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Curated Events

Here’s a curated list of upcoming events in Beaufort, NC over the next 90 days (June 10 – October 11): 

Here’s a solid upcoming events roundup for Beaufort, NC and nearby Crystal Coast towns, starting from today, June 10, 2026, covering Beaufort, Morehead City, Atlantic Beach, Harkers Island, Swansboro, Emerald Isle, Newport, and Pine Knoll Shores.

Best recurring / ongoing events

Event Date / Time Town What it is
Rock the Docks Summer Concert Series Thursdays through Aug. 6, 5–8 PM Beaufort Free, family-friendly live music at John Newton Park on the Beaufort waterfront.
Alive at 5! Concert Series Jun. 26–Oct. 15, 5–8 PM Morehead City Free waterfront concert series at Jaycee Park. 2026 dates include The I-42 Band & Bryan Mayer on Jun. 26, Liquid Pleasure on Jul. 17, Todd Barnes & The Wild Hares on Aug. 21, The Embers on Sep. 17, and The Green Room on Oct. 15.
EmeraldFest Summer Concert Series Thursdays, June–August Emerald Isle Free outdoor beach concert series; 2026 lineup includes The RV Road Show, Big Same & Co., Bob Laverty Bane, Mad Fiddler, Salty Bones, Knok Knok Band, Tidal Blues, Justin Castellano, and East Coast James.
Atlantic Beach Movie Nights at the Park Jun. 19, Jul. 17, Aug. 14, 8:30 PM Atlantic Beach Free outdoor movies at Atlantic Beach Town Park. Jun. 19 is The Goonies, Jul. 17 is JAWS, and Aug. 14 is Grease.
Compass Hotel Beaufort live music Saturdays all summer, generally 4–7 PM or 5–8 PM Beaufort Waterfront live music with soloists on property.

June 2026

Date Event Town Notes
Jun. 5–14 Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament Morehead City / Crystal Coast Major fishing tournament and waterfront celebration tied to Beaufort, Morehead City, and Atlantic Beach waterfronts.
Jun. 8–19 Junior Sailing Program Beaufort Sailing day camp for ages 8+; another session runs Jun. 22–Jul. 3.
Jun. 13 Swansboro Arts by the Sea Festival Swansboro 9 AM–5 PM; arts, crafts, food, kids’ activities, entertainment, and waterfront shopping.
Jun. 13 Cape Lookout National Seashore Starlight Cruise Harkers Island 7:30–10:45 PM; evening cruise and night-sky experience. Also listed for Jul. 18, Aug. 8, and Sep. 12.
Jun. 18 Rock the Docks Beaufort Beaufort 5–8 PM at John Newton Park, 500 Front Street.
Jun. 19 Taste of the South Morehead City 6–9 PM at Carteret Community College Hospitality & Culinary Arts Center; Southern cuisine, culture, live music, and scholarship support.
Jun. 19 Movie Night at the Park — The Goonies Atlantic Beach Free outdoor movie at Atlantic Beach Town Park, 8:30 PM.
Jun. 19–20 NCCF Office Moving Sale Newport Community yard-sale style event at North Carolina Coastal Federation.
Jun. 20 Hooray for Dads Day at Olde Beaufort Farmers’ Market Beaufort 9 AM–1 PM; market, kids’ tent, live music, produce, seafood, baked goods, and artisans.
Jun. 20 Cannon Day at Fort Macon Atlantic Beach 10:30 AM–3:30 PM; living-history artillery demonstrations. Also Jul. 4, Aug. 1, Sep. 5.
Jun. 20 America 250 Carteret County Celebration Morehead City Noon–6 PM at Crystal Coast Civic Center; history, cultural groups, community organizations, and America250 commemoration.
Jun. 20–21 Introduction to Wooden Boat Building Course Beaufort Hands-on wooden boat building course; repeats Aug. 15–16 and Sep. 12–13.
Jun. 22–Jul. 3 Junior Sailing Program Beaufort Second youth sailing session.
Jun. 26 Alive at 5! — The I-42 Band and Bryan Mayer Morehead City Free concert, 5–8 PM at Jaycee Park.
Jun. 27–28 Beaufort Old Homes and Gardens Tour Beaufort Historic homes, gardens, churches, Old Burying Ground, and Beaufort Historic Site.

July 2026

Date Event Town Notes
Jul. 3 July 4th on July 3rd Party Beaufort 4–7 PM at Beaufort Historic Site; family-friendly patriotic celebration.
Jul. 3 Swansboro Independence Day Celebration Swansboro 6–10 PM; live entertainment and family-friendly waterfront celebration.
Jul. 4 Beaufort Annual Fourth of July Parade Beaufort 11 AM–noon in downtown Beaufort.
Jul. 4 Pine Knoll Shores Independence Day Parade Pine Knoll Shores Small-town Independence Day parade.
Jul. 4 Cannon Day at Fort Macon Atlantic Beach 10:30 AM–3:30 PM.
Jul. 4 Morehead City Waterfront Fireworks Morehead City 7–9 PM on the waterfront.
Jul. 4 Atlantic Beach Fireworks Atlantic Beach 7–9 PM at The Circle.
Jul. 7 Bird Hike at Fort Macon Atlantic Beach 9–10 AM; repeats Aug. 3, Sep. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2.
Jul. 9–11 Big Rock Kids Billfish Tournament Morehead City Youth/family-focused billfish tournament.
Jul. 11 Beaufort Historic Association Summer Party Beaufort 6:30–10 PM; food, open bar, live music, dancing, auctions, fundraiser atmosphere.
Jul. 15–18 Annual NCDU Band the Billfish Tournament Morehead City Offshore sportfishing tournament at Big Rock Landing.
Jul. 17 Alive at 5! — Liquid Pleasure Morehead City Free concert, 5–8 PM at Jaycee Park.
Jul. 17 Movie Night at the Park — JAWS Atlantic Beach Free movie, 8:30 PM.
Jul. 17–25 CCC Spanish Mackerel & Dolphin Fishing Tournament Morehead City Family-friendly fishing tournament with prizes for kids and adults.
Jul. 18 Cape Lookout Starlight Cruise Harkers Island 7:30–10:45 PM.

August 2026

Date Event Town Notes
Aug. 1 Cannon Day at Fort Macon Atlantic Beach 10:30 AM–3:30 PM.
Aug. 3 Bird Hike at Fort Macon Atlantic Beach 9–10 AM.
Aug. 6 Final Rock the Docks Concert Beaufort Last Thursday concert of the Beaufort waterfront summer series, 5–8 PM.
Aug. 8 Cape Lookout Starlight Cruise Harkers Island 7:30–10:45 PM.
Aug. 14 Movie Night at the Park — Grease Atlantic Beach Free movie, 8:30 PM.
Aug. 14 Crystal Coast Habitat for Humanity Casino Night Swansboro 6:30–10:30 PM at Swansboro Rotary Civic Center; casino games, entertainment, prizes, fundraiser.
Aug. 15–16 Introduction to Wooden Boat Building Course Beaufort Hands-on class; also listed again Sep. 12–13.
Aug. 21 Alive at 5! — Todd Barnes & The Wild Hares Morehead City Free concert, 5–8 PM at Jaycee Park.
Aug. 28 Taste of Core Sound Harkers Island 6–9 PM; local seafood, Core Sound flavors, community hospitality.

Early September / fall previews worth watching

Date Event Town Notes
Sep. 5 Emerald Isle Day4Kids Emerald Isle 10 AM–2 PM; free family/kids activities.
Sep. 5 Cannon Day at Fort Macon Atlantic Beach 10:30 AM–3:30 PM.
Sep. 12–13 Introduction to Wooden Boat Building Course Beaufort Hands-on course.
Sep. 12 Cape Lookout Starlight Cruise Harkers Island 7:30–10:45 PM.
Sep. 17 Alive at 5! — The Embers Morehead City Free concert, 5–8 PM.
Sep. 26 Emerald Isle Fall Fishing Tournament Emerald Isle Community fishing tournament.
Oct. 2–4 North Carolina Seafood Festival Morehead City Major waterfront seafood, culture, and entertainment festival.
Oct. 10–11 Mullet Festival of Swansboro Swansboro Seafood, games, activities, and festival atmosphere.

Best sources to keep checking

For a HOL-style local discovery page, I’d watch these closely:

Crystal Coast Tourism events calendar — broad regional events, festivals, live music, fishing tournaments, family activities.
Town of Beaufort calendar — official Beaufort events like Rock the Docks and annual town events.
Carteret County Chamber calendar — smaller local items, markets, workshops, business/community happenings, and one-off events.
Atlantic Beach calendar — free movies, fireworks, town park events.
Emerald Isle Realty events page — good for summer concerts and family/tourism-friendly event summaries.

Links to Events

Here’s a list of Beaufort events with direct links for the next 90 days:

📅 Upcoming Beaufort Events with Direct Links:

Beaufort, NC / Crystal Coast Event Links
Created: June 10, 2026

Primary regional calendars
1. Crystal Coast Tourism Events Calendar
   https://www.crystalcoastnc.org/events/

2. Crystal Coast Events Listing
   https://www.crystalcoast.com/events.html

3. Carteret County Chamber Event Calendar
   https://cca.carteretchamber.org/EvtListing.aspx?class=B

Beaufort-specific
4. Town of Beaufort Events
   https://www.beaufortnc.org/events/

5. Rock the Docks Summer Concert Series 2026
   https://www.beaufortnc.org/events/page/rock-docks-summer-concert-series-2026

6. Compass Hotel Beaufort Local Guide / Calendar
   https://www.compasshotel.com/compass-beaufort/local-guide/calendar

Morehead City / regional music
7. Alive at 5! Concert Series
   https://www.emeraldislerealty.com/event/alive-at-5-concert-series

Atlantic Beach
8. Atlantic Beach Events Calendar
   https://atlanticbeach-nc.com/calendar/

9. Atlantic Beach Movie Night at the Park
   https://atlanticbeach-nc.com/event/movie-night-at-the-park/

10. Atlantic Beach Town Website
    https://atlanticbeach-nc.com/

Emerald Isle
11. Emerald Isle Realty Area Events
    https://www.emeraldislerealty.com/area-info/events

12. EmeraldFest Outdoor Concert Series
    https://www.emeraldislerealty.com/event/emeraldfest-outdoor-concert-series

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