Historic Bluffton Arts and Seafood Festival

Art In The Park - A Celebration of all Things Local
October 12
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Martin Family Park, 68 Boundary St, Bluffton, SC 29910
Free

Stroll Old Town Bluffton and see our state designated cultural district come alive!

POP UP ART on gallery lawns, on gallery porches and in Martin Family Park – temporary art displays join the many galleries to highlight the artistic and cultural side of Bluffton.

A celebration of exceptional handmade, original local art including oil and acrylic paintings, pottery and much, much more.

11:00AM – 4:00PM
Art Exhibits, Music by Pete Carroll and More in Old Town.

Blessing Of The Fleet, Boat Parade
October 12
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Free
Wright Family Park, 111 Calhoun St, Bluffton, SC 29910

GOSPEL MUSIC WRIGHT PARK 4:00PM

Bring your lawn chair, view the Boat Parade and enjoy Gospel music by Lavon Stevens on the bluff in Wright Park or join the parade in your own boat. Make plans now to gather at the sandbar before 3:00 PM and process to the Public Dock in Wright Park honoring of our admiral Mary Vaux.

Lavon Stevens is known for his soulful jazz, contemporary and blues music. A native of Savannah, Ga. Lavon began singing and playing piano at the age of 7. He began performing in local groups across the Southeast at the age of thirteen. His first instrument was the violin. He later studied voice and piano at Dekalb College in Atlanta, Ga. from 1979 to 1983.
He has traveled and performed all over the country including Aspen, Co., Atlanta, Ga. and Orlando, Fla. The resort vacation destination of Hilton Head Island, SC has been his home since 1981. He is one of the premier entertainers in Hilton Head Island, SC. Lavon is affiliated with BMI as a Publisher/Songwriter.

He serves on the board as a member of The Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra and is one of the music producers for The Native Island Gullah Festival. He is very active with The Junior Jazz Foundation at The Jazz Corner and he is also a member of the Circle of Songs organization. His CD “I See Love” was released in 1996 and features all original compositions. He is producing a variety of shows and recording projects including other R&B, Jazz, and Gospel artists.

Oyster Fest
October 12
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Bluffton Oyster Factory Park, 63 Wharf St, Bluffton, SC 29910

First Oyster Roast of the Season ($20 for a bucket of oysters), Shrimp Boil & BBQ, Live Music by CROSSTOWN TRAFFIC.