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.
With a stunning waterfront, a collection of more than 120 historical structures, and a central locale in the heart of the Crystal Coast, it should come as no surprise that Morehead City can be a scene stealer when it comes to eye-catching scenic...
The property has a gorgeous dining room set up for friends and family gathering then enter into the huge livingroom with giant windows and a humongous tv for entertaining. Then a elegant kitchen with stainless steel appliances for cooking many yummy...
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Barefoot Pelican - Bring your family and friends together in this roomy oceanview 4BR/3.5BA middle-row vacation home with a pool that is just a short walk to the beach. This vacation spot has plenty of parking, even for a boat trailer, and is just a...
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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...
Get ready for rest and relaxation at Ragsdale Cottage! This Oceanfront House features 4 Bedrooms and 4 Full Baths and Atlantic Ocean vistas inside and out!With Interior Offerings including 4 Queen beds, 1 Double bed, 1 Twin bed, 2 Double Sleeper...
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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...