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Crystal Coast Outdoor & Nature Events - 2026 Schedule

Crystal Coast Outdoor & Nature Events - 2026 Schedule
This Week
Saturday, March 7th - Sunday, March 8th
Morehead City

Find all the décor, furnishings, and indoor and outdoor touches you’ll need to make your vacation home investment a stellar success, or explore little coastal items to take home to spruce up your own off-island residence with a little coastal style. No matter your ambition, you can find everything you need to celebrate the Crystal Coast in your own home and backyard at the Crystal Coast Home and Garden Show. Celebrating its 38th year in 2026, this annual event is a great way to discover the trends in home décor, landscaping, and much more, while meeting all the area vendors and businesses who brighten up the Crystal Coast, one residence at a time.

Week of April 27, 2026 - May 3, 2026
Saturday, May 2nd
Beaufort

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.

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Crystal Coast Beaches Guide

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...

Oceanfront \

Great Expectations West is a beautiful 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom, oceanfront duplex on the charming beaches of Emerald Isle, and just steps away from having your toes in the sand! This striking home boast 3 oceanfront bedrooms with beautiful expansive...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 15
Sunny, ocean view, open weeks

Top floor, handsome 2 Bedroom/2 Bath luxury condo in Emerald Isle with two decks, one sound side and one ocean side. Watch dolphins from the breakfast-room window! All the amenities. Immaculately kept. Freshly painted each year. Updated floor...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Island Ferry Adventures

Bird Shoal, Carrot Island, Sand Dollar Island & more! Dive into an exploration of some of the Southern Outer Banks’ most remote shorelines with an excursion that’s led by Island Ferry Adventures. Featuring both transport to the...

Top Level 2BR Condo - Awesome Ocean View...

Appreciate impressive ocean vistas from this top-floor, oceanfront condo with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms (K*2S). A brand-new, plush king bed ensures restful nights in the master suite, which also features a calming Jacuzzi tub.The full kitchen...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Morehead City Ferry Service

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...