This ceremony and reception commemorates the sinking of the H.M.T. Bedfordshire off the coast of Ocracoke Island in 1942. Four sailors from the Bedfordshire are buried on the island in […]

Sell, buy, browse—or do all three—at the Ocracoke Island-Wide Yard Sale. Maps will be available marking all participating locations! Rain Date May 18.

No gowns or tuxedos required for a good time here. Our Memorial Day weekend Fireman’s Ball starts with a pig picking, includes a silent auction and live auction that encourages […]

Ocrafolk Festival features musicians, storytellers, artisans, and characters of Ocracoke Island and beyond who come together for one incredible weekend of performances and fun! For details visit https://www.ocracokealive.org/ocrafolk-festival.html

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). […]

​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 […]

The 12th annual Ocracoke Fig Festival will be held August 1& 2. The Fig Festival celebrates the island’s fig history with tastings, live music, and fun activities in a family-friendly […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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!

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

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.

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!