Bluffton's spring and summer calendar - it's getting pretty full - and that's a good thing
Bluffton is becoming a destination for countless events this spring and summer. There’s everything from shuffleboard tournaments, swim meets, summer reading programs, ice cream socials, band camps and orientation for new students at Bluffton University.
Then come the larger attractions. To keep viewers in the loop, here’s a brief outline of reasons to stay in town and to invite friends to visit. Continue to watch the Icon for details on all of these events.
May
7 – Bluffton Farmers’ Market opens for the season
8 – Bluffton Sportsmen’s Club trout derby
11-14 – Friends of the Library spring book sale
14-15 – Bluffton Soccer Club tournament
14 – Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce arts and crafts show
30 – Memorial Day observance
June
4 – Friends of the Library 5-K and Walk
11-12 – Dancers’ Elite recital
17 – Lions Club Festival of Wheels
24 – Bluffton Area Relay for Life
July
8-9 – Western Ohio Aquatics League meet
9 – BFR golf outing
16 – Ride to Remember bicycle ride
30 – Bluffton Community Olympics
August
2 – National Night Out and fireworks
Stories Posted This Week
Friday, August 29, 2025
- Obituary for Ian Christopher Shriner
- 2025 Blaze of Lights theme is "Home for the Holidays"
- Pirate volleyball win vs. Defiance Ayersville
- Highway Patrol focused on removing impaired drivers from the road
- Beaverdam Bunch 4-H results at 2025 Allen County Fair
- Porchfest brings live music to Bluffton neighborhoods
Thursday, August 28, 2025
- Pirate girls golf close 2nd at tri; Bauman 1st
- Pirate boys golf 2nd in NWC quad-match
- Pirate girls tennis loss at Wapak
- "You Made It" Forum welcomes Class of 2029
- 2nd annual Bluffton Porchfest celebrates live music
- Learn to play bridge at the Senior Center
- Blanchard Valley Health System enhances “Find-a-Doc”
- Taste of Bluffton serves as mixer for students and residents
- Heart to Heart: New Blood Pressure Guidelines
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
- Mayberry Rd. closure Aug. 27-28
- Janet M. Leonard was a teacher
- Pirates boys golf wins NWC tri
- Inside Innovations brings established design studio to Bluffton
- Walking thru Autumn hikes include Motter Park
- Colloquium Presentation: Emotional Education in 18th Century Germany
- Student to Share Lessons from Study Abroad Experience in Mexico