Ocracoke Island has many special annual events. Throughout the year, Ocracoke Village comes to life with fun festivals, big holiday parades, and, of course, Blackbeard’s Pirate Jamboree. Visiting Ocracoke during an event gives you a glimpse into our unique community. From the Fourth of July Parade to the Ocracoke Seafood Festival, Ocracoke Island events are full of energy and the spirit of North Carolina’s Outer Banks.
Come celebrate Ocracoke’s unique pirate history with a weekend of swashbuckling fun. The Jamboree features an historically-accurate pirate encampment and a reenactment of the infamous pirate Blackbeard’s last battle. Interactive living history exhibits, sea shanties, music, and a shop...
The annual 5K Turkey Trot on Ocracoke Island takes place Thanksgiving morning. Get together with family, friends, and fellow runners, burn some calories, and have fun before the Thanksgiving feast!
Step inside Ocracoke’s past with a special Historic Home Tour featuring four unique homes along Lighthouse Road in the island’s nationally recognized Historic District. This is the first home tour since Hurricane Dorian in 2019, offering a rare glimpse into the island’s architec...
Celebrate the start of the holiday season on Ocracoke Island with the Holiday Illumination of the Gardens at the Ocracoke Commons!
Join the community on Friday, November 27, at 5:00 PM as the gardens light up for the holidays. Enjoy the festive atmosphere and gather with friends,...
Do your local holiday shopping and support Ocracoke Island’s local businesses, spend an afternoon with friends and family sampling products from local shops and vendors.
Enjoy fresh oysters, steamed shrimp, and clam chowder—all you can eat. Kids 12 and under eat free with an adult. Bring your own beverage, a big appetite, and plan ahead (no onsite parking). Live music, raffle items, and great food—all to help raise money for the Seafood Company&...
