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October 2018
Mathews Micro-Triathlon Series – 2018
A series of our very popular Micro-Triathlon events at Williams Wharf in Mathews County, Virginia Building on the success of our single event, this series will include five separate triathlons – one per month, starting in June and wrapping up in October. Date(s): 6/16/2018, 7/14/2018, 8/18/2018, 9/15/2018, 10/20/2018 Start & End Time: 8:00-10:00 am Location: Williams Wharf Organizer Info: Virginia Tidewater Trailrunners LLC (VTTR)
Find out more »Gwynn’s Island Museum Open
Gwynn's Island, Mathews County, Virginia is located where the beautiful Piankatank River meets the Chesapeake Bay. Gwynn's Island Museum is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. Opening day is Friday, March 30. Museum will be open every weekend until the end of October. Admission is free. Memorable exhibits are on display. Nice gift shop items available.The Gwynn's Island Civic League supports this museum.
Find out more »Virginia’s Li’l Ole Opry/Donks Theater Concert
Virginia's Li'l Ole Opry/Donks Theater concert Featured Performer TBA 8:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Mathews High School's Harry M. Ward Auditorium $12 adults; $5 children 12 and under Presented by Virginia's Li'l Ole Opry/Donk's Theater
Find out more »Archaeology in the Palm of Your Hand
Archaeology in the Palm of Your Hand: Using Drones and 3D Printing to Bring Fairfield Plantation to Life Ashley McCuiston, Fairfield Foundation's Public Outreach Coordinator and Digital Curator The Fairfield Foundation is using new technology to reimagine public archaeology and historic preservation on the Middle Peninsula. Using drone photography and 3D printing, the organization is developing an interactive 3D printed model of Gloucester’s Fairfield Plantation that can be taken apart like a puzzle, simulating the process of archaeology and bringing…
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 brings Saturday life in Mathews! It is located on the Historic Court House green in Mathews County, Virginia and each week brings a new array of wholesome fruits and vegetables, native plants, baked goods and handcrafted gifts. On Holiday Saturdays you will find entertainment and music. It's all part of the regular fare at the market. The Mathews Farmers Market won the 2017 Coastal Virginia Best of Virginia Award! Bring a reusable bag, shop local, and…
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
Tompkins Cottage, located on Brickbat Road, takes its name from former owner Christopher Tompkins, a mariner, wealthy landowner, and store-owner, who bought the property and structure in 1837. The cottage has been undergoing reorganization and is incorporating new themes in its displays. The recently-restored coat belonging to Capt. Sally L. Tompkins is featured in the exhibit area honoring her. Other new items on display in the cottage are enlarged reprints of photographs taken in 1935 by Francis Benjamin Johnston (1865-1952),…
Find out more »Fall Oyster Roast & BBQ Riot
Mathews Rotary presents this year's Fall Oyster Roast and BBQ Riot at Williams Wharf Landing this year! All you can eat oysters and BBQ and cash bar! Tickets $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Available at the Mathews Visitor Center, Mathews Chesapeake Bank, M&M Building Supply, & Haskins Bayside Collision.
Find out more »Howl-a-Palooza
Goosebumps at the Library Saturday, October 27th - 3-4pm Step Into Stories Decorate A Treat Bag Library Scavenger Hunt Main Street Trick-or-Treat Parade, 4pm Meet at the Mathews County Visitor and Information Center
Find out more »November 2018
“Autumn’s Song” – Farm Festival
"Autumn's Song" An Annual Herb Farm Festival to benefit the Gloucester Mathews Humane Society. See the Special Events Page on the website for details! 10am-4pm Festival; 5pm-7pm Closing Drum Circle and Off Grid Open "no-Mic" Night Join us for a Fall Farm Celebration! Cost to attend: a donation of food or $ for the local Humane Society! There will be demos, speakers, vendors, great food, live Music & more! Full details will be blooming on the Special Events page…
Find out more »World Famous Breakfast
First Sunday of every month! American Legion Post 83, 73 Hookemfair Rd, $9 Donation. Call: 804-725-7422
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