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.
Morehead City is a coastal community that revolves around fishing. From its early ties to the commercial fishing industry to its modern day reputation as home to one of the biggest fishing tournaments along the Eastern Seaboard, anglers will find...
Spend a week in Top Of The Mooring- a beautiful 4 bedroom, 2 bath Almost Oceanfront vacation home. This inviting Duplex has calming furnishings and a Intelligent TV make the living room comfortable and cozy while you savor the beautiful vistas of...
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Your home away from home in Beaufort with 4 bedrooms! This bespoke home features 2 king beds and 2 queen beds, ideal for a group hideaway. Along with 4.5 bathrooms. Home has exceptional water vistas and only 4 1/2 blocks to Historic Downtown...
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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...
Beachfront GetawayThis handsome 5-bedroom oceanfront single-family home, offering over 2,900 square feet of living space, is available for rent for the first time in numerous years. With two oceanfront master bedrooms and a roomy downstairs great...
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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...