10/16/2026
More than 100 juried artists, local seafood and two stages of live music are taking over Old Town Bluffton this weekend. 🎨🦐🎶
Historic Bluffton Arts and Seafood Festival’s Street Fest returns Oct. 17–18, transforming the streets into an open-air gallery and food crawl. With so much to explore, here are a few finds worth seeking out:
🦞 The Sugaree Maine-style lobster roll
🦪 Local shrimp and oysters from Bluffton Oyster Company
🍿 Palmetto Kettle Corn sweet-and-spicy Sweet Heat
🥣 Seafood chowder and shrimp burger sliders from Southern Spice Deli & Catered Events
🔥 Award-winning barbecue from Mother Smokin’ Good BBQ LLC
Keep an eye out for work by Stephanie Lavender, Michael Allen, Shelby Dillon, Rachael Newman and Winthrope Hiers, then catch live performances from local and regional musicians including Peach Patrol, Julie Gribble, The Nice Guys, Bottles & Cans and more.
Street Fest runs from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free.
Save this guide for the weekend. What are you finding first—the art, the seafood or the music? 👉 Find our complete Street Fest guide at the link in the first comment.