Week of June 28, 2021 - July 4, 2021

Ocracoke Independence Day Celebration

  • Saturday, July 3rd - Sunday, 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 2, 2021 - August 8, 2021

Ocracoke Fig Festival

  • Thursday, August 5th - Saturday, August 7th
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.

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Sun Fish Grill

Sun Fish Grill

Sun Fish Grill is a great stop for fresh local seafood and a variety of delicious specialties. The menu has a good balance whether desiring sea fare, vegetarian choices, chicken or steak for lunch and dinner. You can make up a meal with appetizers, soups and salads or order wraps, rolls, burgers, baskets, plates and platters. Enjoy traditional mussels with a wine and garlic sauce, crab bites, Ahi tuna and wings for starters. Dive into Lobster Bisque, award-winning New England Clam Chowder and a variety of salads including the Summer Fruit and Veggie salad that features mangos, blueberries, strawberries, asparagus, zucchini, yellow squash and baby spinach topped with avocados. Wraps and rolls include lobster, crab, tuna, chicken and veggie choices. Choose from chef specialties: fresh tuna, New York Strip, pasta dishes, Chicken Florentine, classic crabcakes and our signature nachos. Our Fisherman’s Platter, a house specialty includes fresh fish of the day, shrimp, oysters, and scallops.