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Ocracoke Arts & Crafts Events - 2025 Schedule

Ocracoke Arts & Crafts Events - 2025 Schedule
Week of July 28, 2025 - August 3, 2025
Friday, August 1st - Saturday, August 2nd
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 Swimming Guide

Swimming is a local sport that never goes out of style on the Outer Banks, and with literally miles of ocean and sound waters to paddle around, there's no shortage of refreshing locales to enjoy a dip. Vacationers will find they have their choice of...

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...

Beachy Keen:  Single story home with scr...

This single-story home on Middle Road was constructed in 2018. Featuring an open floorplan with a roomy kitchen with a gas stove and full-size upright freezer. You will appreciate the comfortable screened porch with TV overlooking a private rear...

  • Ocracoke
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
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...

McNeal Cottage:  Comfortable home, large...

Cozy Ocracoke Island bungalow located in a peaceful residential setting with canal access at the end of the road, ideal for kayaking. Savor the convenience of a first floor living area and second floor TV room. Comfortable and private with a sizable...

  • Ocracoke
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Blackbeard the Pirate

Ocracoke's long history has some interesting highlights, but none of the local legends and legacies are as far-reaching or as popular as the island's local pirates. As the temporary home to a crew of notorious buccaneers, including Blackbeard...

Livin' Outta Line:  Canal front home wit...
4.0
(1)

Appreciate the sunrise and vistas of wildlife from the decks of this Oyster Creek canal front home offering private boat dockage. Savor the open floorplan of this pleasant island bungalow.3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths: Primary Bedroom with Queen, 1 with...

  • Ocracoke
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Ocracoke Island Lighthouse

The Ocracoke Island Lighthouse may not be the most imposing of the Outer Banks lighthouses, but as North Carolina's oldest lighthouse in operation, (and the second oldest in the United States), it is certainly one of the most beloved. At just 65...

Pelican's Perch: Centrally located Dog f...
4.5
(2)

Pelican's Perch is within walking distance to Silver Lake Harbor, Ocracoke Lighthouse, eateries, and stores. Pelican’s Perch is a first-floor end unit. After a day at the beach, savor calming at the Boyette Pool.2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths: Primary...

  • Ocracoke
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Educational Activities

On the Outer Banks, it's easy to throw in a little education in with a vacation filled with fun, adventures, and new explorations.

Outer Banks Real Estate

After a few days of sunny beach afternoons, fantastic local attractions, and all the amenities that attract people to the Outer Banks, many visitors find themselves daydreaming about a more permanent vacation. Whether your ultimate goal is to own an...

Stocky's Landing: Spectacular sunsets ov...

Ocracoke Island sound front condominium with expansive vistas of colorful sunsets and Portsmouth Island off in the distance. Walking distance to stores and eateries. Offers painless access for kayaking. This impressive Ocracoke Island condominium is...

  • Ocracoke
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Ocracoke Harbor

The Ocracoke Harbor is easily the busiest quarter mile stretch of Ocracoke Island. Consisting of a small, lagoon-like section of saltwater, and lined by a semi-circle of docks, restaurants, shops, marinas and motels, visitors will find that any and...

Surfing on the Outer Banks

Forget Hawaii and California - on the East Coast, the best place for surf is on the Outer Banks, and this region is renowned as one of the best surfing destinations from New York to Florida. Surfers from all over the country and the world flock to...

Reflections:  Canal front home, beautifu...
5.0
(1)

Aptly named, this canal front home in Oyster Creek offers the ideal opportunity to reflect on the beauty of your surroundings. Guests appreciate the privacy and breathtaking beauty of the neighboring salt marsh and maritime forest located across...

  • Ocracoke
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Activities for Kids

There may not be any major amusement parks or shopping malls on Ocracoke Island, but kids seem to have no problem staying entertained. On your next Ocracoke Island vacation, be sure and visit these fun, educational and altogether engaging...

Ocracoke, NC History

Ocracoke has a unique history that revolves around pirates, shipwrecks, and offshore battles. Occupied for hundreds of years, this now booming tourism destination has deep roots that run parallel to the history of the country.

Flip Flops:  Dog friendly, deck, screene...
5.0
(2)

Savor this trendy, well appointed and Pet Friendly Ocracoke vacation hideaway. Located in Oyster Creek, Flip Flops offers distant sound and canal vistas from the rooftop deck.3 Bedrooms plus sleeping loft, 2 Baths: 2 bedrooms each with a King bed, 1...

  • Ocracoke
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8