tub! Located in Corolla/ 6 Bedrooms/ 5 Full Bathrooms/ 2 Half BathroomsA HEAVENLY vacation awaits you at St. Nicks where you'll appreciate ocean vistas, pelicans flying with ease along the beaches, and...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Kites

Looking to fly a kite on the beach or atop the spectacular dunes of Jockey’s Ridge State Park? Kitty Hawk Kites offers the largest selection of kites, wind art, flags, games, and toys on the Outer Banks, with experts on staff to get you flying...

Beachfront Bliss

OCEANFRONT Avon — Ocean View Dr. — Much like its multi-faceted façade, there are multi-memories to be made at BEACHFRONT BLISS, a four-bedroom/three-bathroom home that evokes an ambiance of warmth and nostalgia whisking you worlds away from...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Kites

Kitty Hawk Kites has been Teaching the World to Fly since 1974 and is home to the world’s largest hang gliding school. As the Outer Banks leader in quality outdoor recreation and adventure, Kitty Hawk Kites offers more than 30 activities to...

AV-1B | Sand & Sea -

Immerse yourself in the laid-back beach lifestyle while relishing the prime location of this delightful Outer Banks retreat. Unwind and bask in the direct access to the beach, indulging in the invigorating surf and warm sand. This lovely Nags Head...

  • Nags Head
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Mike Dianna's Grill Room

Welcome to Mike Dianna's Grill Room, home to the finest seafood, USDA prime beef, amazing live entertainment and more! Come have brunch or dinner with us in Corolla on the beautiful Outer Banks. Celebrating over 20 years in the Timbuck II Shopping...

PERIWINKLE BEACH

Periwinkle Beach is the perfect location for rest and relaxation. This 4-bedroom, 2.5 bath pet-friendly home is located on the oceanside of Southern Shores. Periwinkle Beach is nestled within the sanctuary of mature live oaks, on a quiet street...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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$1,512  $1,723
$211 off
5/10 - 5/17
$1,531  $1,723
$192 off
5/17 - 5/24
$1,531  $1,723
$192 off
5/24 - 5/31
$2,311  $2,604
$293 off
5/31 - 6/7
$3,375  $3,632
$257 off
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...

Flightdeck S-115

Let your vacation dreams take flight at Flightdeck! This unique, newly-renovated oceanfront home boasts amazing views of the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy a Hatteras Island sunrise with your morning coffee. Get some sand between your toes when you take a...

  • Salvo
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms