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, October 18, 2026
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Friday, October 16, 2026
- Production offers a modern take on the story of St. Clare of Assisi
- Bluffton volleyball edged in 5 by Van Buren
- Pirate girls soccer tie O-G
- October 16 Bluffton Schools athletics lineup, streaming
- Bluffton Council recap: Officers honored for 25 years of service
- Bluffton Clean Up teams up with Troop 3256 Cub Scouts
- Ada FFA: Feeding the Farmers
- Nov. 7 Fall Community Day at Bluffton University
- Quarry Farm Nature Preserve news for Fall 2026
Thursday, October 15, 2026
- DeWine announces $200M Rural Health Transformation program award
- Herb program with Marge Lafollette, Oct. 15
- Prairie seeding activity at Bluffton University, October 24
- Food for thought: Choline for the brain
- Results for 5K on October 2, Bluffton University Homecoming event
- 15 minutes with Sherry Miller, senior center activities coordinator
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines, October 14
- CANCELLED Main St. closure on October 15
- Frederick Clyde Warren founded True-2-Form Plastics
- Pirate boys soccer beats Wapak in regular season finale
- Pirate girls soccer defeats Liberty Center
- Mennonite pastor to explore ‘good news’ in creation
- Bluffton University earns recognition in U.S. News & World Report rankings
- Obituary for Deborah "Debbie" Welch, 74
- Spirits and exorcism presentation during University Spiritual Life Week Forum
- Dodging bullets: Bluffton oral history 90+ years after Dillinger robbery
- Nora Matthews named BHS Student of the Month for September 2026
- ICAPP analysis on charter status and local autonomy