Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina

Held in Ocean Isle Beach, the 45th annual NC Oyster Festival draws around 120 arts and craft vendors—handmade jewelry, natural beauty products, woodcraft, holiday decor, and unique clothing—plus food trucks and local restaurants. Expect live music across multiple genres, oyster shucking contests, and other participatory competitions. Strong seafood and food focus paired with a solid craft vendor mix makes this a good fit for makers looking for a tourism-heavy October weekend.

Held on West Third Street in Ocean Isle Beach, the OIB Black Friday Market is presented by Pure Markets, a professional artisan's and farmers' markets management company. The market draws over 100 vendors offering their handmade, homemade or homegrown items. There is never resale at Pure Markets — expect handmade wooden furniture, natural skincare products, pet treats, unique jewelry designed by artists, and leather goods including repurposed denim aprons.

Held in Ocean Isle Beach at Silver Coast Winery, Pure Markets Spring Market draws over 90 vendors selling only handmade, homemade, or homegrown items—resales are not permitted. Expect natural candles and soaps, pottery, handmade jewelry, hand-blown glass, handcrafted perfumes, photography, handmade furniture, and wooden crafts. Pure Markets was founded to offer only locally made goods through a rigid screening process.

OIB Summer Market runs weekly Tuesdays in Ocean Isle Beach from mid-June through early September. The Pure Markets operates the event at the old town hall site, drawing artisans and growers each week. Space fee included with application.

Pure Markets brings local growers and makers to a holiday market held each December at Silver Coast Winery in Ocean Isle Beach, NC. Shoppers sip while shopping over 80 of the finest local artists. All items sold are handmade, homemade or homegrown. No resale items are permitted —Pure Markets maintains strict curation. Embellished items may not exceed 25% of items offered for sale. Vendors must remain on site for the entire market duration unless sold-out; exceptions require prior approval. Vendors must display their NC Certificate of Registration and collect and pay sales tax.