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In Elizabeth City, we know how to celebrate and have fun! There’s an event for every season, monthly art, live music, ghost walks, regattas … yes, even the potato. Check the event calendar for featured events, festivals and special happenings during your visit, or sign up to join our email list! 

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Dixieland Speedway

March 22, 2025-October 10, 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM


Music on the Green at Mariners' Wharf

August 5, 2025-September 23, 2025
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM


Museum of the Albemarle

September 1, 2025-September 30, 2025
12:00 PM


The "Original" Moonlighters

September 13, 2025
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM


Manhattan Short Film Fest

September 26, 2025-September 27, 2025
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM


Splash Week

September 29, 2025-October 3, 2025
12:00 PM


Museum of the Albemarle

October 1, 2025-October 31, 2025
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM


Ghost Walk

October 10, 2025-October 11, 2025
5:30 PM - 9:30 PM


River City Rhythm and Brews

October 18, 2025
3:00 PM - 9:30 PM


Albemarle Craftsman's Fair

October 24, 2025-October 26, 2025
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM


Ailey II: The Next Generation of Dance

October 30, 2025
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM


The Neverending Story

November 6, 2025-November 9, 2025
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM


Elizabeth City State University Homecoming

November 8, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM


Christmas in Elizabeth City

November 28, 2025-December 31, 2025
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM


Hot Cocoa Crawl

November 28, 2025-January 3, 2026
12:00 PM


First Friday ArtWalk

December 5, 2025-December 4, 2026
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM


ECSU University Choir Annual Winter Show

December 5, 2025
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM


Lights of the Albemarle Lighted Lantern Parade

December 31, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM


Battle of the Bands

January 24, 2026
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM


Coast Guard Marathon

April 10, 2026-April 12, 2026
12:00 PM


TarWheel Cycling 2026

April 18, 2026
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM


Bocce Beer and Bites 2026

April 25, 2026
12:00 PM


North Carolina Potato Festival

May 15, 2026-May 17, 2026
4:00 PM


Bassmaster Elite 2026/Hooked on the Harbor Festival

June 11, 2026-June 14, 2026
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM




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