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September 2023

Acoustic Night Out with Hunter Owens

September 29 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 5:00 pm on Friday, repeating until December 29, 2023

Howard-Dooley Cafe, 9303 Buckley Hall Road
Mathews, VA 23109 United States
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Head on over for some delicious BBQ (and more!) at Howard-Dooley Cafe every Friday night, and enjoy some live music with local musician Hunter Owens! He'll be playing favorites such as John Denver, James Taylor, Jim Croce, Gordon Lightfoot and more!

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Used Book Sale

September 30 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Saturday, repeating indefinitely

Friends of the Mathews Memorial Library, 68 Maple Avenue
Mathews, VA 23109 United States
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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

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Mathews Maritime Heritage Day

September 30 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Mathews Maritime Museum, 482 Main Street
Mathews, VA 23109 United States
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This event will celebrate Mathews Maritime Heritage along with exhibits of current maritime projects at two locations: the Mathews Maritime Museum and Gwynn's Island Boat Shop. There will be local exhibitors present, with info about boat safety, boat building, antique outboard motors, food, music, storytelling, kids' activities, oyster harvesting, and the opportunity to meet author Benn Trask, and visit the vessels Peggy, Freya, and Yellow Submarine!

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Tompkins Cottage Museum Open

September 30 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Saturday, repeating until October 28, 2023

Tompkins Cottage, Brickbat Road
Mathews, VA 23109 United States
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Open April 1st - October 28th! 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 which serves as a gift shop, two rooms representing a home from the 1840s to the 1900s, and a room dedicated…

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Bay School’s Taking Flight Gala & Art Auction

September 30 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Parson’s Point, 14 Gayle Ln
Mathews, 23109
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Please join us for our annual Fine Arts Auction as we Take Flight into the next chapter of Bay School growth! The event takes place on Saturday, September 30, at Parson's Point in the Glebe, under the big tent. Jazz by the Tony Mata Trio will lift you up Enjoy Flights of Fine Cuisine by Brian Marshall   Live and Silent Auction previews will be available online after September 9. Tickets are $150 per person or $1000 for a table…

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Bill & Pam Gurley at Flat Iron Crossroads

September 30 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Flat Iron Crossroads Gloucester, VA 23109 United States + Google Map
$18

Folk, bluegrass, and original tunes with sweet vocals and acoustic instrumentation. Bill and Pam Gurley are well known musicians from the Tidewater region of Virginia. They have entertained audiences for years from Maine to the Caribbean. Bill is mainly known as a multi instrumentalist and songwriter, and Pam is best known for her captivating vocals.

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October 2023

American Legion World Famous Breakfast

October 1 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am
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An event every month that begins at 8:00 am on day First of the month, repeating until December 31, 2024

American Legion, Mathews Post 83, 73 Hookemfair Rd
Hudgins, VA 23109 United States
$10

American Legion Post 83 World Famous Breakfast

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Party at the Wharf Summer Series #7

October 6 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Williams Wharf, 1039 Williams Wharf Road
Mathews, VA 23109 United States
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$5
Land Conservancy Williams Wharf

Music, food truck(s), cash bar and fun for all ages! Music by Bad Ace, food by 2 Salty River Chicks Bring a friend and a chair. No coolers please. $5 at the gate (children 12 and under are free)

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4th Mathews USLHS Grave Marker Event

October 7
Mathews, VA 23109 United States + Google Map

SIX LIGHTHOUSE KEEPERS TO BE HONORED On Saturday, October 7, volunteers with the nonprofit organization, U.S. Lighthouse Society and its Chesapeake Chapter, will honor six Chesapeake Bay lighthouse keepers in special ceremonies at three cemeteries in Mathews County.  During the ceremonies, each keeper will be honored with the unveiling of a United States Lighthouse Service grave marker. The chapter will conduct the first 30-minute long tribute to William Edward Davis at H.C. Smither Cemetery in Hudgins at 9:30 a.m.  The…

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The Flat Tones

October 7 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Brent and Becky’s, 7900 Daffodil Lane
Gloucester, VA 23061 United States
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$25

Join Concerts by the Bay at Brent and Becky's Bulbs for a relaxed venue in the gardens. The Chesapeake Lounge will be open for seating to listen to the ever-popular harmonies of the Flat Tones. Beer and wine available for purchase from 1-3pm. Tickets $25, available at the Mathews County Visitor & Information Center and at the door. Students admitted free!

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Second Sunday Shopping

October 8 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Etc. Vintage, 2066 Buckley Hall Road
Cobbs Creek, VA 23035 United States
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Join Etc. Vintage for their "Second Sunday Shopping" event on October 8th, with Two Salty River Chic’s Jus Catch’n Up food truck!!

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Movie Night at the Museum

October 13 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Mathews Historical Museum, 200 Main Street
Mathews, VA 23109 United States
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Join the Mathews Historical Museum for a Friday Movie Night! The Legacy of Gilbert Klingel: Man of Steel,” by award winning filmmaker and director, Dave Miller. “The film is the untold story of Klingel, a Chesapeake Bay pioneer, naturalist, author, diver and boat builder. Klingel accomplished so many things in his lifetime that his story needs to be told as an educational, historical and inspirational film to folks today,” says Miller. Klingel is the author of three books, was an…

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