Saturday - downtown Bluffton - crafts, llamas, farmers market, entertainment, pony rides - it's Bluffton's arts and crafts show
Quilted baby blankets, fabric toys, bags, pies and caramel corn, home decor, pottery, fragrances, headbands, hair clips, jewelry made from silverware, wire yard ornaments, handmade wooden tables and lots, lots more.
A MAP SHOWING THE LAYOUT OF THIS YEAR'S SHOW IS IN AN ATTACHMENT AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.
The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce's 43th annual arts and crafts show takes up Main Street from the post office to the town hall on Saturday.
According to Jerry Burkholder, show director, this year’s show has 85 vendor spots available, which is an expansion from last year. Show hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This year’s show also features:
• Entertainment (corner of Main and Cherry)
10:30 a.m. - Bluffton High School jazz band
11 a.m. - Bluffton High School show choir
11:30 a.m. - Stephan Johnson, bagpipes
• Farmers’ Market - Citizens National Bank parking lot, 8:30 a.m. to noon
• Llama exhibit from Hard Rock Llama Co., rural Ada
• Hickle Pony Rides, Mt. Blanchard
• Bluffton business exhibits
• Sidewalk sales from downtown businesses
Craft show sponsors:
Bluffton Farmers’ Market - major sponsor
Also:
• Bluffton Aeration Services
• Bluffton Golf Club
• Bluffton Hospital
• Bluffton Icon
• Citizens National Bank
• Edward Jones
• Greg’s Pharmacy
• Mennonite Home
Communities of Ohio
• Shannon Theatre
• Ten Thousand Villages
• Et Cetera Shop
Stories Posted This Week
Thursday, August 13, 2026
- Families and customers create an oral history of memorable Bluffton businesses
- Local students travel to France, Monaco and Italy
- Move on Up: New drug for COVID-19 exposure
- Back to School Days at Bluffton Public Library
- 50 for 250 performances at Bluffton Public Library
- Community meal on August 20 at Bluffton Senior Center
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
- Obituary for centenarian Lois Jean Andreas
- Thomas "Tom" J. Basinger served in the U.S. Army
- President Sider to present Aug. 25 State of the University address
- August 10 council recap: Spending increase for Benroth bridge repairs
- MHCO requests zoning change for construction of senior duplexes
- WIP Wednesday: 1915 kitchen gets a charming DIY remodel
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Monday, August 10, 2026
- Pirate girls tennis 2nd at Lima City tourney
- Professor Parquet on the passing of Don Nelson
- Bluffton historical society to discuss upcoming events, fundraising
- Bluffton Public Library hosts Mobile Health Clinic on Aug. 13
- 2026 PorchFest preview: Tommy Jenkins, Cat Dailey, Szabo Trio
- Chair massages offered at the Senior Center
- Bluffton Senior Center to host Spa Day