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
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
- Klausing graduates from Ohio Bankers League Bank Management School
- Joellen Kay Lehman, 46, owned and operated Folly Faces
- Dec. 4-5 Messiah performances continue holiday tradition at Bluffton and Findlay
- Future Beaver Saturdays invite students to experience Bluffton University
- Ellie Bogart named BHS Student of the Month for October 2026
- Walter "Steve" Suter, 73, worked at Kirtland’s Auto Repair
- Grab an afterschool snack at the Bluffton Public Library