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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.

From The Voice to the Bluff: Grace Miller Moody Live

Friday, June 5, 2026 
Moreland Amphitheater l Bar Open 7pm l Concert Start 7:30pm
Price: $75

Enjoy a rare opportunity to embark on a close musical experience with a singer who lit up the stage on “The Voice,” Grace Miller Moody. All four judges turned their chairs for a chance to coach this singer-songwriter and Florence, SC native who comes to Palmetto Bluff as our June Artist in Residence. During this one-night-only event, she’ll perform live in an intimate venue, going beyond the compelling emotional storylines and brilliant harmonies of her music to share her influences, songwriting philosophy, and journey to the world’s stage. Listen to Grace's beautiful voice, enjoy libations, and kick off summer right.

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Fridays at the FOODseum with Shane Rahn of Palmetto Bluff Farmers Market

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Movie Nights in the Park: Shrek

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