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May 2020
Steamed Shrimp Dinner
Come out and enjoy great food, fun and fellowship at Central United Methodist Men's Annual Steamed Shrimp Dinner. The dinner features steamed shrimp along with baked beans, coleslaw, hush puppies, homemade desserts and drinks and hot dogs. Donation of $19.00 to eat in or $18.00 for takeouts. Children 5-10, $6.00 and those under 5 eat for free. All proceeds benefit local church and community outreach! Tickets available in advance by calling 725-8673 or at the door while available.
Find out more »June 2020
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 »July 2020
July 4th Street Picnic
July 4th Street Picnic !! Help celebrate the opening of our new Mathews Museum Shoppe. Come all residents and visitors, JOIN IN THE FUN! A hot dog and chili luncheon will be served open air, at $3.00 per person, adult or child, from 11:00 until 1:30 on Saturday, July 4 at the Museum, 200 Main Street. Raffle winners will be announced at 1:30 pm on July 4th!! Three Raffle Baskets with exciting prizes are being offered by the Mathews Historical Museum. Tickets are: 1 for…
Find out more »August 2020
Sea Farms Seafood Festival
Mathews 2nd annual Sea Farms Seafood Festival is happening again and will be bigger than last year! Join us for a day of good seafood, music, vendors, and views at Williams Wharf in August. For more information about the Seafarms event, click here. Stay tuned for more information about purchasing your tickets in advance.
Find out more »October 2020
Hot Dogs and Chili at Mathews Historical Museum
Stop by the Mathews Historical Museum on Halloween for a yummy cookout lunch! Saturday, October 31, 2020, 11am to 3pm, Bring Cash 198 Main Street, Mathews
Find out more »November 2020
Thanksgiving Farmers Market
Nov. 21st | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Historic Courthouse Green | Court Street The Mathews Farmers Market will return for a special Thanksgiving Market on Saturday, November 21st from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Historic Courthouse Green. You’ll be able to obtain many items you need for your Thanksgiving dinner plans – from your favorite local produce, seasonal flowers, baked goods and a variety of crafts and gifts to start off the holiday shopping season. Sponsored by…
Find out more »December 2020
Soup and Shop at the Museum
The Mathews Historical Museum invites you to CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS!! "SOUP and SHOP" at the Museum 200 Main Street 11:00 am until 2:00 pm Friday, December 11 and Saturday, December 12 Museum Retail Shoppe opens at 10:00 a.m. *Corned beef chowder by the quart, $8, pre ordered at the Museum’s web site, www.mathewsvahistoricalmuseum.org Click on the Events bar. Minimum amount of quarts available on site, as supplies last. Pre-orders are requested. *Or send your order via email, to [email protected]. Provide your name,…
Find out more »February 2021
March 2021
Pre-St. Patricks Day at the Mathews Museum
A pre-St Patrick's Day event on the 13th, 10-2:00! Corned Beef Soup and Bake Sale $10 per quart, pre-order by March 8 on our website or email us at [email protected] or phone in to 804-725-5117, leaving your name, phone number and number of quarts desired. Mathews Woman's Cub will be selling their traditionally scrumptious desserts. Sprays of freshly cut pussywillows will be on sale, and the Museum's Retail Resale Shop will be open. *Notice this event is scheduled for March…
Find out more »April 2021
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. Interested in Being a Vendor? Contact [email protected] This event is sponsored by Chesapeake Bank…
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 »Live Music at Zoll Vineyards
LIVE MUSIC-JR WILSON Enjoy live music by JR Wilson outside on our patio. JR is a talented jazz/ blues performer whom we have featured before and we just loved the creative style of his music! So come out and enjoy a glass of wine, and delicious dessert to the music of JR Wilson.
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