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.
Throughout its more than three centuries of existence, New Bern is a city that has seen tremendous highs and devastating lows. From its original stature as the capital of North Carolina, to its rise to fame as the Birthplace of Pepsi, New Bern has...
Come soak up the sun along the North Carolina Coast! Savor a marvelous vacation in this beachy 3-Bedroom, 3-Bath Oceanfront Condo! Spend hours leisurely calming on the beach, by the community pool, or around the grilling area when you stay at...
- Pine Knoll Shores
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
This Cozy, Upgraded 2nd floor studio is located in a BEACHFRONT complex, roughly 50 steps to the beach! The property has a huge grassy recreation area and PRIVATE ACCESS to a elegant, SECLUDED BEACH for the enjoyment of peaceful strolls, shelling...
- Atlantic Beach
- 1 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 4
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...
Cozy, private, redecorated guest bungalow just three blocks from Front Street! The former studio footprint of the bungalow was expanded in 2024 to add a twin-bedded bedroom! Clean and modern with a kitchenette and a huge bathroom with shower. The...
- Beaufort
- 1 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 2
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...