Events A Small Town That's Full of Life

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.

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.

March 18-21, 2026
4:00-7:00pm

This March, we welcome award-winning wildlife sculptor Chris Wilson as our Artist in Residence, alongside SEWE at the Bluff. During his residency, guests are invited to experience Chris’s work up close through a series of immersive workshops and demonstrations at FLOW Gallery + Workshop. From carving delicate feather forms to learning the painting and finishing techniques that bring wildlife sculptures to life, participants of all skill levels can explore the tools, textures, and techniques behind his celebrated process.