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 Havelock Tourist & Event Center and Marine Corps Aviation Exhibit, located just off of US 70 and close to the Havelock Chamber of Commerce is a must-stop for travelers who are new to this region of the Inner Banks. Stocked with military...
Oceanfront Villa in private, gated community. Located at the end of the island next to Fort Macon State Park, named 2015 NC State Park of the Year, offers spectacular vistas of the water. This villa has 4 bedrooms and 4 full baths on 3 levels...
- Atlantic Beach
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
This peaceful private studio condo located equal walking distance to the beach and booze. The condo is located in a gated oceanfront community with three pools (one indoor and heated), tennis courts, grille, gym, beach side restroom. The gate card...
- Emerald Isle
- 1 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 2
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...
Oceanfront home, 7 bedrooms, 4.5 baths. Bed configuration; 2K, 4Q, 1BB. Come and savor this huge family vacation home located in a beautiful private area of Pine Knoll Shores. Duneside has decks on both sides of the home and has ample yard space for...
- Pine Knoll Shores
- 7 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 14
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...