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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Top 10 Things to do on the Outer Banks

Every vacation destination has its own unique draw to potential visitors, whether it's a national monument, a fantastic shopping or dining scene, or an exotic locale that's meant for total relaxation. Many newcomers to the Outer Banks are surprised...

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...

Beverly's House:  Dog friendly convenien...
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Beverly’s House on British Cemetery offers a pleasant walk or bicycle ride to Silver Lake Harbor, the Community Square, stores, galleries, numerous eateries and trendy water sports. Protected by native cedars, bay laurel, live oak, and myrtle, the...

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

The Dolphin House - Spacious Ocracoke Ho...

The Dolphin House is a roomy Ocracoke home in a peaceful, secluded neighborhood. This sizable home has 4 bedrooms each with a queen bed; 2.5 baths; and comfortably sleeps 8. The master bedroom in on the main floor along with the master bath. The...

  • Ocracoke
  • 4 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...

The Simpson House: Old Ocracoke Charm wi...
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This historic Ocracoke Island vacation bungalow has been completely modernized and refreshed. It still retains the original appeal, but features a fresh new look. The Simpson House, part of the Ocracoke Historic Registry is old-fashioned, and cozy...

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

Two If By Sea II: Fabulous views of Silv...

This elegant and elegantly decorated Ocracoke Island home is part of a duplex located directly across the street from Silver Lake Harbor. This property features shared boat dockage for up to a 40’ boat. On the corner of Silver Lake Drive and Creek...

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

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...

Lindley:  Near restaurants, spacious scr...
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Private Ocracoke Island vacation home with cavernous screened porch and great treetop sunset vistas from rooftop deck. Located on a dead end lane in a residential area. Painless walk to stores, galleries, eateries and Silver Lake Harbor.2 Bedrooms...

  • Ocracoke
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

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...

Court Jester:  Pet friendly, fenced rear...
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This Ocracoke Island vacation home is a ideal choice for 2 couples or a modest family. Off the beaten path yet conveniently located to village attractions. Appreciate a convenient walk to the coffee shop. Many other stores, galleries, eateries, as...

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

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...

CV7A: North Point A -2nd floor 1BR villa...

This second floor villa offers a roomy living area with big screen TV, DVD, newly refreshed full kitchen with bar and table seating, screened porch with a limited view of the harbor, wireless internet access, washer/dryer access, and phone. The...

  • Ocracoke
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2