Attention Trivia & Music Bingo fans: There are no April Fools here! This coming Wednesday — April 1, 2026 — we begin the Spring/Summer season of Greg Smrdel’s Outer Banks Trivia & Music Bingo, and we are now taking on NEW TEAMS for these fun & FREE weekly events!

🔒 SECURE YOUR SPOT🔒 by registering your team with us to ensure that your group gets a table each night ahead of tourist season! Limited seating is available for Wednesday Trivia and Saturday Music Bingo, both hosted by the inimitable Mr. Greg Smrdel. Reserve your spot now for a summer full of fun!

Ocracoke Fun Facts, Episode 10: Ocracoke had a Navy Base!
In this episode we go down to the NPS docks (known by island locals as the Base Docks), and Philip talks about the once classified military base located on Ocracoke. More information about the base can be found through web searches and by visiting the WWII exhibit at the Ocracoke Preservation Society Museum.

Pony Island Inn has been a major sponsor of Ocracoke Alive programming since Heron Hospitality purchased and renovated the beloved Ocracoke establishment several years ago. They have provided housing for artists in residence for Ocracoke School Arts Week, Wintertime Activities, Earth Weekend, and are a stage sponsor for Ocrafolk Festival.

Many thanks from Ocracoke Alive for their critical support of our programs.

Beach days are back… and so are we! ☀️🌊 We’re reopening for the 2026 season on April 3rd! Think ocean breezes, fresh coastal bites, ice-cold drinks and laid-back moments with your favorite people. Whether you’re coming off the sand or just chasing that beach state of mind, we’ve got your table ready.

Good food. Cool drinks. Salty air. 🌴✨ 🎶 That’s the vibe — and it all starts April 3rd!

The look of excitement that we are opening for our 22nd season in just a couple days!!! Opening for lunch at 11am Wednesday and Thursday, breakfast Friday, Saturday and Sunday starting at 8am, and dinner starts at 4pm every night.

Come see us and get the steak you've been missing all winter!