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
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Monday, August 3, 2026
- Bluffton Free or Reduced Lunch Program signup begins for 2026-2027
- Richland Township appoints new Zoning officials, hiring roads and zoning employees
- 2025-2026 BHS Athletic Boosters fundraiser goes digital
- Chicken BBQ tickets available for August 8, Bluffton History Day
- 2026 PorchFest preview: Amanda Rule, Dylan Spindler, Mason Ault and Piece of Mind
Sunday, August 2, 2026
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Friday, July 31, 2026
- Gayla Sue Conaway worked for Marathon Oil Company
- TedFest '26 provides all-day fun in Pandora
- Drum Circle added to August 29 PorchFest
- Business Collective holds "War Room" on August 6
- Speed limit on State Route 103 reduced west of I-75
- Check out August 2026 programs and services at Bluffton Public Library