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Ocracoke Status Updates

Want to stay up to date on everything Ocracoke? You’re right where you need to be. This Ocracoke Status Updates page provides news you can use, straight from Ocracoke businesses. What’s great about this page is that it concentrates the announcements and news of Ocracoke businesses only, making it easy for you to see the latest from restaurants, shops, attractions, recreational outfitters and lodgings – without the distractions of your personal social media feeds. Think of it as Ocracoke-focused scroll time. Whether you’re looking for things to do, want to see what’s new in local shops or making dinner plans, these Status Updates from Ocracoke businesses will keep you in the know. 

Island Ragpicker
August 7 at 3:18pm

Happy August everyone…..summer is in full swing! If you are on the island this weekend for the Fig Festival be sure to stop in and see us! We have our version of “fig shirts”, fig preserves made locally by Trudy Austin, “Fig Tree” handmade soap and candles.

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Ocracoke Preservation Society
August 7 at 8:37am

2023 Ocracoke Fig Festival = Huge Success! Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the festival this year: the locals, the visitors, the vendors, the local businesses, the local fig growers, the musicians, the volunteers, the bakers and cooks, Chef Bill Smith and his sisters, those who... See More

2023 Ocracoke Fig Festival = Huge Success! Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the festival this year: the locals, the visitors, the... See More

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Village Craftsmen
August 3 at 11:00am

We have some beautiful handmade jellyfish chandeliers now! We ordered them last September, and we just got them in. They are so beautiful and are real showstoppers! Stop in and see them in person when you are on the island (this photo doesn’t do them justice). They are about 9” in diameter and... See More

We have some beautiful handmade jellyfish chandeliers now! We ordered them last September, and we just got them in. They are so beautiful and are... See More

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Ocracoke Oyster Company
July 24 at 8:47am

Check out our music lineup for the week! We've got amazing artists performing every night this week so be sure you've got your dancing shoes on!

Check out our music lineup for the week! We've got amazing artists performing every night this week so be sure you've got your dancing... See More

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Ocracoke Oyster Company
July 19 at 12:18pm

GREAT NEWS!!!! ⛴️ Passenger Ferry⛴️ is fixed‼️ So now you don’t have to wait in any lines! Hop on take the FREE Tram around the island OR Rent a golf Carr or Bikes!!! Don’t forget to stop at TRAM STOP # 2 at have great lunch at the Oyster Company!!!

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Gecko Sportfishing
July 17 at 9:53am

Never to young to get 'em started. We have days available thru the end of the month and several this week. Give us a call today to book your spot! 252-921-0095

Never to young to get 'em started. We have days available thru the end of the month and several this week. Give us a call today to book your... See More

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Ocracoke Alive
July 17 at 9:45am

Come on our for The Ocrafolk Opry. The show is at Ocracoke Alive's Deepwater Theater, School Road, Ocracoke. Door opens at 7:30 PM, show runs 8-9:15 PM. Tickets available at the door or online at www.ocracokealive.org until they sell out. See ya... See More

Come on our for The Ocrafolk Opry. The show is at Ocracoke Alive's Deepwater Theater, School Road, Ocracoke. Door opens at 7:30 PM, show runs... See More

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The Flying Melon Café
July 13 at 8:50am

Here is our Aviation cocktail! Beefeater gin, Luxardo maraschino liqueur, lemon juice, and crème de violette combine to make a remarkably balanced cocktail highlighting herbs, citrus, sweet cherry, and violets.
Photo and editing credits go to Daniel Sockwell. Come have the Aviation or one... See More

Here is our Aviation cocktail! Beefeater gin, Luxardo maraschino liqueur, lemon juice, and crème de violette combine to make a remarkably balanced... See More

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Jason's Restaurant
July 10 at 10:08am

Check out these sugar figs that we collected from the tree yesterday! We can't wait to start cooking with these.

Check out these sugar figs that we collected from the tree yesterday! We can't wait to start cooking with these.

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Ocracoke Preservation Society
July 10 at 9:53am

We are looking for donations for the Fig Festival Silent Auction! If you have a business on the island or if you have a new or very gently used item you’d like to donate, message me (Debbie Leonard), and I’ll come pick it up! Last year’s auction was very successful! All money raised goes to... See More

We are looking for donations for the Fig Festival Silent Auction! If you have a business on the island or if you have a new or very gently used... See More

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