Big Rock · June 5–14, 2026
Your crew's home base for Big Rock.
Staying in Beaufort for the tournament? We're right in the neighborhood — no loading the whole crew into Ubers for the night. Get a drink, grab food from No Name next door, and post up, then walk back and rest up for an early lines-in.
For the crews
Less Uber, more fishing.
We're locals — we get it. The crew's in town, the family's in town, and after a long day offshore the last thing anybody wants is to wrangle the whole group into Ubers to find dinner. If you're staying around Beaufort, we're right here — food next door, easy parking, and room for everybody. Get a drink, grab a slice, post up, then walk back and rest up for an early lines-in.
The marlin-world drink
Get a legit Orange Crush.
If you fish the billfish circuit, you know the Orange Crush — it started up at the White Marlin Open and became a staple. We squeeze the juice fresh (no bottled-OJ shortcuts), which is exactly why it's one of the top drinks we pour. It's the one to order this week.
Lady Anglers
Cheering on the Keli Wagner crews.
Big Rock week kicks off June 5–6 with the Keli Wagner Lady Angler tournament — one of the biggest ladies-only billfish events anywhere, and one with real heart: it raises money for cancer care. Fishing it, cheering on your crew, or out with the family, you've got a clean, comfortable, welcoming spot right here — craft cocktails, cold drinks, and good people. Come as you are.
All week
What's going on
Live bands all day on the final weekend (June 12–14) — music going while the boats come in.
Raffles & giveaways all week.
Cold beer, craft cocktails and that fresh-squeezed Orange Crush — something for everybody, however your crew rolls.
Catch the full lineup on the events calendar.
Find us
Steps from everything.
410 Live Oak St, Suite A, Beaufort, NC 28516. No Name Pizza is right next door, with more food across the street — bring it in and we'll grab you a stool.
Big Rock — good to know
- Where can I eat and drink during Big Rock week in Beaufort, NC?
- If you're staying in Beaufort, Beaufort Bar at 410 Live Oak St is the easy call — get a drink, grab food from No Name Pizza next door, and you're set. It's family- and dog-friendly during the day and early evening, with live bands on the final weekend.
- Where do fishing crews hang out near Big Rock?
- Crews and families staying around Beaufort post up at Beaufort Bar — it's walkable, parking's easy, and you can bring the whole group without loading everyone into Ubers to find dinner. Get a drink, grab food from next door, and you're set.
- Where can I get a real Orange Crush near Big Rock or Morehead City?
- Beaufort Bar pours a legit Orange Crush with fresh-squeezed juice — the billfish-circuit staple that started up at the White Marlin Open. It's one of our top sellers and the drink to order during Big Rock.
- Does Beaufort Bar serve food during Big Rock?
- We don't serve food, but you're welcome to bring it in. No Name Pizza is right next door, with Beaufort Cafe, Beach Bowls, and Historic Grounds Coffee a short walk away.
- Is Beaufort Bar family-friendly during Big Rock week?
- Yes — during the day and early evening it's family- and dog-friendly. Friday and Saturday nights get busier and turn into more of a grown-up crowd.
- Where can the Lady Angler crews hang out in Beaufort?
- Beaufort Bar is a clean, comfortable, welcoming spot — a favorite with the women's crews and families during the Keli Wagner Lady Angler tournament that kicks off Big Rock week. Craft cocktails, cold drinks, food next door, and easy parking, right in Beaufort.
- Is there a women-friendly bar near Big Rock and the Lady Angler tournament?
- Yes — Beaufort Bar is known for being clean, comfortable, and genuinely welcoming to everybody, which is a big reason it draws a strong crowd of women. It's an easy, low-key spot during the Keli Wagner Lady Angler tournament and all of Big Rock week.
Beaufort Bar is an independent neighborhood bar and isn't affiliated with or endorsed by the Big Rock or Keli Wagner Lady Angler tournaments — we just love them.