Festivals near Oriental, NC.

48th Annual Pig Cooking Contest

• Apr. 9 - Apr 10, 2026
• 200 Howard Blvd - Newport, NC USA

• $1 - $10

he USA’s Largest All-Volunteer, Non-Profit, Whole Hog BBQ Pig Cookin’, invites you to join us for two days of food, fun, and springtime celebrations! ....

One Sip Story: National Coffee Day with Cafely

• Sep. 29 - Sep 29, 2026
• Cafely - New Bern, NC USA

• Nightlife

• FREE!!

As the aroma of freshly brewed coffee fills the air, National Coffee Day on September 29 beckons Americans to raise a mug in celebration of a beverage ....

Area 52: The Ultimate Discovery

• Jan. 31 - Jan 31, 2026
• Area 52 - New Bern, NC USA

• Music

• FREE!!

Come celebrate the launch of Area 52 What is Area 52? In the rapidly evolving weed industry, Area 52 is being recognized for its cutting-edge produc ....

37th Annual Core Sound Decoy Festival

• Dec. 6 - Dec 7, 2025
• Harkers Island Elementary School - Harkers Island, NC USA

The Core Sound Decoy Festival is full of carving competitions, retriever demonstrations and much more. A fun time is waiting for you! ....

Beaufort Pirate Invasion 2025

• Nov. 14 - Nov 16, 2025
• Front Street - Beaufort, NC USA

Mark your calendars for November 14–16, 2025, as Beaufort once again transforms into a seaport overrun by pirates! The weekend kicks off Friday at Eur ....

Beaufort Wine and Food's Fall Fest

• Nov. 14 - Nov 15, 2025
• Beaufort Hotel - Beaufort, NC USA

• $50 - $100

Beaufort Wine and Food is excited to announce the Fall Fest! Fall air, music, and wine paired with the salty brine of local oysters. Join us as we ce ....

38th Annual Carolina Kite Festival

• Oct. 25 - Oct 25, 2025
• Fort Macon State Park - Atlantic Beach, NC USA

Get ready to soar at the 2025 Carolina Kite Fest at the stunning Ft. Macon State Park! Whether you're a seasoned flyer or just love watching colorful ....

Hayde Bluegrass Orchestra

• Oct. 20 - Oct 20, 2025
• The Old Theater - Oriental, NC USA

• Music

• $10 - $25

The October 19 show SOLD OUT! Another show on October 20 was added. The Hayde Bluegrass Orchestra is an internationally touring ensemble from Oslo, No ....

Hayde Bluegrass Orchestra

• Oct. 20 - Oct 20, 2025
• The Old Theater - Oriental, NC USA

• Music

• $10 - $25

The October 19 show SOLD OUT! Another show on October 20 was added. The Hayde Bluegrass Orchestra is an internationally touring ensemble from Oslo, N ....

Hayde Bluegrass Orchestra

• Oct. 19 - Oct 19, 2025
• The Old Theater - Oriental, NC USA

• Music

• $10 - $25

You will want to add this event to your fall calendar. The Hayde Bluegrass Orchestra is an internationally-touring ensemble from Oslo, Norway who perf ....

Hayde Bluegrass Orchestra

• Oct. 19 - Oct 19, 2025
• The Old Theater - Oriental, NC USA

• Music

• $10 - $25

You will want to add this event to your fall calendar. The Hayde Bluegrass Orchestra is an internationally-touring ensemble from Oslo, Norway who perf ....

5th Annual Crystal Coast Highland Games

• Oct. 18 - Oct 18, 2025
• Newport Flea Mall Inc. - Newport, NC USA

Come out to cheer on athletes from around the world as they compete in traditional Highland Games. We have world champions and amateurs ready to put o ....

39th Annual North Carolina Seafood Festival

• Oct. 3 - Oct 5, 2025
• 412 Evans St - Morehead City, NC USA

The 39th Annual North Carolina Seafood Festival is one of the area’s most popular, drawing in more than 200,000 people to Morehead City. The festival ....

Veils, Vows, and Visions

• Sep. 13 - Sep 13, 2025
• The Gardens at Isaac Taylor - New Bern, NC USA

• FREE!!
• $10 - $25

Surrounded by lush greenery and elegant décor, guests will enjoy live inspirations, expert insights, and exclusive showcases designed to bring their w ....

Ocracoke Fig Festival

• Aug. 1 - Aug 1, 2025
• The Berkley Manor - Ocracoke, NC USA

• Food / Wine / Beer

Dean Neff is the owner and chef of Wilmington, NC’s Seabird – the sustainable seafood restaurant and oyster bar devoted to celebrating North Carolina’ ....

Ocrafolk Festival

• Jun. 6 - Jun 8, 2025
• Ocracoke Village - Ocracoke, NC USA

Get your toes tapping with an island celebration of musicians, storytellers, artisans, local food, and so much more by joining in the community-wide f ....

Atlantic Beach Music Festival 2025

• May. 17 - May 17, 2025
• 115 Atlantic Blvd - Atlantic Beach, NC USA

This year’s lineup is on fire, featuring live performances by Gary Lowder & Smokin’ Hot, The Band of Oz, Jim Quick & Coastline, The I-42 Band, and The ....

Dee Dee King and Company Concert Celebrating Mother's Day 2025

• May. 10 - May 10, 2025
• The Old Theater - Oriental, NC USA

• Music

• $25 - $50

Dee Dee King and Company are back again this year by popular demand to present an unforgettable Mother's Day Celebration like none other. Last year's ....

Helt Oncale, European Musician of the Year, May 4 at The Old Theater in Oriental

• May. 4 - May 4, 2025
• The Old Theater - Oriental, NC USA

• Music

• $10 - $25

Helt Oncale is returning to the Old Theater stage following a memorable performance last year. Helt is a charismatic singer/songwriter and multi-instr ....

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER

• May. 1 - May 1, 2025
• 189 Howard Blvd - Newport, NC USA

• Religion / Spirituality

Let's pour out to the God of Hope for our nation that all may be filled. ....

Love, Loss, and What I Wore

• Apr. 25 - Apr 25, 2025
• The Old Theater - Oriental, NC USA

• Arts (Performing Arts)

• $10 - $25

Love, Loss and What I Wore is a play written by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron, based on the bestselling book by Ilene Beckerman. Monologues and ensembl ....

20th Annual Beaufort Wine & Food Festival

• Apr. 24 - Apr 27, 2025
• 129 Middle Ln - Beaufort, NC USA

An annual staple in Carteret County in the small quaint town of Beaufort, the 20th Annual Beaufort Wine and Food Festival returns. A four-day series o ....

Twin Rivers Quilters Guild Quilt Show, April 11 and 12, Riverfront Convention Center, New Bern, NC

• Apr. 11 - Apr 12, 2025
• Riverfront Convention Center of Craven County - New Bern, NC USA

• $1 - $10

The Twin River Quilters Guild Biennial Quilt Show will be held on Friday, April 11, and Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the New Bern riverfront Conventio ....

Grateful Bonafides: Music of Jerry Garcia

• Apr. 5 - Apr 5, 2025
• The Old Theater - Oriental, NC USA

• Music

• $10 - $25

For fans of the Grateful Dead, The Bonafides will present the music of Jerry Garcia at The Old Theater in Oriental on April 5 at 7:00 PM and April 6 a ....

12th Annual Bites & Blues

• Apr. 5 - Apr 5, 2025
• 412 Evans St - Morehead City, NC USA

• Food / Wine / Beer

• $50 - $100

Tempt your palate with twenty two bites from locally owned restaurants as live blues music fills the waterfront. Use your ticket as your guide as you ....