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Ocracoke to Honor British Sailors

Nov 6 2018 - 6:51am
A memorial ceremony on Thanksgiving Day will honor and recognize the fallen mariners of the Battle at Ocracoke on November 22, 1718 Named by The Smithsonian as #3 of the ten anniversaries worth traveling for in 2018, the Ocracoke community will host representatives from the...Read more
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Festival Latino de Ocracoke Celebrates Island's Unique Community

Nov 1 2018 - 7:48am
3RD ANNUAL OCRACOKE EVENT FEATURES MUSIC, DANCE, FOOD, & GAMES: NOVEMBER 9-11, 2018 The 3rd annual Festival Latino de Ocracoke will take place on Ocracoke Island, NC, the second weekend of November. Produced by the island non-profit, Ocracoke Alive, in partnership with Ocracoke’s vibrant Latino...Read more
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Pirates to Invade Ocracoke

Oct 16 2018 - 7:28am
PIRATES TO INVADE OCRACOKE ARRRRRGH you ready? Ocracoke Island’s Blackbeard’s Pirate Jamboree expanded to 4-day event for 300th Anniversary. Join us Oct. 25 to 28 for living history exhibits, ship battles, sword fights, historical talks, rowdy songs, food, drinks and more! Chart your course for...Read more
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Welcome Back, Visitors!

Sep 21 2018 - 7:05am
Update on Access to Ocracoke! Ocracoke Island began welcoming back visitors Friday, September 21, 2018. Ocracoke Village was spared any noticeable damage; the island remains the same beautiful, friendly place that visitors know, love, and return to year after year. The Cape Hatteras National Seashore's...Read more
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Our Guide to Ocracoke Independence Day Celebration

Jun 28 2018 - 6:39am
Three Days of Fun! The festivities kick off Tuesday, July 3, with the famous Ocracoke Square Dance and a fireworks show to be seen from beautiful Silver Lake. The fun continues July 4 with a full day of activities, featuring the Sand Sculpture Contest, a...Read more
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Holidays

Ocracoke Summer: Beach Days & Nights

Jun 26 2018 - 8:47am
In May 2018, Dr. Beach rated Ocracoke the #2 beach in the U.S.A. According to Dr. Beach (a.k.a., Dr. Stephen Leatherman), our pristine, wild beaches, protected by the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, are notable for their cleanliness, free & easy access, fine sand, excellent water...Read more
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Outdoor Activities

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