Historic Bluffton Arts and Seafood Festival

20th Annual Historic Bluffton Arts and Seafood Festival

Celebrate 20 years of tradition in 20 days with plenty of activities showcasing locally harvested seafood and Lowcountry cuisine while highlighting the rich history and culture of the area.

Schedule:

8:00 am - 5:00 pm - May River Boat Tour – Monday
Join Capt. Chris and his crew for a one hour guided “Skiff” cruise on the May searching for local wildlife, discussing history and soaking up the tidal estuary air. $35/ per person…subject to availability. All trips leave on the hour every hour from the public dock at the end of Calhoun Street in Wright Park. Please call Capt. Chris for reservations and more information. 843-304-2878

Location: Calhoun Street Public Dock, 110 Calhoun St, Bluffton, SC 29910

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm - Dinner and Learn Cherish our Waterways

Tour the Waddell Mariculture Center, view the updated facilities, and learn from Director Erin Levesque how important this research facility is to our area and our resources. The tours will be given at four times, 4:30PM, 5:00PM, 5:30PM and 6:00PM followed by dinner at Toomers Bluffton Seafood Restaurant, 27 Mellichamp Drive, Historic Downtown Bluffton. The dinner buffet includes Gumbo 2 Ways (chicken and seafood), Caesar salad, cornbread, cookies and tea. Beer, wine and cocktails will be available for purchase. During dinner a presentation will be given concerning preservation of our natural resources.

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Location: Waddell Mariculture Center, 211 Sawmill Creek Rd, Bluffton, SC 29910