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October 2020
Mathews Farmers Market
The Mathews Farmers Market, sponsored by the Mathews Main Street Committee, has been in existence for about 30 years. Located on Court Street on the Historic Courthouse Green in Mathews County, Virginia, the market is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday from April through October. Food, flowers, and gifts galore! Our vendors feature a variety of fresh vegetables, along with homemade bread and bakery goods, eggs, and meat. In addition, our vendors offer plants, flowers (potted and bouquets),…
Find out more »Used Book Sale
Every Saturday 10:00-2:00, Orrell Building Book Store behind the Visitor's Center. Thousands of books — most are only $1 Learn more about the Friends of the Mathews Memorial Library: www.friendsofmathewslibrary.org Book Store: 725-0808
Find out more »Tompkins Cottage Museum circa 1820
Open 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, starting June 27-Oct. 31, 2020 The cottage, which is headquarters for the Mathews County Historical Society, is named for Christopher Tompkins, a local sea captain, planter, local merchant and member of the state legislature. He bought the cottage property in 1837 and is the first known owner. Exhibits include a room dedicated to the history of Mathews County and serves as a gift shop, two rooms representing a home from the 1840s to the 1920s,…
Find out more »Thomas James Store circa 1820
Open 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, starting June 27-Oct. 31, 2020 Take a self-guided tour of one of the best-preserved early 19th--century stores in the southeastern U.S. This rare commercial structure has retained much of its original fabric; shed-roofed rectangular wings were added around 1900. Interpretive signage explains what the various marks and features represent. The Thomas James Store is owned and maintained by the Mathews County Historical Society.
Find out more »November 2020
Central Village Homemaker’s Club
A fun opportunity for homemakers to pool knowledge, thoughts & experiences for the improvement of home & community life through our charitable, educational & social events.
Find out more »Mobjack Rowing Association Annual Turkey Trot
Run, Bike, or Walk MRA's annual Turkey Trot! The only entry fees needed are non-perishable foods for Hands Across Mathews. A shuttle bus will be provided to take participants back to Mathews High School. Roads will not be blocked off for this event.
Find out more »Made in Mathews Open Studio Tour
Made in Mathews Open Studio Tour Your favorite annual Thanksgiving tour is growing! Artists open their studios these weekends throughout Mathews and you can take a driving tour of the county and experience art demonstrations, and shop various art forms such as pottery, jewelry, paintings, woodworks, and more. The Open Studio Tour will now be offered the weekend after Thanksgiving, and first weekend of December where you can visit the studios of nearly a dozen talented Mathews artisans. Get some…
Find out more »December 2020
Red Cross Blood Drive
2020 Dates: Feb. 4 Apr. 21 July 21 Sept. 15 Dec. 1 ***Please note: Appointments are now required and can be made at the web site posted or by calling 725-2485. Also, donated blood will be tested for Covid-19 antibodies and donors will be notified. Wear your mask. Distancing will be observed, temperatures checked, and sanitizer will be available. Each drive will be held at the Piankatank Ruritan Building and will run from 2 to 7PM. Walk-ins will not be accepted…
Find out more »Mathews Christmas Parade
A holiday favorite you don’t want to miss! Parade route from Thomas Hunter Middle School to Bank of America. FOOD DRIVE During Parade: Mathews Cub Scout Pack 124’s Annual Christmas Food Drive To donate: Have food items in grocery bags in front of you during the parade so the Scouts can collect them. Thank you! We will be collecting canned goods and non-perishable food items for Hands Across Mathews during the Mathews Christmas Parade. REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE CLOSER TO…
Find out more »Mathews Christmas Parade & Santa
Mark you calendar for the annual Mathews Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 14th in downtown Mathews. The parade starts at 1pm from Lee Jackson Elementary, down Church Street and Main Street, and ends at Bank of America. Following around 2pm, Santa will be on Sibley's General Store's (Mathews Visitor Center's) Front porch for pictures with kids until 5pm. Please plan ahead for a road closure along Church Street and Main Street from 1pm to 2pm!atws Applications for the parade will…
Find out more »June 2021
Gwynn’s Island Chicken Dinner
Come enjoy a chicken dinner with all the fixings with friends and neighbors. Can't stay, then use our drive thru and get a dinner to go. Drive Thru starts at 4:30 PM, Eat-In starts at 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM
Find out more »Gwynn’s Island Festival
Festival features live Music, Arts and Crafts, Antique Cars, Harley Davidson Motorcycle Parade, Food Vendors, Children’s Games with Extreme Obstacle Course and Face Painting
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