Beaufort restaurants contribute the feast fixings, and the community gathers together in thanks. Proceeds from this ticketed event benefit preservation efforts of the Beaufort Historical Association. A Jumble Sale at the historic site on Saturday before the Thanksgiving Feast features arts, crafts, antiques, food and refreshments. At the Thanksgiving holidays, this three-week show and sale of original juried artwork by members of the Carteret County Arts and Crafts Coalition opens in Morehead Plaza. Local artists combine their work to create the show for Christmas shopping opportunities.
Admission is free.
This annual Thanksgiving holiday show brings numerous crafters and their wares to Morehead City. On the Crystal Coast, Santa arrives by yacht. At sunset on near-holiday Saturdays, evening parades of decorated and lighted boats bring him in to open the Christmas season celebration on the coast. In late November, the Swansboro Christmas Flotilla lands Santa at a downtown dock, where spectators are waiting to greet him. In early December, the celebration starts in the afternoon with caroling and hot chocolate on both the Morehead City and Beaufort waterfronts.