Monster Trucks @ Carteret County Speedway
Monster Truck fans can experience their favorite machines live, not just on TV!
Our Events
From the Great Smoky Mountains to the Outer Banks, find something to do or discover a new vacation destination
“The Lost Colony” Outdoor Drama
An experience not to be missed!
Cannon Day at Fort Macon State Park
Bring the whole family to Fort Macon and experience the boom of history in action.
Ayden Collard Festival
A family, fun-filled event that includes a pageant, a parade, street dances, rides, retail and food vendors, a Collard Eatin’ contest and much more.
American Music Festival Concert Series – Kenari Saxophone Quartet
Applauded for their “flat-out amazing performances” and “stunning virtuosity” (Cleveland Classical), the highly acclaimed Kenari Quartet delivers inspiring performances that transform the perception of the saxophone.
JOLLIFICATION!
JOLLIFICATION! – Tour of homes + Dinner Under Tent – Noon to 8pm
Arts on the Perquimans
The 14th Annual Arts on the Perquimans Festival Returns to Historic Hertford October 3, 2026
Celebrate the Intracoastal Waterway Anniversary!
Join us in Belhaven to mark the 98th anniversary of the Intracoastal Waterway.
Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival
The 12th annual Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival at the riverfront in Oriental, NC is Friday and Saturday Oct. 2-3, 2026.
Chowan County Regional Fair
Award Winning Fair – Family Friendly Event
40th Annual North Carolina Seafood Festival
Get ready to eat, dance, and celebrate at the 40th Annual North Carolina Seafood Festival—one of the biggest and most beloved events on the Crystal Coast!
Alive at 5 Concert Series
A free concert in Jaycee Park that’s fun for the whole family.
6th Annual Crystal Coast Highland Games
Come out to cheer on athletes from around the world as they compete in traditional Highland Games.
12th Annual Emerald Isle Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
The annual Emerald Isle Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K brings the scenic North Carolina coast to life with breathtaking oceanfront views, inspiring athletic achievement, and a vibrant community atmosphere.
12th Annual Emerald Isle Marathon Half Marathon & 5K
The annual Emerald Isle Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K brings the scenic North Carolina coast to life with breathtaking oceanfront views, inspiring athletic achievement, and a vibrant community atmosphere.
Brunswick County Parade of Homes
The wait is over! The Brunswick County Parade of Homes returns October 16–18 and October 23–25, with homes open Noon to 5:00 p.m. each day.
39th Annual Carolina Kite Festival
Look to the skies during Carolina Kite Fest XXXIX for a colorful weekend of high-flying fun on the Crystal Coast!
39th Annual Carolina Kite Festival
Look to the skies during Carolina Kite Fest XXXIX for a colorful weekend of high-flying fun on the Crystal Coast!
Early Bird Christmas Bazaar
A shopper’s delight, pre-season Christmas Bazaar featuring local artists and crafters.
Blackbeard’s Pirate Jamboree
Ocracoke Island will celebrate colonial life in the 1700s with a living history encampment and battle reenactment during Blackbeard’s Pirate Jamboree Friday, Oct. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 31, on the Berkley Manor grounds.
Annual Fall Fest
Gather your friends, family, neighbors, and loved ones and join us for a memorable celebration of the season!
Atlantic Beach King Mackerel Tournament
The Atlantic Beach King Mackerel Fishing Tournament is more than just a fishing competition – it’s a coastal celebration packed with excitement for anglers, families and visitors alike!
Breakfast with Santa
Annual Breakfast with Santa. Includes cookie decorating, professional photo, face painting, letters to Santa, craft and a pancake breakfast.
American Music Festival Concert Series – Erinys String Quartet
The Erinys Quartet was founded in 2018 at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki where they worked closely with cellist Marko Ylönen.