Events
2011 Historic Bluffton Arts and Seafood Festival Guide
Where Fine Art & The Bounty of the Sea Come Together!
October 16 - 23
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Sunday, October 16, 2011
BOAT PARADE ON THE MAY BLESSING OF THE FLEET
GOSPEL MUSIC CHURCH OF THE CROSS 2:00 PM
Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy a special treat with Kim Pelote, a gospel singer who will be accompanied by Lavon Stevens on the bluff or join the parade in your own boat. Make plans now to gather at the sandbar before 1:00 PM and process to the Church of the Cross.
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Monday, October 17, 2011
Tour & Oyster Roast at Waddell Mariculture Center 5:30 PM
21 Sawmill Creek Road, Bluffton
Reservations required. $25/per person. Call Mary at 843-815-2472 or 843-815-2474
Al Stokes, Manager/Wildlife Biologist IV, presents a tour of the Waddell Mariculture Center followed by a dinner buffet provided by The Bluffton Oyster Company. Dinner includes oysters, chili, cornbread, tea. Beer and wine will be available for purchase.
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Tuesday, October 18, 2011
KAYAK TOURS ON THE MAY RIVER
There will be two tours available: an "early bird" tour at 8:00 AM for $20.00 and a 10:00 AM tour for $25.00 per person. Price includes kayak and 1 1/2 hour tour around the May River. Anyone that has a kayak and wants to "tag along" can do so for free. There is a 17 person maximum for each tour, so be sure and call 843-684-3296 today for reservations.
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Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Author Night with Mary Kay Andrews and Karen White. 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Rotary Community Center at Oscar Frazier Park.
We are excited to have two best-selling Southern authors join us for our Author Night this year. It is poised to be an exciting evening as these two authors share details about their background and writing, their past books, current ones and sneak previews for what’s next...an evening to be shared with friends!
Complimentary hors d'oeuvres & beverages provided; book sale and signing. $5 donation to Port Royal Sound Foundation (formerly Friends of the River) is requested per attendee. Reservations are required: call Mary at 843-815-2472 or 843-815-2474.
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Thursday, October 20, 2011
COOKS & BOOKS AT THE FARMERS MARKET OF BLUFFTON
Carson Cottages on Calhoun Street 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Join us for Chef Demonstrations and Cookbook Authors as we celebrate healthy cooking with seafood and Low Country Style.
BLUFFTON 5K OYSTER RUN KICK-OFF PARTY
Rotary Community Center, Oscar Frazier Park 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Race Packet Pick Up Register early and enjoy the fun!
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Friday, October 21, 2011
Family Night at The Promenade 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
This Festival event offers fun, food, story telling, movies and activities for the whole family.
$5 donation per family to the Port Royal Foundation (formerly Friends of the Rivers) is requested.
Under Sea books will be read and stories told at Booksalicious. Sidewalk Chalk Art; Environmental Activities and more for everyone’s enjoyment. Food and drink will be available for purchase at Parrot Cove Ice Cream Café. The featured movie, Finding Nemo, will be shown in the park in front of Parrot Cove Ice Cream Café; BYO lawn chairs or blanket. Look out for the Pirates!
Sponsored by:
Port Royal Foundation (formerly Friends of the Rivers)
Booksalicious
Parrot Cove Ice Cream Cafe
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Saturday, October 22, 2011
BLUFFTON 5K OYSTER RUN 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
CHILDREN’S FISHING TOURNAMENT, BLUFFTON OYSTER CO. 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Register between 10:00 - 10:30 AM at The Oyster Factory. Weigh-In at 2:00PM at the public dock at Calhoun Street. There is no fee. Prizes will be awarded.
BOAT TOURS ON THE MAY RIVER
Interpretive One Hour Nature Tours at 10:30; 11:30; 12:30; 1:30; 2:30; 3:30.
$20 per person; reservations recommended, 800-686-6996 or book online at https://reservations.outsidehiltonhead.com/Info.aspx?ActivityID=428, Outside Hilton Head/Outside Palmetto Bluff
ART & SEAFOOD STREET FEST 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
HISTORIC DISTRICT BLUFFTON FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY
Enjoy our juried art show featuring over 90 local and regional artists from 10 different states, displaying an array of fine art: oils, pastels, acrylics, photography, pottery, ceramics, water color and much, much more. Local seafood and low country cuisine served by area restaurants. Cherish our Waterways and Low Country Environmental Exhibits. History of Bluffton at The Heyward House Museum and Welcome Center.
Roaming performers throughout the day:
11:00 - 4:30 PM Carolina Clowns
12:00 - 5:00 PM Yostie the Clown
11:30 - 1:30 PM Gary Maurer
1:00 - 4:00 PM Ben Matthews, juggler
MUSIC
Favorite local bands will entertain on two stages throughout the day
Main Stage:
10:00 - 11:00 AM Julie Gribble
1:30 - 3:00 PM Julie Gribble
3:00 - 5:00 PM Spike Ivory Band
Stage 2:
10:00 - Noon Alan Stockard
12:00 - 3:00 PM Lee Tyler Post
3:00 - 5:00 PM Jeff Beasley
Stage 3:
10:00 - Noon Mike Gabriel
12:00 - 3:00 PM Richard Steven Midnight Blues
3:00 - 5:00 PM John Emil
The “Art of Cuisine” Iron Chef Challenge in Neptune’s Galley
11:00AM – 12:30PM. Join the fun and watch top chefs from the area compete to create the best seafood dishes.
ROCKIN’ ON THE DOCK 6:00 PM - DUSK BLUFFTON OYSTER CO. 
Seafood Extravaganza Tasting Music by Whitley Deputy
Fireworks at Dusk
End the full day of activities with a grand finale.
Eat great local seafood and watch the fireworks for a night to remember!
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Sunday, October 23, 2011
ART & SEAFOOD STREET FEST 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
HISTORIC DISTRICT BLUFFTON FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY
Enjoy our juried art show featuring over 90 local and regional artists from 10 different states, displaying an array of fine art: oils, pastels, acrylics, photography, pottery, ceramics, water color and much, much more. Local seafood and low country cuisine served by area restaurants. Cherish our Waterways and Low Country Environmental Exhibits. History of Bluffton at the Heyward House Museum and Welcome Center
Roaming performers throughout the day:
12:00 - 4:30 PM Carolina Clowns
1:00 - 3:00 PM Gary Maurer
1:00 - 4:00 PM Fred Reisz, magician
1:00 - 4:00 PM Ben Matthews, juggler
MUSIC
Favorite local bands will entertain on the main stage throughout the day
Main Stage:
12:00 - 3:00 AM Bam Jazz
3:00 - 5:00 PM The Trainwrecks
Stage 2:
12:00 - 3:00 AM GT Summerlin & Misti Franklin
3:00 - 5:00 PM La Junta Jazz Collaborative
Stage 3:
12:00 - 3:00 AM Mike Korbar
3:00 - 5:00 PM Uncle Mike
No Parking in Downtown Bluffton.
Free Shuttles
Saturday: 10:00AM - 9:00PM
Sunday: 10:00AM – 5:00PM
For more information 843.757.BLUF (2583)
