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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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Cedar Island

Located on the edge of North Carolina and serving as a midway point between the Outer Banks and the Crystal Coast, Cedar Island is a relatively undiscovered gem that feels miles away from the rest of the world. Close to historic and natural...

Oceanfront | Pool | 2 Bedrooms

Condo Features: Direct OceanfrontOcean VistasWalkway to the ocean First Floor but requires stairs (No elevator)1 King, 1 Full, 1 Twin, 1 Queen Sleeper CouchIn-unit washer and dryerParking for two carsPool Kiddie Pool Covered Deck with ocean...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
Spacious 3 Bedroom with Game Room & Golf...

You, Me and The Sea is a Middle Row Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms. King * Double * 2 Bunkbeds. Island Club linens supplied. Step inside and discover a roomy sanctuary that features not one, but two entirely-equipped kitchens. Primary bedroom with...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Morehead City Ferry Service

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...

Pelican Perch, Oceanfront House in Emera...

Pelican Perch is a ideal place for your next family vacation! 6-Bedroom, 4 1/2-Bath home on 3 living levels. Private, in-ground, oceanfront Swimming Pool. Roomy Hot Tub overlooks the ocean! Game Room features a Pool Table, Ping Pong Table...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Lookout Cruises

Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour...