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We’ve got you covered from rocking upcoming 2023 Bluffton Events to late-night drinks! Explore our list of Events for today, tomorrow, and this weekend. There’s always something to do in Bluffton! Below you’ll find information on annual events, family events, outdoor events, festivals, and family-friendly activities. Please confirm dates and times with each event organizer and or vendor to confirm all details!!! All events are subject to change. BlufftonSC.com is not responsible for the content of event listings. Please check each event for all details!

Taste of Bluffton 2020 Bluffton Mayfest — Bluffton Mayfest

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19mar(mar 19)1:00 pm26(mar 26)3:00 pm2023 Hilton Head Wine and Food Festival | March 19th - 26th

Event Details

An annual event showcasing many of the world\’s premier wines while shining a light on the Lowcountry\’s unique and thriving food scene.

Event Details

An annual event showcasing many of the world’s premier wines while shining a light on the Lowcountry’s unique and thriving food scene.

www.hiltonheadwineandfood.com

MARCH 19-26, 2023

A week of wine, craft beer and culinary experiences celebrating the world’s top wineries on gorgeous Hilton Head Island!

Join us for one event…or all of them!

Saturday, March 25, 12 – 3 PM: The Hilton Head Wine & Food Festival Public Tasting (Celebration Park)

Friday, March 24, 5:30 – 7:30 PM: Grand Tasting (Country Club of Hilton Head)

Thursday, March 23, 6:30 – 8:30 PM: Stay Gold: A Lowcountry Wine, Food and Music Experience (Location TBD)

Wednesday, March 22, 4-7 PM: Sip and Stroll (The Shops at Sea Pines Center)

Sunday, March 19, 1-4 PM: Craft Beers at the Beach (The Westin HHI Resort and Spa)

Learn about each event below. Please note all attendees must be 21+, no exceptions. No children or pets.

MAIN EVENT – SATURDAY, MARCH 25: HILTON HEAD WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL PUBLIC TASTING | 12:00 – 3:00 PM | CELEBRATION PARK

Tickets: General Admission $69 | VIP $150

Join us for the festival’s largest event as we celebrate our 38th anniversary at Lowcountry Celebration Park across from Coligny Beach. There will be hundreds of wines, spirits and craft beers available for tasting from all over the world.

In addition, see chefs in action at the Sysco Outdoor Gourmet Challenge and enjoy live entertainment among other great experiences.

Don’t forget to bid on award-winning wines at the Silent Auction where the proceeds support the John & Valerie Curry Scholarship Fund that directly impacts our local community.

General Admission Tickets Include:

Festival Entry

Complimentary wine, beer and spirit tastings from 12-3 PM

Access to chef demonstrations

Live music

Access to local food vendors selling plates from $5 and up

Craft Beer Garden – Don’t miss this recently added crowd favorite featuring local breweries

VIP Tickets Include:

All of the perks listed above, as well as access to the VIP lounge and grounds from 11 AM (one hour early!)

Additional tastings

Hors d’oeuvres

Limited to 200 Tickets

FRIDAY, MARCH 24: GRAND TASTING | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | COUNTRY CLUB OF HILTON HEAD

Tickets: $130 – All Inclusive

This traditional tasting is the festival’s most exclusive celebration, featuring award winning wines, an array of hors d’oeuvres and stunning Hilton Head Island views.

Enjoy a wide variety of truly fantastic wines! Tickets are limited to only 200 guests for an exclusive evening of fine wine and friends.

Mix and mingle with fellow wine enthusiasts as you taste the world’s best wineries, carefully curated for your enjoyment on “America’s #1 Island in the US” as named by Travel & Leisure and Conde Nast.

THURSDAY, MARCH 23: STAY GOLD – A WINE, FOOD & MUSIC EXPERIENCE | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Tickets: $110 – All Inclusive | 200 Tickets Available

Join us for a wine experience you won’t soon forget. The festival’s most award-filled event features all Double Gold winners, (the best of the best) from our judging, with perfectly-paired hors d’oeuvres.

The quality of Double Gold wines are truly unmatched. To earn this notable distinction, the bottle must be named “Gold” unanimously by our entire judging panel.

Of hundreds of wines, approximately 25 bottles are awarded elite status. You can taste them ALL at Stay Gold. Cheers!

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22: SIP AND STROLL | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM | THE SHOPS AT SEA PINES CENTER

Tickets: $49 – All Inclusive | 250 Tickets Available

Gather your friends for an evening of great wine, spirits, craft beer and shopping at The Shops at Sea Pines Center.

Relish the unmatched atmosphere as you peruse a collection of shops that was curated with you in mind – all while sipping on amazing beverages provided by the Hilton Head Wine & Food Festival.

Plus, you’ll enjoy a special pop-up art market where you’ll see the works of several of our favorite local artists and artisans (and meet the artists, too) while being serenaded by several popular local musicians and entertainers.

The Sip & Stroll has been one of the Festival’s most popular events, so grab your tickets before they sell out!

SUNDAY, MARCH 19: CRAFT BEER AT THE BEACH | 1:00 – 4:00 PM | THE WESTIN HILTON HEAD ISLAND

Tickets: $45 – All Beer Tastings Included | 400 Tickets Available

Join us for the 2nd Annual Craft Beer event on the exclusive Ocean Front Deck at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort and Spa! We sold out last year, so get your tickets while you can and take in sweeping beach views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Enjoy the afternoon sipping your way through over 50 offerings from multiple local craft breweries to find your new favorite beer to kick off the spring season on the Island.

To round out the afternoon, enjoy live entertainment and a selection of cuisine available for purchase provided by the Westin’s culinary team.

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19 (Sunday) 1:00 pm - 26 (Sunday) 3:00 pm

Bluffton Oyster Factory Park63 Wharf Street, Bluffton, SC, 29910

21mar10:00 am4:00 pmGarvin-Garvey Freedman Cottage TourLocated at the Oyster Factory Park

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The Garvin-Garvey House is located at the intersection of Bridge Street and Wharf Street within the “Old Town” district of Bluffton, SC. The structure dates to ca. 1870 and is

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The Garvin-Garvey House is located at the intersection of Bridge Street and Wharf Street within the “Old Town” district of Bluffton, SC. The structure dates to ca. 1870 and is an excellent example of Carolina Lowcountry vernacular architecture of the late-19th Century. It is believed to be one of the earliest known freedmen owned houses still extant on the May River. Guided tours of the Garvin Garvey House are available on Tuesday and Thursday from 10am-4pm and on Friday’s by appointment. Reservations are not required for guided tours unless you have a group of 10 or more. Tours last approximately 30 minutes and are offered as visitors arrive unless previously scheduled. The Garvin-Garvey Freedman Cottage was recently renovated in 2016.

Adult: $5
Children under 10: Free

For More Information Call: (843) 757-6293

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(Tuesday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location

Bluffton Oyster Factory Park

63 Wharf Street, Bluffton, SC, 29910

Bluffton Oyster Factory Park63 Wharf Street, Bluffton, SC, 29910

23mar10:00 am4:00 pmGarvin-Garvey Freedman Cottage TourLocated at the Oyster Factory Park

Event Details

The Garvin-Garvey House is located at the intersection of Bridge Street and Wharf Street within the “Old Town” district of Bluffton, SC. The structure dates to ca. 1870 and is

Event Details

The Garvin-Garvey House is located at the intersection of Bridge Street and Wharf Street within the “Old Town” district of Bluffton, SC. The structure dates to ca. 1870 and is an excellent example of Carolina Lowcountry vernacular architecture of the late-19th Century. It is believed to be one of the earliest known freedmen owned houses still extant on the May River. Guided tours of the Garvin Garvey House are available on Tuesday and Thursday from 10am-4pm and on Friday’s by appointment. Reservations are not required for guided tours unless you have a group of 10 or more. Tours last approximately 30 minutes and are offered as visitors arrive unless previously scheduled. The Garvin-Garvey Freedman Cottage was recently renovated in 2016.

Adult: $5
Children under 10: Free

For More Information Call: (843) 757-6293

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(Thursday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location

Bluffton Oyster Factory Park

63 Wharf Street, Bluffton, SC, 29910

Martin Family Park Events68 Boundary St

23mar12:00 pm5:00 pmFarmer's Market Bluffton SCWeekly Farmers Market held in Historic Downtown Bluffton

Event Details

Farmer’s Market in Bluffton SC
Every Thursday from 12:00 till 5:00 (or dusk)
Address: 68 Boundry Street, Bluffton, SC 29910 one block off

Event Details

Farmer’s Market in Bluffton SC

Every Thursday from 12:00 till 5:00 (or dusk)
Address: 68 Boundry Street, Bluffton, SC 29910 one block off of Calhoun Street at Martin Family Park

This weekly event is held on Boundry Street in historic Old Town Bluffton. You’ll find fresh, vegetables, fruits, local honey, kettle corn, crab soup, baked goods, and flowers at this open-air market that started back in 2006. Between the stands of fresh produce, you’ll find local artists and craftsmen showcasing their work and products. Make a day exploring the Farmer’s Market by visiting local stores and restaurants. We recommend eating outside at The Pearl Kitchen and Bar or The Cottage. Both places offer great food and are steps away from this open-air market.

Farmer’s Market website.

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(Thursday) 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Location

Martin Family Park Events

68 Boundary St

23mar12:00 pm10:00 pmSavannah Music Festival 2023

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Enjoy 17 days of live music performances and unique artist collaborations at the 2023 Savannah Music Festival!

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Enjoy 17 days of live music performances and unique artist collaborations at the 2023 Savannah Music Festival!

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(Thursday) 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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Wine Down Wednesdays

Bluffton Events, Hilton Head Island, Shopping

Wine Down Wednesdays Bluffton Event Details: When: Every Wednesday, June 5th, 2019 till August 28th 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM EDT Where: Tanger Outlets 2 1414 Fording Island Road Bluffton, SC 29910 Cost: $10 Your ticket comes with 2 glasses of wine and a commemorative wine glass. A portion of each ticket sale is being …

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Independence Day 5K

Bluffton Events

Event Details The Independence Day 5k When: July 4th, 2021 at Start at 8:00 AM Location: Oyster Factory Park Click Here to Register CrossFit 843 presents the Independence Day 5K. Start your July 4th off with some Fun and Fitness. Post race celebrations to Immediately follow race – food trucks, river dog brewery, keg toss, …

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Palmetto Bluff Marathon 2020 | Half Marathon & 10K

Bluffton Events

Palmetto Bluff Marathon 2020 | Half Marathon & 10K Event Details: When: March 8, 2020, 8:00 AM Where: Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton SC Register for Marathon Register for Half Marathon Register for 10K REGISTRATION OPENS 3/12/19 Run in one of America’s top resort communities. Hidden away among an intricate maze of rivers, islands, and maritime forests, …

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Bluffton Juneteenth Festival 2022

Bluffton Events

Juneteenth Festival 2022 8th Annual Bluffton Juneteenth Celebration The annual Bluffton Juneteenth Celebration will be held June 17th, 2022 thru June 19th, 2022. On Friday, June, 17th the Black Food Friday Food Truck Event/Spades Tournament will be held 5:00 pm -10:00 pm. Location TBD. Please visit The Bluffton MLK Overvance Committee for the latest details. …

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Blues and Brews on the Bluff

Bluffton Events

Blues and Brews on the Bluff | Taste of Summer Beer Festival Bluffton’s Original Celebrations On The May River Sunset parties are held rain or shine unless severe thunderstorms are present. 2021 Blues & Brews On The Bluff Friday, June 18 from 5:30pm – 9:30pm Location: Bluffton Factory Oyster Park *Buy TICKETS HERE* Live Music: Chilly …

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Annual Memorial Day Ceremony

Bluffton Events

Memorial Day Bluffton 2021 Click Here for Memorial Day Events for 2021 Below is from 2019…. Event Details: When: May 27th, 2019 Where: Bluffton Police Headquarters Buckwalter Place Time: 11:30 AM Admission: Free Directions: Click Here for Directions A solemn ceremony honoring all military men and women who have given their lives in defense of …

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Carolina Dreamers Car Club Cruise-In Shows 2019

Bluffton Events, Hilton Head Island

I Like That Old Time Rock ‘n’ Roll Event Details: When: Thursday, May 23, 2019 Thursday, June 27, 2019 Thursday, July 25, 2019 Thursday, August 22, 2019 Thursday, September 26, 2019 Thursday, October 24, 2019 All Shows Time: 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM All Shows Location: Shelter Cove Community Park 39 Shelter Cove Lane Hilton …

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The Sunset 5k in Bluffton May River Shrimp Festival

The Sunset 5k 2020 | 5k in Bluffton

Bluffton Events

The Sunset 5k >>>The Sunset 5k for 2020 dates and times coming soon!<<< When: July 10th, 2019 at 7:30 PM Where: Oyster Factory Park Click here to register online. The Sunset 5K is set to open the May River Shrimp Fest weekend on Wednesday night July 10th, 2019 at 7:30 pm. The Sunset 5K is …

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May River Shrimp Festival

Bluffton Events

2022 May River Shrimp Festival Thursday, July 14, 5:30pm – 9:30pm Live Music Thursday: The Chiggers & Rolling Stone Tribute Band WHITE LIQUOR Tickets: Tickets available soon for $10 Food Vendors: New York City Pizza / Melly Mels / Oyster Factory Seafood House / Mother Smoking Good BBQ / Toves Hispanic Kitchen / Palmetto Kettle …

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Hilton Head Island Music Festival

Bluffton Events, Hilton Head Island

Hilton Head Island Music Festival 2021 TBD Below are details from the past Music Festival in 2019. The Hilton Head Island Music Festival was canceled for 2020 due to COVID-19. Date: June 22nd & 23rd Time: 3:00 PM Saturday 12:30 Sunday Where: Coastal Discovery Musem at Honey Horn Purchase Tickets Click Here Children 12 and …

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Bluffton Events

What are the best things to do in Bluffton?

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An annual event showcasing many of the world’s premier wines while shining a light on the Lowcountry’s unique and thriving food scene.

MARCH 19-26, 2023

A week of wine, craft beer and culinary experiences celebrating the world’s top wineries on gorgeous Hilton Head Island!

Join us for one event…or all of them!

Saturday, March 25, 12 – 3 PM: The Hilton Head Wine & Food Festival Public Tasting (Celebration Park)

Friday, March 24, 5:30 – 7:30 PM: Grand Tasting (Country Club of Hilton Head)

Thursday, March 23, 6:30 – 8:30 PM: Stay Gold: A Lowcountry Wine, Food and Music Experience (Location TBD)

Wednesday, March 22, 4-7 PM: Sip and Stroll (The Shops at Sea Pines Center)

Sunday, March 19, 1-4 PM: Craft Beers at the Beach (The Westin HHI Resort and Spa)

Learn about each event below. Please note all attendees must be 21+, no exceptions. No children or pets.

MAIN EVENT – SATURDAY, MARCH 25: HILTON HEAD WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL PUBLIC TASTING | 12:00 – 3:00 PM | CELEBRATION PARK

Tickets: General Admission $69 | VIP $150

Join us for the festival’s largest event as we celebrate our 38th anniversary at Lowcountry Celebration Park across from Coligny Beach. There will be hundreds of wines, spirits and craft beers available for tasting from all over the world.

In addition, see chefs in action at the Sysco Outdoor Gourmet Challenge and enjoy live entertainment among other great experiences.

Don’t forget to bid on award-winning wines at the Silent Auction where the proceeds support the John & Valerie Curry Scholarship Fund that directly impacts our local community.

General Admission Tickets Include:

Festival Entry

Complimentary wine, beer and spirit tastings from 12-3 PM

Access to chef demonstrations

Live music

Access to local food vendors selling plates from $5 and up

Craft Beer Garden – Don’t miss this recently added crowd favorite featuring local breweries

VIP Tickets Include:

All of the perks listed above, as well as access to the VIP lounge and grounds from 11 AM (one hour early!)

Additional tastings

Hors d’oeuvres

Limited to 200 Tickets

FRIDAY, MARCH 24: GRAND TASTING | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | COUNTRY CLUB OF HILTON HEAD

Tickets: $130 – All Inclusive

This traditional tasting is the festival’s most exclusive celebration, featuring award winning wines, an array of hors d’oeuvres and stunning Hilton Head Island views.

Enjoy a wide variety of truly fantastic wines! Tickets are limited to only 200 guests for an exclusive evening of fine wine and friends.

Mix and mingle with fellow wine enthusiasts as you taste the world’s best wineries, carefully curated for your enjoyment on “America’s #1 Island in the US” as named by Travel & Leisure and Conde Nast.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 23: STAY GOLD – A WINE, FOOD & MUSIC EXPERIENCE | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Tickets: $110 – All Inclusive | 200 Tickets Available

Join us for a wine experience you won’t soon forget. The festival’s most award-filled event features all Double Gold winners, (the best of the best) from our judging, with perfectly-paired hors d’oeuvres.

The quality of Double Gold wines are truly unmatched. To earn this notable distinction, the bottle must be named “Gold” unanimously by our entire judging panel.

Of hundreds of wines, approximately 25 bottles are awarded elite status. You can taste them ALL at Stay Gold. Cheers!

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22: SIP AND STROLL | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM | THE SHOPS AT SEA PINES CENTER

Tickets: $49 – All Inclusive | 250 Tickets Available

Gather your friends for an evening of great wine, spirits, craft beer and shopping at The Shops at Sea Pines Center.

Relish the unmatched atmosphere as you peruse a collection of shops that was curated with you in mind – all while sipping on amazing beverages provided by the Hilton Head Wine & Food Festival.

Plus, you’ll enjoy a special pop-up art market where you’ll see the works of several of our favorite local artists and artisans (and meet the artists, too) while being serenaded by several popular local musicians and entertainers.

The Sip & Stroll has been one of the Festival’s most popular events, so grab your tickets before they sell out!

SUNDAY, MARCH 19: CRAFT BEER AT THE BEACH | 1:00 – 4:00 PM | THE WESTIN HILTON HEAD ISLAND

Tickets: $45 – All Beer Tastings Included | 400 Tickets Available

Join us for the 2nd Annual Craft Beer event on the exclusive Ocean Front Deck at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort and Spa! We sold out last year, so get your tickets while you can and take in sweeping beach views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Enjoy the afternoon sipping your way through over 50 offerings from multiple local craft breweries to find your new favorite beer to kick off the spring season on the Island.

To round out the afternoon, enjoy live entertainment and a selection of cuisine available for purchase provided by the Westin’s culinary team.

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Farmer’s Market in Bluffton SC

Every Thursday from 12:00 till 5:00 (or dusk) Address: 68 Boundry Street, Bluffton, SC 29910 one block off of Calhoun Street at Martin Family Park

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Adult: $5
Children under 10: Free

Adult: $5
Children under 10: Free

Every Thursday from 12:00 till 5:00 (or dusk)
Address: 68 Boundry Street, Bluffton, SC 29910 one block off of Calhoun Street at Martin Family Park