Events
2010 Historic Bluffton Arts and Seafood Festival Guide“Where Fine Art & the Bounty of the Sea Come Together”
Sunday, October 17, 2010
BOAT PARADE ON THE MAY BLESSING OF THE FLEET
GOSPEL MUSIC CHURCH OF THE CROSS 2:00 PM
Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the Gospel Music on the bluff or join the parade in your own boat. Boats gather at the sandbar before 1:00 pm and proceed to the Church of the Cross.
Art Around Town Featured Galleries of the Day Demonstrations will take place Monday - Friday
Monday, October 18, 2010
LUNCH & LEARN
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
KAYAK TOURS ON THE MAY RIVER 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
This low tide round trip to the Sandbar departs from the Bluffton Oyster Company. Price includes a single kayak rental and snack food for $50.00 per person or $10.00 per person, if you provide your own kayak. The guide interpreter will provide a narrative of the history and flavor of the May River and its tidal treasures. Reservations only, Swamp Girls, at 843.784.2249. There are only 10 rental kayaks available so please book early.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
AUTHOR NIGHT
Light refreshments served. Book sale and signing.
No cost; donations to Friends of the Rivers
Thursday, October 21, 2010
5K RUN/HEALTH WALK PRE-REGISTRATION PARTY
Rotary Community Center, Oscar Frazier Park 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Race Packet Pick Up Register early and enjoy the fun!
Sponsored by Valpak/Valpak .com
Friday, October 22, 2010
“POP AN OYSTER WITH CHAMPAGNE” DINE AROUND TOWN 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Special tapas menus offered at various area restaurants:
Saturday, October 23, 2010
5K RUN/HEALTH WALK THROUGH HISTORIC BLUFFTON 8:30 AM- 10:00 AM
Fee: $35.00 per adult; $15.00 per student and groups of 10 and more
Registration ends at 8:00 AM. Awards T-shirts
CHILDREN’S FISHING TOURNAMENT, BLUFFTON OYSTER CO. 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Register at 10:00. Weigh-In at 2:00. First Prize: Fishing Pole
Children 12 and under; first 20 participants receive a participation gift
ART & SEAFOOD STREET FEST 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
HISTORIC DISTRICT BLUFFTON FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY
Over 50 Local and Regional Artists 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
MUSIC
Favorite local bands will entertain on two stages throughout the day
THE “ART OF CUISINE” IRON CHEF CHALLENGE 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Calhoun Street at Parson's Cottages
Join the fun and watch top chefs from the area compete to create the best seafood dishes
BOAT TOURS ON THE MAY 11:00 AM; 12:30 PM; 2:00 PM; 3:30 PM $20.00 per person
Ferry departs Calhoun Street Dock and tours the May River for an hour and a half cruise, provided by Palmetto Ferry Company
ENTERTAINMENT
Yosti, The Puppeteer; Interactive children’s activities; Strolling Magician; Ben Matthews, Juggler; Carolina Clowns
ROCKIN’ ON THE DOCK, BLUFFTON OYSTER CO. 5:30 PM – DUSK
Seafood Extravaganza Tasting Music by B-Town Playaz Fireworks at Dusk
End the full day of activities with a grand finale!
No Festival Parking in Downtown Bluffton. Please use free shuttles from Bluffton Village, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday, October 24, 2010
ART & SEAFOOD STREET FEST 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
HISTORIC DISTRICT BLUFFTON FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY
Over 50 Local and Regional Artists Displaying an Array of Fine Art
Oils, Pastels, Acrylics, Photography, Pottery, Ceramics, Water Colors and much, much more
Local Seafood and Low Country Cuisine served by Area Restaurants
Environmental Interactive Exhibit under the “Big Tent” in Neptune’s Galley at Carson Cottages
Chef’s Auction in Neptune’s Galley at Carson Cottages
MUSIC
Favorite local bands will entertain on on the main stage throughout the day
No Festival Parking in Downtown Bluffton. Please use free shuttles from Bluffton Village, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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fton Arts & Seafood October 19-25, 2009
