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.
Located on the edge of the Bulkhead Channel which leads to the Back Sound, the Radio Island Beach Access is a unique and wonderfully convenient beach destination for both Morehead City and Beaufort visitors.
New to Bluewater Vacation Units!The Summer Winds Community is located in the cozy fishing village of Salter Path (next to Emerald Isle). Located along the pristine Crystal Coast, this oceanfront condo offers an unparalleled blend of comfort and...
- Indian Beach
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
Recently remodeled three-bedroom home that reflects a appealing Country Farmhouse, but modern amenities. Lacy curtains, a classic enormous country kitchen, a huge dining room seats 6, paintings, and other memorabilia to appreciate and feel you are...
- Beaufort
- 3 Bedrooms
- 1 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...
Let the sound of ocean waves wash over you as you relax at this 2-bedroom, 1-bath Emerald Isle apartment. Belonging to a 4-unit duplex just 30 yards from the Atlantic Ocean shore, the ‘East of the Sun’ vacation rental makes for a ideally calming...
- Emerald Isle
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 5
Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly...