Saturday, October 15th The 2nd year of the Mathews Marathon, hosted by the Mathews Outdoor Club, features more options to encourage runners of all fitness levels to participate in this competitive event. The 2022 event not only features the full marathon, but also a half marathon, team relay option, and a virtual option for runners […]
What to expect at this year’s Mathews Market Days!
September 9th & 10th, 9am to 5pmHistoric Court House Greenwww.mathewsmarketdays.org Don’t miss this year’s Mathews Market Days Festival in Mathews County THIS weekend! This annual festival overtakes the Historic Court House drawing thousands of festival go-ers to Mathews over the weekend. There will be vendors selling arts and crafts, food trucks featuring yummy classics like crab cakes, frozen lemonade, funnel […]
Dock Safety – Download this Activity Book for Kids
Download for Free This safety guide, authored and illustrated by the Thomas Family in Mathews, is available for families to pick up, or download for free. The 20 page book shows the importance of dock safety for kids of all ages. It features hand drawn illustrations with lessons and activities to engage children on what […]
Winners of the Mathews Getaway Weekend – A “Coming Home” Trip
In Fall of 2021, the Mathews Visitor Center partnered with a few local businesses to host a contest to enter a free getaway to Mathews! This promotion was put together in partnership with Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine featuring a 2 night stay at The Inn at Tabbs Creek, a gift certificate from Hole in the […]
Mathews Market Days & Autumn on Main Cancelled
Press Release, August 31, 2021 After much consideration and collaboration, the Guinea Heritage Association’s Guinea Jubilee Committee, Mathews Market Days Committee, and Mathews Visitor’s and Information Center are jointly announcing the cancellation of community festivals for the second straight year due to COVID-19. The committees sought counsel from the Three Rivers Health District, which includes […]
Tip of Bethel Beach Closed to Visitors
Please mind the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation’s latest announcement regarding area closure for bird nesting: The tip of the sand spit at Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve is closed to visitors until September 15 to allow the Least tern chicks ample time to fledge. (The rest of the beach is still open to […]
