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.
From extensive complexes that will keep visitors engaged for hours, to charming and historic destinations that are stocked with period antiques, New Bern’s museums are a major reason why visitors return to this region year after year. Discover...
The Vistas from 103 Ebb Tide are enough to make you fall in adore with this Emerald Isle vacation home! Unwind on the front porch and take in the salty air from this 2-Bedroom Almost Oceanfront Cottage, located just 2 tons from the ocean! Appreciate...
- Emerald Isle
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 4
It's always a rush to feel the ocean flow over your feet for the first time, and when you stay at this beautiful Emerald Isle bungalow, that feeling will be just steps away! With 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a direct path to the shoreline, this vacation...
- Emerald Isle
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 5
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...
Roosevelt Retreat is a Striking Almost Oceanfront House with 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths, and 1 Half Baths. New constructed home finished in 2024 that has 2 striking, sizable front porch decks with a reverse floorplan to allow visitors to savor...
- Pine Knoll Shores
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
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...