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Ocracoke Food, Beer & Wine Events - 2025 Schedule

Ocracoke Food, Beer & Wine Events - 2025 Schedule
Week of July 28, 2025 - August 3, 2025
Friday, August 1st - Saturday, August 2nd
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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
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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.

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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...

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...

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

  • Ocracoke
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Beach Therapy:  Dog friendly, spacious i...

'It's hard for me to put into words why I like the beach so much. Everything about it is renewing for me, nearly like therapy...Beach Therapy' ~ --Amy DykensThis comfortable two bedroom, two bath bungalow offers a cavernous open kitchen, living and...

  • Ocracoke
  • 2 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...

Lookout: Popular dog friendly home with ...
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Spend an Ocracoke Island vacation at this alluring home designed after the historic Outer Banks Lifesaving Stations. Appreciate this fashionable pet-friendly island home located at the entrance to Jackson Dunes. The comfortable interior features an...

  • Ocracoke
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Birdland: Private tiny house with marsh ...

Birdland is a secluded tiny home with marsh vistas & private creek access.Escape to tranquility in this appealing tiny home, located on a peaceful road with beautiful marsh vistas and direct kayak access to a modest creek that feeds into Pamlico...

  • Ocracoke
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
The 8 Best Beach Blankets and Towels for 2025

If you're planning a relaxing day on the beach, a great beach blanket is a must-have piece of gear. We've curated a list of highly-rated beach blankets, each selected for its unique features, quality, and durability. From lightweight, compact...

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.

Canel Cottage:  Tucked in the trees, nea...
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This private 3 bedroom Ocracoke Island vacation home is located on a peaceful dead end road with a sound view from upstairs balcony. The canal located at the end of the road is ideal for launching Kayaks.3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths: Primary Bedroom with...

  • Ocracoke
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Ocracoke Ferry System

Ocracoke is separated from the rest of the world by the 20+ mile wide Pamlico Sound, which means that the only way to access the island is via a personal vessel, or more commonly, by a North Carolina State Ferry.

The 10 Best Beach Canopies & Umbrellas for 2025

Beach canopies and umbrellas create shade, lower ambient temperatures and block UV rays on hot, sunny Summer days. Sitting under the canopy of a quality beach umbrella can make the difference between comfort and sweltering. When choosing an...

Carolina Winds:  Dog friendly, hot tub, ...

This Ocracoke Island vacation home is named for its soundside breezes and exceptional vistas from its decks. Unwind in the *hot tub. Appreciate this welcoming and elegantly furnished and decorated waterfront home featuring cathedral ceilings and an...

  • Ocracoke
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
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...

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...

Nicely Secluded Home, Short Stays Allowe...

Skywatch is located on a tree-lined lot offering tons of privacy. Spend a fun day at the beach swimming, surfing, searching for shells, or just calming and listening to the waves. End your day relaxing on one of the many decks Skywatch has to offer...

  • Ocracoke
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6