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.
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...
This beachside, pool-view condo in Pebble Beach is ideal for a couple's or modest family hideaway. "Flippers Pad" has everything you need to feel like your home at the beach. You will have a resort like experience with two seasonal outdoor pools, a...
- Emerald Isle
- 1 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 2
This brand new home features a giant entirely equipped kitchen with room for kids and family pets. 7 min. walk to the beach access and close access to the bicycle path that extends the entire island. Bring your bicycles! Numerous eateries and live...
- Emerald Isle
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 10
Island Express Ferry Service LLC is the only authorized concessionaire to drop off at Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks! Offering departures from both Beaufort and nearby Harkers Island, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the...
This beautiful freshly modernized Beachfront Cottage in Emerald Isle is just ideal. A little bit of Heaven right on the beach. Just step off the deck directly onto the sand and catch the next big wave or relax in a chair reading your favorite book...
- Emerald Isle
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
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...