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July 2025
Music on Maple with Mackenzie Roark Trio
Welcome to Music on Maple with Mackenzie Roark & The Hotpants (Trio), hosted by the Mathews County Visitor & Information Center and the Mathews County Historical Society! Join us in welcoming Richmond Americana artist Mackenzie Roark to Mathews for the first time! As the front woman of Mackenzie Roark & the Hotpants, she is known for blending the soulful roots of classic country, the storytelling spirit of 70’s folk, and the raw edge of rock and roll! She will be…
Find out more »Mathews Farmers Market
The Market takes place on the Courthouse Green every Saturday from April through October from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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), handmade crafts, clothing, and jewelry. You will also likely find handmade ceramics, soaps, yarns, and various types of artwork. Bring the entire family (including pets) for all…
Find out more »Battle of Cricket Hill Ceremony
Join the Sons of the American Revolution, Richard Henry Lee Chapter, for the Cricket Hill Ceremony, promptly at 10 am. On July 8, 1776, Gen. Andrew Lewis and Virginia militia established an artillery battery at Fort Cricket Hill to attack Lord Dunmore’s camp on Gwynn’s Island. Without boats, Lewis was unable to launch a land attack on Dunmore’s camp. Instead, Lewis used an artillery barrage from Fort Cricket Hill to attack Dunmore’s camp and ships on July 9. Dunmore and…
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 »Party at the Wharf Summer Series 2025
Join the Mathews Land Conservancy for their Party at the Wharf Summer Series with live music by The Tidewinders, and delicious food trucks On the Flip Side and Howard-Dooley Cafe. Gates open at 5 pm, with live music from 6-9 pm. All ages are welcome: tickets are $5 (12 and under are free!) Cash bar- wine and beer available. Bring your lawn chair!
Find out more »August 2025
Party at the Wharf Summer Series 2025
Join the Mathews Land Conservancy for their Party at the Wharf Summer Series with live music by Tin Can Fish Band, and delicious food from Positive Pizza and Salty Bob's Oyster & Seafood Co. food trucks! Gates open at 5 pm, with live music from 6-9 pm. All ages are welcome: tickets are $5 (12 and under are free!) Cash bar- wine and beer available. Bring your lawn chair!
Find out more »Live Music by Shane Norris @ The Hatchery
The Hatchery is hosting live music by Shane Norris on Fri 8/15 from 6-8pm. Enjoy music by this up and coming young Mathews musician while grabbing dinner and drinks on the water.
Find out more »Wharf to Wharf Swim
The one-mile swim will begin at 10 am in waves, based on the following categories: PUFFERFISH uses swim aids/ swim fins/ flotation device. You’re not a strong swimmer OR just want to relax in the water and will feel much more comfortable completing the one-mile distance if you use a swim aid, such as fins, a vest or even a floatie raft. TUNA will not use swim aids. You know you can complete the one mile swim and will not be using…
Find out more »September 2025
Party at the Wharf Summer Series 2025
Join the Mathews Land Conservancy for their Party at the Wharf Summer Series with live music by Low Bottom, and delicious food trucks Positive Pizza and Coastal Thirst. Gates open at 5 pm, with live music from 6-9 pm. All ages are welcome: tickets are $5 (12 and under are free!) Cash bar- wine and beer available. Bring your lawn chair!
Find out more »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…
Find out more »October 2025
Party at the Wharf Summer Series 2025
Join the Mathews Land Conservancy for their Party at the Wharf Summer Series with live music by Sound Waves Band, and delicious food by Coastal Thirst! Gates open at 5 pm, with live music from 6-9 pm. All ages are welcome: tickets are $5 (12 and under are free!) Cash bar- wine and beer available. Bring your lawn chair!
Find out more »Music on Maple with Leverty, Leedes & Austin
EXCITING NEWS! Music on Maple is officially back and better than ever this year! The Mathews County Visitor & Information Center and the Mathews County Historical Society, Inc. are hosting three concerts- mark your calendars for May 2nd, July 11th and October 10th! After a multi-year hiatus due to construction on Sibley's and the Thomas James Store, this intimate local concert series is returning with some great new acts! Each concert will be from 6-9 pm, tickets will be $30,…
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