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June 2021
Rejoice on the River
Our community has suffered a year of heartbreaking losses, unprecedented isolation and the closure of our churches. But we survived. And now it's time to REJOICE! Rejoice on the River is a three part Christian concert series at Williams Wharf Landing. The concerts will highlight praise music in all forms and are a time for our community to finally gather together, give thanks, praise our Lord & renew our souls under the beautiful backdrop of the East River. All are…
Find out more »September 2021
Put In Creek Duathlon
Annual Labor Day Event 3 mile run + 2.5 mile kayak, starting & ending in Mathews Courthouse area, transition point at Williams Wharf. Sound like a good time to you? Then feel free to join us on Labor Day 2021: Monday, Sep 6th. That’s right: it’s free & open to everyone. Location. This event will start and end at Put-In-Creek park and pavilion in Mathews Courthouse. Just a few years ago, the town of Mathews built a new dock and kayak ramp there so…
Find out more »Party at the Wharf
Keep the party going at Williams Wharf for the 2nd Party at the Wharf event of the year. Come over before the Mathews Market Days Festival for food, live music, and plenty of dancing from 5pm-9pm. Enjoy the festivities waterside! $5 per person at the gate; children 12 and under free This event is family-friendly, and open to the public. Food sales can take credit card, and beer and wine bar is cash only.
Find out more »CANCELLED Mathews Market Days
2021 EVENT CANCELLED Read Event Cancellation Press Release Come celebrate the 46th year of Mathews Market Days! This is the Mathews event of the year that you can't miss. This festival will be featured one day this year, featuring dozens of artisans, food vendors, live entertainment, 5k Race, an antique car show, pet parade, and more. Walk around the historic court green and our small downtown to support our local organizations, businesses and artisans. Find out more information about Mathews…
Find out more »November 2021
Holiday Farmers Market
Holiday Farmers Market November 20th, 2021 9am-1pm Historic Courthouse Green 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. Our vendors will be well spaced out and we ask that everyone attending please follow all the CDC guidelines and precautions including wearing a mask and using hand sanitizer.
Find out more »Made in Mathews Open Studio Tour
2021 Open Studio Tour Weekends: Friday, November 26th, 2021 10 am-5 pm Saturday, November 27th, 2021 10 am-5 pm Sunday, November 29th, 2021, Noon – 5 pm Saturday, December 4th, 2021 10am-5pm Sunday, December 5th, 2021 Your favorite annual Thanksgiving tour is growing! Artists open their studios these weekends throughout Mathews and you can take a driving tour of the county and experience art demonstrations, and shop various art forms such as pottery, jewelry, paintings, woodworks, and more. The Open Studio…
Find out more »December 2021
2021 Mathews Market Days Poster Sale
The Mathews Market Days Committee is proud to present the artwork of the late Mr. W. Langley Deagle, Sr. featured on this year's Mathews Market Days poster. Langley was a graduate of Mathews High School, a graphic artist for the Naval Weapons Station, and also known for having painted the names on many boats in and around the Mathews County area. His work expanded from on boats to paintings on canvas, drawings on paper, and more, primarily showcasing his love…
Find out more »Mathews Historical Museum Christmas Indoor Bazaar
An indoor bazaar featuring local craft vendors, offering goods such as baked items and hand crafted items suitable for Christmas giving. The Museum will also offer takeout chili in quarts, at $6, as well as a “dine in” option of a hotdog with chili, chips, water. Takeout orders must be ordered via www.mathewsvamuseum.org by December 8 at 5:00 p.m. Shop one-of-a-kind items—baked goods, holiday greens, jewelry, carved wood items—all created by local artisans. ALSO the Museum if hosting “Soup to…
Find out more »February 2022
7th Annual Chili Cook-Off
Chili Cook-Off Mathews Rotary Club presents the 7th Annual Chili Cook-Off! February 21, 2022 4:30pm-7pm Piankatank Ruritan Club Tickets are $15 and include all you can eat chili, cornbread, soft drinks and dessert. Adult beverages and take-home quarts of chili are available for purchase. Tickets available from participating members of Rotary or online at mathewsrotaryclub.org
Find out more »April 2022
Mathews Farmers Market
The Market takes place every Saturday, April through October on the Courthouse Green from 9am to 1pm. 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), handmade crafts, clothing, and jewelry. You are also likely to find handmade ceramics, soaps, yarns, and various types of artwork. Bring the entire family (including pets) for all to enjoy the…
Find out more »Spring Community Litter Cleanup
How to Participate: Sign up Here You can sign up for the cleanup by emailing [email protected] Plan ahead and gather family or a neighbor to help with your efforts. Call 804-725-4229 or email [email protected] with any questions. You will receive two free meals during the date of the cleanup including breakfast to-go, and a pizza party lunch! For Adopt-a-Highway or Small Community Groups, we ask that ONE or TWO group leaders from your cleanup group be responsible for picking up…
Find out more »Markets on Main
Join us on 3rd Saturdays, April through August Markets on Main features the Saturday Farmers Market, Boutique Vendors and Retailers along Main Street, Artisan Market at the Bay School Community Arts Center, Live Music and Entertainment at the Farmers Market and on the Sibley’s General Store porch, and a food truck! Stay tuned for additional information on featured musicians and vendors! Enjoy yourself a full day on Main Street, and also enjoy the local museums, Friends of the Library Book…
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