With the lively atmosphere of an extra-large summer block party, the 2nd annual Taste of Bluffton was celebrated on Saturday, August 22, in the Citizens National Bank parking lot. Bluffton restaurants and food vendors provided a tasty array of snacks and entrees for $5 and $10. Games, activities, live music and DJ Deron Martin added to the party atmosphere.
Long lines stretched out for a taste of breakfast--or "brinner"--foods, tacos, beer cheese and pretzels, boba drinks, ice cream, wraps, salads, and more.
Bluffton University September Arts and Events Calendar
Bluffton University will host the following arts, cultural and community events in September.
Art Exhibit: "Amusings," Aug. 17-Oct 4
Gallery Open Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Artist Talk: 1:30 p.m., Oct. 4
Grace Albrecht Gallery, Sauder Visual Arts Center, Bluffton University
MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton Lions Club members will be participating in the following activities and events during September 2026. Events with speakers are open to the public.
Sept. 1 Club meeting at 6:30 p.m., Bluffton Town Hall. Speaker TBA.
Sept. 3-5 USA/Canada Forum in Memphis, TN.
Sept. 14-25 - Eye Screening of school children. Contact Lion Barbara Plaugher to help with the project.
Sept. 15 - Club meeting at noon, Bluffton Town Hall. Lunch $7.00 Speaker TBA.
Local and regional performers are preparing for Bluffton's Play Music on the Porch Day (a.k.a. PorchFest) on August 29. This worldwide movement encourages people to spend the day outdoors, visiting with neighbors while playing or listening to music.
For a complete lineup and a map of where the bands will be playing, visit the event Facebook page.
Robert "Bob" C. Amstutz, 84, passed away August 21, 2026, at Blanchard Valley Hospital.
Bob was born December 25, 1941, in Beaverdam, to Kent and Wava (Yant) Amstutz, who preceded him in death. On September 2, 1962, he married Beverly (Benroth) Amstutz, who survives.
Here are the Bluffton Pirate Varsity and JVS girls' soccer team rosters for Fall 2026. The Varsity Head Coach is Jamie Mehaffie. Assistant Coaches are Haley Hoffer, Brendon Matthews and Clara Matthews.
