Ocracoke Island Calendar or Events

February Events

Marionette Workshop with the NC Marionette Theatre
Friday, February 03, 2012 (Deepwater Theater, Ocracoke Island, NC)
Ocracoke Alive is Sponsoring a Marionette Workshop with the NC Marionette Theatre, Friday, February 3, 7:00 - 8:30 PM & Saturday, February 4, 1:00-2:30 PM at Deepwater Theater. One session will focus on Marionette Manipulation techniques (using NC Marionette Theatre puppets) the second session will be Marionette Production and Stringing techniques of wood/latex marionettes. Class fee is $30 person and will include materials for one scarf marionette. Contact Marcy Brenner at marcybrenner@gmail.com or 252-256-2081 to reserve your place at the workshop. Adults and students are welcome!

April Events

Ocracoke Island's First Annual 5K and 1 Mile Family Fun Run
Saturday, April 28, 2012 (Ocracoke Island, North Carolina)
Join the fun on April 28, 2012 for Ocracoke Island's First Annual 5K and 1 Mile Family Fun Run. The 5K run will take place in the Village of Ocracoke through historic neighborhoods, along Silver Lake Harbor and past the Ocracoke Lighthouse. There will be a one mile family fun run immediately following the 5K. The top three 5K male and female runners will receive an award as well as the top three male and female finishers of each age category. The post run party starts at 11:30 am at Gaffer's Sports Pub and is complimentary for 5K runners. Food and beverages will be provided.

The race benefits the Ocracoke School Booster's Club and Ocracoke Community Radio.

Please visit the Ocracoke Island First Annual 5K and 1 Mile Family Run
website for details.

June Events

Ocrafolk Festival
Friday, June 01, 2012 (School Road, Ocracoke)
The 2012 Ocrafolk Festival will take place June 1st - 3rd.
Enjoy a weekend of Music, Storytelling and Arts and Crafts.
This annual island tradition takes place the first weekend in June.
The festival kicks off on Friday night with a pot-luck dinner. An auction provides the opportunity to join the bidding on dozens of amazing items.
Saturday offers a full day of music and storytelling. Artists and craftsmen will be displaying and selling their work. Sunday offers a Gospel sing and more music!
Please visit the Ocrafolk Alive website for details.