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.
As the esteemed second oldest town in North Carolina, as well as the original seat of North Carolina state government, New Bern has more than its fair share of educational sites and exhibits that will impress visitors from the inside and out...
Located in the striking coastal town of Indian Beach, NC, this cavernous home offers a ideal getaway for families or groups looking to savor a beach hideaway. With multiple levels, this home features gorgeous ocean vistas from the balcony and patio...
- Indian Beach
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
This home has great spaces and an marvelous back yard where the whole family can feel comfortable and happy. Just 6 mins. to Beaufort’s historic district and painless drives to beaches, museums and eateries.
- Beaufort
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
Bird Shoal, Carrot Island, Sand Dollar Island & more! Dive into an exploration of some of the Southern Outer Banks’ most remote shorelines with an excursion that’s led by Island Ferry Adventures. Featuring both transport to the...
Oceanfront complex, Boat parking, Family ambiance, 3 elevators, outdoor pool, heated indoor pool. Condo is on the 5 th floor condo featuring a gorgeous beach view from balcony that is sunny in the AM and a very nice shaded in the afternoon. The...
- Atlantic Beach
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
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...