Events
9th Annual Historic Bluffton Arts and Seafood Festival October 13 - 20, 2013
Where Fine Art & The Bounty of the Sea Come Together
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Sunday, October 13, 2013
Opening Day Festivities
Kick off the week's festivities strolling through Old Town Bluffton viewing
FRIENDS OF BLUFFTON ARTIST’S 2nd ANNUAL INVITATIONAL ARTIST SHOWCASE,
a celebration of exceptional hand-made, original local art
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Exhibits, Music and More on Calhoun Street
Artist List & information
BOAT PARADE ON THE MAY BLESSING OF THE FLEET
GOSPEL MUSIC CHURCH OF THE CROSS 4:00 PM
Bring your lawn chair, view the Boat Parade and enjoy Gospel music 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 Church of the Cross
OYSTER FEST, 5:00 - 8:00 PM, Bluffton Oyster Factory Park
First Oyster Roast of the Season, Shrimp Boil & BBQ, Live Music
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Monday, October 14, 2013
KAYAK & PADDLE BOARD TOURS ON THE MAY RIVER, MONDAY - SATURDAY
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 or paddle board and 1 1/2 hour tour around the May River. Anyone that has a kayak or paddle board 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 for reservations.
Dinner & LearnTour at Waddell Mariculture Center 5:30 PM
21 Sawmill Creek Road, Bluffton
Reservations required. $30/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 Crab-Pickin' and Oyster-Shuckin' Demonstration by the ladies of The Bluffton Oyster Company. Guests will benefit from the results of their hard work as a prelude to the Dinner Buffet. The buffet catered by the Toomers includes Gumbo 3 Ways (chicken, sausage, seafood), caesar salad, cornbread, cookies, tea. Beer and wine will be available for purchase.
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Tuesday, October 15, 2013
KAYAK & PADDLE BOARD TOURS ON THE MAY RIVER, MONDAY - SATURDAY
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 or paddle board and 1 1/2 hour tour around the May River. Anyone that has a kayak or paddle board 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 for reservations.
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Wednesday, October 16, 2013
KAYAK & PADDLE BOARD TOURS ON THE MAY RIVER, MONDAY - SATURDAY
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 or paddle board and 1 1/2 hour tour around the May River. Anyone that has a kayak or paddle board 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 for reservations.
AUTHOR NIGHT "CELEBRATE THE LOW COUNTRY" with New York Times bestselling author Patti Callahan Henry and critically acclaimed author, Susan Rebecca White. Special guest Bluffton Mayor Lisa Sulka will introduce our featured authors. 5:30 – 8:00 PM at Rotary Community Center at Oscar Frazier Park. We are excited to have Patti Callahan Henry with us this year; her newest book, And Then I Found You, is set in Bluffton! Susan Rebecca White, author of Bound South and rising star of New South fiction, has a 3rd book, A Place at the Table, scheduled for release in June! Make plans now to attend this exciting evening as our featured 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 by Reeves Outdoor Catering; book sale and signing. A $10 donation per attendee is requested, with proceeds going to the Waddell Mariculture Center. Reservations are required: call Mary at 843-815-2472 or 843-815-2474.
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Thursday, October 17, 2013
KAYAK & PADDLE BOARD TOURS ON THE MAY RIVER, MONDAY - SATURDAY
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 or paddle board and 1 1/2 hour tour around the May River. Anyone that has a kayak or paddle board 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 for reservations.
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Friday, October 18, 2013
KAYAK & PADDLE BOARD TOURS ON THE MAY RIVER, MONDAY - SATURDAY
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 or paddle board and 1 1/2 hour tour around the May River. Anyone that has a kayak or paddle board 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 for reservations.
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.
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. Featured children's movie will be shown in the park; BYO lawn chairs or blanket. Look out for the Pirates!
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Saturday, October 19, 2013
KAYAK & PADDLE BOARD TOURS ON THE MAY RIVER, MONDAY - SATURDAY
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 or paddle board and 1 1/2 hour tour around the May River. Anyone that has a kayak or paddle board 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 for reservations.
MAY RIVER DOLPHIN & HISTORY BOAT CRUISES
A fantastic guided 1-hour cruise of the May River. Learn about Bluffton History & Culture. View Palmetto Bluff, Myrtle Island and the old Bluffton Oyster Factory from a fantastic vantage point and, of course, observe our local bottlenose dolphin. $20/person. Saturday & Sunday, October 19 & 20, every hour on the hour, 10:00AM - 3:00PM. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Call 800-686-6996 or go to Outside Hilton Head to make your reservations for this remarkable tour.
10K ROAD RACE & 5K FUN RUN 8:00AM – 10:30AM Bluffton Oyster Factory Park. Join us for a run through Old Town Bluffton with scenic river and marsh views. Compete in a fast-paced 10K or complete the 5K with the entire family! Both events will be professionally chip timed.
CHILDREN’S FISHING TOURNAMENT, BLUFFTON OYSTER CO. 10:00AM –2:00PM Register between 10:00 - 10:30AM at The Oyster Factory. Weigh-In at 2:00PM at the public dock at Calhoun Street. There is no fee. Prizes will be awarded.
ART & SEAFOOD STREET FEST 10:00AM – 5:00PM
HISTORIC DISTRICT BLUFFTON FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY
Enjoy our juried art show featuring over 100 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.
MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
Favorite local bands will entertain on two stages throughout the day:
Main Stage
Stage 2
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 OCD
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 20, 2013
MAY RIVER DOLPHIN & HISTORY BOAT CRUISES
A fantastic guided 1-hour cruise of the May River. Learn about Bluffton History & Culture. View Palmetto Bluff, Myrtle Island and the old Bluffton Oyster Factory from a fantastic vantage point and, of course, observe our local bottlenose dolphin. $20/person. Saturday & Sunday, October 19 and 20, every hour on the hour, 10 AM - 3 PM. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Call 800-686-6996 or go to Outside Hilton Head to make reservations for this remarkable tour.
ART & SEAFOOD STREET FEST 10:00AM – 4:00PM
HISTORIC DISTRICT BLUFFTON FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY
Enjoy our juried art show featuring over 100 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
MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT
Favorite local bands will entertain on two stages throughout the day:
Main Stage
Stage 2
No Parking in Downtown Bluffton.
Free Shuttles from Red Cedar Elementary (Bluffton Parkway to Red Cedar Street)
Saturday: 10:00AM - 9:00PM
Sunday: 10:00AM – 5:00PM
For more information 843.757.BLUF (2583)
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