The highlight in Bluffton this weekend is the annual Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival, culminating with the massive Street Fest on Saturday, October 18 and Sunday, October 19 in Old Town Bluffton. Festival-goers will enjoy a juried fine art show with over 100 artists, plenty of Lowcountry cuisine and fresh seafood, live music from regional bands, cultural activities, children’s art stations, and lively entertainment.
Major Events This Weekend
Street Fest (Downtown Bluffton, Calhoun Street, Sat 10AM–5PM, Sun 10AM–4PM)
Over 100 artists from ten states display and sell art in a street festival atmosphere.
Enjoy delicious food from area culinary spots, seafood classics, and Lowcountry favorites.
Live bands perform on two stages throughout both days, plus games and entertainment for families.
Old Town Oyster Race & Run (Oyster Factory Park, Sat 8AM–10:30AM)
10K road race and 5K options through scenic streets and marshlands.
Festivities include music, mimosas, oysters, and awards after the run.
Rockin’ on the Dock (Oyster Factory Park, Sat 6PM–Dusk)
Evening capped with a seafood tasting, live music, and fireworks over the river.
Children’s Events “Art in the Park”
Art stations, games, and crafts for children at DuBois Park during the festival.
Additional Highlights
Local culinary experiences and pop-up art in parks.
Opportunities for guided tours, oyster farm excursions, and more throughout festival week.
The entire town gets involved, with festivities centered on Bluffton’s historic and walkable core.
All main outdoor events are free admission, though specific tours or tastings may require tickets or reservations. This is Bluffton’s biggest fall celebration and a signature South Carolina cultural event, so expect lively crowds, great food, and community fun all weekend.
SOURCES
[1](https://www.destinationvacationhhi.com/events/festivals/hiltoric-bluffton-arts-seafood-festival)
[2](https://www.blufftonsc.com/bluffton-arts-seafood-festival-2025-event-schedule/)
[3](https://blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.org)
[4](https://www.hiltonheadisland.org/island-time/bluffton/fall-festival-season-bluffton)
[5](https://www.townofbluffton.sc.gov/603/Events-Calendar)
