• Saturday, March 12th 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Visitors of all ages will have a ball at the Emerald Isle St. Patrick’s Festival, which is an annual celebration that has become one of the most anticipated events of the springtime season. Going strong for more than 25 years, the Emerald Isle St. Patrick’s Festival features a wealth of food, arts and craft vendors, rides, and activities for kids, which will all combine to get attendees into a festive holiday spirit.

The Emerald Isle St. Patrick’s Festival is held in the heart of town of Emerald Isle, and the event features ample ways for patrons to get out and celebrate the holiday, Crystal Coast style. The festival will feature more than 75 art and craft vendors, food vendors, a beer garden, and other activities throughout the day, and visitors of all ages are welcome to join in the fun. Special kids’ activities will be available throughout the day as well, like face painting or arts and crafts, and both parking and admission to the festival is completely free for all attendees. With ample ways to celebrate, which includes an assortment of local arts, food and drink, the Emerald Isle St. Patrick’s Festival is a celebration that everyone in the party will adore.

Miss Crystal Coast Cruises

Miss Crystal Coast Cruises

Miss Crystal Coast Cruises is a cutome-made 49 passenger catamaran 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 Beaufort, the Miss Crystal Coast is specifically built for the purpose of sightseeing and dolphin watching. Visitors can enjoy exploring the beautiful downtown beaufort are, plus unbeatable perspectives of the region’s vast array of wildlife, shorelines, and on-the-water views. The Miss Crystal Coast is equipped with a restroom onboard. 

Mac Daddy’s

Mac Daddy’s

Located on the southern end of Emerald Isle, and easy to reach for visitors staying throughout the Crystal Coast, Mac Daddy’s is the destination of choice for countless fun-seeking vacationers of all ages who want a big dose of entertainment off the sand. Featuring a bowling alley, sports bar, arcade, and a sister miniature golf course – (the Golfin’ Dolphin) - visitors can expect plenty of good times when they make an outing to this all-around fun amusement center.