Mathews County Visitor Center

HITW's New Year's Eve Party
2025-12-31 | Hole in the Wall Waterfront Grill, 384 Old Ferry Road, Grimestead, VA, 23076, United States
Ring in the New Year with your friends at Hole int he Wall with food, drinks, and live music!

Mathews Museum's St. Patrick's Fundraising Dinner
2026-03-17 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Kingston Parish Hall, 370 Main Street, Mathews, VA, 23109, United States
Join the Mathews Museum for a fundraising dinner on St. Patrick’s Day, featuring delicious Irish food and music by Three Creeks Down! Tickets are $40/ each, or $100 for a sponsorship, which includes 2 tickets and a listing in the program. Tickets available at the Mathews Museum, MCVIC, and Haskins Auto.

Concerts by the Bay: Steve Leslie Sings James Taylor
2026-03-22 15:00 - 17:00 | Harry M. Ward Auditorium – Mathews High School, 9889 Buckley Hall Rd, Mathews, VA, 23109, United States
Grammy Award-winning songwriter and recording artist Steve Leslie performs the music of Rock ‘N Roll Hall of Fame singer- songwriter James Taylor in an authentic and spell-binding concert event.
Steve’s warm baritone vocals, exceptional guitar technique, and uncanny resemblance, is truly a one-of-a-kind tribute to this American music icon. Accompanied by piano, Steve’s program features some of Taylor’s biggest hits of all time including, but not limited to, “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You),” “Fire and Rain,” “Carolina In My
Mind,” and more!
*Promotions & selection made through Live On Stage

Live Music & Opening Weekend!
2026-04-18 18:00 - 20:00 | The Hatchery, 425 Callis Wharf Road, Mathews, VA, 23064, United States
Join The Hatchery for opening weekend of the 2026 season. Saturday features live music from 6-8pm by Steve Abernethy and Karleigh Gooding. This event is free and open to all!

Music on Maple- Nature's Child
2026-05-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Thomas James Store, 44 Maple Ave, Mathews, VA, 23109, United States
Stay tuned for more information for our first Music on Maple of the season, featuring reggae band Nature’s Child, and delicious food from On the Flip Side!

Mathews High School Orchestra
2026-05-11 18:00 | Mathews Memorial Library, 251 Main Street, Mathews, VA, 23109, United States
Mathews Memorial Library invites you to support our student musicians by attending this free event!
MHS Orchestra 2026

Mathews VA250 Patriotic Concert
2026-05-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Harry M. Ward Auditorium – Mathews High School, 9889 Buckley Hall Rd, Mathews, VA, 23109, United States
In preparation for Mathews County’s grand July 4th celebration, the Mathews VA250 Committee invites residents, neighbors, and visitors to a special concert on Friday, May 15, at Mathews High School.
Co-sponsored by the Mathews Museum, Mathews Historical Society, Sons of the American Revolution, and Daughters of the American Revolution, this event commemorates the 250th anniversary of Virginia’s declaration of independence—the first colony to do so.
The Courthouse Community Orchestra, directed by Staff Sergeant Jarrett Kocan of the U.S. Air Force, will perform an engaging program of music starting at 7:00 p.m. (Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.)
Admission is free. Join in for an afternoon of music and history as we celebrate Virginia’s role in America’s fight for independence!

MCHS Historic Home & Garden Tour
2026-05-17 14:00 - 17:00 | Providence, Cobbs Creek, VA, 23035, United States
Join the Mathews County Historical Society for a Historic Home & Garden Tour, benefitting the Tompkins Cottage Lift Fund.
The event will include small group tours of the interior of Providence, open gardens, music, and hors d’oeuvres and beverages!
Providence, a beautiful two-story mansion overlooking the Piankatank River, was built in the early 1800s by William Fitchett. Many architectural features that confirm its early construction still remain.
Tickets and informational brochures will be available by the first of March. Save the Date!

Juneteenth Freedom Day
2026-06-19 12:00 - 18:00 | Cobbs Creek Arts Center, 61 Cobbs Creek Lane, Cobbs Creek, VA, 23035, United States
Join us as we honor freedom, culture, and community. There will be delicious food trucks, unique local vendors, a full lineup of entertainment, music performances, and family-friendly fun. Bring your friends, family, and energy to enjoy a day of unity and celebration. All are welcome.

MVFD 2026 East Riverfest Boat Docking
2026-06-20 11:00 - 17:00 | Williams Wharf Landing, 1039 Williams Wharf Road, Mathews, VA, 23109, United States

Party at the Wharf - Nature's Child LIVE Music
2026-07-17 17:30 - 21:00 | Williams Wharf Landing, 1039 Williams Wharf Road, Mathews, VA, 23109, United States
Party at the Wharf
Nature’s Child
The Battered Badger
On The Flip Side
LIVE Music from 6-9pm, Food trucks, Cash Bar (wine & beer), All Ages Welcome! 12 and under, FREE. Bring a friend & a chair! No coolers, please!

SUMMER SHINDIG At Mathews Riverside
2026-07-25 11:30 - 14:00 | Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehabilitation Mathews, 603 Main St., Mathews, VA, 23109, United States
You are invited to Mathews Riverside’s backyard for a family FREE day of
Live Music by Haus Band, Wheelchair Wash & Decorate, Positive Pizza Truck, Arts n Crafts, Icy Treats, Tie Dye, And more!

National Night Out
2026-08-04 16:00 - 19:00 | Mathews High School (Ken Brown Field), 9889 Buckley Hall Road, Mathews, VA
Mathews County Sheriff’s Office presents National Night Out 2026 on August 4th from 4pm-7pm

Mathews Met Art Auction & Gala
2026-09-26 17:30 - 21:30 | Bay School Community Arts Center, 279 Main Street , Mathews, VA, 23109, United States
Save the date ~ Saturday, September 26
for the
Mathews Met
Art Auction & Gala
Come walk the red carpet with us
This year we will host our annual Fine Art Auction here on Bay School grounds!
Enter the Art Speaks Gallery and be welcomed with a sparkling beverage. Browse the collection of local and regional artwork as you mingle with other guests.
Proceed to the classroom to enjoy hors d’oeuvres while immersed in our mission.
Preview the live auction items in the pottery studio while you sip a second drink.
Proceed to the tent for a magical evening of dinner by Chef Brian Marshall, silent and live auctions, raffles, live music and dancing with Tommy Sax as the evening winds down.
Check back for details as they unfold and tickets as they become available!
https://bayschoolarts.org/event-6650393

Music on Maple - Rae the Band
2026-10-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Thomas James Store, 44 Maple Ave, Mathews, VA, 23109, United States
Join us for our final Music on Maple of the season, featuring Rae the Band, with local artist Shane Norris during set breaks! Plus, delicious food from Small Town Burger!
Stay tuned for more info!
