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Bluffton Sunset Party Returns to Bluffton Oyster Factory Park

Looking to get a break from city market and want a super chill vibe?  Wanna feel like a local rather than a vacationer? What you’re looking for is a Bluffton Sunset Party.

Prepare for the 2025 Bluffton Sunset Party Kickoff Celebration, happening on Friday, April 25th, from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM at Bluffton Oyster Factory Park. This year’s event will feature live performances by The CHIGGERS and Individually Twisted, promising an unforgettable evening filled with fantastic music, great company, and so much more!

The Bluffton Sunset Parties take place monthly during the summer, overlooking the beautiful May River at Oyster Factory Park. These sundown celebrations bring together the Bluffton community in a vibrant atmosphere where family, friends, and neighbors can enjoy local food, craft beers, boutique wines, fantastic live music, and various activities for all ages.

Attendees are encouraged to arrive by boat, bike, or golf cart—and yes, you can party with your pooch! The Sunset Parties are kid- and pet-friendly. Lawn chairs and leashed pets are welcome.

Tickets for the Bluffton Sunset Party Kickoff Celebration are available online at blufftonsunsetparty.com, or at the door (cash only). Group discounts are also offered for those looking to share the experience with friends and family.

The 2025 Bluffton Sunset Party Series is proudly presented by Tanger Outlets and Kia Country of Hilton Head, with additional sponsorship from Coastal States Bank, Kroger, Beachside Tire & Auto, Savannah Hilton Head International Airport, The Law Office of Healy & Foreit, Latitude Margaritaville, Old Town Bluffton Inn, Lowcountry Lifestyles Team – Realty One Group, Schumacher Homes, CAV Integrated Home, Service Brewing, and Hilton Head Brewing Company.

In addition to providing a memorable experience, the Bluffton Sunset Party Series is committed to giving back to the community. The series supports several local charities, including Your Sound Stage, Bluffton Paddle Club, The Historic Bluffton Foundation, Savannah Roller Derby, Volunteers in Medicine, and others. Since 2013, the series has raised over $70,000 for its non-profit partners, making a significant impact on the local community.

Join us for a season filled with music, fun, and community spirit!

2025 Bluffton Sunset Party Schedule:

  • April 25th – 2025 Kickoff Concert Event
  • May 16th – Sunset Palooza
  • June 13th – Brews on the Bluff
  • July 25th – May River Shrimp Festival / Hawaiian Shirt Night
  • September 27th – Blufftemberfest Music Festival

For more information about the Bluffton Sunset Party Series, including event details and ticket information, please visit www.blufftonsunsetparty.com or contact Bear Foot Sports at 843-757-8520 or bearfootsports27@gmail.com.

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Sun, Wind, and Spirit: A Regatta to Remember

 

This past weekend, the Wilmington River gleamed with possibility as the 46th Annual St. Patrick’s Regatta, hosted by the Geechee Sailing Club, brought a beloved tradition to life once again. With sails snapping in a steadily building breeze, 19 skippers took to the water in a spirited celebration of seamanship, resilience, and community—only one had to sit out due to a missing crew, a testament to the dedication of all who showed up.

 

Saturday’s races played out like a well-paced symphony—each course slightly shorter, each leg charged with the quiet thrill only a sailor knows. And when the final sail was lowered and boats docked, the energy carried into the evening at Molly McGuire’s on Wilmington Island. Under soft lighting and the warm glow of shared stories, skippers, crews, spouses, sponsors, and Geechee members gathered for a night that felt like a scene from a coastal novel—laughter, slideshows of the day’s best moments, and the simple joy of a community well met. The wine and beer flowed, the buffet was plentiful, trophies were awarded, and yes—there was cake.

Sunday brought another surprise. Though light winds had been forecast, nature had other plans. After a brief delay, the river offered up a near-perfect breeze. Boats beat their way downriver, then hoisted their spinnakers to soar back toward the finish line—graceful and determined.

A highlight of this year’s regatta was the presentation of the Sportsmanship Award, given to a skipper who embodied the true heart of sailing. After clipping the starting pin, he took his penalty turn without hesitation, then struggled with an over-sheeted sail that left him temporarily stuck in irons. But he didn’t give up. With steady hands and unwavering grit, he made his way back into the race—earning not just respect, but a well-deserved place in the story of this regatta.

Like many races, this weekend was a gathering of passion, perseverance, and people who love the wind, the water, and each other. If you’ve never experienced the magic of the St. Patrick’s Regatta, perhaps next year it’s your time to hoist the sails.

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Old Savannah City Mission: Race for a Place!

Saturday, April 12 at 9:00 AM
Forsyth Park Savannah, GA US 31401

This annual 5k/10k Run/Walk will be through beautiful downtown Savannah and Forsyth Park. This Run/Walk will raise money for the continuing growth of the Women’s and Children’s Rescue Mission. Housing women and children who have no permanent address while we assist them in taking control of their lives.

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Ribs Wings and Rock Festival – Treasure Coast

Friday, February 2 to Sunday, February 4
Indian River Fairgrounds, 7955 58th Ave, Vero Beach, Florida

Join us for 2024 Treasure Coast Ribs Wings and Rock Festival

February 2, 2024 at 4:00 PM.

Register soon because space is limited.

We hope you’re able to join us!

Join the Ultimate Fusion of Rock Music, BBQ Ribs, and Wings at Treasure Coast Ribs Wings Rock Fest

Ribs & Wings Food Vendors – Arts & Craft – Vendor Bazaar – Commercial Vendors – Non Profits – Kids Zone

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Sleep Out: Florida – Covenant House

Thursday, November 16 to Friday, November 17

One Purpose, One Night

By giving up your bed for one night, you can ensure that youth facing homelessness will sleep safely at Covenant House Florida.

Covenant House Florida welcomes every young person with love and respect. In addition to safe shelter, youth can access nourishing food, clean clothing, and essential services like job training, education, healthcare, mental health counseling, and legal aid — all the tools they need to build futures free from homelessness — at no cost to them. Sleep Out raises the funds that make this possible.

WE SLEEP OUT TO #ENDYOUTHHOMELESSNESS

Sleep Out is more than just a night without a bed. At Sleep Out, Covenant House residents share about their journeys through homelessness, experts empower us to meaningfully advocate for an end to youth homelessness, and Sleepers connect with each other in meaningful ways.

Sleep Out offers a unique way to take action during Youth Homelessness Awareness Month, helping turn the world’s attention to this critical issue and amplifying Covenant House’s boldest mission: to end youth homelessness.

Here’s an inspiring testimonial:
Ruthie Fierberg, 6-time Sleeper

“We sleep outside in sleeping bags, guarded by security, in a clean, rat-free parking lot…None of this is akin to the foodless, bathroom-less, blanket-less, dirty, unsafe, lonely reality of living on the street—even for a single night. Instead, we took stock of our privilege. We began to feel grateful for base needs and tiny conveniences…True, Sleep Out isn’t a first-hand experience. It’s a symbol and a tool.

Sleep Out forced me and those in my social media network to confront facts about youth homelessness in America because of my fundraising goal: 1,554 Facebook friends, 1,200 Twitter and Instagram followers, and over 75 email recipients became aware of the youth homeless crisis and the work of Covenant House because I joined a Sleep Out… That’s what Sleep Out is. It’s a moment of action, a symbol, a gesture, a cry, that will incite more action. In a world where we often feel helpless to do good, this is something tangible to move the needle a fraction of an inch.”

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Florida vs #1 Georgia – A Statement Opportunity

Saturday, October 28
EverBank Stadium, Jacksonville, FL

When the Gators (5-2, 3-1) face the Bulldogs (7-0, 4-0) in their annual Southeastern Conference clash at EverBank Stadium this afternoon, Florida has an opportunity to rock the foundations of both programs if it can upset the No. 1-ranked Bulldogs and snap their 24-game winning streak.

Modern-day coaches Billy Napier of Florida and Kirby Smart of Georgia have two of the most high-pressure jobs in college football, and they meet on Saturday for the second time in one of the sport’s most intense rivalries. Smart is 5-2 against Florida since taking over in Athens in 2016, including back-to-back wins in which Georgia outscored Florida 76-27. The fact Florida could move into first place in the SEC East with a victory indicates the Gators are trending in the right direction in Napier’s second season.

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Fall on the Farm

Saturday, October 28 to Sunday, October 29
Grande Lakes Orlando 4040 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando, Florida 32837

Grande Lakes Orlando’s Fall on the Farm will feature family-friendly offerings celebrating the season, all taking place at Whisper Creek Farm, an 18,000 square foot farm located on-property at Grande Lakes Orlando.

Fall On The Farm Tickets

  • Dates: 10/7, 10/8, 10/14, 10/15, 10/21, 10/22, 10/28, 10/29
  • Times: 11:00 AM – 03:00 PM
  • Adults: $49 plus 6.5% tax
  • Children: (3-12) $30 plus 6.5% tax
  • Ages 0-2 Complimentary

Each Ticket Includes:

  • Parking
  • Farm Entry
  • Hayride
  • Pumpkin Carving and Painting (1 Pumpkin per ticket)
  • Seasonal Family Games
  • Animal Encounters
  • Face Painting
  • Farmer’s Market
  • Archery Exhibit
  • Falconry Meet and Greet
  • Farming education
  • Live musical entertainment

Locally-sourced dining options from local purveyors and the resort’s culinary team will also be available for sale

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The Ultimate Walt Disney World Resort Travel Guide

Staggering in scope and almost mythical in magic, it feels remiss to refer to Walt Disney World as a mere theme park. Comprising four colossal parks, 32 hotels, more than 30,000 hotel rooms, and 200-plus restaurants across 43 square miles southwest of Orlando, the world’s most visited vacation park boasts some of the most famed attractions and characters on Earth, all housed within an area that’s twice the size of Manhattan.

So starts a great article about Walt Disney World, The Ultimate Walt Disney World Resort Travel Guide. Tips and tricks abound for your amazing experience at the Most Magical Place on Earth. Enjoy reading, and have a great vacation.

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Fight Children’s Cancer – The Great Cycle Challenge

Friday, September 1 to Saturday, September 30
Florida

Once again this year, Party Digest’s own Chuck Gregory is riding in The Great Cycle Challenge, an annual fundraising event to fight cancer in children. Chuck started this year with goals of 400 miles and $500 – his latest goals are 600 miles and $1800!

You can see pictures, ride maps, and other fun stuff at Chuck’s page on the Great Cycle Challenge website. There’s a link to donate, too.

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