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March 2025
Concerts by the Bay: BrassWind
BrassWind is bringing back the classic horn band sound and look that’s been missing for quite some time. BrassWind is composed completely of retired & active-duty military in addition to some of the original charter-member educators that have remained. Though the roster and genres have changed, the mission has always been the same- To bring back good quality music to Hampton Roads and beyond…and to do it the right way. The way it was meant to be done…an incredibly gifted rhythm…
Find out more »April 2025
Donk’s 50th Anniversary Shows
Performance schedule coming, dates below: 4/5, 5/10, 6/14, 7/19, 8/16, 9/13, 10/18, 11/8, 12/6 All shows subject to last minute changes. Please join the email list or on Facebook for real-time updates. Harry M. Ward Auditorium, Mathews High School, 9889 Buckley Hall Road, Mathews, VA 23109 NEW!!! Shows start at 7:30 PM – Doors open at 7:00 PM Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for Children 12 and under Tickets can be purchased at the door on show…
Find out more »Concerts by the Bay: Bobby BlackHat
Known as Virginia’s Blues Ambassador, award winning recording artist, harmonica player, vocalist, songwriter, comedian, producer has been playing harmonica for over 46 years. Bobby is a retired U.S. Coast Guard Commander with 27 years of distinguished service which included serving as Military Aide to the President and being awarded the Coast Guard Medal for Heroism. He has opened for music legends: B.B King, Taj Mahal, Delbert McClinton, Patti Labelle, Ramsey Lewis, and Maze. He has also performed with Eddie…
Find out more »Party at the Wharf 2025 Concert Series
Stay tuned for a listing of performers and food trucks! All concerts are family-friendly! All cost $5, except 5/17 Party, which is free as part of the Tour de Chesapeake.
Find out more »May 2025
May Faire, A Rural Life: Country Stores, Post Offices & Wharfs
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. The 2025 May Faire theme will be A Rural Life: Country Stores, Post Offices & Wharfs. The county’s 7th annual spring heritage festival will feature a “county fair” atmosphere and will examine our very rural way of life—the people, their histories, their agricultural heritage, and their stories both past and present—focusing on farming, fishing…
Find out more »VA250 All America Concert
The Mathews Museum is pleased to co-sponsor, along with the Mathews VA250, a concert at the high school, featuring The Courthouse Community Orchestra, under the direction of Staff Sergeant Jarrett Kocan of the U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band. Join us as we memorialize the 249th anniversary of the May 15 creation of Virginia’s Declaration of Independence. The concert will begin at 6:30 pm. There is no charge for this event.
Find out more »July 2025
Music on Maple
Music on Maple is officially back for the 2025 season! Stay tuned for artist and food truck info- coming SOON! We can't wait to welcome you all back to jam out with us on Maple Avenue! Sponsorship opportunities available- stay tuned!
Find out more »September 2025
Mathews Market Days 2025
Mathews Market Days is an annual festival held the first Friday and Saturday after Labor Day. We invite locals, visitors, guests, family, and friends to join us as we share the showcase of a creative community. Arts & crafts, food, and informational vendors will be in attendance alongside live music each day, a children’s area and an annual car show on Saturday. Grab some dinner from our food vendors and enjoy Saturday night’s street dance. We hope to see you…
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