The small, historic city of Bluffton, picturesquely situated around a bend in the May River, makes for a great day trip out of nearby Savannah or Hilton Head. It offers a range of year-round events and attractions.
Popular Bluffton festivals include Taste of Bluffton and the Mayfest food and arts festival in spring, and the Historic Bluffton Arts and Seafood Festival in fall.
Other events in Bluffton include a weekly farmers market, spring through summer outdoor parties at Oyster Factory Park, the Reggae Pon de River music festival, an annual beer festival and a book festival, races, holiday events and more.
Additional things to do in Bluffton include boat and kayak tours of the river and surrounding marshes, shopping and dining in Bluffton’s charming Historic District, Heyward House Museum, and the nearby Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge, as well as the various attractions at Hilton Head Island.
See also:
– Festivals in Beaufort, SC
– Savannah events
– Hilton Head Island festival calendar
!Events may be rescheduled or cancelled at short notice. Please check dates, venue and other details at the event’s official website before making plans to attend.
– Farmers Market of Bluffton, Thursdays 12pm-5pm
Weekly farmers market in downtown Bluffton, with local produce and prepared foods, and live entertainment. More details
– Bluffton Sunset Party: Kickoff, April 25 2025
Monthly summer event on the May River in downtown Bluffton, with local food and drink and live music. More details
See also:
– April events in Hilton Head
– April events in Savannah
– Farmers Market of Bluffton, Thursdays 12pm-5pm
Weekly farmers market in downtown Bluffton, with local produce and prepared foods, and live entertainment. More details
– Mayfest, May 10 2025
Annual festival in downtown Bluffton, with 130+ local and regional artists and food vendors, live music, ugly dog contest, and more. More details
– Bluffton Sunset Party: Sunsplash Palooza, May 16 2025
Monthly summer event on the May River in downtown Bluffton, with local food and drink and live music. More details
See also:
– May events in Hilton Head
– May events in Savannah
– Farmers Market of Bluffton, Thursdays 12pm-5pm
Weekly farmers market in downtown Bluffton, with local produce and prepared foods, and live entertainment. More details
– Bluffton Sunset Party: Beers, Burgers & BBQ, June 13 2025
Monthly summer event in Oyster Factory Park, with local food trucks, beer garden, wine bar and live music. More details
See also:
– June events in Hilton Head
– June events in Savannah
– Farmers Market of Bluffton, Thursdays 12pm-5pm
Weekly farmers market in downtown Bluffton, with local produce and prepared foods, and live entertainment. More details
– Bluffton Sunset Party: May River Shrimp Festival, July 25 2025
Monthly summer event on the May River in downtown Bluffton, with local food and drink and live music. More details
See also:
– July events in Hilton Head
– July events in Savannah
– Farmers Market of Bluffton, Thursdays 12pm-5pm
Weekly farmers market in downtown Bluffton, with local produce and prepared foods, and live entertainment. More details
See also:
– August events in Hilton Head
– August events in Savannah
– Farmers Market of Bluffton, Thursdays 12pm-5pm
Weekly farmers market in downtown Bluffton, with local produce and prepared foods, and live entertainment. More details
– Bluffton Sunset Party: Blufftemberfest, September 27 2025
Monthly summer event in Oyster Factory Park, with local food trucks, beer garden, arts and crafts, and live music. More details
See also:
– September events in Hilton Head
– September events in Savannah
– Farmers Market of Bluffton, Thursdays 12pm-5pm
Weekly farmers market in downtown Bluffton, with local produce and prepared foods, and live entertainment. More details
See also:
– October events in Hilton Head
– October events in Savannah
– Farmers Market of Bluffton, Thursdays 12pm-5pm
Weekly farmers market in downtown Bluffton, with local produce and prepared foods, and live entertainment. More details
See also:
– November events in Hilton Head
– November events in Savannah
– Farmers Market of Bluffton, Thursdays 12pm-5pm
Weekly farmers market in downtown Bluffton, with local produce and prepared foods, and live entertainment. More details
– Palmetto Bluff Buffalo Run, December 14 2025
Annual race series at Palmetto Bluff with 10K, and 30K/50K ultra and relay races. More details
See also:
– December events in Hilton Head
– December events in Savannah
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– January events in Hilton Head
– January events in Savannah
Events this month to be confirmed.
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– February events in Hilton Head
– February events in Savannah
– Farmers Market of Bluffton, Thursdays 12pm-5pm
Weekly farmers market in downtown Bluffton, with local produce and prepared foods, and live entertainment. More details
See also:
– March events in Hilton Head
– March events in Savannah
Things To Do Near Bluffton, SC
– Hilton Head events
– Kayak tours and rentals in Hilton Head Island
– Savannah National Wildlife Refuge
– Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge
– Hilton Head boat charters and rentals
– Daufuskie Island tours
See also:
– Things to do in Savannah
– Historic District Savannah
– Things to do in Tybee Island
– Nearby beaches