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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.
Find out more »July 2021
The “Ukesters” – Music on Sibley’s Front Porch
Your favorite Ukulele group is coming back to the Sibley's General Store on July 4th weekend! Stop by to hear them jam on July 3rd, 11am - 1pm. About the Ukesters: A small group of stray ukulele players in Richmond found each other in 2015 and began to practice around a dining room table. Word got out, and soon there were 10 of us with a book of songs ever expanding. Today we are a group of some 22 players,…
Find out more »Rejoice on the River Concert Series
Rejoice on the River Concert Series present Revival on the River Buoyed by the fantastic support & attendance we received from our first Rejoice on the River Concert we are thrilled to announce that we have added an additional event. This Saturday, July 10th, we will be hosting Rejoice on the River - The Revival at Williams Wharf Landing in Mathews. This event is modeled after the old fashioned revivals churches throughout our area used to host. It will be…
Find out more »Red, White & Blue BBQ @ Bay School
To Support the Arts in Mathews We're Having a Hometown Picnic In the Bay School Back Yard July 14, 5:00-8:30PM Join Bay School for a family-friendly bash to support the arts in Mathews. Scoot's is serving BBQ and Gloucester Brewing Company will be here, too. There will be live music for dancing, yard games, and art activities to keep everyone busy. Adult Tickets are $35, children 6-12 are $10, and children 5 and under are free. More information and tickets…
Find out more »Maritime Heritage Day Festival
The Mathews Maritime Foundation (MMF) will be having a Maritime Heritage Day Festival Sat., July 17 10 am - 3 pm Come join us at this outdoor event which will take place on the lawn beside the Maritime Museum. Tents will be set up showing various activities and projects we are currently working on. Many photos of past and present will be displayed. MMF members can sign up for a Sunday Cruise on our buy boat The Peggy, or for…
Find out more »September 2021
Put In Creek Duathlon
Annual Labor Day Event 3 mile run + 2.5 mile kayak, starting & ending in Mathews Courthouse area, transition point at Williams Wharf. Sound like a good time to you? Then feel free to join us on Labor Day 2021: Monday, Sep 6th. That’s right: it’s free & open to everyone. Location. This event will start and end at Put-In-Creek park and pavilion in Mathews Courthouse. Just a few years ago, the town of Mathews built a new dock and kayak ramp there so…
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