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.

Outer Banks Map
Carova Corolla Duck Southern Shores Kitty Hawk Kill Devil Hills Manteo Nags Head Wanchese Rodanthe Waves Salvo Avon Buxton Frisco Hatteras Ocracoke
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...

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...

Cabana IV:  Perfect getaway for two that...

Surround yourself with the beauty and splendor of this enchanting Cabana on Ocracoke Island. The shared 14' x 28' swimming pool creates a haven for rejuvenation and tranquility. The Cabana's pool is private and exclusively for use by the four...

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

Morningside: Large Ocracoke home with am...

This private vacation home features a roomy great room with a cathedral ceiling and plenty of natural light, making it ideal for family gatherings and fishing or hunting groups. The master suite has its own bath and hottub, as well as its own...

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

Mattie Midgette Cottage:  A taste of old...
4.5
(6)

This outstanding historic bungalow is tucked down a modest village lane off Lighthouse Road. Appreciate a short walk to the close by Ocracoke Lighthouse, Springer's Point Nature Preserve, or Silver Lake Harbor. Mattie Midgett Cottage is located in a...

  • Ocracoke
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
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...

Hydeaway: Convenient to Restaurants, Sho...

Unwind and rejuvenate during your calming vacation as you spend leisurely moments on the covered front porch or the serene rear screened porch. This appealing getaway's open kitchen and dining area create a welcoming space, seamlessly connecting...

  • 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...

Cedar Island

Cedar Island is the closest mainland region to Ocracoke Island, and serves as the launching point for many Ocracoke visitors who arrive on the Outer Banks from the south, via the Cedar Island / Ocracoke Ferry.

Wild Peony:  Incredible views from the e...
5.0
(1)

Retreat to Wild Peony's porch for impressive vistas of the salt marsh. Unwind and read a good book in one of the Adirondack chairs on the comfortably furnished screened porch, or take a nap under the trees in the comfortable hammock!Appreciate a...

  • Ocracoke
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Stand-Up Paddle Boarding (SUP)

Stand-Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) may be considered one of the Outer Bank's newest crazes to hit the water, but the sport itself is actually centuries old, originating in the Hawaiian and Polynesian Islands as an easy-going mode of transportation from...

Ocracoke Wild Ponies

Seasoned visitors to Ocracoke Island love to soak in its rich heritage and culture which dates back to the 1500s, and features some legendary and longstanding residents. Some of the most popular Ocracoke locals are the Wild Ponies, which are...

No Rusch: Your Ocracoke Getaway

Welcome to No Rusch, your ideal hideaway on Ocracoke Island! This roomy and comfortable home offers the ideal balance of relaxation and convenience, located in a peaceful family neighborhood yet within walking distance of the island’s tennis...

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

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...

Secret Cedars: Soundfront, perfect kayak...

This one Bedroom (loft) vacation home on Ocracoke Island is a companion home to 'Sounds Ideal' (attached by a covered walkway.) Ideal for additional visitors requiring their own space, or for a couple longing for the special setting typically...

  • Ocracoke
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2