Events Search and Views Navigation
August 2019
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 »An Artist’s Journey Exhibition
An exhibition in the Art Speaks Gallery for Bay School adult students artwork.
Find out more »An Artist’s Journey – Reception
Formerly the Emerging Artists show, An Artist's Journey is an exhibition that is intended to celebrate the artistic growth of those who have taken classes at the Bay School Community Arts Center. Whether the individual is not yet ready to call themselves an artist or they have already sold several pieces, every artist has a journey and we want you to share yours with us! Where has your creative journey led you? The exhibition opens with a reception on Friday, August 30,…
Find out more »An Artist’s Journey Exhibition Reception
A reception in the Art Speaks Gallery for Bay School adult students.
Find out more »September 2019
45th Annual Mathews Market Days
Come celebrate the 45th year of Mathews Market Days! This is the Mathews event of the year that you can't miss. This two day festival features hundreds of artisan and food vendors, parades, live music, dancing, kids activities, an antique car show, pet parade, contests, Saturday's Street Dance and much more. Walk around the historic court green and our small downtown to support our local organizations, businesses and artisans. Don't forget to attend the Party at the Wharf on Friday…
Find out more »Market Days Artisan Market
Visit the Art Speaks Gallery during Market Days. Local artists will display and sell their handmade fine art and craft in and around the gallery. There will also be children's art activities outside on Saturday along with photo opportunities to "become a master." Meet the following artists in and around our gallery: Lesley Atkinson | Creative Ahoy Jewelry ~ Clay by the Bay Ceramics Guild ~ Rita Cutler | Whiskey Bottle Art ~ Sweetie Davis | Swarovski crystals ~ Julia…
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…
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 »Gauge & Grain Exhibition
An exhibition of works in metal in wood, in the Art Speaks Gallery.
Find out more »The Balloonist Ball – 21st Annual Fine Arts Auction
The Bay School’s 21st Annual Fine Arts Auction, a fundraiser to support our work in the community. Ticketed event, contact the Bay School Arts Center.
Find out more »October 2019
Autumn on Main & Vintage Market
On Saturday, October 5th Mathews County will be hosting its second Autumn on Main and Vintage Market event on downtown Main Street! This event features dozen of high-quality vintage vendors along Main Street, Fall Decor, a pumpkin market, live music, food trucks, and activities for the whole family. This is a low-key welcoming of Fall in Mathews County within the charming downtown village awarded "best downtown" by the Rivah in 2019! More details about the event will be announced closer…
Find out more »Gauge & Grain: Meet the Artists
A day in the Art Speaks Gallery to meet the artisans in this show of metal and wood artwork.
Find out more »
