What’s happening on Emerald Isle

A local guide to events on the island and along the Crystal Coast, so you can find something to do and plan your visit around it.

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One place to check before you plan

Emerald Isle is a beach town on Bogue Banks in Carteret County, North Carolina. Its calendar follows the seasons: concerts by the ocean, festivals, races, fishing tournaments, and parades.

Emerald Isle Events NC keeps what’s on in one place, so locals and visitors don’t have to search several sites to find a weekend plan.

The island’s year

Events change from year to year, but the island has a familiar rhythm.

Spring
The St. Patrick’s Festival in March brings live music, food, and craft vendors.
Summer
Emerald Fest offers free Thursday-evening concerts at the Western Ocean Regional Access, June through August.
Fall
The Emerald Isle Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K runs in October. Fishing tournaments and beach music have also filled fall weekends.
Winter
The annual Christmas parade kicks off the holiday season.

Dates and details shift each year. The calendar has the current schedule.

See what’s on this week

Open the calendar to find events by date and start planning your time on the island.

Browse the events calendar