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May 2019
Tales as Old as Time Gala – Bayside Youth Ballet
Bayside Youth Ballet will present their annual Spring Gala, “Tales as Old as Time” on Sunday, May 19 at 2:00PM at the Harry M. Ward Auditorium at Mathews High School. The show will open with the very popular “Be Our Guest” from the Disney movie, Beauty and the Beast. The company will also be performing excerpts from the village scenes of the beloved classic Giselle, a favorite of the ballet company, as well as scenes from the fiery Spanish ballet, Don Quixote. Also included…
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 »December 2019
Farmers Christmas Market
Shop local this season! The Mathews Farmers Market will host a special market featuring a wide variety of unique Christmas gifts, decorations, and food on the Historic Courthouse Green. Stop by for a cup of hot cider and join us for a chance to support your local vendors and have some FUN.
Find out more »Christmas Drums at CA & J Farm!
Christmas Drums at CA & J Farm! Saturday, Dec. 14th 3:30-5:30pm (right after the Mathews Christmas Parade) Christmas Carols to the Djembe Drums around the Bonfire! $5 donation (after expenses, your donation benefits the Gloucester Mathews Humane Society) Healthy Refreshments & other activites! Enjoy the Festively Decorated Farm! A Gathering for All Ages/Kid Friendly. Details & questions- www.cajfarm.com 804-815-2839
Find out more »June 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 »August 2020
Sea Farms Seafood Festival
Mathews 2nd annual Sea Farms Seafood Festival is happening again and will be bigger than last year! Join us for a day of good seafood, music, vendors, and views at Williams Wharf in August. For more information about the Seafarms event, click here. Stay tuned for more information about purchasing your tickets in advance.
Find out more »October 2020
The 100 x 100 show in the Art Speaks Gallery
The 100 x 100 show in the Art Speaks Gallery runs from October 30-December 26th. It is a two month long show that kicks off holiday art shopping. All artwork is $100 or less. You can view and shop 100x100 online right now! Take advantage of the early viewing and shopping opportunity. All purchases will be available for pick up opening day October 30th or can be shipped. View and shop 100x100 online at https://www.bayschool-arts.com/pages/100-x-100-show or visit the Bay School.
Find out more »November 2020
Artist of the Month Exhibit
November Artist of the Month, Gayle Merrill’s exhibit will run through November 30. Gayle lives in Gloucester, Virginia, on the North River. She enjoys painting with the abundance of light in her home studio. Gayle’s oil paintings have an emphasis on light and color. Boats, landscapes, water reflections, flowers and sunlight are her main themes. A strong influence on her work has been Edward Hopper, whose favorite subject was “to paint sunlight on the side of a house” with some…
Find out more »December 2020
December Artisan Market & Holiday Open House
Did you forget that special gift for that special someone? Well here is the perfect opportunity to do a little last minute Christmas shopping. We have 5 different vendors featuring Hand painted Christmas gifts, pottery, watercolors, jewelry and much more.
Find out more »January 2021
The Celebrating Black Art show
The Celebrating Black Art show in the Art Speaks Gallery runs from January 29th through February 22nd. There are a total of 8 talented artists participating in this show. Many of the participating artists are new exhibitors to the Art Speaks Gallery. Others such as Bernadette Goudelock and Susan Drew Hayhurst have exhibited in the Art Speaks on the Bay Juried Exhibition. Celebrating Black Art will showcase artwork by Black artists and artwork depicting Black culture. All artists that enter…
Find out more »April 2021
Raku Firing Fundraiser Tickets
SATURDAY, APRIL 10 (rain date April 17) There are 18 time slots throughout the day, YOU MUST BUY A TICKET FOR A SPECIFIC TIME SLOT! 4 spots are available for each time slot. Expect to spend about two hours with us. Tickets are $30 each. Here is how it works! Check in at your appointed time, and you'll be directed to a glazing station, where you get to glaze a bowl made by a member of the Clay by the Bay…
Find out more »Gloucester/Mathews House and Garden Tour
Gloucester-Mathews Peaceful, historic, coastal!! Gloucester and Mathews Counties date back to 1651 and boast historic downtowns that offer walking tours, shopping, dining, art galleries and charming B&Bs. Reflecting the maritime heritage of this Chesapeake Bay community, all of the homes and gardens on tour are situated on the pristine waters of the lower Chesapeake Bay. Tour four historic homes and historic Ware Church. Included are an elegant home considered “the jewel of Tidewater”, a humble 18th century icehouse turned…
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