Saturday Oct 17, 2020 Sunday Oct 25, 2020
October 15 - 23, 2016
Some events may have a fee associated. Saturday and Sunday street fair has no admission fee.
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FOLLOW THE OYSTER to the16th RE-IMAGINED Historic Bluffton Arts and Seafood Festival October 17 - 25, 2020
Where Fine Art & The Bounty of the Sea Come Together
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Saturday, October 17, 2020
OLD TOWN STROLL
Galleries and Shops open throughout the Historic District, 10:00am - 4:00pm; many may be open later.
SHELL ART SELF-GUIDED TRAIL DAILY
The Shell Art Trail is a public art trail consisting of 21 unique oyster sculptures painted individually by talented local artists and placed throughout the community. The guide books are available at the Heyward House Museum and Welcome Center. The Trail awaits your perusal as you explore the oyster's role in the local Lowcountry marine ecosystem.
DINNER ON THE GROUNDS 6:00pm -9:00pm
Enjoy a delicious catered Boxed-Dinner with music, wine, history ...served in the Common Ground area at the Heyward House Museum or pick up and enjoy in your own home. Gather a group of 8 and purchase a table to support our two beneficiaries, Bluffton Historic Preservation Society and Bluffton Rotary Club.
Come and enjoy a night under the stars!
$125 per person but sold by tables of 8 only (so you know who you are seated with to be safe); limited to 100 attendees. To reserve your table now call Mary at 843-815-6278.
Sunday, October 18, 2020
"LET'S DO BRUNCH" at one of your favorite Bluffton restaurants.
OLD TOWN STROLL 11:00AM - 4:00PM
Galleries and Shops open throughout the Historic District.
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Monday, October 19, 2020
MAY RIVER BOAT TOURS WITH MAY RIVER EXCURSIONS, MONDAY - SATURDAY
Join 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.
$20/ per person...subject to availability. All trips leave on the hour every hour from the county dock at the end of Calhoun Street. Please call Capt. Chris for reservations and more information. 843-304-2878
HISTORIC BLUFFTON TOWN WALKING TOURS! Heyward House Museum & Welcome Center
Masks required, distanced, $20 per person. Guided tours last one hour and cover one mile of downtown's antebellum buildings and National Historic Register properties. Call 843-757-6293 to make reservations. HeywardHouse.org/Tours
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Tuesday, October 20, 2020
MAY RIVER BOAT TOURS WITH MAY RIVER EXCURSIONS, MONDAY - SATURDAY Daily* See October 19, 2020 for details
MAY RIVER OYSTER FARM TOUR WITH MAY RIVER EXCURSIONS 10:00am ? Noon
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 in-depth 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. Limited availability. Call 843-304-2878 for reservations. $80.00 per person.
DINE AROUND TOWN
Visit one of our outstanding restaurants and enjoy Bluffton's delicious cuisine offerings.
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Wednesday, October 21, 2020
MAY RIVER BOAT TOURS WITH MAY RIVER EXCURSIONS, MONDAY - SATURDAY
*Daily* See October 19, 2020 for details
HISTORIC BLUFFTON TOWN WALKING TOURS! Heyward House Museum & Welcome Center
Masks required, distanced, $20 per person. Guided tours last one hour and cover one mile of downtown's antebellum buildings and National Historic Register properties. Call 843-757-6293 to make reservations. HeywardHouse.org/Tours
DINE AROUND TOWN
Visit one of our outstanding restaurants and enjoy Bluffton's delicious cuisine offerings.
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Thursday, October 22, 2020
MAY RIVER BOAT TOURS WITH MAY RIVER EXCURSIONS, MONDAY - SATURDAY
*Daily* See October 19, 2020 for details
MAY RIVER OYSTER FARM TOUR WITH MAY RIVER EXCURSIONS 10:00am ? Noon
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 in-depth 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. Limited availability. Call 843-304-2878 for reservations. $80.00 per person.
DINE AROUND TOWN
Visit one of our outstanding restaurants and enjoy Bluffton's delicious cuisine offerings.
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Friday, October 23, 2020
MAY RIVER BOAT TOURS WITH MAY RIVER EXCURSIONS, MONDAY - SATURDAY
*Daily* See October 19, 2020 for details
HISTORIC BLUFFTON TOWN WALKING TOURS! Heyward House Museum & Welcome Center
Masks required, distanced, $20 per person. Guided tours last one hour and cover one mile of downtown's antebellum buildings and National Historic Register properties. Call 843-757-6293 to make reservations. HeywardHouse.org/Tours
RED APRON SIPS AND SEAFOOD PARTY 6:00PM - 10:00PM
Presented by Bluffton Self Help
VIRTUALLY BLUFFTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
This years Red Apron Sips & Seafood Party will be more important than ever. Join us to celebrate our community and enjoy all of the best things the Lowcountry has to offer right from your home, all to benefit Bluffton Self Help and support our neighbors in need.
Bluffton Self Help will celebrate our community's generous support for our neighbors in need by hosting our fourth annual Red Apron Sips and Seafood Party. This year's event will be re-imagined - we are bringing our ONLY annual fundraising event to you! Enjoy an evening celebrating our community with family, coworkers or a few friends at home! A delicious 3 course lowcountry surf and turf meal prepared by Southern Graces complete with Southern Nosh with fruit, cheese, & charcuterie and Tito's Handmade Vodka cocktails, will be delivered right to your door that evening along with a personalized party in a box - all of your party essentials and local goodies. Don?t worry we didn?t forget the fun! The evening will still include an opportunity to purchase one-of-a-kind auction items, live entertainment and hear from some of our neighbors who you have provided hope to. Get ready to be inspired by a community coming together to make a difference. This event WILL sell out. Get your tickets today
Limited tickets and sponsorships are available and can be purchased online at www.sipsandseafood.com. All proceeds benefit Bluffton Self Help.
DINE AROUND TOWN
Visit one of our outstanding restaurants and enjoy Bluffton's delicious cuisine offerings.
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Saturday, October 24, 2020
MAY RIVER BOAT TOURS WITH MAY RIVER EXCURSIONS, MONDAY - SATURDAY
*Daily* See October 19, 2020 for details
DISCOVER & CELEBRATE THE ARTS & SEAFOOD IN OLD TOWN AS YOU DO THE OYSTER STROLL!
Galleries and Shops open 10:00am -5:00pm.
Stroll our Historic District visiting galleries and shops and see our state designated cultural district come alive! POP UP ART displays on gallery porches and lawns and on corner lots join the many galleries to highlight the artistic and cultural side of Bluffton. Refresh at one of our many restaurants or POP UP eateries and enjoy true Southern Hospitality!
MASKS & SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIRED.
IN THE PROMENADE: Art displays in the park along with our shops and galleries and multiple fine restaurants.
HEYWARD HOUSE MUSEUM AND WELCOME CENTER, 70 Boundary Street, Common Grounds: Food, music and seating.
CORNER LOT, Calhoun Street and Bridge Street: Art Displays along with art in the making.
MAY RIVER EXCURSIONS' PARKING LOT: Rotary Club Bar, Toomers Seafood, seating.
DINE AROUND TOWN
Visit one of our outstanding restaurants and enjoy Bluffton's delicious cuisine offerings.
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Sunday, October 25, 2020
MAY RIVER BOAT TOURS WITH MAY RIVER EXCURSIONS, MONDAY - SATURDAY
See October 19, 2020 for details
DISCOVER & CELEBRATE THE ARTS & SEAFOOD IN OLD TOWN AS YOU DO THE OYSTER STROLL!
Galleries and Shops open 10:00am -5:00pm.
Stroll our Historic District visiting galleries and shops and see our state designated cultural district come alive! POP UP ART displays on gallery porches and lawns and on corner lots join the many galleries to highlight the artistic and cultural side of Bluffton. Refresh at one of our many restaurants or POP UP eateries and enjoy true Southern Hospitality!
MASKS & SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIRED.
IN THE PROMENADE: Art displays in the park along with our shops and galleries and multiple fine restaurants.
HEYWARD HOUSE MUSEUM AND WELCOME CENTER, 70 Boundary Street, Common Grounds: Food, music and seating.
CORNER LOT, Calhoun Street and Bridge Street: Art Displays along with art in the making.
MAY RIVER EXCURSIONS' PARKING LOT: Rotary Club Bar, Toomers Seafood, seating.
DINE AROUND TOWN
Visit one of our outstanding restaurants and enjoy Bluffton's delicious cuisine offerings.
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