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.
Beach canopies and umbrellas create shade, lower ambient temperatures and block UV rays on hot, sunny Summer days. Sitting under the canopy of a quality beach umbrella can make the difference between comfort and sweltering. When choosing an...
AMAZING location – NEW UPGRADES made for 2024 season along with new cleaning team -- Top-floor 2-bedroom, 2-bath DIRECT OCEANFRONT condo at Summer Winds resort in Indian Beach, NC on the Southern Outer Banks. "The Captain's Oceanfront Escape" has...
- Indian Beach
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 5
It doesn’t get any better than this elegantly decorated top floor, 2 bedroom, 2 full bath, completely remodeled Queens Court condo that offers impressive vistas of the ocean from both the living room and master bedroom decks. "Jackpot" (1304...
- Emerald Isle
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 4
Jump aboard the pirate ship "REVENGE" at 600 Front Street in Beaufort, North Carolina. Our interactive voyages offer fun and adventure for families and swashbucklers of all ages. Come join our crew, take part in a pirate adventure, and enjoy festive...
Have fun with the whole family at our freshly constructed Egrets Nest Cottage. Located in the resort neighborhood of Beaucoast. Conveniences are galore! Giant outdoor community pool, recreation center, fire pits, pickleball courts, man-made lake...
- Beaufort
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
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...