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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T080000
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SUMMARY:Hauntings in Mathews\, from the Mathews Archives
DESCRIPTION:The Mathews Memorial Library will unveil an exhibit to celebrate Archives Month on October 1. The exhibit will be open to the public during regular library hours through October 31. \nThe Archives Month exhibit\, Hauntings in Mathews\, explores the folklore and legends surrounding ghosts and other mysterious happenings at four historic Mathews County locations: Auburn Plantation\, Hudgins House\, Old House Woods\, and Roxbury (Stoakes Plantation). \nVisitors are invited to explore the exhibit throughout the month of October and discover the historical stories and legends preserved at the Mathews Memorial Library. \nThe Mathews Archives is a collaborative effort of the Mathews Memorial Library and the Mathews County Historical Society. \n  \nMathews Memorial Library \n251 Main Street \n804.725.5747 \nmathewslibrary.org
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/hauntings-in-mathews-from-the-mathews-archives/
LOCATION:Mathews Memorial Library\, 251 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,Library Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Memorial Library":MAILTO:staff@mathewslibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T100000
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SUMMARY:Find Your Roots at the Library
DESCRIPTION:The Mathews Memorial Library will unveil an exhibit to celebrate Family History Month on October 1. The exhibit will be open to the public during regular library hours through October 31. \nThe Family History Month exhibit\, Find Your Roots at the Library\, highlights the many resources available to those researching their family history and exploring Mathews County’s past. Featured resources include the Chesapeake Room\, the Mathews Archives\, Digital Archives\, eResources\, and the Transcribe Mathews County Project. \nVisitors are invited to explore the exhibit throughout the month of October and discover the resources and history preserved at the Mathews Memorial Library.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/find-your-roots-at-the-library/
LOCATION:Mathews Memorial Library\, 251 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,Library Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Memorial Library":MAILTO:staff@mathewslibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T220000
DTSTAMP:20260819T172206Z
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SUMMARY:Music on Maple - Rae the Band
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our final Music on Maple of the season\, featuring Rae the Band\, with local artist Shane Norris during set breaks! Plus\, delicious food from Small Town Burger! \n 
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/music-on-maple-rae-the-band/
LOCATION:Thomas James Store\, 44 Maple Ave\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Food & Drink,Live Music,Outdoor
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews County Visitor &amp%3B Information Center":MAILTO:mathewsvisitorcenter@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T170000
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SUMMARY:Mathews Rotary Club - Oyster Roast & BBQ Riot
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URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/mathews-rotary-club-oyster-roast-bbq-riot/
LOCATION:Williams Wharf Landing\, 1039 Williams Wharf Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Food & Drink,Live Music,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T120000
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SUMMARY:Mathews Marathon & Half Marathon
DESCRIPTION:World’s Flattest Race Course\nA Boston Qualifier Race– Participant limit is 500\n2026 Registration for Mathews Marathon\, Half Marathon & Marathon Relay includes a Friday Carbo Load meal provided by Mathews Family YMCA. \nBefore 9/1 – $100 Full Marathon — $75 Half Marathon\nEff 9/1 – $125 Full Marathon – $100 Half Marathon\nRun along peaceful\, rural backroads in beautiful Mathews County\, Virginia. Enjoy the fast\, flat course that winds through dirt\, gravel and paved roads and past the serenity of one of Virginia’s last great country sides. Registration will close on October 10. Cost will increase on Sept 1. No refunds one month from event date – anyone unable to attend will be able to transfer registration to the Virtual Race. \nThe race start & finish is in the town center of Mathews at Put In Creek Pavilion (for GPS purposes use 117 Brickbat Rd\, Mathews 23109 – that is fire station which is next to pavilion): The course will have volunteers staged every 2.5-3 miles with water and gel – scroll down to view course maps. \nVirtual – $50 for Full or Half Marathon
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/mathews-marathon-half-marathon-3/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Health & Fitness,Outdoor,Sports
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Outdoor Club":MAILTO:christine@mocva.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T190000
DTSTAMP:20260828T150538Z
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SUMMARY:Piankatank Ruritan Club CATFISH FRY
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URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/piankatank-ruritan-club-catfish-fry/
LOCATION:Piankatank Ruritan Club\, 7138 Buckley Hall Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Food & Drink
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ORGANIZER;CN="Piankatank Ruritan Club":MAILTO:timothy.roscher@voyafa.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T150000
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SUMMARY:Concerts by the Bay - CelloVoci
DESCRIPTION:CelloVoci is a newly formed classical-crossover group starring internationally renowned cello & vocal duo\, BRANDEN & JAMES along with powerhouse singer/songwriter Effie Passero from American Idol & Postmodern Jukebox. With “dazzling cello and soaring tenor vocals” (NPR Music) from BRANDEN & JAMES\, and Ms. Passero’s “insanely powerful voice\,” (Entertainment Weekly)\, the trio presents a tour-de force of epic musical collaborations and lighthearted stories that will make you both laugh and cry. Since forming a group during the pandemic\, the trio has toured extensively all over the West Coast\, East Coast\, and Midwestern United States\, along with several cities in Mexico. They released their first collaborative album entitled Happy Days and made their solo concert debut at New York City’s Carnegie Hall in 2024. In 2025\, they made concert appearances in Australia\, Mexico\, Bulgaria\, Greece\, and France\, as well as several performances across the United States. \n*Promotions & selection made through Live On Stage 
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/concerts-by-the-bay-cello-voci/
LOCATION:Harry M. Ward Auditorium at Mathews High School\, 9889 Buckley Hall Road\, Mathews \, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="CONCERTS BY THE BAY INC.":MAILTO:concertsbythebay22@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T190000
DTSTAMP:20261006T174224Z
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SUMMARY:Larry Chowning Book Premier at Mathews Maritime Foundation Museum
DESCRIPTION:Larry Chowning Book Premier at Mathews Maritime Foundation Museum \nThursday\, October 22\, 7PM \nMathews Maritime Museum\n482 Main St.\nMathews\, VA 23109 \n\nFree\, but RSVP to 804-725-4444\n\nLocal author Larry Chowning will be hosting a book discussion featuring his soon-to-be released book “Chesapeake Bay Folklife”\, “a historical account of waterman traditions\, maritime culture and folk crafts.” \nIf you are interested in attending this free presentation\, please call the Museum phone at 804-725-4444 and kindly leave an RSVP with how many will be attending. This is to better gauge the expected turnout. \nSome light refreshments and snacks will be offered.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/larry-chowning-book-premier-at-mathews-maritime-foundation-museum/
LOCATION:Mathews Maritime Museum\, 482 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Maritime Foundation":MAILTO:info@mathewsmaritime.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T140000
DTSTAMP:20261016T131205Z
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UID:19101-1792832400-1792850400@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Community Conservation Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/community-conservation-day-2/
LOCATION:Deltaville Library\, 35 Lovers Lane\, Deltaville\, VA\, 23043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T100000
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual Dog Costume Contest
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URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/2nd-annual-dog-costume-contest/
LOCATION:The Bean Spot at the Vintage Pearl\, 256 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Food & Drink,Holiday/ Seasonal,Shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T160000
DTSTAMP:20260917T160156Z
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SUMMARY:Howl-a-palooza @ The Mathews Memorial Library
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/howl-a-palooza-the-mathews-memorial-library/
LOCATION:Mathews Memorial Library\, 251 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Library Events,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Memorial Library":MAILTO:staff@mathewslibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T190000
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CREATED:20261001T194512Z
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UID:19063-1793127600-1793127600@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:An Evening with RYAN COLE at the MATHEWS MUSEUM
DESCRIPTION:He helped win America’s independence. Then America threw him the\nbiggest party in its history. Come spend the evening with author Ryan\nCole (The Last Adieu) as he brings the Marquis de Lafayette to life —\nTuesday\, October 27\, Mathews Museum. In the midst of America’s 250th\nanniversary\, and with Mathews’ own Revolutionary roots\, this is\nhistory you can feel. Doors 6:30 PM\, program 7:00 PM. Free.\n804-505-1277.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/an-evening-with-ryan-cole-at-the-mathews-museum/
LOCATION:Mathews Museum\, 200 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Museum":MAILTO:mathewsvamuseum@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T203000
DTSTAMP:20261012T195823Z
CREATED:20261012T195823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T195823Z
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SUMMARY:Mathews Museum's Haunted Ghost Walk
DESCRIPTION:$12 tickets online
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/mathews-museums-haunted-ghost-walk/
LOCATION:Mathews Museum\, 200 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,History,Outdoor
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Museum":MAILTO:mathewsvamuseum@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T160000
DTSTAMP:20261012T200245Z
CREATED:20261012T200004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T200245Z
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SUMMARY:Mathews Harvest Festival Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/mathews-harvest-festival-extravaganza/
LOCATION:Mathews Historic Courthouse\, 27 Court Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Holiday/ Seasonal
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Museum":MAILTO:mathewsvamuseum@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T190000
DTSTAMP:20261020T153349Z
CREATED:20261020T153349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T153349Z
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SUMMARY:Boo on the Bay
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/boo-on-the-bay-2/
LOCATION:Thomas Hunter Middle School\,  387 Church Street\, Mathews\, VA\,  23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Museum":MAILTO:mathewsvamuseum@gmail.com
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