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.
The waterfront Cahooque Creek Recreation Site, located at the very corner where the Hancock and Cahoogue rivers meet up with the expansive Neuse River, is a water and boat lover's dream destination. With easy access to all three of these rivers, in...
IF THE BUNGALOW IS BOOKED FOR YOUR DATES BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE CARRIAGE HOME, EQUALLY AS NICE, ON THE SAME PROPERTY. Vacation Rental By Owner #339427The Historic District Bungalow offers 13 1/2" antique heart pine floors, 7' wainscoting...
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Welcome to Go With The Flow, a attractively designed Beaufort, NC vacation rental in the sought-after Beau Coast community. This pet-friendly 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath townhome offers the ideal blend of comfort, style, and convenience, with simple access...
- Beaufort
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Take a quick and scenic ferry ride with your experienced guide over to the pristine Outer Banks Island of Shackleford Banks, which is part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. There, you are introduced to the wild horses of Shackleford...
Nor Easter is an adorable 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom Oceanview Duplex (east side) beach getaway in the Spinnaker's Reach Community conveniently located just one home away from the community pool and beach access! You can take in great vistas of the beach...
- Emerald Isle
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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...