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Morehead City Music & Dancing Events - 2026 Schedule

Morehead City Music & Dancing Events - 2026 Schedule
Week of May 11, 2026 - May 17, 2026
Friday, May 15th - Saturday, May 16th
Beaufort

The Beaufort Music Festival has become a beloved event for music lovers everywhere, thanks to its amazing line-up of talented artists, and its home base in the charming coastal town of Beaufort. Featuring two full days of music that are stocked with local, regional, and even nationally recognized artists and performers, the Beaufort Music Festival is an enchanting way for newcomers to discover a range of new sounds and talents without ever leaving the heart of the Crystal Coast.

Week of October 5, 2026 - October 11, 2026
Saturday, October 10th - Sunday, October 11th
Swansboro

If you’re a southern seafood fan, then you’re going to love the annual Mullet Festival of Swansboro. This two-day affair features a wealth of ways to enjoy this local crystal coast staple, as well as plenty of games and activities that celebrate the food, flavor, and all around fun of the heart of Swansboro and the North Carolina coastline.

Week of November 23, 2026 - November 29, 2026
Friday, November 27th 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Swansboro

Celebrate the holidays Crystal Coast style with this annual event that entices locals and visitors alike to get into the holiday spirit. The Swansboro Christmas Flotilla is a time-honored tradition that combines Swansboro’s love of life on the water with a truly festive atmosphere, and the event is sure to become an annual celebration that Crystal Coast visitors will want to return to again and again.

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Shelling near Morehead City, NC

One of the best attributes of Morehead City for many longtime vacationers is that this central Crystal Coast town is close to everything the Southern Outer Banks has to offer. And when it comes to beachcombing, this means that shell seekers will be...

Oceanfront house with many upgrades in t...

This beautiful bungalow offers a floor plan that will fit any vacationer's needs. Third floor has an open living area, principal bedroom with private bath & a half bath. Second floor has 3 bedrooms with 1 bath. Private walkway to the beach.Bedroom...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Coastal Beaufort Getaway Near Downtown &...

Charming Coastal Home Near Downtown Beaufort with Covered Porches & Boat ParkingWelcome to your laid-back Beaufort hideaway! This beautiful coastal home offers a calming residential setting just mins. from historic downtown Beaufort and a short...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Island Express Ferry Service

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...

????Spacious 5 bedroom Oceanside Pool Ho...

Renovated 5 bedroom home with pool sleeps 22 just steps from the beach. (Less than 5 min. walk) All new furnishings with luxury linens and all the amenities of home. Bedroom configuration as follows: #1 Master-King Suite#2 2 - Queen Beds#3 King...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 22
Shackleford Wild Horse & Shelling Safari

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...