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
Monday, August 18, 2025
Sunday, August 17, 2025
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Friday, August 15, 2025
- Barbara R. Fett worked at Pandora Family Physicians
- Nelson Koogler owned Koogler Refuse Service
- Doty's Auto Repair issues "a heart-felt thank you"
- Around the World in Eighty Days: Preparing for travel abroad
- State of the University address to highlight Bluffton's strategic priorities
- Opening convocation to explore embracing imperfection
- Pirate girls tennis loss to Bath