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.
The waterfront world of Beaufort, Morehead City, the Shackleford Banks, and everything in between is at a mariner’s fingertips when they launch from the Newport River Pier and Ramp. Located directly on the water in between Morehead City and...
Ocean vistas are marvelous from the porch of our condo. Short walk to the beach. Beach is never overly busy. Fall to sleep each nighttime to the sound of the surf. Spectacular vistas of sunrise every morning. Can even see the sunset over the...
- Pine Knoll Shores
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
This comfortable, rustic beach bungalow offers a cozy layout with 1 Double bed, 2 Twin beds, and a Bunk bed, making it a great spot for a calming coastal hideaway. Linens are supplied with beds made prior to arrival, so you can settle in and start...
- Emerald Isle
- 3 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
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...
The Sandbar is a striking single-family home located just one lot from the ocean, offering ocean vistas and direct beach access! Appreciate your own private, chlorine pool (pool cannot be heated) and relax in this attractively furnished space. This...
- Emerald Isle
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
Bird Shoal, Carrot Island, Sand Dollar Island & more! Dive into an exploration of some of the Southern Outer Banks’ most remote shorelines with an excursion that’s led by Island Ferry Adventures. Featuring both transport to the...