Located just across the bridge from Hilton Head Island, Bluffton is a quaint, charming town. Antebellum homes, historic churches and unique shops line the moss-shaded streets of Bluffton's downtown historic district, offering a taste of Lowcountry living. Bluffton, a town whose name refers to its location atop a scenic bluff along the May River, also is home to a number of award-winning restaurants, accomodations and popular shopping centers developed along the Hwy. 278 corridor which connects Bluffton and Hilton Head Island. Today's Bluffton is an ideal place to live or visit, with the Atlantic Ocean minutes away and the many recreational opportunities the inland waterways offer, it is easy to see why Bluffton is the fastest growing area in South Carolina.
* Weather – Bluffton's daily average high in May is 82 degrees, perfect for the beach, golf, boating or just relaxing in the beautiful natural surroundings.
* Upcoming Events and things to do in and around Bluffton and the Lowcountry.
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Hilton Head Island Art Festival!May 25th & 26th! 5th Annual Hilton Head Island Art Festival at Shelter Cove Harbour, 1 Harbourside Lane, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. The artistic media represented includes paintings, life-size sculptures, photographs, glass, wood, jewelry, collage and ceramics. The artists will line Shelter Cove Harbour with their gallery-style display booths transforming this popular waterfront shopping and dining destination into a high-end outdoor art gallery. Admission is free and open to the public. (843) 686-9098 or artfestival.com. |
Hilton Head/Savannah Equestrian Exposition!May 19th! 9th Annual Hilton Head/Savannah Equestrian Exposition to be Held at Rose Hill Plantation Equestrian Center, Hwy. 278. The Spirit of the Horse remains the theme of the day’s exciting events which include Parade of Breeds, Dressage, Lowcountry Hunt Demonstration, Hunt Chase, Six Bar Jumping, Horse Racing and concluding with a thrilling Polo Match. Gates open at 11 a.m. with exhibitions beginning at 12:30 p.m., capped off by the day’s Polo Match at 2:30 p.m. General admission is $15. Proceeds benefit several charities in the Hilton Head/Savannah communities. Iva Welton, (843) 671-4865 or ivasouth@aol.com or Priscilla Russo, (843) 815-9059 or priscilla.russo@yahoo.com. |
“The Music Man” at Ulmer Auditorium!May 17th – 19th: 24th – 26th:! The May River Theatre presents it’s Twelfth Season with everyone’s favorite musical – “The Music Man”. Evening performances at 8 p.m. Sunday matinee performances at 3 p.m. Ulmer Auditorium, Bluffton Town Hall, 20 Bridge St. (843) 837-7798 or mayrivertheatre.com. |
Bluffton Sunset Party Series presents Pizzapalooza!May 17th! In its second year, the Bluffton Sunset Party Series presents Pizzapalooza, a pizza & pasta food festival. Pizzapalooza will be held at The Bluffton Oyster Factory Park from 5-9 p.m. Local restaurants will serve up their signature pies and pastas while a craft beer garden while feature a wide assortment of beers from around the world. Music will be on tap from two local classic rock bands, “Neil & Bob” and “The Horan Brothers Band”. Bear Foot Sports (843) 757-8520 or blufftonsunsetparty.com. |
Savor the flavors of the Lowcountry with a visit to any of the area’s farmers markets. From fresh local produce, meats and seafood to prepared meals, unique vendors and live entertainment, you’re sure to find something to suit every taste. Farmers Market of Bluffton Carson Cottages in Old Town Bluffton 40 Calhoun St. Winter Farmers [...]
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Prior to the opening of the first bridge to Hilton Head Island in 1956, Bluffton was a sleepy little town on the May River, a place where folks from Savannah and the inland portions of South Carolina would vacation each summer in their cottages. When development met its stride on the Island in the 1970′s, [...]
