Elizabeth City, NC — April 24-26, 2026 — Elizabeth City will welcome local residents, boaters, and visiting cruising sailors this April for a free, open waterfront gathering celebrating maritime heritage, innovation, and the city’s long-standing tradition as the Harbor of Hospitality.

Planned activities (open to all) include a community reception and potluck at Seven Sounds Brewing Company, guided tours of TCOM Americas, the Museum of the Albemarle, and the Elizabeth City State University Planetarium, plus bocce, beer bites, and social time at Waterfront Park along the Pasquotank River.