Springer’s Point, January 2020. Photo: Peter Vankevich

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the cancellation of a number of Ocracoke events.

Portsmouth Island Homecoming — Canceled

Ocracoke Island Jolly Roger 5K, Queen Anne’s Revenge 10K & Blackbeard’s Half Marathon — Rescheduled to Nov. 14 & 15

Ocracoke Invitational Surf Fishing Tournament —Canceled

Ocracoke Waterfowl Festival — Canceled

British Cemetery Ceremony — Canceled

Ocracoke Volunteer Firemen’s Ball — Canceled

Ocrafolk Festival — Canceled

WOVV Women’s Arm Wrestling — June 11

Fourth of July fireworks — Canceled

Ocracoke Independence Day Celebration — Canceled

Fig Festival — Aug. 7 & 8

Seafood Festival (Health Center benefit) — Canceled

Blackbeard’s Pirate Jamboree — Oct. 29 to Nov. 1

Festival Latino de Ocracoke — Nov. 6 to 8

Ocracoke Island Jolly Roger 5K, Queen Anne’s Revenge 10K & Blackbeard’s Half Marathon — Nov. 14 & 15

OPS Historic Homes Tour — Dec. 5 

OPS Wassail Party Dec. 8

OWWA Oyster Roast — TBD