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September 2023
Bill & Pam Gurley at Flat Iron Crossroads
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.
Find out more »October 2023
Pumpkin Candle Workshop
🍂 Calling all autumn enthusiasts! Dive into autumn at Under the Stars Farm's Cement Pumpkin Candle Workshops! 🕯️ October 14 at 11 AM, October 15 at 2:30 PM, October 22 at 2:30 PM, October 29 at 2:30 PM DIY magic, customizing cement pumpkins, painting, scents, and pouring candles. Sip wine or lavender lemonade, craft gifts, and cozy up your space. 🎨✨ Grab your spot now for a candle-making extravaganza! 🌟 Candles ignite warmth, scents, and charm—cement pumpkins add a twist to…
Find out more »Afternoon Tea & Fashion Show
Join the Mathews Historical Museum for an Afternoon Tea & Fashion Show, featuring the "Underside of History," with 17th, 18th and 19th century garments! Tickets are $12 in advance, and $15 at the door- more information on how to purchase tickets is available at the Visitor Center & Doodlebugs.
Find out more »The Courthouse Players Presents… Fright Night!
Join the Courthouse Players for a "spooktastic evening of one act plays." Come in costume and receive a tasty treat! Tickets are $20 at the door, $19 in advance, and $7 for students.
Find out more »November 2023
Centerpiece Candle Making & Wine
Get ready to light up your holidays with the ultimate DIY extravaganza at Under the Stars Farm! 🕯️✨ Calling all candle enthusiasts and crafty creators – this workshop is where the magic happens! Join the Farm for a fabulous blend of candle making & wine, a combo made in DIY heaven. Picture this: flickering candles casting a cozy glow, filling your home with delightful aromas and charm. We're talking 4-wick wonders in wooden bowls – the epitome of candle luxury!…
Find out more »Greek Wine Progressive Dinner
Please join the Bay School for a Progressive Dinner Party celebrating Greek cuisine! The festivities begin at 5:30 pm enjoying appetizers and sparkling Greek wine, introduced by sommelier Katie Stiff, at The Bay School. At 6:15 pm, guests will walk to The White Dog Bistro nearby to savor a two-course authentic Greek dinner with the entree of their choice, prepared by Chef Walter Wilkes.The dinner includes two glasses of Greek wine that are sure to complement the flavorful meal. A…
Find out more »Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr.
Join the Court House Players for a production of Ian Fleming's Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr. Tickets are $12 for adults, and $7 for children and students.
Find out more »Made in Mathews Open Studio Tour
Celebrating our 22nd Year... The Made In Mathews Open Studio Tour offers the opportunity to visit and interact with an accomplished and varied group of working artists and artisans, each practicing their chosen craft amongst the beautiful rivers and bays of historic Mathews County, Virginia. Our member artists and artisans benefit from a remarkably diverse range of skills, mediums, backgrounds that are as unique as the people who call Mathews County thier home. Collectively they produce a staggering array of fine art, textiles, traditional crafts,…
Find out more »Gift Candle Making
Winter is here and you are looking for something fun to do... This candle workshop is perfect for candle lovers or DIY enthusiasts who want to learn something new and have a great time doing it! Sing up for Candle Making & Wine at Under the Stars Farm! Candles add warmth, scent, and ambiance to your home, and these wooden dough bowl 2-wick candles are a real treat. * These candles are smaller than the centerpiece candles and great as…
Find out more »December 2023
Cookie Decorating
Get ready to jingle and mingle at Under the Stars Farm's cookie-decorating extravaganza! Spice up your holiday spirit with sizzling gingerbread and sugar cookies, all while spreading that delightful Christmas magic! Picture this: you, an expert-led cookie artist, armed with royal icing and a sprinkle of yuletide cheer, crafting your cookie dreams into reality. It's a culinary masterpiece in the making, and the Farm's got the maestro, C.Allen Confections, guiding you every step of the way. But wait, there's more!…
Find out more »Mathews Historical Museum’s Annual Christmas Bazaar
A Christmas weekend in Mathews, welcoming Santa. The Museum will once again open its doors to host the 4th annual Christmas indoor bazaar, offering an array of goods crafted by local artisans, including food, handcrafted jewelry, woodworking, pottery, and Christmas items. Inside the Museum, artisans are on hand to discuss their work. A selection of special edition Mathews prints and trivets by nationally acclaimed artist P. Buckley Moss are still available. For additional information contact [email protected] or visit www.mathewsvamuseum.org!
Find out more »A Very Merry Christmas Farmers Market
A VERY MERRY Christmas FARMERS MARKET A Holiday Celebration of Unique Gifts, Handmade Goods, and Gourmet Delights. Sat., Dec. 9th 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Historic Courthouse Green Mathews, Virginia Sponsored by Mathews Main Street
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