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.
There’s much more than meets the eye in Morehead City. Though the town is known in most beach-going circles as the place to shop and dine before hitting the sand, Morehead City also has a treasure trove of attractions and activities that will...
Discover this enchanting 3-bedroom gem in Atlantic Beach. This welcoming home features 1 king bed and 2 queen beds, ideal for a comfortable stay. With amenities like AC, heating, and a hair dryer, guests will feel right at home. The 2 bathrooms...
- Atlantic Beach
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
Sunflower Cottage – Your Classic Emerald Isle GetawayThis appealing 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home is just 3rd row from the beach, making it a fast and painless walk or ride to the shore! Sunflower Cottage offers the ideal blend of comfort...
- Emerald Isle
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
Take a quick and scenic ferry ride with your experienced guide over to the pristine Outer Banks Island of Shackleford Banks, which is part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. There, you are introduced to the wild horses of Shackleford...
Saturday to Saturday, 1 week min. 103 Clark Rd. Short walk to beach access (200-300 feet), beach access is directly in front of home at end of Clark Rd. This home was completely modernized during 2010/11, inside and out. Interior of home was...
- Emerald Isle
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 7
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...