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July 30 at 11:18am

Today's Vendor Spotlight is on a new addition to our 2026 Fig Festival lineup: Dawn Marr and her daughter Juniper of The Painted Turtle. Dawn and Juniper fell in love with Ocracoke and its figs 5 years ago. Juniper is 13 and is a self-taught crochet artist. Dawn is an elementary art teacher... See More

Today's Vendor Spotlight is on a new addition to our 2026 Fig Festival lineup: Dawn Marr and her daughter Juniper of The Painted Turtle. Dawn... See More

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September 12 at 4:40pm

Did you know? The Ocracoke Lighthouse is the oldest operating lighthouse in North Carolina and the second oldest in the U.S. still in use. ⚓️
Built in 1823, its whitewashed tower stands 75 feet tall and can be seen nearly 14 miles out to sea. While the interior isn’t open to the public,... See More

Did you know? The Ocracoke Lighthouse is the oldest operating lighthouse in North Carolina and the second oldest in the U.S. still in use. ⚓️... See More

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May 15 at 11:26am

Come celebrate 200 years of history this Thursday, May 18th, at 1:00 p.m. on the Ocracoke Light Station grounds! (Yes, there will be cake!). To receive text alerts about the 200th anniversary event, text Ocracoke to 333111.

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October 11 at 11:26am

Arrrrgh! Calling all pirates! Join us for our Annual Blackbeard's Pirate Jamboree in Ocracoke on October 28th and 29th!

Arrrrgh! Calling all pirates! Join us for our Annual Blackbeard's Pirate Jamboree in Ocracoke on October 28th and 29th!

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May 25 at 7:59pm

Ocracoke Island has officially claimed the top spot as America's Best Beach by Dr. Beach!

Ocracoke Island has officially claimed the top spot as America's Best Beach by Dr. Beach!

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April 19 at 12:43pm

"...travelers are cautioned that wait times for the (Hatteras-Ocracoke) ferry may be longer than usual, and are advised to refer to the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s (NCDOT) Departure Time Heat Maps to plan their trip."

"...travelers are cautioned that wait times for the (Hatteras-Ocracoke) ferry may be longer than usual, and are advised to refer to the North... See More

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