Events A Small Town That's Full of Life

May 10, 2025

Here comes the 46th Anniversary of Mayfest coordinated by The Rotary Club of Bluffton!  We are excited to be back this year and are planning for a great event  which will feature more than 130 artists and food vendors.

Mayfest, also known as The Bluffton Mayfest, is considered one of the best hometown festivals in the country and ADMISSION IS FREE!! Get ready for an outstanding event featuring local and regional arts and crafts, great music, and delectable local foods up and down the street, our hilarious Ugly Dog contest and the messy, funny, pie eating contest.

October 11–19, 2025

Celebrate 21 years of tradition with plenty of activities showcasing locally harvested seafood and Lowcountry cuisine while highlighting the rich history and culture of the area. The celebration culminates with a juried fine art show and street fest on October 18th and 19th. 

The highlight of the festival has always been the Street Fest. The 2025 Street Fest will be held Saturday October 18th & Sunday October 19th.

It includes a juried fine art show featuring over 100 artists from ten different states displaying and selling art, delicious food provided by the area’s premier culinary spots, along with great music and entertainment.

April 25, 2025

Explore the captivating story of Palmetto Bluff and its natural beauty in this Plein Air workshop at Longfield Stables. Led by impressionist oil painter Kelly Brewer, this hands-on experience will focus on composition and light, with the picturesque stables, surrounding landscape, and perhaps even a horse or two serving as your inspiration. Join us for a creative journey through one of the South's most stunning settings! 

All workshop participants will receive a signed copy of Kelly’s book, The Common Wealth of Kentucky, co-written with author Beth Pride.

Longfield Stables| 1 - 4pm  
Price: $120 (supplies will be provided)