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Morehead City Arts & Crafts Events - 2025 Schedule

Morehead City Arts & Crafts Events - 2025 Schedule
Week of August 25, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Saturday, August 30th - Sunday, August 31st 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Beaufort

The Carteret County Arts & Crafts Coalition's Biannual Arts & Crafts Show and Sale will take place at the Beaufort Historic Site at 130 Turner St., Beaufort, N.C., on August 30th & 31st, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free, family-friendly, and held at the historic site, the Carteret County Arts & Crafts Coalition's Memorial Day Show and Sale is the perfect way to celebrate the weekend!  

Week of October 6, 2025 - October 12, 2025
Saturday, October 11th - Sunday, October 12th
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 October 20, 2025 - October 26, 2025
Saturday, October 25th 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cape Carteret

Come explore a unique and picturesque corner of the Crystal Coast with this grand event that celebrates all the activities and fun of the fall season. The Town of Cape Carteret Fall Festival features a myriad of food, activities, and entertainment for visitors of all ages, and the free festival is a great opportunity to uncover this scenic town that’s located just a shell’s throw away from the Emerald Isle coastline.

Week of November 17, 2025 - November 23, 2025
Saturday, November 22nd 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Beaufort

Get a jump start on your holiday shopping while enjoying an inviting and relaxed atmosphere that is miles away from ordinary at the Jumble Sale at the Beaufort Historic Site. This annual sale that takes place around Thanksgiving is the perfect cure to the Black Friday blues, and offers a wealth of locally made, handcrafted, and wholly unique goodies and presents that can’t be found anywhere else, and which will truly add a dose of local flavor to your holiday gift giving.

Week of December 1, 2025 - December 7, 2025
Saturday, December 6th - Sunday, December 7th
Harkers Island

The small community of Harkers Island comes to life at this annual event that puts this community’s rich heritage and history in the spotlight. The annual Core Sound Decoy Festival, which is held the first full weekend in December, is a unique celebration that combines exhibits, demonstrations, vendors, food, and much more, to the delight of local visitors and residents alike.

Week of December 8, 2025 - December 14, 2025
Friday, December 12th - Sunday, December 14th
Morehead City

Come explore a winter wonderland of holiday sights, sounds, and smells at this festive event that is celebrating its 11th year in 2025. The annual Gingerbread Festival & Competition is a fun and all-encompassing celebration that has incredible gingerbread displays, fun crafts and activities for the kids, and lots of ways to celebrate the holidays in style while admiring some of the most unique and creative gingerbread creations that the Crystal Coast has to offer.

Saturday, December 13th
Beaufort

The summertime Beaufort Farmer’s Market is revitalized for the holidays at this special annual event that combines Christmas shopping, local fare, kids’ activities, and plenty of community spirit. The Old Fashioned Holiday Farmer’s Market is celebrating its 11th year in 2025, and is a delightful opportunity to connect with local fishermen, bakers, craftsmen, artists, and vendors of all varieties to load up on unique holiday presents, or to take home some goodies of your own.

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Crystal Coast Tourism Authority

The Crystal Coast Tourism Authority has been instrumental in introducing newcomers to this picturesque stretch of barrier island beaches and barely-inland maritime communities, and serves as an essential tool for visitors to discover this remote but...

Mac Daddys

Located on the southern end of Emerald Isle, and easy to reach for visitors staying throughout the Crystal Coast, Mac Daddy’s is the destination of choice for countless fun-seeking vacationers of all ages who want a big dose of entertainment...

Ocean Reef 9-B1, Oceanfront Condo in Eme...

Ocean Reef 9-B1 Ocean Reef is a First Floor Oceanfront 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo featuring a private covered oceanfront deck with table and chairs. Excellent ocean vistas while you feel the warm ocean breezes from your private porch!Oceanfront Living...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Lookout Cruises

Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour...

Sea For Miles! In ground pool with panor...

Striking refreshed 5 bedroom home located at Emerald Isle most saught after beach. This home features the best of everything you could want on a peaceful cul de sac just 2 homes away from the beach access. Family friendly and a separate room with a...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway - Crystal Coast

Visitors of all ages will have a blast at this destination that is designed for great times along the Crystal Coast shoreline. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway is situated in the centrally located beach community of Salter Path, and...