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.
For families travelling to the beach, or fishermen carrying tackle/coolers, a beach cart can be the best purchase of your vacation. These carts feature extra-wide wheels to move across soft sand, even when loaded. Carts are often built for specific...
Sound of the Sea North 212 is a beautiful two-level, nearly-oceanfront townhouse condo located in the charming Sound of the Sea community - where the gentle rhythm of the waves and salty sea air instantly set the tone for a calming Emerald Isle...
- Emerald Isle
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 4
Amazing Sunsets ???? This refreshed condo is ideal for a weekend hideaway or a week long stay! (Discounts for week long stays!). Salter Path is near the middle of the barrier island with many breath taking vistas and tons of places to dine and...
- Atlantic Beach
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
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...
This is a family beach located in Emerald Isle, NC. The home is a duplex; one side is the rental unit and the other side is for the owner's use. Very peaceful location and super calming but also a short drive to multiple great towns with shopping...
- Emerald Isle
- 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...