19th Annual Bluffton Fall Festival is Saturday, September 28
Saturday, September 28, from 10 a.m.-3:00 p.m., multiple locations
The Bluffton community’s 19th annual Fall Festival, with many family-oriented activities, takes place throughout the community on September 28. All events are free unless otherwise noted, and free parking is available at all locations.
Bluffton Cars & Coffee: 8-11 a.m. at Masterpiece Signs, 902 N. Main
Bluffton Discovery Days sponsored by the Bluffton Chamber of Commerce. Visit Bluffton businesses for a chance to win prizes.
Bluffton Farmers Market, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 at 102 S. Main parking lot
Bluffton High School Gym: 51st Annual Bluffton Crafts Festival, food trucks, booths
Bluffton Hospital, 139 Garau St.
- Complimentary Kona Ice Treats, Coffee Truck ($), Kiddie Train, Face painting, Fairytale and Superhero Characters, and interactive activities for kids.
Bluffton Presbyterian Church, entertainment at the gazebo, Noon-1:00 p.m., 112 N. Main
Maple Crest Senior Living Village, 700 Maple Crest Ct.
- Annual Antique Tractor Show,
- Kiddie tractor pull with registration 12:30-1:00 p.m., pull starts 1:00 p.m.,
- Fishing Derby (bait & poles provided), 2-3 p.m.,
- Baked good items and food for sale, free hearing screenings by Hometown Hearing Center.
NWO Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Fall Themed Games & Prizes, 132 Garau St.
Schumacher Homestead - Swiss Community Historical Society, 8350 Bixel Road, 10:00 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Farm animals
- Dulcimers and fiddles
- Games and activities including fishing in Riley Creek, wagon rides
- Demonstrations: Horse plowing, blacksmithing, corn-shelling, bread making, needlecrafts, woodworking, popcorn popping
- Food for sale ($)
For updates visit www.blufftonfallfestival.com or facebook.com/BlufftonFallFest
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