Bluffton's 45th annual arts and crafts festival moves into Bluffton's Main Street with countless craft booths, business exhibits and lots more.
Set up starts as early at 6 a.m. The show offically starts at 9 a.m. and continues to 3 p.m. Jerry Burkholder, for the 15th year, is the craft show director.
In between there's an opportunity for the entire family to have a great time in downtown Bluffton. Here's what else is on the schedule:
• Hard Rock Llama Co., will show a variety of young and adult llamas. You'll find them on Vine and Main.
• Hinkly Pony Rides, Mt. Blanchard, will be set up at the south end of the show near the post office.
• Bluffton Farmers' Market with over 24 vendors will be in the Citizens National Bank parking lot from 8:30 a.m. to noon
• Entertainment will scattered throughout the day. Expect to hear:
• Elaine Wehri, accordion
• Courtney McGlaughlin, singer
• Stephen Johnson, Irish bagpiper
• Downtown businesses will be open with special offers to crafters
• Downtown food options include:
• Senior Citizens Center
• Larson's Barbecue
• Crawfis Kettle Corn
• Bluffton Presbyterian Church
• Common Grounds
• Luke's Bar and Grill
• Don Jose Mexican Restaurant
• Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn
This year's show takes place the same day at the Bluffton Soccer Club’s all-day tournament at Bluffton University, thus attracting a large crowd of soccer parents.
