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April 2022
Community Easter Egg Hunt
Mathews Community Easter Egg Hunt Mathews Historic Court Green Saturday, April 16th, 11am SHARP! Ages 3-10 Rain or shine, bring a basket, your family, and costumes welcome!
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May Faire
First Saturday in May Kick off the Spring season with May Faire, in Mathews County, Virginia the first weekend of May every year; join us for a community heritage festival. This year's festival will be held on Saturday, May 7th on the Historic Courthouse Green. The 2022 May Faire theme will be Celebrating Mathews Watermen. This year’s theme will be a tribute to those county residents who worked in the past and now work on the water: the oystermen, fishermen,…
Find out more »June 2022
Gwynn’s Island Festival
Gwynn’s Island Festival Saturday, June 25th Last Saturday in June, 9am to 4pm. Festival has a variety of handmade crafts and local vendors. Festival will also feature live music, Lord Dunmore skits, food vendors, and a kids zone! The event is located at the Gwynn’s Island Civic Center, 1996 Old Ferry Rd., Gwynn, VA 23066
Find out more »July 2022
July 4th Fireworks Show
Location, Date, & Time The annual Mathews 4th of July Fireworks Celebration will take place at Mathews High School on July 4th with a rain date of July 5th. Fireworks will begin around 9 p.m.. Entertainment & Refreshments Starting around 6:00 p.m., there will be entertainment and concessions available for purchase. Come early for some food, fun, and music; then at dusk help celebrate our notions birth with fireworks. Parking Parking is available at Mathews High School. A shuttle bus…
Find out more »September 2022
Mathews Market Days
September 9th & 10th Mathews Market Days is one of Mathews County’s longest standing festivals and traditions. The weekend after labor day each year, friends, family and visitors reunite in Mathews to celebrate the artistic and creative culture of the middle peninsula. This annual festival has been around for over 45 years, celebrating the local artisans, and cultural hub of the local Community. This is a fun family event that is worth a booking a weekend excursion for the whole family! This…
Find out more »Party at the Wharf
Party at the Wharf Friday, Sept. 9th Keep the party going at Williams Wharf for the 2nd Party at the Wharf event of the year. Come over from Mathews Market Days for food, live music, and plenty of dancing from 5pm-9pm. Enjoy the festivities waterside! Bring cash for beer and wine bar and food truck!
Find out more »Mathews Seafood Festival
Saturday, September 24th 2022 Festival is scheduled for Saturday, September 24th! About the Festival Enjoy all-you-can-eat seafood and BBQ at this year’s 3rd Seafood Festival in Mathews! Additional drink tickets available from beer/wine vendor. There will be live music against the beautiful back drop of the East River. The festival also features local craft vendors so make sure you bring cash as there will be no cards or ATM’s available at the Wharf! Live music by Good Shot Judy and…
Find out more »October 2022
Autumn on Main & Vintage Market
Saturday, October 1, 9am to 2pm This year marks the third year of Autumn on Main & Vintage Market – An annual Fall welcoming in Mathews County, Virginia! The 2022 Market will be October 1st. This year’s event features a dozen vintage vendors selling high quality items such as furniture, home decor, jewelry, collection items, kitchenware, refurbished crafts, and so much more! Autumn on Main also features kids activities, live music on Sibley’s porch, pumpkins for sale, the Saturday Mathews…
Find out more »November 2022
Thanksgiving Farmers Market
A SPECIAL HAPPY Thanksgiving FARMERS MARKET Sat., Nov. 19th 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Historic Courthouse Green Mathews, Virginia LOCAL FOODS, GIFTS, CRAFTS, & MORE! Sponsored by Mathews Main Street Committee www.mathewsmainstreet.org
Find out more »December 2022
East River Lighted Christmas Boat Parade
Come view the fun and funky East River holiday lighted boat parade from the boardwalk or pier at Williams Wharf Landing this Saturday 12/3. Parade starts at 5:30 with a first pass by Williams Wharf at 6pm, and a second after making the trip north to Town Point and back! Free parking is available onsite, fire pits to stay warm, plus cookies and warm beverages available!
Find out more »Christmas Farmers Market
A VERY MERRY Christmas FARMERS MARKET A Holiday Celebration of Unique Gifts, Handmade Goods, and Gourmet Delights. Sat., Dec. 10th 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Historic Courthouse Green Mathews, Virginia Sponsored by Mathews Main Street www.mathewsmainstreet.org
Find out more »Mathews Christmas Parade
The 2022 Mathews Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, December 10th at 1:00 p.m. Parade Theme: "Fishing you a Merry Christmas!" Consider joining us in making this a memorable event for our community. A holiday favorite you don’t want to miss! Parade route from Thomas Hunter Middle School to Chesapeake Bank's NEW location (old Bank of America) Applications are available to pick up and drop off at the Mathews Visitor Center (239 Main Street) or send by mail to "Mathews Visitor…
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