Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival

Fine art and the bounty of the sea share billing at this Bluffton festival, which showcases locally harvested seafood and Lowcountry cuisine. The run builds toward a Street Fest that closes the celebration. That street piece includes a juried fine art show of over 100 artists selling work, food from the area's premier culinary spots, and music. Side events include a Supper Soiree, the Old Town Oyster Run with a 10K race and 5K fun run, and a kids fishing tournament. The festival's own line is to follow the oyster.

Our take: Save the Street Fest days for the juried art show and the food from local kitchens, and add the Old Town Oyster Run if you want the race on the same trip.