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 Crystal Coast is a well-known paradise for anglers, thanks to miles of water in every direction, and a famed distinction as the locale for some of the biggest fishing tournaments along the East Coast. From heading miles offshore to target the...
Travel to Whitehurst Lookout along gently curved roadways and low-slung bridges, where you will find tranquility of mind and the joy of life on the coast. The road is a designated NC Scenic Byway, and for good reason— there is natural beauty...
This deluxe studio condo is located on the first floor "corner" of Bogue Shores giving you additional privacy. Cavernous and attractively decorated, featuring a living room and full kitchen with a separate bedroom that has two queen size beds and...
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...
Favorite Features:-Amazing Pool and outdoor space!-Epic Theater Room-Modern Kitchen!-Ideal Game Room!!Located in alluring Emerald Isle, Lazy Days is a 8-bedroom, 6-bath Oceanfront home that is exquisitely-designed and decorated. What a ideal place...
The Crystal Coast is best explored from the water, and Morehead City Ferry Service will take explorers to some of the most remote and beautiful corners of this long stretch of Southern Outer Banks shoreline. Launching from the heart of Downtown...





