What Brings you to Bluffton? in May 2026
By Paula Pyzik Scott
Here comes the merry month of May, and the many activities that wrap up the academic year. Below is a list of out of the ordinary events constantly being updated on What Brings You to Bluffton? Have more to suggest? Email [email protected].
MAY 2026
2 Bluffton Farmers Market (opening day), 8 a.m.-noon
2 Bluffton University Commencement, 10 a.m.
2 Alumni Sing, Yoder Recital Hall, 2 p.m.
2 May Day Run Walk, Bluffton University Nature Preserve, 3:30 p.m.
2 Alumni Reunion Picnic, Marbeck Center, 6:00 p.m.
3 Adult Co-ed Glow Volleyball, Bluffton Family YMCA, 2:00 p.m.
3 Bluffton Sportsmen's Club Fishing Derby, Buckeye Park
15-16-17 Bluffton Youth Soccer tourney, TBA
16 Stacks & Crafts, Bluffton Middle School, Stacks 8-11 a.m., Crafts 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
23 Bluffton HS Commencement, 7:00 p.m.
25 Bluffton Memorial Day Parade and Ceremonies at Maple Grove Cemetery, TBA
Stories Posted This Week
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Pirates Essinger and Gatchel finish cross country season at OHSAA Championships
- Nov. 7 Bluffton Schools athletics lineup, streaming
- Pirate football hits Archbold roadblock in playoff loss
- Forum: Vaughn explores biblical and multicultural accounts of spirits and exorcism
- Bluffton University relaunches Leadership Development Program with NetVUE grant support
- Weekend Doctor: When distraction becomes the default
Friday, November 6, 2026
Thursday, November 5, 2026
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