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April 2021
Gwynn’s Island Community Yard Sale
This is a bi-annual community yard sale on Gwynn’s Island. It will be held on Friday, April 22nd and Saturday, April 23rd from 8:00 am until 3:00 pm. There will be signs on each street where there are participating homes and a map will be provided on our Facebook Page. Please ask to join for the latest updates.
Find out more »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
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
Mathews Community Yard Sale
Various locations throughout Mathews County, Rain or shine!! Nothing will stop the treasure shopping! Free Admission to Buyers! $10 admission for Sellers (+ $10 refundable fee for Yard Sale sign) Saturday June 5th, 2021 Yard Sale, 8 am-1 pm SELLERS: Interested in being listed as a site at the Yard Sale? Download the YARD SALE FORM 2021 PDF and submit it to the Mathews Visitor Center at 239 Main Street. Vendor Fee is $10 per individual/group, and signs are a $10 refundable…
Find out more »Gwynn’s Island Race
Visit the race website "mocva.net/gi-festival" for full details. Participants will be able to choose a 4 mile run, a 10 mile bike ride or combining the run & bike for a duathlon. The race proceeds will benefit our local school athletes - after the race, stick around and enjoy the Gwynn's Island Festival.
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…
Find out more »October 2021
Mathews Marathon & Half Marathon
Visit the race website "mocva.net/marathon" for full details. Participants will be able to choose to run a full or half marathon distance. The race proceeds will benefit our local school athletes - after the race, stick around and enjoy the Mathews Farmers Market and one of the local restaurants less than one block from the start/finish area
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