July 24 Bluffton Discovery Day: Corn-a-thon
Bluffton merchants and organizations are hosting special "Discovery Days" on the fourth Saturday of the month through September 2021.
On July 24, the event theme is a "Corn-a-thon." At participating locations, shoppers can earn tickets for a prize drawing. The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the grand opening of Bluffton Lantern Nutrition, 142 E. Jefferson (Tommy's Plaza), with a ribbon cutting ceremony at noon. Businesses and community groups are also scheduling family activities throughout the day.
$250 IN PRIZES
ENTER TO WIN: Get 1 ticket for each $10 spent at participating shops (listed below; hours vary). Prize drawing July 29. Grand prize $100.
Bluffton Bucks are gift certificates that are redeemable at Chamber member businesses.
Noon Ribbon Cutting, Bluffton Lantern Nutrition
142 E. Jefferson St. (Tommy's Plaza)
9 A.M.-Noon, Free Corn-hole Games
Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio at Bluffton Presbyterian, 112 N Main
9-11 A.M., Free Kids Crafts
In the alley next to Ryan DeMarco, Edward Jones Advisor, 111 N Main
12:30-3 P.M., Popcorn Games
Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn Co. in CNB Parking Lot, 102 S. Main
8-11 A.M., Bluffton Cars & Coffee
902 N Main St, Masterpiece Signs & Graphics
Open to all cars & fans of cars
8:30-Noon, Bluffton Farmers Market
102 S Main St (Next to Citizens National Bank)
Fresh, local produce, plants, and cottage foods. Live music.
Indie & Alt Rock, 96.1 The Wit
Broadcast & streaming from Bluffton University
Shop and enter to win Bluffton Bucks Prizes at these participating shops:
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