Our Calendar of Events on the Crystal Coast

We’re sharing a Crystal Coast calendar of events so you can plan for fun, sun, and everything in between, all while you enjoy our coast!

North Carolina’s Crystal Coast has family-friendly events and plenty of things to do in the Spring and Summer leading into the Fall and early Winter. Using our Crystal Coast calendar of events, you can keep up to date with local activities, events, and happenings for one and all – from Swansboro, NC., Emerald Isle, NC., Atlantic Beach, NC, and Beaufort, NC, which was voted “Coolest Small Town.”

Here you’ll find a list of festivals, concerts, tours, events, museums, and attractions, including the Aquarium in Pine Knoll Shores (if any are scheduled) – all centered around what our coast is known for – beautiful beaches, eco-tours, history, fishing, food, and family fun.

Which Crystal Coast Events Will You Choose? 

The Crystal Coast of North Carolina is enchanting and rich in coastal culture. Looking for a low-key getaway or an action-packed adventure during your visit? Check out our monthly Crystal Coast calendar of events for a list of events to make the most of your vacation while you’re here.

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Crystal Coast Annual Events and Festivals

 

WINTER

Art From the HeartMorehead City(252) 726-9156

Candlelight Homes TourBeaufort Historic Site(252) 728-5225

Carolina Chocolate FestivalCrystal Coast Civic CenterMorehead City(252) 393-2011

Chowder & CheerDowntown Morehead City(252) 8080-0440

Coastal Home & Garden ShowCrystal Coast Civic CenterMorehead City(252) 247-3883

Core Sound Decoy FestivalHarkers Island(252) 838-8818decoyguild.com

Core Sound Waterfowl WeekendCore Sound Waterfowl MuseumHarkers Island(252) 728-1500

Crystal Coast Christmas FlotillaMorehead City & Beaufort Waterfronts(252) 728-1638

Crystal Coast Bridal FairCrystal Coast Civic CenterMorehead City(252) 240-3256

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SPRING

Atlantic Beach Beach Music FestivalThe Circle in Atlantic Beach(252) 726-2121

Beaufort Music FestivalGallants Channel

Beaufort Wine & Food Weekend(252) 515-0708

Bites & BluesDowntown Morehead City(252) 726-6273

Crystal Coast Boat ShowMorehead City Waterfront(252) 808-0440

Crystal Coast Half Booty TriathlonBeaufort(346) 327-6139

Emerald Isle Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5KEmerald Isle(252) 354-3424

Emerald Isle St. Patrick’s Day FestivalEmerald Plantation Shopping CenterEmerald Isle(252) 354-3424

Newport Pig Cookin’ ContestNewport Community Park(252) 223-3112

Shuck, Rattle & RollCarteret Community CollegeMorehead City(252) 222-6262

Wooden Boat ShowNC Maritime MuseumBeaufort(252) 504-7740

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SUMMER

Beaufort Old Homes & Gardens TourBeaufort Historic Site(252) 728-5225

Beaufort Pirate InvasionGallants Channel(252) 241-9049

Big Rock Blue Marlin TournamentMorehead City Waterfront(252) 247-3575thebigrock.com

Big Rock Kids Billfish TournamentDowntown Morehead City(919) 801-8346thebigrock.com/kids

Fourth of July Fireworks CelebrationsAtlantic Beach, Morehead City & Beaufort

Beaufort Historic Road Race(252) 902-9712runtheeast.com

Kayak for the Warriors Kayak & SUP RacePine Knoll Shores(252) 247-4353k4tw.org

NC Ducks Unlimited Band the Billfish TournamentMorehead City(910) 358-5080ncdubillfish.com

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FALL

Atlantic Beach King Mackerel Tournamentabkingmack.comCarolina Kite FestivalAtlantic Beach(252) 247-7011kitesbirds.comCommunity Thanksgiving FeastBeaufort Historic Site(252) 728-5225beauforthistoricsite.orgCrystal Coast Grand PrixDowntown Morehead City(252) 515-8131lookoutshootout.comCrystal Coast Highland GamesBeaufort(603) 496-4546Emerald Isle Fall Fishing TournamentEmerald Isleeifishingtournament@emeraldisle-nc.org Mullet FestivalSwansboro Waterfront(910) 326-2600Swansboro FestivalsNorth Carolina Seafood FestivalMorehead City Waterfront(252) 726-6273 

Did we miss any of your favorite events? Let us know! Be sure to search our Crystal Coast vacation rentals for the properties closest to your event, and enjoy!