Ocracoke AlivePosts

Join us for the Ocracoke Community Multicultural Celebration on November 1, 2024, from 1-3 PM at Ocracoke School! Immerse yourself in performances, music, dance, delicious food, and hands-on cultural activities. This free event celebrates Ocracoke's shared histories and the traditions of the many cultures that have influenced Ocracoke.

Deepwater Theater on Ocracoke's School Road is home to many of our activities. This is where we host student arts programming year-round. During the summertime, visitors can catch a weekly performance of the Ocrafolk Opry.

Dive for the Oyster . . . Dig for the Clam . . . Carry your partner to the promised land! Ocrafolk Festival isn't just about sitting still and listening to incredible performances . . . it's about jumping into activities like the Ocracoke Squaredance that give you that one-of-a-kind Ocracoke experience. Ocracoke Islander Philip Howard is celebrated within the community for his passion for collecting and sharing the local stories. Without the efforts of researchers like him, many of the treasured Ocracoke tales would have disappeared. Not only does he pass along his research through his books and his blog on the Village Craftsmen website, Philip also instructs local residents and visitors in the living tradition of the Ocracoke Squaredance. A featured event on Saturday night of the Ocrafolk Festival, this dance is easy to learn and fun for the whole family. Not to be missed!
(Photos by Eakin Howard . . . Philip's grandson)