Ocrafolk Festival 2023 will be June 2-4
Ocrafolk Festival features musicians, storytellers, artisans, and characters of Ocracoke Island and beyond who come together for one incredible weekend of performances and fun! Choose from the "Ocrafolk Festival" dropdown menu above for all the details.
OCRAFOLK ~ A COMMUNITY FESTIVAL WITH A MISSION
Ocrafolk Festival is recognized throughout our region as an extraordinary event in a one-of-a kind setting. Our fans and audiences have been an integral part of our story, along with countless volunteers, performers, and supporters that we call family. Ocrafolk isn’t produced by an incorporated town or large corporation. This event is grassroots and happens only if everyone lends a hand.
Ocracoke Island is an incredibly special place. You may know this already. What visitors might not be aware of is how this small community struggles to provide the resources that are often taken for granted in other parts of the country.
Your Ocrafolk Festival admission ticket doesn’t just assist Ocracoke Alive in creating a weekend packed with incredible performances. It also supports hundreds of hours of student and community programming that would vanish without your funding.
So, thank you for your generosity! Thank you for joining us! Let the magical journey begin!
Ocracoke Alive Executive Director ~ David Tweedie
Ocracoke Alive President ~ Desiree Ricker
IMPORTANT DATES
January 7 ~ Juried Artisan Applications Open Online
March 1 ~ Sponsorships Open
March 15 ~ Online Artisan Application Closes
April 1 ~ Earlybird Tickets Open Online at Noon
April 1 ~ Juried Artisans Contacted
April 15 ~ Volunteer Signups Posted
May 27 ~ Earlybird Ticket Sales Close (General Admission Tickets Available Onsite)
June 2-4 ~ Ocrafolk Festival 2023
OCRAFOLK ~ A COMMUNITY FESTIVAL WITH A MISSION
Ocrafolk Festival is recognized throughout our region as an extraordinary event in a one-of-a kind setting. Our fans and audiences have been an integral part of our story, along with countless volunteers, performers, and supporters that we call family. Ocrafolk isn’t produced by an incorporated town or large corporation. This event is grassroots and happens only if everyone lends a hand.
Ocracoke Island is an incredibly special place. You may know this already. What visitors might not be aware of is how this small community struggles to provide the resources that are often taken for granted in other parts of the country.
Your Ocrafolk Festival admission ticket doesn’t just assist Ocracoke Alive in creating a weekend packed with incredible performances. It also supports hundreds of hours of student and community programming that would vanish without your funding.
So, thank you for your generosity! Thank you for joining us! Let the magical journey begin!
Ocracoke Alive Executive Director ~ David Tweedie
Ocracoke Alive President ~ Desiree Ricker
IMPORTANT DATES
January 7 ~ Juried Artisan Applications Open Online
March 1 ~ Sponsorships Open
March 15 ~ Online Artisan Application Closes
April 1 ~ Earlybird Tickets Open Online at Noon
April 1 ~ Juried Artisans Contacted
April 15 ~ Volunteer Signups Posted
May 27 ~ Earlybird Ticket Sales Close (General Admission Tickets Available Onsite)
June 2-4 ~ Ocrafolk Festival 2023
FORMAT: Ocrafolk Festival tickets are General Admission. Your festival admission wristband will allow you access to audience areas throughout the weekend.
COVID SAFETY: Ocrafolk Festival is an outdoor event except for performances inside the Berkley Barn. We will be monitoring CDC guidelines. We encourage attendees to be fully vaccinated, and to consider wearing masks in audience areas.
COVID SAFETY: Ocrafolk Festival is an outdoor event except for performances inside the Berkley Barn. We will be monitoring CDC guidelines. We encourage attendees to be fully vaccinated, and to consider wearing masks in audience areas.
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TICKET INFO:
Early Bird Adults All-Weekend Pass (Friday-Sunday) ~ $65 (Tax and Fees Not Included) Available through May 27). ALL WEEKEND PASS AFTER May 27 = $75. (Tax Not Included) Early Bird Adults Single Day Pass ~ $45 (Tax and Fees Not Included) Child/Student All-Weekend Pass (Up to 17 Years Old) ~ Free! You may reserve your Child/Student Tickets Online, or get them onsite at the Box Office. Child/Student Tickets are clearly labeled and will not be usable by adults. The Child/Student must be present at ticket pickup and wristbands must be put on at ticket booth. Volunteer Tickets ~ Folks who volunteer at least 4 hours of service over festival weekend may receive a free All-Weekend Pass. More details below. *** Box Office Hours at the Berkley Manor (For Picking up Tickets on Festival Weekend) Friday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m – 6:00 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
WANT TO SPONSOR OCRAFOLK? READ SPONSORSHIP SECTION BELOW BEFORE PURCHASING TICKETS.
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Ocrafolk Festival is produced by the community non-profit, Ocracoke Alive, as fundraiser in support Ocracoke Student and Community Arts Programming. This glorious weekend is made possible by Sponsors, the efforts of countless volunteers and your ticket purchase. This helps ensure that the festival (& Ocracoke Alive’s mission) stays happy and healthy for years to come!
Sponsors may receive festival tickets, T-shirts and other rewards based upon the level of support. Sponsorships will open March 1st via the link to the left. |
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HOW DO I VOLUNTEER?
Volunteer Positions are open for Ocrafolk Festival 2022 and we have hundreds positions to fill! Folks have such a good time volunteering for Ocrafolk, some people say it is the highlight of their weekend (they may be crazy but we love em for it). 4 hours Volunteering = ALL WEEKEND PASS. No matter your activity level, we will try to find a job for you. Just click the link to the side for more information. Volunteer Signups Open April 15 |
Questions and Answers
How do I purchase tickets on site during the weekend?
You may purchase tickets on site at the Box Office tent at the front of the Berkley Manor.
How do I pick up my preordered tickets?
All pre-ordered tickets may be picked up on site at Box Offiice.
What are the Box Office Hours?
Box Office Hours
Friday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 8 a.m – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday 8 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Do I need a printout receipt of my pre-purchased ticket?
No. Although a paper or phone email screen copy can be helpful in the case of technical glitch, you may check-in by providing the name that your order is under with Ticket Tailor. Please be prepared to show an I.D.
Where do I need to show my ticket armband?
Folks will be permitted to visit the Artisan Village in front of the Berkley Manor as well as the Workshop Stage at the Ocracoke Preservation Society. You will need a Festival Ticket Armband to gain entrance through festival gates to the Barn and Golden Stages.
Do I need to bring a chair?
Ocrafolk Festival provides folding chairs. If you prefer to bring your own beach chair to use in place of your designated seat in your Pod that is permitted. Umbrellas are not allowed as they can interfere with audience sightlines behind you.
Is there re-entry to the festival?
Of course! You may come and go as needed from the gated areas, just show your armband to the volunteers at the gates of the Barn or Golden Stages. Please do not remove your wristband as you will need it gain entry into seating areas.
How do I replace a damaged wristbands?
If you have damaged wristbands please return it to Box Office for a replacement.
Do you allow refunds for tickets?
Tickets are non-refundable.
What is included with the price of my ticket?
The ticket armband provides you with admission to gated audience areas on festival grounds.
Can I bring in food and drink?
You may bring food and drink into the festival grounds, although outside alcoholic beverages are not permitted on the Berkley Grounds for Ocrafolk Festival.
Can I bring my dog?
Leashed dogs are permitted in the Ocracoke community and on the Festival grounds. If your dogs are disruptive to people, performances, or other animals you may be asked to remove them from the festival. There are pet friendly motels and rentals on the island as well as a Bed & Biscuit. Please clean up after your pet!
Smoking policy
We ask that you not smoke or use e-cigs in the festival audience or near the stages. We take pride in providing a smoke free environment for our audience and performers. We appreciate your cooperation.
Golf Carts, Vehicles, Shuttles and Parking
Golf carts are not permitted on festival grounds with the exception of Ocrafolk Festival Event Vehicles. The National Park Service Parking lot is right next door to the Berkley, and with easy walking distance. Ocrafolk Festival staff can arrange for a golf cart shuttle for those handicapped patrons. If you are staying elsewhere in Ocracoke Village, you can also catch the village tram to the NPS parking lot.
Lodging for the Ocrafolk Festival weekend
A word to the wise . . . book early! The Ocrafolk Festival weekend is one of the most popular of the season. By springtime it can be very difficult to find lodging on the island. For information on hotels, B&Bs, & campgrounds visit www.visitocracokenc.com. If lodging is unavailable on Ocracoke, we suggest looking on Hatteras Island and further north. Please be aware that lines for the free Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry can back up during the season. Catch an early morning ferry to get to the island with less of a wait.
If you have any other questions feel free to contact the festival at [email protected]
How do I purchase tickets on site during the weekend?
You may purchase tickets on site at the Box Office tent at the front of the Berkley Manor.
How do I pick up my preordered tickets?
All pre-ordered tickets may be picked up on site at Box Offiice.
What are the Box Office Hours?
Box Office Hours
Friday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 8 a.m – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday 8 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Do I need a printout receipt of my pre-purchased ticket?
No. Although a paper or phone email screen copy can be helpful in the case of technical glitch, you may check-in by providing the name that your order is under with Ticket Tailor. Please be prepared to show an I.D.
Where do I need to show my ticket armband?
Folks will be permitted to visit the Artisan Village in front of the Berkley Manor as well as the Workshop Stage at the Ocracoke Preservation Society. You will need a Festival Ticket Armband to gain entrance through festival gates to the Barn and Golden Stages.
Do I need to bring a chair?
Ocrafolk Festival provides folding chairs. If you prefer to bring your own beach chair to use in place of your designated seat in your Pod that is permitted. Umbrellas are not allowed as they can interfere with audience sightlines behind you.
Is there re-entry to the festival?
Of course! You may come and go as needed from the gated areas, just show your armband to the volunteers at the gates of the Barn or Golden Stages. Please do not remove your wristband as you will need it gain entry into seating areas.
How do I replace a damaged wristbands?
If you have damaged wristbands please return it to Box Office for a replacement.
Do you allow refunds for tickets?
Tickets are non-refundable.
What is included with the price of my ticket?
The ticket armband provides you with admission to gated audience areas on festival grounds.
Can I bring in food and drink?
You may bring food and drink into the festival grounds, although outside alcoholic beverages are not permitted on the Berkley Grounds for Ocrafolk Festival.
Can I bring my dog?
Leashed dogs are permitted in the Ocracoke community and on the Festival grounds. If your dogs are disruptive to people, performances, or other animals you may be asked to remove them from the festival. There are pet friendly motels and rentals on the island as well as a Bed & Biscuit. Please clean up after your pet!
Smoking policy
We ask that you not smoke or use e-cigs in the festival audience or near the stages. We take pride in providing a smoke free environment for our audience and performers. We appreciate your cooperation.
Golf Carts, Vehicles, Shuttles and Parking
Golf carts are not permitted on festival grounds with the exception of Ocrafolk Festival Event Vehicles. The National Park Service Parking lot is right next door to the Berkley, and with easy walking distance. Ocrafolk Festival staff can arrange for a golf cart shuttle for those handicapped patrons. If you are staying elsewhere in Ocracoke Village, you can also catch the village tram to the NPS parking lot.
Lodging for the Ocrafolk Festival weekend
A word to the wise . . . book early! The Ocrafolk Festival weekend is one of the most popular of the season. By springtime it can be very difficult to find lodging on the island. For information on hotels, B&Bs, & campgrounds visit www.visitocracokenc.com. If lodging is unavailable on Ocracoke, we suggest looking on Hatteras Island and further north. Please be aware that lines for the free Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry can back up during the season. Catch an early morning ferry to get to the island with less of a wait.
If you have any other questions feel free to contact the festival at [email protected]