Ocracoke Music & Dancing Events - 2026 Schedule

Ocracoke Music & Dancing 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 1, 2026 - June 7, 2026
Friday, June 5th - Sunday, June 7th
Ocracoke

Get your toes tapping with an island celebration of musicians, storytellers, artisans, local food, and so much more by joining in the community-wide fun of the Ocrafolk Festival. This full weekend event is held in the heart of Ocracoke Village, with multiple performances and activities happening around virtually every corner of Silver Lake Harbor.

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.

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Outer Banks Lighthouses

Each of the Outer Banks five lighthouses is unique. For a beautiful view, visitors can climb Currituck Beach Light, Bodie Island Light and Cape Hatteras Lighthouse for a small fee in season. It's an unforgettable way to see the Outer Banks! Don't...

Twiddy & Company

Twiddy & Company is here to provide all the help and southern hospitality you've come to anticipate when planning your beach vacation. We invite you to let us share our unique understanding of this coastal landscape; unlike any place in the...

K6102 Dune it Wright at Carolina Shores

Welcome to Dune it Wright at Carolina Shores by KEES Vacations! ***For a limited time only, this home is offering FREE pet stays and FREE pool heat on reservations booked now through the end of February 2026! With its twist on classic modern style...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

Welcome to the home of the happy oyster where for over 40 years the oyster has been our world. The Outer Banks only authentic oyster bar is the place to enjoy sensational fare from the sea washed down with your favorite brew or cocktail. We serve by...

Key Largo

Located in Corolla/ 7 Bedrooms/ 5 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomWatch the fishes jump and the dolphins play from this roomy oceanfront home located directly in front of the remains of a shipwreck just offshore known locally as the Rocker Arm...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
H2OBX Waterpark

YOUR BEST SUMMER DAY - Nothing satisfies your craving for fun like a day at the H2OBX Waterpark. Start with that perfect Carolina sun. Add a dose of adrenaline as you soar 6 stories up on The Rogue Wave or drop 90 screaming feet down The Plank...

077 | So Low Flight

This vacation home offers Excellent Ocean Views from both levels & Great Beach Access (Only 100 Ft. Across Beach Road)! Captivating in both design & decor, So Low Flight is spacious & well-appointed w/hardwood floors & lovely...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
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...

Beachwinds S-63

Set sail with Beachwinds to guide your next vacation! This well-maintained, unique property is located on the oceanside in Hatteras Colony in Salvo. Enter through the screened porch to the great room with hardwood floors. The well-equipped kitchen...

  • Salvo
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
The Mystic Jewel

Walk into this shop and you’ll be delighted by all the glittering and sparkling from the way the mirrors and lighting show off jewelry from over 100 different designers and local artisans. Artfully-designed cases line the walls, filled with...

TILLETT

Enjoy ocean views without the oceanfront price! This semi-oceanfront Outer Banks rental is conveniently located just a short walk from the heart of Duck dining and shopping. Your furry friend will love walking with you to the beach, just 30 yards...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
2/14 - 2/21
$1,182  $1,384
$202 off
2/21 - 2/28
$1,182  $1,384
$202 off
2/28 - 3/7
$1,182  $1,384
$202 off
3/7 - 3/14
$1,182  $1,384
$202 off
3/14 - 3/21
$1,182  $1,384
$202 off
3/21 - 3/28
$1,182  $1,384
$202 off
3/28 - 4/4
$1,395  $1,535
$140 off
4/4 - 4/11
$1,480  $1,535
$55 off
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...

Knot Tide Up

Formerly known as Prince of Tides. Located in Corolla / 8 Bedrooms / 7 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomThis OBX vacation home sits in a prime location just two rows from the Oceanfront, leaving the beach within painless walking distance. Appreciate...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Fishing Unlimited Boating Center

Owned by Garry Oliver, the proprietor of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier, this small wooden aqua blue-colored store on the Nags Head-Manteo causeway has been serving the needs of fishermen for decades. A full line of tackle is available for all types...

SS Tranquility 76-M

Set sail on SS Tranquility, a newly-updated oceanside home located in the popular Corolla community of Ocean Sands. Major renovations for 2025 include new flooring, furniture, paint, appliances, lighting, vanities, and more! Peacefully surrounded by...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms