September 21, 2024, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
176 Albert St,, Bluffton
The Bluffton Democrats are hosting a "front porch-front yard-driveway pop up event" on Saturday, September 21. From the organizers: "Democrats — and other friendly folks who are undecided or who are Independents —in the surrounding counties of Allen, Auglaize, Van Wert, Putnam, Hancock, Hardin, and Van Wert are invited to take a break from their busy schedules to stop at our temporary election headquarters at 176 Albert St."
NOTE: The Vine St. stages will be open later than neighborhood locations. If any players want to join there, it will be open to audience participation.
CORRECTION: In our original version Eric Reneker's last name was misspelled.
By Benji Bergstrand
Porch Fest is coming to Bluffton on Saturday, August 31. This community-wide music festival held on porches throughout the Bluffton community will feature 15 different performers/groups playing at 12 different locations.
6:00 p.m. at Mennonite Memorial Home, 410 W. Elm St.
Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio and Everence are hosting a Concert on the Lawn this Sunday, August 25.
Ryan & Susan will be performing. All are invited to bring a lawn chair and enjoy some ice cream courtesy of Bluffton Dari Freeze.
From 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 22, the Allen County Public Health Department is hosting a Bluffton Parks Forum at the Buckeye Park Picnic Shelter.
See 2024 National Night Out and Fireworks sponsors below
By Paula Pyzik Scott
For the first time in its ten year history, local National Night Out celebrations weren't protected by the so-called Bluffton Bubble, a mythical ability to keep storms at a distance. However, plans for food, fun and fireworks on Tuesday night were successfully moved to Wednesday, August 7 after heavy storms and tornado threats were forecast.
