Mother's Day 2027 is Sunday, May 9. Mayfest has filled Martin Family Park the Saturday before; Sunday brunch and afternoon tea in Bluffton.

Last checked Oct. 12, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Facts come from the Town of Bluffton calendar and each venue’s own page. Dates marked 2025 or 2026 are past years’; we update them as 2027 dates are posted.

Mother’s Day 2027 is Sunday, May 9. No Mother’s Day menus or events had been posted for 2027 when we checked. Here is what Bluffton has offered in recent years and where brunch is served.

Who to call

  • Town events: Town of Bluffton, 843-706-4500
  • Visitor information: Town of Bluffton Welcome Center, 843-706-7800, 111 Calhoun St.
  • Reservations: call each restaurant; numbers are below

Mayfest

Mayfest filled Martin Family Park, 68 Boundary St., from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2026, and Saturday, May 10, 2025, the day before Mother’s Day both years, according to the town calendar. The town lists it among the events it supports. The 2027 date is not out yet.

Brunch and tea

No 2027 Mother’s Day menus had been posted when we checked. By their regular posted hours:

  • The Cottage Cafe, Bakery and Tea Room. Sunday brunch 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Afternoon tea is by reservation only; call 843-757-0508. The cafe asks parties of seven or more to reserve (hours).
  • FARM Bluffton, 1301 May River Road, 843-707-2041. Sunday brunch 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and dinner 5 to 9 p.m. (farmbluffton.com).
  • Cahill’s Market, 1055 May River Road, 843-757-2921. Sunday brunch 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (cahillsmarket.com).
  • Corner Perk, 1297 May River Road, 843-816-5674, a brunch cafe and coffee roaster (cornerperk.com).

More places are in our brunch guide.

Gifts and markets

What this means for you

  • Mother’s Day is May 9, 2027; book brunch early and confirm holiday hours by phone.
  • We add the 2027 Mayfest date here when it is posted.
  • Afternoon tea at The Cottage needs a reservation.

More: Father’s Day in Bluffton and date night.

Frequently asked questions

When is Mother’s Day 2027?

Sunday, May 9, 2027, the second Sunday in May.

When is Mayfest in Bluffton?

The 2027 date was not out when we checked. Mayfest ran from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Martin Family Park, 68 Boundary St., on Saturday, May 9, 2026, and Saturday, May 10, 2025, the day before Mother’s Day both years.

Where can I take mom for brunch in Bluffton?

By their regular hours, The Cottage Cafe serves Sunday brunch from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., FARM Bluffton from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Cahill’s Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. We list Mother’s Day menus only when restaurants post them.

Where can I get afternoon tea in Bluffton?

The Cottage Cafe, Bakery and Tea Room serves afternoon tea by reservation only; call 843-757-0508 for your preferred day.