Bluffton's Calendar
of Events for May, 2012

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May 1 – 31:
Gullah Heritage Trail Tours depart from the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn, Tuesday-Sunday. Experience the Gullah culture of Hilton Head Island on a two-hour tour of 10 neighborhoods established during the Civil War. Reservations required. 70 Honey Horn Dr. (843) 681-7066 or gullaheritage.com.

May 1 – 31:
Daily tours of Bluffton’s Rose Hill Mansion, a Gothic Revival-style home built circa 1858 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Reservations required. 199 Rose Hill Way. (843) 757-6046 or rosehillmansion.com.

May 2 & 9:
“The Joy of Parenthood,” a two-class series taught by a Registered Nurse on how to prepare and care for a new baby, at Bluffton Medical Services, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Hosted by Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Free, pre-registration required. (843) 522-5570 or e-mail dlslichter@bmhsc.org.

May 12:
The 34th annual Bluffton Village Festival coordinated by The Rotary Club of Bluffton will be held Mother’s Day weekend in Old Town Bluffton. The festival, commonly known as Mayfest will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy the art, music, food, The Ugly Dog Contest, kids’ activities and a chance to meet old friends and new ones! Admission is FREE. (843) 815-2277 or blufftonvillagefestival.com.

May 19:
16th Annual Rib Burnoff and Barbecue Fest hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Hilton Head at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn, 12-4 p.m. Professional and amateur chefs compete for the certified judges’ and popular vote with live music, kid’s activities and more. Proceeds benefit local children’s charities. Tickets may be purchased in advance from Kiwanis members or at the gate. (843) 689-7219, 342-2076 or hiltonheadkiwanis.com.

May 27 – 28:
The Hilton Head Choral Society presents “America Sings: An American Celebration,” 7 p.m. A concert of All-American music from colonial folk songs to patriotic tunes with a special salute to our Armed Forces. May 27 at First Presbyterian Church, 540 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. May 28 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 24 Pope Ave. (843) 341-3818 or hiltonheadchoralsociety.org.

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