Ocracoke Festivals Events - 2025 Schedule

Ocracoke Festivals 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.

Week of August 25, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Saturday, August 30th
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The Ocracoke Health Center is hosting its fourth fundraising Seafood Festival in 2025, which was revitalized and returned to the island after Hurricane Dorian hit Ocracoke Island in 2019. Featuring live music, a live auction and silent auction, and plenty of fresh seafood, the late summer festival is a great way for Ocracoke newcomers and visitors to discover what the great flavors of this island are all about.

Week of October 13, 2025 - October 19, 2025
Saturday, October 18th
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 27, 2025 - November 2, 2025
Friday, October 31st - Saturday, November 1st
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.

Week of November 24, 2025 - November 30, 2025
Friday, November 28th
Ocracoke

Ring in the holidays island-style with this seasonal parade that takes place on the waters that surrounds Ocracoke village. The Ocracoke Parade of Boats is a celebration of life on the water, and this annual procession of ships of all shapes and sizes is sure to make anyone fall in love with the coastal scene and community that calls Ocracoke Island home.

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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...

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...

Morning Star:  Sound front home perfect ...

Come for some rest and relaxation with a spectacular water and wildlife view. The sun and moon rise over the saltmarsh, waterfowl are always there to entertain, and rainbows appear regularly at Morning Star. You'll be in a freshly remodeled reverse...

  • Ocracoke
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Evening Shade:  Secluded Home Near Light...

Indulge in a relaxing and secluded getaway at Evening Shade, where privacy and relaxation take center stage. Located away from the bustling Loop Road, this striking home provides a convenient walk to the iconic Ocracoke Lighthouse and the enchanting...

  • Ocracoke
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Ocracoke's Banker Ponies

The Ocracoke Wild Horses, or "Banker Ponies" are easily Ocracoke's oldest residents, and have been plodding along the island for the last few hundred years. These famed horses are arguably one of the island's top attractions, and can be easily...

Birds Eye View: Pet friendly home with m...
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Appreciate this bright and airy, pet-friendly Ocracoke vacation home with broad vistas of the close by pond and salt marsh. Unwind on the enormous screened porch, adjacent to the open living room/kitchen area. View ample birdlife from the huge upper...

  • 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...

Beautiful house across from Silver Lake ...
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The Berkley Suites is a handsome, 2-story home located on the same property grounds as the Berkley Manor. Located directly across the street from Silver Lake, the Suites features impressive sunset vistas throughout the west side of the home, making...

  • Ocracoke
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
The 11 Best Beach Toys for Summer 2025

Here is a list of some of our favorite beach toys for kiddos. We gravitate to unique, high-quality toys that inspire creativity. Some of these toys are classics, and some add a twist.

The 7 Best Fishing & Beach Carts for 2025

For families travelling to the beach, or fishermen carrying tackle/coolers, a beach cart can be the best purchase of your vacation. These carts feature extra-wide wheels to move across soft sand, even when loaded. Carts are often built for specific...

It's Five O'Clock Here: Lovely spacious ...

This modern three level vacation home offers relaxation and enjoyment for your Ocracoke vacation. It offers distant vistas of Pamlico Sound and Silver Lake Harbor. Just a short walk down the lane takes you to your shared docking offering the shelter...

  • Ocracoke
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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.

Sailing the Outer Banks

Vacationers will notice a handful of sailboats at every local Outer Banks port, either saddled up to the docks or breezing across the harbor, en route to the nearest sound for a cruise, or to the continent-spanning Intracoastal Waterway to continue...

Still Point:  Luxurious, spacious, excep...
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Savor this sizable, extravagant waterfront home on Pamlico Sound. Professionally designed, featuring exceptional details and decor throughout. As you enter, it is evident that this is really a special home. The location provides privacy, gorgeous...

  • Ocracoke
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Best Surf Fishing Gear for 2025

Once you have your coastal recreational fishing license in hand, it’s time to start thinking about gear. Anglers will find tons of options when it comes to equipment for casting into the surf, from custom designed rods and reels at local...

The 7 Best Beach Chairs 2025

You’ve made the drive, gathered the family, packed the cooler with lunches and drinks, and you’re heading out onto the sand on a bright Summer day. You unfold your beach chair and SNAP, it breaks, or bends, or the rotting fabric rips. It...

JoBell:  Spacious Newly Renovated Home

This awesome, completely refreshed vacation home is designed with vacation living in mind. JoBell offers generous private bedrooms and a first-floor open floor plan with plenty of space for the entire family and friends to savor their Ocracoke...

  • Ocracoke
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 15