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 Carolina Creations gallery is a downtown New Bern legend, and an instrumental contribution to the town's thriving art scene. Founded in 1989 by owners and artists Janet & Michael Francoeur, the gallery features their personalized...
Unwind by the oceanside at this breezy 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom Emerald Isle vacation rental. Located just along the beach in Pebble Beach Condos, this single-story condo features an open floor plan, a entirely equipped kitchen with an island, 4...
- Emerald Isle
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
Welcome to Once Upon A Tide, a modern 4-bedroom, 3-bath home ideally located within walking distance of beach access. This modern getaway features a roomy open living room, ideal for entertaining and family gatherings. The sleek, modern kitchen...
- Atlantic Beach
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 10
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...
Tucked in the center of the Crystal Coast, our comfortable beach getaway sits ocean-front above the dune in the Ocean Club complex. Watch sunrise with coffee from our roomy back porch; let the waves lull you to sleep as you snooze on the back-porch...
- Indian Beach
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 7
Crystal Coast Lady Cruises is a 100 ft. custom yacht 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...