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April 2021
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. Interested in Being a Vendor? Contact [email protected] This event is sponsored by Chesapeake Bank…
Find out more »Gloucester/Mathews House and Garden Tour
Gloucester-Mathews Peaceful, historic, coastal!! Gloucester and Mathews Counties date back to 1651 and boast historic downtowns that offer walking tours, shopping, dining, art galleries and charming B&Bs. Reflecting the maritime heritage of this Chesapeake Bay community, all of the homes and gardens on tour are situated on the pristine waters of the lower Chesapeake Bay. Tour four historic homes and historic Ware Church. Included are an elegant home considered “the jewel of Tidewater”, a humble 18th century icehouse turned…
Find out more »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 23rd and Saturday, April 24th from 8:00 am until 3:00 pm. More information available on our Facebook Page: Gwynn’s Island Community Yard Sale for More Details. Look for signs on each road!
Find out more »Wellness Day at the Farm!
Wellness Day at the Farm! CA & J Farm An Educational Herb Farm Saturday, April 24th, 11-5 Saturday, May 22nd, 11-5 Family Activities all day Chicks & Ducklings Hatching! Details on the Farm Event page www.cajfarm.com
Find out more »Dragonfly Drum Circle
Dragonfly Drum Circle CA & J Farm A Music Farm! Saturday, April 24th, 6-8pm Details on the Music at the Farm page www.cajfarm.com
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 »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 »Open Mic Night at C. A. & J Farm
Open Mic Night CA & J Farm A Music Farm! Saturday, May 22nd, 6-8pm Details on the Music at the Farm page www.cajfarm.com
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 »Open Water Swim
Join the Mathews Outdoor Club for an Open Water Swim at the Williams Wharf Landing! The Open Water Swim is weeknights Monday & Thursday from 5:00-6:30pm at Williams Wharf. Cost is $5/ class and all participants must complete & agree to our participant waiver. June through September. This is a self-paced activity for adults (age 18 & over) who want to practice swimming laps in open water. An Attendant will be present to observe and monitor, each participant is expected…
Find out more »Cardio Sculpt Class
Join in on a Mathews Outdoor Club's Cardio Sculpt Class! Classes take place weekly on Wednesdays from 6-7pm at Thomas Hunter Middle School pavilion & track. Cost is $5/ class and all participants must complete & agree to our participant waiver. Outdoors, May 26 thru October 27, 2021 Each session is approximately one hour in length, and will get your heart-pumping as you move from station to station in a high-energy workout. Equipment – such as hand weights – will be available,…
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.
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