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May 2019
Mathews Maritime Museum Open
The Mathews Maritime Museum will be open every Friday and Saturday 10am to 2pm until September!
Find out more »Monthly Community Drum Circles & Off-Grid Open “No-Mic” Nights
Monthly Community Drum Circles & Off-Grid Open "No-Mic" Nights CA & J Farm- a Medicinal Herb & Egg Farm 7-9pm around the Bonfire $5 donation (after expenses, your donation benefits the Gloucester Mathews Humane Society) Drums furnished, Healthy Refreshments, A Gathering for All Ages/Kid Friendly. Details & questions- www.cajfarm.com 804-815-2839 Dates: March 29th; April 26th, May 17th, June 21st, July 19th, Aug. 16th, Sept. 20th, Oct. 25th, Nov. 15th
Find out more »Walkers & Runners Group
Join a growing group of walkers and runners on Saturday mornings 8am at Mathews YMCA parking lot. All paces & abilities are welcome and you don't need to be a member of the Y to participate. Occasionally, folks bring bicycles to ride - you'll always find company & variety of activities!
Find out more »Mathews Farmers Market
The Mathews Farmers Market is located on the historic courthouse green in Mathews County, Virginia. Stroll among the historic village buildings as you shop from local vendors who specialize in fresh organic produce. Each month your senses will come alive from the seasonal array of wholesome fruits and vegetables, native plants, baked goods and handcrafted gifts presented at the Farmer’s Market. Be sure to check the calendar for Special Events and Gardening Demonstrations offered on any given Saturday. It is…
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 Open
The cottage is one of the oldest frame structures in the courthouse area. It contains changing exhibits and a collection of objects reflecting a typical home of the 1800s. The building is named for Christopher Tompkins of Poplar Grove, a prominent local planter, merchant, sea captain and ship owner/builder. A room is dedicated to his daughter, Capt. Sally Louisa Tompkins, CSA. Capt. Sally was the first woman to be commissioned an officer in an American army. An excellent example of…
Find out more »Gwynn’s Island Museum Open
Visit the Gwynn's Island Museum Saturdays and Sundays 1pm-5pm
Find out more »June 2019
Mathews Community Yard Sale
Main Street Mathews & various county locations – Rain or shine!! Like the Post Office ~ nothing will stop the treasure shopping! Free Admission to Buyers! Saturday June 1st, 2019 Yard Sale 8 am-1 pm Find your map online, or pick up from downtown participating stores on the day of the event! Vendor information: DOWNLOAD YARD SALE FORM 2019 Forms can be dropped off at the Visitor Center, 239 Main Street, Mathews. Drop-offs only accepted. Please note that all participants…
Find out more »Beer, Brats and Bands by the Bay
Come out for Mathews Rotary's party at William's Wharf! Enjoy live music by Mercy Creek Band and Tom Euler on June 1st from 4-9pm. Tickets are $20 and include one beverage and brat. Cash bar for beer and wine available. Don't miss this fun event on the East River!
Find out more »World Famous Breakfast
First Sunday of every month! American Legion Post 83, 73 Hookemfair Rd, $9 Donation. Call: 804-725-7422
Find out more »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 »Bay Quilters Guild
Bay Quilters meets the Second Thursday of Every Month at Central United Methodist Church Bay Quilters Guild meets to learn new quilting skills, share information, display completed items or found treasures, and make quilts for various charitable organizations. During the calendar year, they hold classes, lectures, and a Mystery Quilt Retreat. The Guild sponsors an annual quilt show at the Mathews Public Library during Market Days (first weekend after Labor Day in September). Individual members take part in the May…
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