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.
Visitors cruising along US Highway 70 in between the towns of Morehead City and Beaufort will briefly travel over a small parcel of land that makes a momentary appearance in between the two on-the-water bridges. This small slip of terrain is known...
Feel the beauty of the Crystal Coast at this striking 3-bedroom, 2-bath beach home. With marvelous ocean vistas and just steps from the beach, this property is ideal for families or groups looking for a calming, fun-filled vacation.Cavernous & Cozy...
- Emerald Isle
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- 2 Bathrooms
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Sound of the Sea East 125 is an Angled Oceanfront 4 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhouse Condo in the Sound of the Sea Community. Only 1 building from the ocean, this End Unit three living levels offers magnificent ocean vistas from the upper 2 levels...
- Emerald Isle
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
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...
Feel coastal living at its best in this 4BR/3.5BA getaway, just a half-mile from the Beaufort Hotel. Launch one of four kayaks to discover pristine Carrot Island, or make memories in our game-filled garage featuring ping pong, cornhole, and ring...
- Beaufort
- 4 Bedrooms
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- Sleeps 8
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...