18th Annual Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival
Where Fine Art and The Bounty of the Sea Come Together
>>>All events are subject to change. Please contact each organizer directly for the latest details before making plans.<<<
October 15 – 23, 2022
2022 EVENT SCHEDULE
Saturday, October 15th
Art & Chalk
9:30 to 11:30 am
Field of Dreams, Oscar Frazier Park
Chalk the Walk art competition for children 13 and under; presented by the Bluffton Rotary Club
Registration 9:30; Chalk Art Competition for children – 10:15
Supper Soirée
6:00 – 9:00 pm
Calhoun Street, Historic Old Town Bluffton
4 Course Dinner with music, wine, and more
Come enjoy a night under the stars!
$125 per person; limited to 100 attendees.
Advanced Purchase Required.
Purchase
Sunday, October 16th
Art on The Street
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Stroll Old Town Bluffton and see our state designated cultural district come alive!
POP UP ART on the street, on gallery porches and in Martin Park – temporary art displays join the many galleries to highlight the artistic and cultural side of Bluffton.
A celebration of exceptional handmade, original local art including oil and acrylic paintings, pottery and much, much more.
Blessing of The Fleet, Parade
4:00 pm
GOSPEL MUSIC WRIGHT PARK
Bring your lawn chair, view the Boat Parade and enjoy Gospel music by Lavon Stevens on the bluff or join the parade in your own boat. Make plans now to gather at the sandbar before 3:00 PM and process to the Public Dock in Wright Park following our Admiral of the Fleet.
Oyster Fest
5:00 – 8:00 pm
Bluffton Oyster Factory Park
First Oyster Roast of the Season, Shrimp Boil & BBQ, Live Music with Muddy Creek.
Monday, October 17th
May River Boat Tour
Monday-Sunday, every hour on the hour
Meet at Public Dock at the end of Calhoun Street.
Join May River Excursions Capt. Chris and his crew for a one hour guided “Skiff” cruise on the May searching for local wildlife, discussing history and soaking up the tidal estuary air.
$30 per person, subject to availability. All trips leave on the hour every hour from the public dock at the end of Calhoun Street in Wright Park.
Please call Capt. Chris for reservations and more information. 843-304-2878
Dinner & Learn
Two Slots: 5:00 pm, 6:00 pm
Bluffton Family Seafood House (Toomers)
27 Mellichamp Drive, Historic Downtown Bluffton
Our Cherished Waterways.Tour the Waddell Mariculture Center, view the updated facilities, and learn from director, Erin Levesque, how important this research facility is to our area and our resources. The presentation will be given at two times, 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm, followed by dinner at Toomers.
Enjoy the prelude of freshly shucked oysters and picked crab along with the dinner buffet including Gumbo 2 Ways (chicken and seafood), Caesar salad, cornbread, cookies and tea. Beer, wine and cocktails will be available for purchase.
During dinner Kimberly Jones, Watershed Management Division Manager for the Town of Bluffton and Dr. Al Stokes, former director of the Waddell Mariculture Center, will share more about our waterways and their marine life which greatly contribute to the Lowcountry culture. Learn how to be environmental stewards of cherished natural resources.
Reservations required. $40/per person. Proceeds go to Waddell Mariculture Center. To make your reservation click below, or call Mary at 843-815-2472 or 843-815-2474.
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!
Reserve
Tuesday, October 18th
May River Boat Tour
Monday-Sunday, every hour on the hour
Meet at Public Dock at the end of Calhoun Street.
Join May River Excursions Capt. Chris and his crew for a one hour guided “Skiff” cruise on the May searching for local wildlife, discussing history and soaking up the tidal estuary air.
$30 per person, subject to availability. All trips leave on the hour every hour from the public dock at the end of Calhoun Street in Wright Park.
Please call Capt. Chris for reservations and more information. 843-304-2878
May River Oyster Farm Tour
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Meet at Public Dock at the end of Calhoun Street.
Come enjoy a rare opportunity for an up-close-and-personal experience with May River Oyster Company’s pioneering oyster farm in collaboration with the Bluffton Seafood Festival and May River Excursions.
This 2 hour tour brings you out to a working oyster farm where the farmers demonstrate the techniques and methods used to produce some of the best oysters in the world. Afterward enjoy lunch at Bluffton Seafood House in Historic Downtown Bluffton. Limited availability.
Call 843-304-2878 to reserve. $80/ person (incl. lunch).
Wednesday, October 19th
May River Boat Tour
Monday-Sunday, every hour on the hour
Meet at Public Dock at the end of Calhoun Street.
Join May River Excursions Capt. Chris and his crew for a one hour guided “Skiff” cruise on the May searching for local wildlife, discussing history and soaking up the tidal estuary air.
$30 per person, subject to availability. All trips leave on the hour every hour from the public dock at the end of Calhoun Street in Wright Park.
Please call Capt. Chris for reservations and more information. 843-304-2878
Author Night
5:30 pm hors d’oeuvres, 6:00 pm showtime
Rotary Community Center at Oscar Frazier Park
11 Recreation Court Bluffton SC 29910
Featured authors are Roger Pinckney and “Captain Woody” Collins. Mr. Pinckney resides on Daufuskie Island. He is the author of The Beaufort Chronicles, The Right Side of the River, Blue Roots, and Reefer Moon. Mr. Collins of Beaufort is a lifelong local resident, shrimper and author of Where Have All the Shrimp Boats Gone? Get ready for engaging history and funny stories of shrimping in the South Carolina Lowcountry.
Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages provided by Southern Spice Catering and Events; Cost: $15.00; additional donations accepted; proceeds to the Waddell Mariculture Center. Reservations required: click below, or call Mary at 843-815-2472 or 843-815-2474.
Reserve
Thursday, October 20th
May River Boat Tour
Monday-Sunday, every hour on the hour
Meet at Public Dock at the end of Calhoun Street.
Join May River Excursions Capt. Chris and his crew for a one hour guided “Skiff” cruise on the May searching for local wildlife, discussing history and soaking up the tidal estuary air.
$30 per person, subject to availability. All trips leave on the hour every hour from the public dock at the end of Calhoun Street in Wright Park.
Please call Capt. Chris for reservations and more information. 843-304-2878
May River Oyster Farm Tour
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Meet at Public Dock at the end of Calhoun Street.
Come enjoy a rare opportunity for an up-close-and-personal experience with May River Oyster Company’s pioneering oyster farm in collaboration with the Bluffton Seafood Festival and May River Excursions.
This 2 hour tour brings you out to a working oyster farm where the farmers demonstrate the techniques and methods used to produce some of the best oysters in the world. Afterward enjoy lunch at Bluffton Seafood House in Historic Downtown Bluffton. Limited availability.
Call 843-304-2878 to reserve. $80/ person (incl. lunch).
Outdoor Pops in the Park
7:30 pm (rain or shine)
Martin Family Park
68 Boundary Street
Celebrate the return of live concerts! Enjoy the sweet sounds of your own Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra and Erica Gabriel, 2018 Gold Medal Winner of the American Traditions Vocal Competition, in a fun performance featuring universally loved film and popular music. General lawn seating; please bring your own folding chairs and blankets.
