North Carolina Seafood Festival

About

Held each October in Morehead City on the waterfront, the 40th Annual NC Seafood Festival draws over 135,000 visitors across three days. The vendor mix spans food, art, and entertainment with premium booth options and high-traffic exposure. Note: all vendors submit a new application annually — waitlist does not roll over year to year. North Carolina Sales and Use Tax number required to apply.

Details

Type

Festival

Season / Event Date(s)

Oct 2-4, 2026 (40th)

Venue

Morehead City Waterfront (downtown)

Tags

• waterfront
• live-music
• annual
• juried