Festival Latino de Ocracoke

November 8 – 10 from 9 am – 10 pm Ocracoke Island celebrates its vibrant Latino community with a weekend dedicated to sharing and learning about its cultural traditions. Experience delicious authentic food, traditional dances, music and games, create crafts and partake in other fun activities for all ages. Various locations throughout the island host this event. See the event webpage for a schedule for music concerts, demonstrations, workshops, feasts, dances and the culminating basketball tournament.

The festival kicks off with a morning and afternoon event at the local school, where visitors will be treated to authentic food, eye-catching art, and traditional Mexican games such as Raiguela, Cintas, Loteria Tournaments, & much more. After the display of art, food and games, visitors will be treated to live music and folkloric dances at the school, before the festival moves to the Ocracoke Community Center for a community-wide dance with a regional band as well as a DJ. Open to residents and visitors alike, this unique winter festival puts a local culture in a spotlight and allows visitors to experience all the flavors of an amazing community in a small coastal village. With lots of family-friendly activities and plenty of fun, this event will be a highlight for any Ocracoke visitor.