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Beaufort, NC Fishing Tournaments Events - 2026 Schedule

Beaufort, NC Fishing Tournaments Events - 2026 Schedule
Week of June 1, 2026 - June 7, 2026
Friday, June 5th - Sunday, June 14th
Morehead City

Known as one of the biggest and best fishing tournaments along the Eastern Seaboard, the annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament is a Crystal Coast-wide celebration that extends from the open and offshore Atlantic waters to the local docks of the Beaufort, Morehead City, and the Atlantic Beach waterfront.

Week of June 8, 2026 - June 14, 2026
Friday, June 5th - Sunday, June 14th
Morehead City

Known as one of the biggest and best fishing tournaments along the Eastern Seaboard, the annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament is a Crystal Coast-wide celebration that extends from the open and offshore Atlantic waters to the local docks of the Beaufort, Morehead City, and the Atlantic Beach waterfront.

Week of October 12, 2026 - October 18, 2026
Monday, October 12th - Saturday, October 17th
Swansboro

Head to the Crystal Coast to enjoy some of the best fishing conditions all year long by participating in October’s annual Swansboro Five-0 King Mackerel Tournament. This popular fishing tournament features up to $180,000 in prizes for participants, and is a great way to enjoy the down home culture, hospitality, and great coastal waters of Swansboro and the greater Crystal Coast region.

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New Bern Firemans Museum

The New Bern Fire Department began as a fraternal organization and was originally called the "Atlantic Hook & Ladder Company," and was the first chartered fire department in the state of North Carolina. This original company became inactive...

Oceanfront Elegance w/Private Beach Acce...

Savor comfort, style, and unobstructed ocean vistas in this charmingly refreshed 4-bedroom, 3-bath beach home, ideal for families or couples traveling together. With 2 King beds and 2 Queens, this home comfortably sleeps 8—linens supplied for a...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Sea Forever, Oceanfront House in Emerald...

Sea Forever, located on the marvelous Crystal Coast, on the Southern Outer Banks, is one of the premier rental homes on Emerald Isle. Sea Forever is an opulent 6-bedroom home with 6-full-baths and 2-half-baths with Private Pool (see item !9 below...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Crystal Coast Lady Cruises

Crystal Coast Lady Cruises is a 100 ft. custom yacht that can effortlessly provide a number of family-friendly expeditions to vacationers who want to enjoy this delicate chain of barrier islands and coastal territory to its fullest. Based out of...

Spacious 2-Bedroom Coastal Retreat with ...

Discover the ideal coastal escape in this remodeled Historic bright and airy 2-bedroom home, just steps from the appeal of Beaufort. Start your day refreshed in the enormous granite shower, a spa-like feature that adds a touch of luxury to your...

  • Beaufort
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Island Express Ferry Service

Island Express Ferry Service LLC is the only authorized concessionaire to drop off at Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks! Offering departures from both Beaufort and nearby Harkers Island, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the...