Morehead City, NC

Located on a peninsula in the Intracoastal Waterway and across the river from Beaufort, Morehead City, N.C., has more than 100 years of history as a summer resort. Visitors are drawn to its mix of restaurants, shops, fishing charters, diving charters, art galleries and much more. On any given day, you'll find visitors strolling the town's lively waterfront, looking the boats, dining in the seafood restaurants and poking in and out of the shops. Morehead City is also known for its famous North Carolina Seafood Festival in October, a fabulous celebration of the state's seafood harvest.

Much of Morehead’s growth is in the western area, toward Newport, a growing community known as “the town with old-fashioned courtesy.” Chartered in 1866, Newport was first supported by logging, farming and fishing. One of Newport’s more popular annual events is the Newport Pig Cooking contest in April, the largest whole-pig cooking event of its kind. Welcome to this area and enjoy your stay!

May 17 - 19, 2012, quilts and all things to do with quilting are what you will find at this annual event. Sponsored by the Crystal Coast Quilt Guild, the show is a wonderful opportunity to see quilts made by local artists as well as artists from the surrounding area. Each year...read more

May 19 - 20, 2012 New and used boats for sale and show fill the town docks and line Evans street during the annual Crystal Coast Boat Show on the downtown Morehead City waterfront. Young adventure seekers may hop aboard a ferry from the dock at Jack's for a real...read more

Every Saturday from May 12th until December 15th, come to the Morehead City Saturday Market rain or shine for fresh produce, handmade crafts, local art, and a general street fair atmosphere. Shop among the booths of the gifted vendors who bring their wares to this community marketplace.