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The 2026 Ocrafolk Festival lineup is live! 🎵
Head over to our website to explore all of this year’s performers and learn more about each one. From longtime favorites to exciting new voices, we can’t wait to share it with you. The festival schedule of performances will be announced later... See More

The 2026 Ocrafolk Festival lineup is live! 🎵
Head over to our website to explore all of this year’s performers and learn more about each one... See More

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This winter, our Community Winter Activities brought a little taste of Germany to Ocracoke with a hands-on cooking session featuring Mandelhörnchen (German Almond Horns). Popular throughout Germany, these German Almond Horns feature the delicious flavor of almonds and marzipan and a wonderfully... See More

This winter, our Community Winter Activities brought a little taste of Germany to Ocracoke with a hands-on cooking session featuring... See More

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Mark your calendars. opening day this year is Thursday February 5th! Can't wait to see my amazing staff and customers again!

Mark your calendars. opening day this year is Thursday February 5th! Can't wait to see my amazing staff and customers again!

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Mark your calendars. opening day this year is Thursday February 5th! Can't wait to see my amazing staff and customers again!

Mark your calendars. opening day this year is Thursday February 5th! Can't wait to see my amazing staff and customers again!

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Winter on the Outer Banks may be windy and cold, but the fishing is still hot! Check out this monster drum, caught by Greg O’Connell during his winter vacation.

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We've got all the fixin's for a delicious meal and all the heat to warm you up after hunting!

We've got all the fixin's for a delicious meal and all the heat to warm you up after hunting!

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Not even Philly makes a Philly better than our Philly! Come out to Ocracoke and stop by and see us for delicious food and live music this Saturday with Martin & Friends! 🎵

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Welcome December! Fair warning..... Today is the last day to get quilt raffle tickets! Drawing will be Tuesday 6 pm during our Wassail Party at the OPS Museum (4:30-6:30 pm).
Last day this season for the museum and gift shop is this Saturday.

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Happy Thanksgiving! Hope everyone is able to enjoy your day with your family and loved ones!

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Join us for the final Ocrafolk Opry of 2025, our special Thanksgiving show, Friday, Nov 28, 8 PM at Ocracoke Alive’s Deepwater Theater.
The concert will feature Martin Garrish, Dallas Mason, Fiddler Dave, Lou Castro, and Jenny Hargrove.
Tickets are Adults $20 (13+), Kids ($10)
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Join us for the final Ocrafolk Opry of 2025, our special Thanksgiving show, Friday, Nov 28, 8 PM at Ocracoke Alive’s Deepwater Theater.
The... See More

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I want to thank all our wonderful customers, from far and near, our amazing local community and my hard working staff for another amazing year I appreciate everyone that makes this possible and look forward to seeing everyone again in 2026! Thanks again, Jimmy and Staff

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Ok folks last day of the season! Good news to report that I have enough product to do Quesdillas one last time, Chicken, Shrimp or Veggie! Mahi-Mahi, French Onion Soup, Collards, Mash Potatoes and Gravy! Fried Oysters and BBQ Dinner for Tonight!

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Today we have Fried Oyster Sammy, Fried Calamari Appetizer Mahi-Mahi, French Onion Soup, Collards,Pesto Parmesan Potatoes changing to Mash Potatoes and Gravy for Tonight. BBQ Dinner with ff/slaw/hushpuppies for Dinner Special!😋

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Today for Lunch Special we have Fish or Scallop Platters, French Onion Soup, Mahi-Mahi, Baby Limas, Sour Cream and Dill Mash Potatoes. Fried Calamari and Fried Oysters for Dinner Special!😋

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Today is the last Authentic Mexican Lunch Special serving Chicken Enchiladas Grilled or Blackened Chicken with choice of Green or Spicy Red Salsa! French Onion Soup, Mahi-Mahi, Brussel Sprouts, Pesto Parmesan changing to White Cheddar Mac and Cheese.! Fried Oysters and a few orders of Scallops... See More

Today is the last Authentic Mexican Lunch Special serving Chicken Enchiladas Grilled or Blackened Chicken with choice of Green or Spicy Red Salsa... See More

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