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SUMMARY:Art In The Park- A Celebration of all Things Local
DESCRIPTION:Stroll Old Town Bluffton and see our state designated cultural district come alive!\nPOP UP ART on gallery lawns\, on gallery porches and in Martin Family Park – temporary art displays join the many galleries to highlight the artistic and cultural side of Bluffton.\nA celebration of exceptional handmade\, original local art including oil and acrylic paintings\, pottery and much\, much more.\n11:00AM – 4:00PM\nArt Exhibits\, Music by Pete Carroll and More in Old Town.
URL:https://blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.org/event/art-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Martin Family Park\, 68 Boundary St\, Bluffton\, SC\, 29910\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Blessing Of The Fleet\, Boat Parade
DESCRIPTION:GOSPEL MUSIC WRIGHT PARK 4:00PM\nBring your lawn chair\, view the Boat Parade and enjoy Gospel music by Lavon Stevens on the bluff in Wright Park or join the parade in your own boat. Make plans now to gather at the sandbar before 3:00 PM and process to the Public Dock in Wright Park honoring our Admiral of the Fleet\, Mary Vaux. \n \nMary Bolen Vaux was a longtime resident of the Lowcountry after moving to Bluffton in the late 1970s from Greenville\, SC. \nMary loved Bluffton and the people who made it a community. She was a quiet giver and doer with a passion for helping others. She lived by example\, teaching her children to treat everyone with respect and kindness. \nMary also loved the river … appreciating every bit of what it has to offer. Sitting on the “Little Sandbar” and looking for shark’s teeth\, throwing a cast net from her johnboat\, floating up and down with the tides\, picking crabs or shucking oysters for hours- she would even go back through others’ shells to make sure you didn’t leave any meat behind. She enjoyed it all. \nMary was an active volunteer in the Beaufort County Schools. She and her husband Roberts were instrumental in getting the new Michael C. Riley school built and continued to be volunteers for the annual oyster roast to raise money for the library\, play ground equipment\, and landscaping.\nGolfing was another interest of Mary’s\, which led her to volunteer for more than 20 years in the pressroom at the Heritage Golf Tournament\, now known as the RBC Heritage.\nIn 1987\, Mary and her best friend Nancy Golson founded May River Montessori\, since there was no preschool available at the time through the public school system. The Christian based Montessori school opened its doors with 17 students. More than three decades later and hundreds of graduates\, the school has continued to flourish playing a significant role in the growing Bluffton community.\nMary was a long time member of the Church of the Cross and served many years on the vestry there.\nSecond to the Lord\, Mary loved her family the most. She is survived by her husband of 45 years\, Roberts Vaux\, and their four children Mary Gwinn Hayes (John) of Spartanburg\, SC\, Emily Burden (Chris)\, Tabor Vaux (Erin) and Anna Pepper Hewett (Jason) all of Bluffton. As well as 11 grandchildren; Rollins Hayes\, Audrey\, Hayne\, Wyatt and Faye Burden\, Roberts and Ella Vaux\, Addison\, Pepper\, Vivian and Mills Hewett. \nMary passed away this past March from Alzheimer’s disease. \n________________________________________________________ \nLavon Stevens is known for his soulful jazz\, contemporary and blues music. A native of Savannah\, Ga. Lavon began singing and playing piano at the age of 7. He began performing in local groups across the Southeast at the age of thirteen. His first instrument was the violin. He later studied voice and piano at Dekalb College in Atlanta\, Ga. from 1979 to 1983.
He has traveled and performed all over the country including Aspen\, Co.\, Atlanta\, Ga. and Orlando\, Fla. The resort vacation destination of Hilton Head Island\, SC has been his home since 1981. He is one of the premier entertainers in Hilton Head Island\, SC. Lavon is affiliated with BMI as a Publisher/Songwriter. \nHe serves on the board as a member of The Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra and is one of the music producers for The Native Island Gullah Festival. He is very active with The Junior Jazz Foundation at The Jazz Corner and he is also a member of the Circle of Songs organization. His CD “I See Love” was released in 1996 and features all original compositions. He is producing a variety of shows and recording projects including other R&B\, Jazz\, and Gospel artists.
URL:https://blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.org/event/blessing-of-the-fleet-parade/
LOCATION:Wright Family Park\, 111 Calhoun St\, Bluffton\, SC\, 29910\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Environmental
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T200000
DTSTAMP:20260802T193820Z
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SUMMARY:Oyster Fest
DESCRIPTION:DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF GEORGE ADAM SIMONEAUX \n5:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nBluffton Oyster Factory Park\nFirst Oyster Roast of the Season ($20 for a bucket of oysters)\, Shrimp Boil & BBQ\, Live Music by CROSSTOWN TRAFFIC.
URL:https://blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.org/event/oyster-fest/
LOCATION:Oyster Factory Park\, 63 Wharf St\, Bluffton\, SC\, 29910\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T170000
DTSTAMP:20260717T014011Z
CREATED:20240126T011728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T014011Z
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SUMMARY:May River Boat Tour - Monday
DESCRIPTION:Monday – Sunday\nJoin Capt. Chris and his crew for a one hour guided “Skiff” cruise on the May searching for local wildlife\, discussing history and soaking up the tidal estuary air. $35/ per person…subject to availability. All trips leave on the hour every hour from the public dock at the end of Calhoun Street in Wright Park. Please call Capt. Chris for reservations and more information. 843-304-2878
URL:https://blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.org/event/may-river-boat-tour/
LOCATION:Calhoun Street Public Dock\, 110 Calhoun St\, Bluffton\, SC\, 29910\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T180000
DTSTAMP:20260904T010316Z
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SUMMARY:Dinner & Learn Cherish our Waterways
DESCRIPTION:TOUR OF WADDELL MARICULTURE CENTER\nTours available at 5:00PM\, 5:30PM\n21 Sawmill Creek Road\, Bluffton. Only closed toe shoes.\nReservations required. $45/per person. Proceeds to Waddell Mariculture Center. To make your reservation: blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.org\nDon’t miss this opportunity to tour the Waddell Mariculture Center as this is the only time to experience the updated facilities\, and learn from Director Erin Levesque how important this research facility is to our area and our resources. The tours will be given at two times\, 5:00PM and 5:30PM followed by dinner at Toomers Bluffton Seafood Restaurant\, 27 Mellichamp Drive\, Historic Downtown Bluffton. The dinner buffet includes Gumbo 2 Ways (chicken and seafood)\, Caesar salad\, cornbread\, cookies and tea. Beer\, wine and cocktails will be available for purchase. During dinner a presentation will be given concerning preservation of our natural resources.\nPurchase your tickets here.
URL:https://blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.org/event/dinner-learn/
LOCATION:Waddell Mariculture Center\, 211 Sawmill Creek Rd\, Bluffton\, SC\, 29910\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental,Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T170000
DTSTAMP:20260717T013726Z
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SUMMARY:May River Boat Tour - Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:Monday – Sunday\nJoin Capt. Chris and his crew for a one hour guided “Skiff” cruise on the May searching for local wildlife\, discussing history and soaking up the tidal estuary air. $35/ per person…subject to availability. All trips leave on the hour every hour from the public dock at the end of Calhoun Street in Wright Park. Please call Capt. Chris for reservations and more information. 843-304-2878
URL:https://blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.org/event/may-river-boat-tour-2/
LOCATION:Calhoun Street Public Dock\, 110 Calhoun St\, Bluffton\, SC\, 29910\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T120000
DTSTAMP:20260717T013615Z
CREATED:20240127T013703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T013615Z
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SUMMARY:May River Oyster Farm Tour with May River Excursions- Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nMeet at Public Dock at the end of Calhoun Street. \nCome enjoy a rare opportunity for an up-close-and-personal experience with May River Oyster Company’s pioneering oyster farm in collaboration with the Bluffton Seafood Festival and May River Excursions. This 2 hour in-depth tour brings you out to a working oyster farm where the farmers demonstrate the techniques and methods used to produce some of the best oysters in the world. Afterward enjoy lunch at Bluffton Seafood House in Historic Downtown Bluffton. Limited availability. $115.00 per person (includes lunch at Toomers Family Seafood Restaurant).\nCall 843-304-2878 to reserve or online here.
URL:https://blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.org/event/may-river-oyster-farm-tour/
LOCATION:Calhoun Street Public Dock\, 110 Calhoun St\, Bluffton\, SC\, 29910\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental,Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T200000
DTSTAMP:20260717T013515Z
CREATED:20250922T164049Z
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SUMMARY:Okàn Dinner & Art Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Arts & Seafood Week Dinner & Art Exhibit at Okan \nOctober 10–16\, 2026 | Bluffton\, SC \nCelebrate Bluffton’s Arts & Seafood Week with a unique fusion of culinary excellence and visual artistry at Okan Restaurant. Throughout the week\, guests will experience an intimate art exhibition by acclaimed Lowcountry artist Amiri Geuka Farris\, whose bold\, expressive works capture the spirit of the region’s culture\, waterways\, and community. \nSpecial Highlight\n• Tuesday\, October 13 – Dinner & Action Painting\nEnjoy a memorable evening of fine dining paired with live art. During the dinner\, Amiri Farris will perform an action painting\, creating a dynamic large-scale work in real time\, inspired by the rhythms\, flavors\, and atmosphere of Okan.\nGuests will also receive exclusive one-of-a-kind artistic takeaways from this special night\, making the experience unforgettable. \nThe exhibit will remain on view October 10–16\, 2026\, offering visitors a chance to dine at Okan while surrounded by the vibrant colors and textures of Amiri’s art. \nDinner $140 per person\nWe will have live music as well \nAnd a wine rep to talk about each course of wine \nFrom 6pm to 8pm\nTickets HERE \nSeafood Fest Wine dinner menu\nAmuse – Oyster two ways\, Baked – callaloo\, smoked hock – Raw – oysters\, coconut mignonette\, shallot\n1st course – Shrimp vichyssoise\, potato\, leek\, cornbread\n2nd course – Lobster Ochoa\, hibiscus custard\, corn\, pumpkin\, roe\n3rd course – Palm Oil Octopus\, garlic\, grits\, green tomato\, peanut\nFinish – Benne tuile\, Lemon curd\, Meringue\, berries
URL:https://blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.org/event/okan-dinner-art-exhibit/
LOCATION:Okàn\, 71 Calhoun Street\, Bluffton\, SC\, 29910
CATEGORIES:Art,Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T200000
DTSTAMP:20260917T034039Z
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SUMMARY:Palette & Plate: Live Art Dinner
DESCRIPTION:PALETTE & PLATE: LIVE ART DINNER \nExperience an unforgettable evening where fine art\, live music\, wine\, and culinary creativity come together during the 22nd Annual Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival. \nJoin acclaimed Lowcountry artist Amiri Geuka Farris and James Beard Emerging Chef Semifinalist Chef Bernard Bennett at Okàn for a special dinner and live action-painting performance. Throughout the evening\, Amiri will transform a large-scale canvas in real time\, creating an original work inspired by the rhythms\, flavors\, culture\, and energy of the Lowcountry. \nGuests will enjoy a specially curated multi-course seafood dinner\, accompanied by live music and wine pairings\, while surrounded by an exhibition of Amiri’s vibrant artwork. \nEach guest will also receive an exclusive art keepsake/print by Amiri Farris created especially for this experience. \nTickets: $140 pp
URL:https://blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.org/event/palette-plate-live-art-dinner/
LOCATION:Okàn\, 71 Calhoun Street\, Bluffton\, SC\, 29910
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T170000
DTSTAMP:20260717T013252Z
CREATED:20240208T225455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T013252Z
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SUMMARY:May River Boat Tour - Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Monday – Sunday\nJoin Capt. Chris and his crew for a one hour guided “Skiff” cruise on the May searching for local wildlife\, discussing history and soaking up the tidal estuary air. $35/ per person…subject to availability. All trips leave on the hour every hour from the public dock at the end of Calhoun Street in Wright Park. Please call Capt. Chris for reservations and more information. 843-304-2878
URL:https://blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.org/event/may-river-boat-tour-wednesday/
LOCATION:Calhoun Street Public Dock\, 110 Calhoun St\, Bluffton\, SC\, 29910\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T203000
DTSTAMP:20260718T005044Z
CREATED:20240127T012511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T005044Z
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SUMMARY:Author Night: Cherishing Bluffton's Past- "HISTORY ALIVE"
DESCRIPTION:5:30pm hors d’oeuvres\, 6:00pm showtime\nRotary Community Center at Oscar Frazier Park\n11 Recreation Court Bluffton SC 29910 \n\n\n\nComplimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages provided by Southern Spice Catering and Events. \n 6:00 PM Showtime with the following historians/authors: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Steve Wise and Dr. Larry Rowland.   Steve Wise was the director of the Parris Island Museum for like 46 years and is the most authoritative person on the US Civil War in the country.   His long time friend Dr. Larry Rowland is a retired history professor from the University of SC  (he knows more about Beaufort County History than any one else).  Larry wrote three books about Beaufort County history extending from 1514 thru 2006.  Steve Wise co-authored one of those books that included the Civil War years.\n\n\n\n\n\nLoanna Graves Sellars.  Loanna runs the Lowcountry Gullah Foundation that spends much of their effort focusing on the problem of Heirs Property in the SC Lowcountry.  She will   talk about how the former enslaved people in Bluffton became land owners after the Civil War. She is in the process of writing a book that she hopes will be in print by the time this event occurs.\n\n\n\n\n\nMichael Reynolds will speak about “new” Bluffton history that is associated with the Revolutionary War that no one seems to know about.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA very interesting evening for all!\n\n\nCost: $15.00; additional donations accepted; proceeds to the Waddell Mariculture Center. \n\n\n\n\n\nReservations required HERE.
URL:https://blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.org/event/author-night/
LOCATION:Rotary Community Center\, 11 Recreation Ct\, Bluffton\, SC\, 29910\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T170000
DTSTAMP:20260717T013020Z
CREATED:20240208T225708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T013020Z
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SUMMARY:May River Boat Tour - Thursday
DESCRIPTION:Monday – Sunday\nJoin Capt. Chris and his crew for a one hour guided “Skiff” cruise on the May searching for local wildlife\, discussing history and soaking up the tidal estuary air. $35/ per person…subject to availability. All trips leave on the hour every hour from the public dock at the end of Calhoun Street in Wright Park. Please call Capt. Chris for reservations and more information. 843-304-2878
URL:https://blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.org/event/may-river-boat-tour-thursday/
LOCATION:Calhoun Street Public Dock\, 110 Calhoun St\, Bluffton\, SC\, 29910\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T120000
DTSTAMP:20260717T012909Z
CREATED:20240127T015658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T012909Z
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SUMMARY:May River Oyster Farm Tour - Thursday
DESCRIPTION:10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nMeet at Public Dock at the end of Calhoun Street. \nCome enjoy a rare opportunity for an up-close-and-personal experience with May River Oyster Company’s pioneering oyster farm in collaboration with the Bluffton Seafood Festival and May River Excursions. This 2 hour in-depth tour brings you out to a working oyster farm where the farmers demonstrate the techniques and methods used to produce some of the best oysters in the world. Afterward enjoy lunch at Bluffton Seafood House in Historic Downtown Bluffton. Limited availability. $115.00 per person (includes lunch at Toomers Family Seafood Restaurant).\nCall 843-304-2878 to reserve or online here.
URL:https://blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.org/event/may-river-oyster-farm-tour-2/
LOCATION:Calhoun Street Public Dock\, 110 Calhoun St\, Bluffton\, SC\, 29910\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental,Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T213000
DTSTAMP:20260916T015727Z
CREATED:20240127T020346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T015727Z
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SUMMARY:Symphony Under the Stars
DESCRIPTION:SYMPHONY UNDER THE STARS\n\nMartin Family Park   68 Boundary St\, Bluffton\, SC\, United States \n\n7:30 pm (rain or shine)  Enjoy the sweet sounds of your own Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra as they invite you to Day-O: Harry Belafonte at 100 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrinidad born Etienne Charles\, trumpeter\, composer and storyteller\, and  René Marie\, modern vocal icon and two-time Grammy Award nominee for Best Jazz Vocal Album\, join HHSO’s very own Grammy nominee\, Maestro John Morris Russell and the HHSO in a swinging party celebrating the music of Harry Belafonte. Calypso your way to the Arts & Seafood Festival to authentic rhythms and harmonies of true Caribbean sounds.\n\nFREE for one and all. Bring a blanket or folding chair\, a picnic dinner and enjoy your HHSO al fresco.  General lawn seating with free admission.    Limited Tables for 8 available for $160.00; reserve at blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo purchase a table of 8\, click HERE. (Limited number available)
URL:https://blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.org/event/outdoor-pops-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Martin Family Park\, 68 Boundary St\, Bluffton\, SC\, 29910\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T170000
DTSTAMP:20260717T012536Z
CREATED:20240208T225827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T012536Z
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SUMMARY:May River Boat Tour - Friday
DESCRIPTION:Monday – Sunday\nJoin Capt. Chris and his crew for a one hour guided “Skiff” cruise on the May searching for local wildlife\, discussing history and soaking up the tidal estuary air. $35/ per person…subject to availability. All trips leave on the hour every hour from the public dock at the end of Calhoun Street in Wright Park. Please call Capt. Chris for reservations and more information. 843-304-2878
URL:https://blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.org/event/may-river-boat-tour-friday/
LOCATION:Calhoun Street Public Dock\, 110 Calhoun St\, Bluffton\, SC\, 29910\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T213000
DTSTAMP:20260717T021438Z
CREATED:20240127T021243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T021438Z
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SUMMARY:Bluffton Self Help Sips & Seafood Party
DESCRIPTION:5:00 pm – 9:30 pm \nJoin us on Friday\, October 16\, 2026 for the 10th Annual SIPS Party\, an unforgettable evening at the beautiful Palmetto Bluff Farm. Enjoy a signature cocktail\, handcrafted hors d’oeuvres by Montage Palmetto Bluff\, live music\, an exciting silent auction\, an inspiring program\, and our premier live auction\, all while celebrating a decade of community impact. \nMore than just a party\, SIPS is Self Help’s signature fundraiser. Every ticket purchased helps ensure our Lowcountry neighbors have fresh food on the table\, access to education\, and the tools they need to build brighter futures. \nSIPS sells out every year. Reserve your seats today and join us as we celebrate 10 years of creating opportunity together. \nTICKETS
URL:https://blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.org/event/red-apron-sips-seafood-prelude-party-in-the-promenade/
LOCATION:Palmetto Bluff Farm\, 228 Old Moreland Rd.\, Bluffton\, SC\, 29910\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T203000
DTSTAMP:20260905T011522Z
CREATED:20260905T011522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T011522Z
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SUMMARY:Russo's Fresh Seafood
DESCRIPTION:For the first time\, Russo’s Fresh Seafood is joining the Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival\, and we’re doing it the best way we know how: with fresh\, local seafood and a true Lowcountry gathering. \nAfter you explore Bluffton’s historic streets\, join us at Russo’s for a Lowcountry Boil Night unlike anything previously hosted as part of the festival. This special evening is about more than a great meal. It’s a celebration of our coastal community\, the hardworking people behind our local seafood industry\, and the wild-caught shrimp harvested from the waters we call home. \nEnjoy a classic all-you-can-eat Lowcountry boil prepared with fresh\, local\, wild-caught shrimp\, live music\, and a cash bar in the relaxed\, welcoming atmosphere of Russo’s. A portion of ticket sales will be donated to support the Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival. \nFriday\, October 16\n6:00 to 8:30 p.m.\nDinner served at 6:30 p.m. \nGeneral Admission | $70 \nVIP Admission | $95 \n• Champagne welcome\n• First access to dinner\n• Reserved seating in the pavilion \n• An exclusive Russo’s event gift \nOnly 100 tickets are available for this first-of-its-kind festival experience. Come hungry\, raise a glass\, and help us celebrate everything that makes the Lowcountry and its seafood traditions so special.
URL:https://blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.org/event/russos-fresh-seafood/
LOCATION:Russo’s Fresh Seafood\, 246 Red Cedar St.\, Bluffton\, SC\, 29910
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T103000
DTSTAMP:20260713T011406Z
CREATED:20240127T021925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T011406Z
UID:6692-1792224000-1792233000@blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.org
SUMMARY:Old Town Oyster Run 5K
DESCRIPTION:8:00 am- 10:30 am\n5K Run\nBluffton Oyster Factory Park \nJoin us for a run through Old Town Bluffton with scenic river and marsh views. Compete the 5K with the entire family! The 5K will be professionally timed. Awards presentation and After-Party immediately follows. Music\, Mimosas\, Cold Beer\, Oysters and much\, much more!\nLate registration packet pick-up on Thursday 10/15/2026\, 4:00 PM -7:00 PM\, Wright Family Park\, Friday 10/16/2026\, 3:00 PM- 5:00 PM\, Palmetto Running Company.\nPacket pick-up only on Saturday 10/17/2026\, 6:45 AM – 7:30 AM\, Oyster Factory Park \nRegister here.
URL:https://blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.org/event/old-town-oyster-race-run/
LOCATION:Oyster Factory Park\, 63 Wharf St\, Bluffton\, SC\, 29910\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Road Race
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T170000
DTSTAMP:20260717T011554Z
CREATED:20240208T225958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T011554Z
UID:6747-1792224000-1792256400@blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.org
SUMMARY:May River Boat Tour - Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Monday – Sunday\nJoin Capt. Chris and his crew for a one hour guided “Skiff” cruise on the May searching for local wildlife\, discussing history and soaking up the tidal estuary air. $35/ per person…subject to availability. All trips leave on the hour every hour from the public dock at the end of Calhoun Street in Wright Park. Please call Capt. Chris for reservations and more information. 843-304-2878
URL:https://blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.org/event/may-river-boat-tour-saturday/
LOCATION:Calhoun Street Public Dock\, 110 Calhoun St\, Bluffton\, SC\, 29910\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T170000
DTSTAMP:20260717T011336Z
CREATED:20240127T023007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T011336Z
UID:6699-1792231200-1792256400@blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.org
SUMMARY:Street Fest - Saturday
DESCRIPTION:10:00 am – 5:00 pm\nHISTORIC DISTRICT BLUFFTON FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY\nEnjoy our juried art show featuring over 100 local and regional artists from 10 different states\, displaying an array of fine art: oils\, pastels\, acrylics\, photography\, pottery\, ceramics\, water color and much\, much more. Local seafood and low country cuisine served by area restaurants.\nEnjoy the delicious seafood and view the outstanding art on the street. Take a break at the Tailgate area and catch up on your favorite team’s game while enjoying craft beer\, premium wine and music.\nMUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT\nFavorite bands will entertain on two stages throughout the day. \nThere will be no parking in downtown Bluffton on Saturday except for the Old Town Oyster Race & Run!
URL:https://blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.org/event/street-fest/
LOCATION:Calhoun St\, Old Town Bluffton\, 45 Calhoun St\, Bluffton\, SC\, 29910\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Entertainment,Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T123000
DTSTAMP:20260718T005452Z
CREATED:20240127T022503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T005452Z
UID:6697-1792233000-1792240200@blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.org
SUMMARY:Take a Kid Fishing Tournament
DESCRIPTION:10:30 am – 12:30 pm\nWright Family Park \nCreating Memories\, Inspiring Conservation\, and Connecting Families \nFor more than ten years\, the Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival Kids Fishing Tournament has become one of the most anticipated events of the festival and a cherished tradition for many families.Each year\, children from across the Lowcountry and beyond gather for a morning of fishing\, fun\, and learning. What began as a small community event has grown to host as many as 85 young anglers\, many of whom return year after year with their families. But this tournament is about much more than catching fish. It is about creating lifelong memories between parents\, grandparents\, and children. It is about introducing kids to the outdoors and helping them develop an appreciation for the beautiful rivers\, marshes\, and waterways that make the Lowcountry so special. The tournament also promotes education and conservation. Through interactive activities and local wildlife programs\, children learn about our fish species\, shrimp\, sea turtles\, and the importance of protecting our natural resources for future generations. The impact of the tournament extends far beyond one day each year. Children often return to local boat landings carrying the fishing rods and buckets they received and ask\, “When is the fishing tournament again?” Their excitement is a reminder that we are doing more than hosting an event—we are inspiring a lifelong love of fishing and the outdoors. \nThanks to the support of our volunteers\, sponsors\, and community partners\, the Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival Kids Fishing Tournament continues to bring families together\, encourage conservation\, and create memories that last a lifetime.\nOur mission is simple: to introduce children to the joy of fishing\, foster a love for the outdoors\, and ensure that future generations continue to enjoy and protect the natural beauty of the Lowcountry. \nDrinks will be provided and don’t forget to sign up for The Mud Minnow Roundup. (Winner Takes All). Last but not least\, the salt water trivia game and the shrimp basket full of prizes!!! \nRegister between 10:00-11:00AM at Wright Park. Weigh-In at 12:30PM at Wright Park. Children 13 and under welcome with parents. There is no fee. Prizes will be awarded. Bring your own fishing equipment if possible; limited equipment will be available on a first come first serve basis. To pre-register call Tom at 912-210-1222.
URL:https://blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.org/event/take-a-kid-fishing-tournament/
LOCATION:Wright Family Park\, 111 Calhoun St\, Bluffton\, SC\, 29910\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental,Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T160000
DTSTAMP:20260717T011121Z
CREATED:20240127T023936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T011121Z
UID:6702-1792234800-1792252800@blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.org
SUMMARY:Children's Art In The Park
DESCRIPTION:11:00 am – 4:00 pm\nDuBois Park on Boundary Street\nChildren’s art activities conducted under the pavilion. Visit the stations around the pavilion and create your very own masterpiece. Prizes\, games\, fun and much\, much more for the budding artists of all ages.
URL:https://blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.org/event/art-in-the-park-2/
LOCATION:DuBois Park\, 67 Lawrence St\, Bluffton\, SC\, 29910\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T210000
DTSTAMP:20260904T005446Z
CREATED:20240127T025001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T005446Z
UID:6707-1792260000-1792270800@blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.org
SUMMARY:Rockin' on the Dock
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTED BY HOWELL-CHASE HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING\nSponsored by Howell-Chase Heating and Air \n6:00 pm – Dusk\nBluffton Oyster Co. \n\nSeafood Extravaganza Tasting will now include delicious roasted local oysters – $20 bucket\nLive Music with J. EDWARDS BAND\nFireworks at dusk\nEnd the full day with a grand finale\nEat great local seafood and watch the fireworks for a night to remember!
URL:https://blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.org/event/rockin-on-the-dock/
LOCATION:Oyster Factory Park\, 63 Wharf St\, Bluffton\, SC\, 29910\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Food
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260717T010848Z
CREATED:20240208T230113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T010848Z
UID:6749-1792310400-1792342800@blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.org
SUMMARY:May River Boat Tour - Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Monday – Sunday\nJoin Capt. Chris and his crew for a one hour guided “Skiff” cruise on the May searching for local wildlife\, discussing history and soaking up the tidal estuary air. $35/ per person…subject to availability. All trips leave on the hour every hour from the public dock at the end of Calhoun Street in Wright Park. Please call Capt. Chris for reservations and more information. 843-304-2878 \nThere will be no parking in downtown Bluffton on Saturday except for the Old Town Oyster Race & Run!
URL:https://blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.org/event/may-river-boat-tour-sunday/
LOCATION:Calhoun Street Public Dock\, 110 Calhoun St\, Bluffton\, SC\, 29910\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260717T010757Z
CREATED:20240127T025739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T010757Z
UID:6714-1792317600-1792339200@blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.org
SUMMARY:Street Fest - Sunday
DESCRIPTION:10:00 am – 4:00 pm\nHISTORIC DISTRICT BLUFFTON FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY\nEnjoy our juried art show featuring over 100 local and regional artists from 10 different states\, displaying an array of fine art: oils\, pastels\, acrylics\, photography\, pottery\, ceramics\, water color and much\, much more. Local seafood and low country cuisine served by area restaurants.\nEnjoy the delicious seafood and view the outstanding art on the street. Take a break at the Tailgate area and catch up on your favorite team’s game while enjoying craft beer\, premium wine and music.\nMUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT\nFavorite bands will entertain on two stages throughout the day. \nThere will be no parking in downtown Bluffton on Saturday except for the Old Town Oyster Race & Run!
URL:https://blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.org/event/street-fest-sunday/
LOCATION:Calhoun St\, Old Town Bluffton\, 45 Calhoun St\, Bluffton\, SC\, 29910\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Entertainment,Food
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260717T010702Z
CREATED:20250929T181404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T010702Z
UID:8408-1792321200-1792339200@blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.org
SUMMARY:Children's Art in the Park
DESCRIPTION:11:00 am – 4:00 pm\nDuBois Park on Boundary Street\nChildren’s art activities conducted under the pavilion. Visit the stations around the pavilion and create your very own masterpiece. Prizes\, games\, fun and much\, much more for the budding artists of all ages.
URL:https://blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.org/event/childrens-art-in-the-park/
LOCATION:DuBois Park\, 67 Lawrence St\, Bluffton\, SC\, 29910\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids
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