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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Ocracoke Wild Ponies

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TRiO Restaurant & Market

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Sailors Rest

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  • Corolla
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  • 3 Bathrooms
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Surf or Sound Realty

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  • Rodanthe
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  • 2 Bathrooms
Cosmo's Pizzeria Southern Shores

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Cavallo Dunes

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Ben Franklin

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Whanger Treehouse

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OBX Laser Tag and Arcade

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All In CSC-3Q

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$1,780  $1,830
$50 off
2/22 - 3/1
$1,780  $1,830
$50 off
3/1 - 3/8
$1,780  $1,830
$50 off
3/9 - 3/16
$1,780  $1,830
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3/17 - 3/24
$1,780  $1,830
$50 off
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$1,780  $1,830
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$2,074  $2,124
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$2,214  $2,264
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4/22 - 4/29
$2,214  $2,264
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$2,214  $2,264
$50 off
5/5 - 5/12
$2,214  $2,264
$50 off
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Topside

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