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 Night Bazaar, Thursdays, 5pm-8pm
Night market at Burnt Church Distillery, March-July and October-December. More details
– Lowcountry Made Bluffton, 1st and 3rd Saturdays, 9am-1pm
Arts and crafts market at Buckwalter Place Park, March to December. More details
– Lowcountry Made Port Royal, 2nd and 4th Saturdays, 9am-1pm
Arts and crafts market at Live Oaks Park, Port Royal. Held on the fourth Saturday of the month from March to November, and also on the second Saturday of the month from June to December. 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
– Bluffton Night Bazaar, Thursdays, 5pm-8pm
Night market at Burnt Church Distillery, March-July and October-December. More details
– Lowcountry Made Bluffton, 1st and 3rd Saturdays, 9am-1pm
Arts and crafts market at Buckwalter Place Park, March to December. More details
– Lowcountry Made Port Royal, 2nd Saturday, 9am-1pm
Arts and crafts market at Live Oaks Park, Port Royal. Held on the fourth Saturday of the month from March to November, and also on the second Saturday of the month from June to December. More details
See also:
– December events in Hilton Head
– December events in Savannah
Events this month to be confirmed.
See also:
– January events in Hilton Head
– January 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
– Russo’s Fresh Seafood All-You-Can-Eat Oyster Roast, February 1 2025
Oyster roast with live music, bounce house, family activities and more, to benefit the Palmetto Animal League. More details
See also:
– 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
– Bluffton Night Bazaar, Thursdays, 5pm-8pm
Night market at Burnt Church Distillery, March-July and October-December. More details
– Lowcountry Made Bluffton, 1st and 3rd Saturdays, 9am-1pm
Arts and crafts market at Buckwalter Place Park, March to December. More details
– Lowcountry Made Port Royal, 4th Saturdays, 9am-1pm
Arts and crafts market at Live Oaks Park, Port Royal. Held on the fourth Saturday of the month from March to November, and also on the second Saturday of the month from June to December. More details
See also:
– March events in Hilton Head
– March 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 Night Bazaar, Thursdays, 5pm-8pm
Night market at Burnt Church Distillery, March-July and October-December. More details
– Lowcountry Made Bluffton, 1st and 3rd Saturdays, 9am-1pm
Arts and crafts market at Buckwalter Place Park, March to December. More details
– Lowcountry Made Port Royal, 4th Saturdays, 9am-1pm
Arts and crafts market at Live Oaks Park, Port Royal. Held on the fourth Saturday of the month from March to November, and also on the second Saturday of the month from June to December. 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
– Bluffton Night Bazaar, Thursdays, 5pm-8pm
Night market at Burnt Church Distillery, March-July and October-December. More details
– Lowcountry Made Bluffton, 1st and 3rd Saturdays, 9am-1pm
Arts and crafts market at Buckwalter Place Park, March to December. More details
– Lowcountry Made Port Royal, 4th Saturdays, 9am-1pm
Arts and crafts market at Live Oaks Park, Port Royal. Held on the fourth Saturday of the month from March to November, and also on the second Saturday of the month from June to December. 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 Night Bazaar, Thursdays, 5pm-8pm
Night market at Burnt Church Distillery, March-July and October-December. More details
– Lowcountry Made Bluffton, 1st and 3rd Saturdays, 9am-1pm
Arts and crafts market at Buckwalter Place Park, March to December. More details
– Lowcountry Made Port Royal, 2nd and 4th Saturdays, 9am-1pm
Arts and crafts market at Live Oaks Park, Port Royal. Held on the fourth Saturday of the month from March to November, and also on the second Saturday of the month from June to December. 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 Night Bazaar, Thursdays, 5pm-8pm
Night market at Burnt Church Distillery, March-July and October-December. More details
– Lowcountry Made Bluffton, 1st and 3rd Saturdays, 9am-1pm
Arts and crafts market at Buckwalter Place Park, March to December. More details
– Lowcountry Made Port Royal, 2nd and 4th Saturdays, 9am-1pm
Arts and crafts market at Live Oaks Park, Port Royal. Held on the fourth Saturday of the month from March to November, and also on the second Saturday of the month from June to December. 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
– Lowcountry Made Bluffton, 1st and 3rd Saturdays, 9am-1pm
Arts and crafts market at Buckwalter Place Park, March to December. More details
– Lowcountry Made Port Royal, 2nd and 4th Saturdays, 9am-1pm
Arts and crafts market at Live Oaks Park, Port Royal. Held on the fourth Saturday of the month from March to November, and also on the second Saturday of the month from June to December. 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
– Lowcountry Made Bluffton, 1st and 3rd Saturdays, 9am-1pm
Arts and crafts market at Buckwalter Place Park, March to December. More details
– Lowcountry Made Port Royal, 2nd and 4th Saturdays, 9am-1pm
Arts and crafts market at Live Oaks Park, Port Royal. Held on the fourth Saturday of the month from March to November, and also on the second Saturday of the month from June to December. 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
– Lowcountry Made Bluffton, 1st and 3rd Saturdays, 9am-1pm
Arts and crafts market at Buckwalter Place Park, March to December. More details
– Lowcountry Made Port Royal, 2nd and 4th Saturdays, 9am-1pm
Arts and crafts market at Live Oaks Park, Port Royal. Held on the fourth Saturday of the month from March to November, and also on the second Saturday of the month from June to December. More details
See also:
– October events in Hilton Head
– October 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