The Firemen’s Ball started years ago when a couple of talented musicians who love Ocracoke gathered to play music and raise some money for a good cause. Since then, the original group (The Dune Dogs) out of Raleigh, NC, with the help of local band The Ocracoke Rockers have come together every year to make […]

Join us for Ocracoke's Seafood Festival benefiting the Ocracoke Health Center. With seafood, awesome music, a live and silent auction, and all of the island fun, you won't want to miss this! This is a fund-raising event that will help support the Ocracoke Health Center in repairing, renovating, and expanding the facility, as well as […]

Sell, buy, browse—or do all three—at the Ocracoke Island-Wide Yard Sale. This event takes place throughout the entire village. Maps will be provided closer to the event with the locations of all participating!  

Join us for Hyde County Hotline's End of Summer Beach Blast! Located at the Berkley Barn on September 23. Join us for food, games, music, and meet UNC Basketball legend Phil Ford!

Celebrate this Ocracoke Heritage Event with its rich history and continuing tradition of working on the water in Ocracoke. Since the first inhabitants of the island, Ocracokers have made their living on the water, the first being pilots who guided ships through the treacherous Ocracoke Inlet, to fishing, crabbing, clamming, oyster harvesting, duck hunting guides, […]

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 living history exhibits, sea shanties, music, and a shopping marketplace of seafaring fine arts and wares provide entertainment for all ages. The event culminates when […]

Festival Latino de Ocracoke Celebrates Unique Community on Remote North Carolina Island. November 3-4, 2023. 6th Annual Ocracoke Island Event features Latino Music, Dance, Food, Games, & Community on Ocracoke Island, NC. The 6th annual Festival Latino de Ocracoke will take place on Ocracoke Island, NC, the first weekend of November. Produced by the island […]

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 boat parade that takes place on Silver Lake Harbor.

Do your local holiday shopping and support Ocracoke Island’s local businesses, bring the kids out for some holiday gift-making, or spend an afternoon with friends sampling products from local shops.

St Patrick’s Day Fun’raiser at the Ocraocoke Community Center Lunch, Bingo, bake sale and raffles. Lunch: starting at noon with a variety of soups, sandwiches, salads and baked goods to eat in or takeout. We will continue to serve during the games, or until we run out. Bingo: starting at 1:30 with all cash prizes! […]

The OPS annual art auction will take place on March 30. The event features submissions from amateur artists from Ocracoke and across the country and is one of our top fundraisers. OPS provides mini-canvases for interested artists at every level and encourages a broad range of submissions, not limited to paintings. For more information, contact […]

The Ocracoke Earth Day Weekend Celebration sponsored by Ocracoke Alive will begin on Friday, April 19th with a afternoon tour of the Island Inn Commons. Weekend events offer many choices, indoors and out, for all ages including nature walks, history talks, gardening, nature crafts, live music, stargazing, a village litter pick-up, and many informative discussions […]

Presented by the non-profit Ocracoke Island Decoy Carvers Guild, this annual event draws decoy carvers and collectors in celebration of a time-honored art.The featured waterfowl species will be the Pintail duck, often referred locally as a Sprigtail. 

Join us for a Runfest that includes a half marathon, 5K and 10K races, and a one-mile family fun run. The races take place in village through historic roads, by Ocracoke Harbor, and by the second oldest lighthouse in the nation. Each participant receives a t-shirt and a finisher medal. The top three male and […]

Every other year, the Friends of Portsmouth Island, in cooperation with Cape Lookout National Seashore, sponsor an old-fashioned homecoming in Portsmouth Village. In addition to the homecoming service, the village is open for visiting, and the service itself is followed by a traditional "dinner on the grounds." The 2024 Homecoming will be focused on the Lifesaving Station […]

Ocracoke's 39th annual Surf Fishing Invitational brings together anglers from far and wide, eager to cast their lines into the Atlantic's rolling waves. Against the backdrop of stunning coastal scenery, competitors vie for bragging rights and prizes, fostering a sense of camaraderie amidst the thrill of the chase.

Sell, buy, browse—or do all three—at the Ocracoke Island-Wide Yard Sale. Maps will be available at the Variety Store locating all participating parties. **Rain Date May 5**

This ceremony and reception commemorate 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 a small plot of land that is “forever England.” Representatives from the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Navy, British Royal Navy, and Canadian Royal Navy, as […]

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 good-natured bidding wars, all to support Ocracoke’s Volunteer Fire Department. Following the auctions, three live bands rock out all night long for your listening and […]

Presented by Ocracoke Alive, this three-day festival celebrates music, storytelling, and artisans from the North Carolina coastal region and beyond. Wander the festival grounds for delicious food from local restaurants […]

Tuesday, July 2 7:00 pm: Pre-fireworks gathering Ocracoke Island deejay Tommy Hutcherson will spin dance tunes and patriotic songs at the NPS docks. 9:15 pm: Fireworks by Pyrotecnico will be […]

Join us on Ocracoke Island for a savory celebration of coastal cuisine at the  Ocracoke Preservation Society’s Fish Fry event. Indulge in a mouthwatering array of freshly fried seafood delicacies […]

The 11th annual Ocracoke Fig Festival will take place August 2nd-3rd, 2024. The festival will have live music, a traditional Ocracoke square dance, children’s crafts, talks by local fig experts, […]

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 help […]

Join us for the first 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, […]

Celebrate this Ocracoke Heritage Event with its rich history and continuing tradition of working on the water in Ocracoke. Since the first inhabitants of the island, Ocracokers have made their […]

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.

Oyster Roast begins at 2pm, followed by the Annual Holiday Boat Parade starting at 5:30. This year the parade will be sponsored by Ocracoke Seafood Company and we will be […]

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.

Join the Ocracoke Preservation Society in toasting the holiday season with a warming cup of wassail and a treat. The Wassail Party includes a raffle and it’s a great time […]

Don’t miss the Holiday Oyster Roast at the Ocracoke Seafood Company on December 28th at 12:30 PM! Enjoy fresh oysters, steamed shrimp, and clam chowder—all you can eat for $45. […]

The Ocracoke Earth Day Weekend Celebration 2025 will happen April 11-13. Weekend events offer many activities, indoors and out, for all ages including nature walks, history talks, gardening, nature crafts, […]

Presented by the non-profit Ocracoke Island Decoy Carvers Guild, this annual event draws decoy carvers and collectors in celebration of a time-honored art. This year the festival will be a […]

Join us for a Runfest that includes a half marathon, 5K and 10K races, and a one-mile family fun run. The races take place in village through historic roads, around […]

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!