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April 2025
Hunter Owens LIVE at The Hatchery
Join Hunter Owens as he performs at the Hatchery from 5-7 pm, and grab some delicious oysters while you enjoy the show!
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 »Gloucester/ Mathews Historic Garden Week
Presented by the Garden Club of Gloucester and Mathews The beauty and history of Gloucester County abound in its rivers and exquisite shoreline homes. Historic Garden Week in Gloucester, presented by the Garden Club of Gloucester and Mathews, includes access to three amazing waterfront properties and the Fine Arts Museum of Gloucester. Visitors will enjoy the warmth and tradition of two homes along the North River, Exchange (early 1700s) and Blythelea, as they walk between the grounds taking in the…
Find out more »Gwynn’s Island Raw Bar Run
The 11th annual race is entering its second decade & re-branded as the Gwynn’s Island Raw Bar Run. The event features a brand-new 5k course, an all-new name & vibe, and a waterfront post-race celebration. This year, we’re taking the action to the historic Callis Wharf, where participants will run along the stunning Piankatank River and Milford Haven, soaking in the best waterfront views Gwynn’s Island has to offer. Hosted by: The Hatchery x Mathews Outdoor Club Registration opens on March…
Find out more »May 2025
May Faire 2025- A Rural Life: Country Stores, Post Offices & Wharfs
Friday, Saturday, May 2 & 3, May Faire 2025 “A Rural Life: Country Stores, Post Offices and Wharfs” This year, a two-day county fair-type of event, with crafters, food trucks, and entertainment, a children’s corner, Pound Cake contest, photography contest and our traditional May Pole dance. May Faire is sponsored by the Mathews Museum, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2025. Visit www.mathewsvamuseum.org for information.
Find out more »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 »Music on Maple with Tristan Dougherty Trio
Our first Music on Maple concert of the year will be on May 2nd, and the band is the Tristan Dougherty Trio! Tristan Dougherty is a folk musician and songwriter based in Richmond, Virginia. By combining meditative, finger-style guitar playing with warm, illuminative lyrics and innovative arrangements, he’s developed a refreshingly original sound that draws on indie, classic country and Appalachian music traditions. Whether performing solo or with his string band, his work reflects a deep reverence for the craft,…
Find out more »Get Your Glow On
Join the Mathews Little League for a Sponsorship Appreciation Night at the ball field! Let's light it up for the sponsors and everyone who makes the league possible with a night of ball, awesome concessions and glow sticks! Head on out and sponsor!
Find out more »Spring Community Litter Cleanup
PLEASE NOTE- This is a rescheduled event from our original date of 4/12. Help us clean our roadways, waterways and neighborhoods! MCVIC is hosting our annual spring community cleanup, and we’d love to have you join us! Whether you are a civic organization, school group, or just an individual looking to do some good, we need you! All are welcome! We do require you register ahead of time using the link below so we can make sure we have enough…
Find out more »Tour de Chesapeake
Mark your calendar for the third weekend in May! This tour is the only Coastal Virginia, Chesapeake Bay bike tour — over a thousand visitors come each year to enjoy the flat roads, beautiful scenery, and over 100 miles of routes that are friendly for all levels.Are you outdoorsy, active, and like to visit new places? We guarantee this week will be authentic! Biking along the beautiful fields, peninsulas, and marshlands of Mathews is one perk among the many ways…
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 »TDC’S Party at the Wharf
Join the Tour de Chesapeake for a special, FREE Party at the Wharf! Open to all! Band: 7th Street Dance Band Food Truck: Creekside Catering
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