Featured Events
Award-winning festivals and hometown celebrations of arts and crafts, great music, and delicious local food. Movie nights and arts festivals, historic walking tours and paddleboard practice, cocktail classes, and live music. There’s always something to celebrate in the Heart of the LowcountryTM and we’d love for you to join us.
Mayfest
May 9, 2026
10am - 5pm
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.
Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival
October 9–18, 2026
Celebrate 22 years of tradition with plenty of activities showcasing locally harvested seafood and Lowcountry cuisine while highlighting the rich history and culture of the area.
Street Fest
October 17-18, 2026
The celebration culminates with a juried fine art show and street fest on October 17th and 18th. 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.
Hampton Watts Pop Up at Palmetto Bluff
August 8, 2026
1-3pm | Artist Talk & Demonstration
3-5pm | Prosecco with the Artist
August 9, 2026
1-5pm | Gallery Hours
This August, FLOW Gallery + Workshop welcomes acclaimed Southern heritage painter Hampton Watts for a special weekend of art and camaraderie. Through richly layered paintings inspired by the people, places, and traditions of the South, Hampton captures the spirit of the region in a way that is both timeless and contemporary. We invite you to visit FLOW Gallery + Workshop, meet the artist, and explore his collection throughout the weekend.
Borrow a Sensory Bag
To help make Town of Bluffton events more accessible and enjoyable, Sensory Bags are available at the Town Tent during special events. Each bag includes calming sensory tools, fidget items, and noise-canceling headphones. Borrow one during the event and return it before you leave.
Bluffton Vacation Planner
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