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April 2021
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 »May 2021
Piankatank Ruritan all-you-can-eat Fish Fry and Oyster Roast
AYCE includes fish, oysters, clam chowder, hushpuppies, coleslaw, tea, lemonade and water. Beer and Wine available for purchase $4each Admission price $30 in advance, $35 at the door, $4 for beer and wine tickets. Can purchase all online at www.piankatankruritanclub.com or from any Piankatank Ruritan member or at the Mathews Visitors Center.
Find out more »2021 Tour de Chesapeake
May 15th Weekend register now! Registration is now open! This year will feature 3 routes with 80 miles of country roads with views of farmland, mash, waterfront and beaches. Register in advance, walkups will not be available this year. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, certain events during the weekend may be impacted or cancelled due to public health safety concerns. Visit tourdechesapeake.org for more information about this fun-filled Virginia Cycling Event!
Find out more »Markets on Main!
Mathews Main Street Committee is now introducing "Markets on Main," a partner event to the Mathews Farmers Market and Bay School Artisan Markets. This collaborative event features vendor markets all around Main Street, a food truck, and live entertainment. On Saturday's you can also enjoy the Mathews Farmers Market, Friends of the Library Bookstore, Historic Sites/Museums Open, great restaurants and shopping. See the Community Calendar listings for more information. Third Saturday, April - August April 17th - Historic Garden Tour Weekend 9am -…
Find out more »The Spring Steam
The Spring Steam Hosted by the Seafood Shack May 22nd, 3pm-8pm, Williams Wharf Landing $40, Friends, Family, Neighbors Live Music, Steamed and Fried Seafood, Beer & Wine, Carolina Pork BBQ & Sides Purchase Tickets: https://theseafoodshackmathews.com Tickets will be available at the Mathews Visitor Center
Find out more »June 2021
Gwynn’s Island Chicken Dinner
Come enjoy a chicken dinner with all the fixings with friends and neighbors. Can't stay, then use our drive thru and get a dinner to go. Drive Thru starts at 4:30 PM, Eat-In starts at 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM
Find out more »September 2021
Mathews Market Days
Come celebrate the 46th year of Mathews Market Days! This is the Mathews event of the year that you can't miss. This two day festival features dozens of artisans, food vendors, live entertainment, kids activities, 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. Don't forget to attend the Party at the Wharf on Friday night at Williams Wharf, also! Find out more…
Find out more »Mathews Seafood Festival
Saturday, September 25th About the Festival Enjoy all-you-can-eat seafood including oysters, clams, fish, shrimp, crabs, and sides of hush-puppies and coleslaw. Additional drink tickets sold separately at the beer tent. There will be live music against the beautiful back drop of the East River. The festival also features nearly 20 local craft vendors so make sure you bring cash as there will be no cards or ATM’s available at the Wharf! Bring your own chair and get ready for a…
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