SHELL-EBRATE Outer Banks National Soft-Shell Crab Week! Every spring, the Outer Banks comes alive with one of the coast’s most delicious traditions: National Soft-Shell Crab Week. From May 11–16, 2026, restaurants across the Outer Banks will showcase fresh, locally harvested soft-shell crabs in creative dishes that celebrate the flavors and heritage of coastal North Carolina. Whether you are a longtime seafood lover or planning your first Outer Banks getaway, Soft-Shell...