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
ocracoke

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 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...

The Berkley Manor  - An estate on Silver...
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The Berkley Manor is one of the crown jewels of Ocracoke, NC. It features a feel and style reminiscent of days gone by, while still providing all the amenities of modern living. The ideal location for family vacations, retreats, get-togethers and...

  • Ocracoke
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 20
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...

Rosemary And Thyme:  Canal front, pool, ...
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Rosemary & Thyme combines a sought after canal front location along with a private water side pool. Unique in attention to detail and featuring generous amenities, this home offers a first floor open floor plan, ideal for entertaining or family...

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

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
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.

Badger Bungalow:  Sunsets over Pamlico S...

Appreciate marvelous Pamlico Sound vistas from this waterfront home with a roomy interior. Bright and airy, the interior will enhance your island stay. There is painless walking distance to Silver Lake Harbor, village activities, stores, galleries...

  • Ocracoke
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
Outer Banks Milepost System

Many newcomers to the Outer Banks who are browsing the local restaurants, shops and area attractions online or in the local guide books notice an interesting addition to the standard address. Besides the typical business name, street name, street...

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...

Red Beard's Retreat Suite 2: Cozy 1QBR 1...

Recently refreshed (May 2025) New mini split A/C and heat, new kitchenettePet Friendly Suite in Ocracoke3 story pastel orange beach home with white trim. A mile walk to the national park lifeguarded beach. This suite is located on the first floor...

  • Ocracoke
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Surf Fishing Guide

When it comes to surf fishing, it’s hard to beat the coastline of North Carolina. Well known for hundreds of miles of beaches where record-breaking catches are landed on a regular basis, the North Carolina shoreline is arguably one of the top...

Things to do in Ocracoke

Check out our list of things to do in Ocracoke, NC.

Pipe Dream: Condo with pool access. Cent...

Located within walking distance to Silver Lake Harbor, Ocracoke Lighthouse, eateries, and stores. Pipe Dream is a first-floor end unit. After a day at the beach, appreciate calming at the Boyette Pool located right next door. 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths...

  • Ocracoke
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Rainy Day Activities

No need for a rainy day to dampen the fun on Ocracoke Island. These rainy day activities will ensure that vacationers of all ages will have a blast without the beach.

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.

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