Events A Small Town That's Full of Life

May 10, 2025

Here comes the 46th Anniversary of Mayfest coordinated by The Rotary Club of Bluffton!  We are excited to be back this year and are planning for a great event  which will feature more than 130 artists and food vendors.

Mayfest, also known as The Bluffton Mayfest, is considered one of the best hometown festivals in the country and ADMISSION IS FREE!! Get ready for an outstanding event featuring local and regional arts and crafts, great music, and delectable local foods up and down the street, our hilarious Ugly Dog contest and the messy, funny, pie eating contest.

October 11–19, 2025

Celebrate 21 years of tradition with plenty of activities showcasing locally harvested seafood and Lowcountry cuisine while highlighting the rich history and culture of the area. The celebration culminates with a juried fine art show and street fest on October 18th and 19th. 

The highlight of the festival has always been the Street Fest. The 2025 Street Fest will be held Saturday October 18th & Sunday October 19th.

It includes a juried fine art show featuring over 100 artists from ten different states displaying and selling art, delicious food provided by the area’s premier culinary spots, along with great music and entertainment.

February 25 - March 2, 2025

Palmetto Bluff invites you to experience the beauty of creativity and community at The Arts Initiative Annual Art Auction. Add extraordinary works of art to your collection while championing the next generation of talented artists.

In partnership with the 2024 Artists in Residence and the exceptional artists featured at FLOW Gallery + Workshop, we proudly present a curated collection of Southern artwork—each piece generously donated to benefit the Palmetto Bluff Inspiring the Arts Scholarship. The 2025 auction showcases a diverse array of artistic expressions, from captivating oil paintings to a hands-on cake-decorating workshop, offering something truly unique for every collector and art enthusiast.