By Paula Pyzik Scott

The 21st annual Bluffton Fall Festival on Saturday, Sept. 26 has a new promoter--the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce--and a mix of new and familiar family-focused activities. The festival provides many free options as well as opportunities to purchase food and merchandise. 

Fall Festival activities will take place at multiple locations, shown on this map and linked below.

FALL FAMILY FUN AT BLUFFTON UNIVERSITY

• Snacks, crafts & activities
• 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. at Moyer Nature Center, Bluffton University Nature Preserve

AMERICA 250 APPLE PIE BAKING CONTEST

• Judging at 11:00 a.m.,
• Wine Lounge 1861, 115 N Main St.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DOWNTOWN ACTIVITIES

• Pumpkin painting, yard games. Inflatables, face painting, trackless train, cotton candy, popcorn, candied nuts, touch-a-truck
• 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. on Vine Street north of Main
• 9:00 a.m. - 3 p.m. Food Trucks, downtown Bluffton

SCHUMACHER HOMESTEAD & SWISS HERITAGE CENTER

• Homestead tours, demonstrations, farm animal petting zoo, horse-drawn wagon rides, period games, straw maze, music & more
• 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at 8350 Bixel Road

MAPLE CREST ACTIVITIES

• 700 Maple Crest Ct.
• Fishing Derby, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
• Antique tractor show, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
• Hometown Hearing Center, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
• Food, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
• Bake Sale, 10:00 a.m.until sold out
• Paws and Hooves Miniature Horses, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
• Live music, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
• Kiddie Tractor Pull, 1:00-2:00 p.m., registration at 12:30

53RD ANNUAL BLUFFTON CRAFT SHOW

• 100+ crafters, vendors & food trucks
• 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Bluffton High School, 106 W College Ave.

BLUFFTON PUBLIC LIBRARY USED BOOK SALE

• Fundraiser supporting the Bluffton Public Library
• 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
• Lower level of the Bluffton Public Library, 145 S Main St.

BLUFFTON CARS & COFFEE

• Monthly gathering of car and motorcycle enthusiasts
• 8:00-11:00 a.m. 
• Masterpiece Signs & Graphics, 902 N Main St.

BLUFFTON FARMERS MARKET

• Locally produced fruits and vegetables, baked goods, soaps and lotions, garden plants, and other local specialties.
• 8:00 a.m.-Noon
• Citizens National Bank parking lot, 102 S Main St.