Love is in the hair at this event that encourages Crystal Coast residents and visitors to enjoy a fun night out while supporting a fantastic local cause. Now in its third year, the Annual Fur Ball is a fundraiser for Austin Veterinary Outreach and Rescue, but it’s also a shining opportunity to enjoy a wealth of great food, drinks, company, and music all night long.
Visitors of all ages will have a ball at the Emerald Isle St. Patrick’s Festival, which is an annual celebration that has become one of the most anticipated events of the springtime season. Going strong for more than 25 years, the Emerald Isle St. Patrick’s Festival features a wealth of food, arts and craft vendors, rides, and activities for kids, which will all combine to get attendees into a festive holiday spirit.
Enjoy a taste of the Crystal Coast while enjoying one of the prettiest spots along the waterfront with a ticket to the Annual Bites & Blues. This popular event combines great bites, great music, and a stunning setting to create an evening that local and visiting food fans alike won’t soon forget.
Initially started nearly 50 years ago as a fundraiser for the Newport development center, the annual Newport Pig Cooking Contest has grown into one of the largest whole hog BBQ contests in the country, with plenty of ways for barbecue pros and everyday visitors alike to join in the fun. Held in the heart of Newport, and attracting visitors from all over the state and beyond year after year, this event is a great opportunity for BBQ fans of all ages to appease an appetite with plenty of great food and fun to go around.
The Beaufort Music Festival has become a beloved event for music lovers everywhere, thanks to its amazing line-up of talented artists, and its home base in the charming coastal town of Beaufort. Featuring two full days of music that are stocked with local, regional, and even nationally recognized artists and performers, the Beaufort Music Festival is an enchanting way for newcomers to discover a range of new sounds and talents without ever leaving the heart of the Crystal Coast.
The springtime on the Crystal Coast is a fine time to break out the motorcycle and enjoy a ride, and bike fans of all tastes and ages can celebrate the warm weather in style at this fundraising event that supports a very worthy cause. The Bluegrass, Bikes and BBQ combines music, food, and a fun bike ride through the heart of Morehead City in a full-day event that will appeal to anyone who loves a lively celebration along the Crystal Coast.
If you’re a southern seafood fan, then you’re going to love the annual Mullet Festival of Swansboro. This two-day affair features a wealth of ways to enjoy this local crystal coast staple, as well as plenty of games and activities that celebrate the food, flavor, and all around fun of the heart of Swansboro and the North Carolina coastline.
The waterfront Cahooque Creek Recreation Site, located at the very corner where the Hancock and Cahoogue rivers meet up with the expansive Neuse River, is a water and boat lover's dream destination. With easy access to all three of these rivers, in...
Modest 1 bedroom/1 bathroom bungalow near the water. Great space to get away. Futon couch folds down for an additional bed. Close to downtown waterfront. Basic amenities and complimentary on site parking. Pet friendly for an additional fee.
- Beaufort
- 1 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 3
Emerald Seas East is a attractively maintained 3-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom ocean-side duplex located just steps from the beach. With a layout designed for comfort and convenience, this home is ideal for families or friends looking to savor the relaxing...
- Emerald Isle
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
Visitors of all ages will have a blast at this destination that is designed for great times along the Crystal Coast shoreline. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway is situated in the centrally located beach community of Salter Path, and...
New 3 Bedroom 3-1/2 bath Townhome with all of the appeal of Beaufort, NC. Includes many amenities such as access to swimming pool, exercise room, Kayaking, and Fishing from a private dock. A short ride to Beaufort boardwalk, Eateries, and shopping...
- Beaufort
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
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...