It's one busy fall in Bluffton - just check the calendar
Just when you thought nothing is going on in this small town, think again.
The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce has compiled a list of several Bluffton fall events. And, this is by no means the complete list.
Some of these are chamber sponsored, other chamber supported, while others are for information purposes. Watch the Icon for more details on all these events, and in the meantime, add the ones of interest to your calendar.
August
• Friday, Aug. 16 - Allen County Fair continues, Lima
• Sunday, Aug. 18 - Mennonite Memorial Home, concert on the lawn,
Al Best Band, 6:30 p.m.
• Friday, Aug. 23 - Bluffton University new students move in
• Monday, Aug. 26 - Bluffton schools, first day of classes
• Friday, Aug. 30 - First home football game, BHS vs. C-RHS, 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, Aug. 31 - BFR Sports and Fitness 5K and Pump and Run
September
• Friday, Sept. 13 - Chamber breakfast, town hall, 7 a.m. breakfast; 7:30 a.m. program
• Saturday, Sept. 14 - Town Hall Concert Series, Lost Orchards, 7 p.m.
• Thursday, Sept. 19 - Bluffton University business showcase
• Saturday, Sept. 21 - Bluffton University family day
• Saturday, Sept. 28 - 10th annual Bluffton fall festival
• Saturday, Sept. 28 - Chamber-Southgate Lanes bowling scramble fundraiser
• Saturday, Sept. 28 - Center for Autism & Dyslexia 5K, Sommer Center
• September-October-November, 3/50 downtown business promotion (sponsored by downtown merchants)
October
• Friday, Oct. 4 - Bluffton High School homecoming parade
• Friday, Oct. 11 - Bluffton chamber breakfast
• Saturday, Oct. 12 - Bluffton University homecoming
• Saturday, Oct. 26 - Town Hall Concert Series, The Rough and Tumble, 7 p.m.
• Trick-or-treat night date to be announced
November
• Wednesday, Nov. 6, Town Hall Concert Series, Moxie Strings, 7 p.m.
• Friday, Nov. 8, Bluffton chamber breakfast
• Saturday, Nov. 9 - Downtown holiday open house
• Downtown holiday garlands hung; Ream display posted on Presbyterian Church lawn,
Dates to be announced
• Thursday, Nov. 28 - Thanksgiving
• Saturday, No. 30 - Blaze of Lights
Stories Posted This Week
Sunday, June 29, 2025
Saturday, June 28, 2025
- Community Pool closed June 28
- Weekend Doctor: About Rotator Cuff Repair
- WOAL Swim Champs in Wapakoneta July 11-12
- '60s Survivors Band plays fifth annual free concert
- Bluffton Lions to bring all-abilities playground to new Legacy Park
- July 2025 programs and services at Bluffton Public Library
- Save the date: July 17 Garden Club is all about herbs
- Bluffton Vacation Bible School, July 13-17 at Bluffton Y
Friday, June 27, 2025
- Foundation launches Rooted to Rise initiative
- Eight vehicle injury crash IR 75 in Hancock County
- Bluffton Mayor commends Safety Services on June 26 injury accident response
- What's in your weekend?, June 27-28-29
- Go wolfhound to Bluffton
- Letter: Ask for veto of HB 96 library provision
- ODNR Offering Hunter Education Instructor Classes
Thursday, June 26, 2025
- Bluffton safety services respond to multi-vehicle accidents on I-75
- Travel opportunities update from Bluffton Senior Center
- Send July 2025 Community Calendar items to the Icon
- National Night Out is August 5, planning is in final stages
- Bluffton Senior Center activities schedule for July 2025
- Does your business have summer hours? Post them on the Icon
- Bluffton, Ohio ranks 4th in Ohio for bike network quality