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Beaufort, NC Music & Dancing Events - 2026 Schedule

Beaufort, NC Music & Dancing Events - 2026 Schedule
Week of March 30, 2026 - April 5, 2026
Sunday, April 5th 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Morehead City

Enjoy a taste of the Crystal Coast while enjoying one of the prettiest spots along the waterfront with a ticket to the Annual Bites & Blues. This popular event combines great bites, great music, and a stunning setting to create an evening that local and visiting food fans alike won’t soon forget.

Week of May 11, 2026 - May 17, 2026
Friday, May 15th - Saturday, May 16th
Beaufort

The Beaufort Music Festival has become a beloved event for music lovers everywhere, thanks to its amazing line-up of talented artists, and its home base in the charming coastal town of Beaufort. Featuring two full days of music that are stocked with local, regional, and even nationally recognized artists and performers, the Beaufort Music Festival is an enchanting way for newcomers to discover a range of new sounds and talents without ever leaving the heart of the Crystal Coast.

Week of June 22, 2026 - June 28, 2026
Friday, June 26th - Sunday, June 28th
Morehead City

The springtime on the Crystal Coast is a fine time to break out the motorcycle and enjoy a ride, and bike fans of all tastes and ages can celebrate the warm weather in style at this fundraising event that supports a very worthy cause. The Bluegrass, Bikes and BBQ combines music, food, and a fun bike ride through the heart of Morehead City in a full-day event that will appeal to anyone who loves a lively celebration along the Crystal Coast.

Week of October 5, 2026 - October 11, 2026
Saturday, October 10th - Sunday, October 11th
Swansboro

If you’re a southern seafood fan, then you’re going to love the annual Mullet Festival of Swansboro. This two-day affair features a wealth of ways to enjoy this local crystal coast staple, as well as plenty of games and activities that celebrate the food, flavor, and all around fun of the heart of Swansboro and the North Carolina coastline.

Week of November 23, 2026 - November 29, 2026
Friday, November 27th 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Swansboro

Celebrate the holidays Crystal Coast style with this annual event that entices locals and visitors alike to get into the holiday spirit. The Swansboro Christmas Flotilla is a time-honored tradition that combines Swansboro’s love of life on the water with a truly festive atmosphere, and the event is sure to become an annual celebration that Crystal Coast visitors will want to return to again and again.

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Beaufort, NC Boating Guide

As evident by the dozens if not hundreds of vessels that are perched along the downtown docks on a daily basis, Beaufort is clearly a community that’s in love with boating. From marine stores in the heart of the downtown area, to water tours...

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Escape to Emerald Isle and experience the beauty of the North Carolina coast in this impressive 4-bedroom vacation home. Located just a 4-min. drive from the Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier, you'll have simple access to the area's best attractions...

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Ocean front light and airy 3 bedroom (1 Queen, 2 Doubles, 1 Pyramid (double on bottom-twin on top) 2 Baths home with the master opening directly onto the ocean front deck. Lots of deck furnishings to take in an early morning sunrise or a splendid...

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Beaufort Pirates Revenge

Jump aboard the pirate ship "REVENGE" at 600 Front Street in Beaufort, North Carolina. Our interactive voyages offer fun and adventure for families and swashbucklers of all ages. Come join our crew, take part in a pirate adventure, and enjoy festive...

Dunecliff East is beautiful 5BR OCEANFRO...

SUMMARYFeel the pristine Crystal Coast in this 5-bed, 4-bath duplex with impressive vistas of the Atlantic Ocean. Boasting an refreshed coastal interior, full kitchen, 5 balconies, 4 full baths and a roomy lower-level deck, this family-friendly...

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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...