The annual Wooden Boat Show is a tradition in the town of Beaufort, and its 50th celebration in 2026 promises to be bigger and more engaging than ever before. With a long roster of activities that are slated for the weekend-long event, visitors will be treated to a wealth of activities, displays, exhibits, and interactive ways to join in the fun.
Come and marvel as a fleet of wooden boats are constructed from start to finish before your eyes at this competition that pits boat-builders against each other in one of the most anticipated events of the Annual Wooden Boat Show. The BoatBuilding Challenge is an event that's been going strong for more than 15 years as of 2026, and the competition features 18 teams who will battle it out to craft the best wooden boat in just four hours’ time.
Visitors can explore the best aspects of downtown Beaufort inside and out with the annual Beaufort Old Homes and Gardens Tour. Held throughout this coastal community, and featuring a number of popular sites including the buildings within the Beaufort Historic Site, area gardens, local churches, the Old Burying Ground and much more, this event provides an in-depth look into what makes Beaufort both historic and continually charming.
Located on the edge of North Carolina and serving as a midway point between the Outer Banks and the Crystal Coast, Cedar Island is a relatively undiscovered gem that feels miles away from the rest of the world. Close to historic and natural...
Sat-Sat units during summer and NO SUMMER CLEANING FEES!Escape the summer hordes and join Crystal Shoals Vacation Units at the Jackson located in the peaceful, family-friendly The Point neighborhood on Emerald Isle, NC. Totally remodeled in 2021...
- Emerald Isle
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 10
Surf N Dolphin is a handsome oceanside home in Emerald Isle with 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. It's beachside location grants guests fast and painless access to all that the Crystal Coast offers including various local eateries and stores!Total...
- Emerald Isle
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
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...
Note: Construction of a new pool equipment room will be ongoing thru March 2026. During this time, the pool area — including the bathrooms and beach access located there — will be inaccessible. Guests may access the beach from inside the L...
- Atlantic Beach
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly...