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.
One of the biggest attractions for Crystal Coast visitors is naturally the beaches, and new vacationers will soon discover that there’s a lot of shoreline to go around. From the hopping summertime beaches in Emerald Isle and Atlantic Beach, to...
This striking one-bedroom, two-full-bath condo on Front Street in the heart of downtown Beaufort offers the ideal blend of comfort and convenience, making it an ideal getaway for those who adore being near the water. Located just one block from...
- Beaufort
- 1 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 2
Welcome to AB Sea Digs, your impressive two-bedroom Atlantic Beach hideaway—where coastal simplicity meets comfort just steps from the sea. Located third row from the ocean, this sweet oceanside bungalow is four homes from the beach, with simple...
- Atlantic Beach
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 4
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...
Appreciate the best of Emerald Isle from this centrally located first-floor condo in the Pebble Beach complex. Just a few simple steps up, Unit B101 sits at the end of the building—offering a little additional privacy while keeping you close to...
- Emerald Isle
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
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...