A Guide to the Ocean Isle Beach Summer Market

Every Tuesday morning through the summer, the Ocean Isle Beach Market fills a lot on West Third Street with fresh produce, homemade treats, and handcrafted goods you will not find anywhere else. It is one of the most local things to do in Ocean Isle Beach, NC, and theMcClure Realty Vacations team put together this guide so you know exactly what to expect. 

We also offer an excellent selection of Ocean Isle Beach vacation rentals just minutes from the action! 

What to Expect at the Ocean Isle Beach Market

The Ocean Isle Beach Market sets up at 3rd and 5th West Third Street, in the lot next to the old Town Hall. It runs each Tuesday from mid-June through early September, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and admission is free. Free parking is available around the venue, and many guests simply cruise over by golf cart. 

Leashed pets are welcome, so book one of our pet-friendly rentals and your four-legged travel companion can browse the stalls alongside you!

Fresh Produce and Local Foods

The market gives local growers a place to sell directly to the community, so the food is about as fresh as it gets. Expect just-picked fruits and vegetables from vendors like Angie's Produce, plus baked goods and homemade treats. Some other food vendors that have been at the market include Bald Head Coffee, Blondiez Donuts, Dixieland Kettle Corn, Ghostal Carolina Pepper, Happy Valley Bee Farm, Joe's Mom's Travel Snacks LLC, and Sea Monster Sauces.

A morning at the Ocean Isle Beach Market is the perfect chance to stock your rental kitchen for the week!

Handcrafted Goods and Unique Gifts

The Ocean Isle Beach Market is also a marketplace of makers, with one-of-a-kind pieces from vendors such as All Beaded Up, Speshell Creations, Coastal Tides Soap & Candles, OIB Kahuna, and Koepnick Pottery, perfect for a meaningful souvenir. Shopping here does extra good, too: through The BeKIND Project, The Pure Markets has donated more than $13,000 to Brunswick County schoolchildren in need. 

Book Your Ocean Isle Beach Getaway With Local Experts

A morning at the Ocean Isle Beach Market is just one of the easygoing Ocean Isle Beach, NC, activities waiting for you, and it is even better from a comfortable home base just down the road. As your one-stop destination for island rentals, we offer everything from cozy condos to spacious ten-bedroom luxury homes, many with ocean or canal views and private pools.

Our local experts know the island inside and out, and booking direct unlocks exclusive specials you will not find anywhere else. Browse our full collection of Ocean Isle Beach vacation home rentals and start planning a summer of fresh food, local crafts, and laid-back island charm!