Ocracoke Island Indepedence Day Celebration

Ocracoke’s Independence Day celebration kicks off July 2 with a fireworks show and DJ tunes beforehand. On July 3, enjoy a lively square dance at the Berkley Barn ($5 admission). […]

Ocracoke Preservation Society Fish Fry

Island Inn Commons

​Join the Ocracoke Preservation Society for its annual Fundraising Fish Fry on Thursday, July 3, 2025, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Island Inn Commons. This beloved community event […]

Ocracoke Fig Festival

Join us for a FREE, family-friendly celebration of Ocracoke's summer bounty!  The 11th annual Fig Festival will take place at the Berkley Barn on Ocracoke Island. This year the Ocracoke […]

Ocracoke Seafood Festival Health Center Benefit

Join us for Ocracoke’s Seafood Festival benefiting the Ocracoke Health Center. This  fund-raising event helps support the Ocracoke Health Center in repairing, renovating, and expanding the facility, as well as […]

Ocracoke Community Pool Clam Chowder Cook Off

Ocracoke Community Center 999 Irvin Garrish Hwy, Ocracoke, NC, United States

Join the Ocracoke Community Pool Association for a delicious showdown at the Clam Chowder Cook-Off on September 20th at the Ocracoke Community Center! Sample a variety of homemade chowders, vote […]

Ocracoke Red Drum Shootout

Join us for the second Ocracoke Red Drum Shootout, a thrilling event for anglers of all skill levels! Held at one of the premier fishing destinations on the East Coast, […]

Blackbeard’s Pirate Jamboree

Berkley Barn 58 Water Plant Rd, Ocracoke, NC, United States

Come celebrate Ocracoke’s unique pirate history with a weekend of swashbuckling fun. The Jamboree features an historically-accurate pirate encampment and a reenactment of the infamous pirate Blackbeard’s last battle. Interactive […]

Turkey Trot

The annual 5K Turkey Trot on Ocracoke Island takes place Thanksgiving morning. Get together with family, friends, and fellow runners, burn some calories, and have fun before the Thanksgiving feast!

Parade of Boats

Ring in the holidays island-style with this seasonal parade that takes place on Silver Lake Harbor. Sponsored by the Ocracoke Seafood Company.

Holiday Gift Market

ocracoke school gym 120 School house rd, Ocracoke, NC, United States

Do your local holiday shopping and support Ocracoke Island’s local businesses,  spend an afternoon with friends and family sampling products from local shops and vendors.

Holiday Oyster Roast

ocracoke seafood company 416 Irvin Garrish Hwy, Ocracoke, NC, United States

Don’t miss the Holiday Oyster Roast at The Ocracoke Seafood Company on December 27th!  Enjoy fresh oysters, steamed shrimp, and clam chowder—all you can eat. More details to come!