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New Bern Music & Dancing Events - 2026 Schedule

New Bern Music & Dancing Events - 2026 Schedule
Week of May 11, 2026 - May 17, 2026
Friday, May 15th - Saturday, May 16th
Beaufort

The Beaufort Music Festival has become a beloved event for music lovers everywhere, thanks to its amazing line-up of talented artists, and its home base in the charming coastal town of Beaufort. Featuring two full days of music that are stocked with local, regional, and even nationally recognized artists and performers, the Beaufort Music Festival is an enchanting way for newcomers to discover a range of new sounds and talents without ever leaving the heart of the Crystal Coast.

Week of October 5, 2026 - October 11, 2026
Saturday, October 10th - Sunday, October 11th
Swansboro

If you’re a southern seafood fan, then you’re going to love the annual Mullet Festival of Swansboro. This two-day affair features a wealth of ways to enjoy this local crystal coast staple, as well as plenty of games and activities that celebrate the food, flavor, and all around fun of the heart of Swansboro and the North Carolina coastline.

Week of November 23, 2026 - November 29, 2026
Friday, November 27th 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Swansboro

Celebrate the holidays Crystal Coast style with this annual event that entices locals and visitors alike to get into the holiday spirit. The Swansboro Christmas Flotilla is a time-honored tradition that combines Swansboro’s love of life on the water with a truly festive atmosphere, and the event is sure to become an annual celebration that Crystal Coast visitors will want to return to again and again.

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Radio Island Beach Access

Located on the edge of the Bulkhead Channel which leads to the Back Sound, the Radio Island Beach Access is a unique and wonderfully convenient beach destination for both Morehead City and Beaufort visitors.

  High Cotton Cottage

We are into the fifth family generation appreciating this summer getaway for all ages. Featuring 6 full bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, everybody is comfortable. Two separate living/TV areas, main floor and basement make it nice when the kids want their...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Sassy Seagull West, Oceanfront Duplex in...

New for 2026 - New refreshed Queen bed and painting!Appreciate your next stay in Emerald Isle at this economical, pet-friendly, 3-bedroom, 2-bath Oceanfront Duplex! Located in gorgeous Emerald Isle, on the Southern Outer Banks, Sassy Seagull West...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Morehead City Ferry Service

The Crystal Coast is best explored from the water, and Morehead City Ferry Service will take explorers to some of the most remote and beautiful corners of this long stretch of Southern Outer Banks shoreline. Launching from the heart of Downtown...

The Beach Hive: Ocean view condo in the ...

Start your morning with striking vistas of the Emerald Isle sunrise from our 4th floor Ocean view condo. Walk a few steps to the elevator to make your way to the pool or beach with access to our outdoor storage which includes beach chairs, sand...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway - Crystal Coast

Visitors of all ages will have a blast at this destination that is designed for great times along the Crystal Coast shoreline. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway is situated in the centrally located beach community of Salter Path, and...