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August 2018
Mathews Micro-Triathlon Series – 2018
A series of our very popular Micro-Triathlon events at Williams Wharf in Mathews County, Virginia Building on the success of our single event, this series will include five separate triathlons – one per month, starting in June and wrapping up in October. Date(s): 6/16/2018, 7/14/2018, 8/18/2018, 9/15/2018, 10/20/2018 Start & End Time: 8:00-10:00 am Location: Williams Wharf Organizer Info: Virginia Tidewater Trailrunners LLC (VTTR)
Find out more »September 2018
44th Annual Mathews Market Days
Come celebrate the 44th year of Mathews Market Days! This is the Mathews event of the year that you can't miss. This two day festival features hundreds of artisan and food vendors, parades, live music, dancing, kids activities, an antique car show, pet parade, contests, Saturday's Street Dance and much 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…
Find out more »Market Days 5k & 1m Fun Run
Kick off your 2018 Market Days experience with a morning run or walk around Mathews. This annual 5k event has a new location with an entirely new route, starting and finishing within the Market Days event grounds. The course follows sidewalks, wooded and grass trails, and includes a lap on the school track. So bring your sense of adventure and your friends to support the Mathews Family YMCA again this year. The 5k race starts at 7:30am and the 1m…
Find out more »12th Annual L. Wayne Hudgins Wharf to Wharf Swim
This year marks the 12th Annual L. Wayne Hudgins Wharf to Wharf Swim to benefit the Mathews Land Conservancy's and the new Owens Waters Edge Center at Williams Wharf. This is a 1400 meter open water swim in the East River from Williams Wharf to Hicks Wharf and return. 1:00 p.m. (Registration begins at noon) $100 minimum sponsorship Sponsored by the Mathews Land Conservancy, 804-725-9685, [email protected] Visit https://mathewslandconservancy.org/ to find out more information on swimming conditions and event details.
Find out more »October 2018
Autumn on Main and Vintage Market
Don't miss the first annual Autumn on Main and Vintage Market - a fall welcoming in Mathews County. Start your day at the Sibley's General store to pick up your maps, free coffee, apple cider and muffins! Sibley's Pumpkin Market will be taking place from 10am-3pm where you can purchase a $5 raffle ticket to include: one pumpkin, face painting, a free photo at Trend Masters for your family, and a chance to win a gift basket! Sibley's will also…
Find out more »Kingston Episcopal Parish Fall Fair
This annual community-wide, fun-filled event features live and silent auctions of antiques, sporting goods, collectibles, tools and more; flea market, eat-in and take-out foods such as Brunswick stew and barbecue made on-site, preserves, baked goods and gourmet frozen foods, the Garden Path of plants, trees and flowers, as well as the sale of gently-used clothing for children and adults, toys and linens. All proceeds benefit the Mathews community. Call 725-2175 for more information. October 20th, 9am-2pm, Rain or Shine Kingston…
Find out more »Fall Oyster Roast & BBQ Riot
Mathews Rotary presents this year's Fall Oyster Roast and BBQ Riot at Williams Wharf Landing this year! All you can eat oysters and BBQ and cash bar! Tickets $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Available at the Mathews Visitor Center, Mathews Chesapeake Bank, M&M Building Supply, & Haskins Bayside Collision.
Find out more »Halloween Trail
THMS will be hosting the “Halloween Trail”, a not-scary trick or treating experience for costumed kids in 6th grade or younger to collect candy. Jr. Beta will host this event on the trail behind Thomas Hunter from 4-6 on October 31st.
Find out more »November 2018
“Autumn’s Song” – Farm Festival
"Autumn's Song" An Annual Herb Farm Festival to benefit the Gloucester Mathews Humane Society. See the Special Events Page on the website for details! 10am-4pm Festival; 5pm-7pm Closing Drum Circle and Off Grid Open "no-Mic" Night Join us for a Fall Farm Celebration! Cost to attend: a donation of food or $ for the local Humane Society! There will be demos, speakers, vendors, great food, live Music & more! Full details will be blooming on the Special Events page…
Find out more »Holiday Farmers Market
Join us for a special Holiday Farmers Market on November 17th to stock up on special holiday jams, breads, meats, Christmas gifts, and warm holiday cheer!
Find out more »Turkey Trot
Get your Thanksgiving celebrations started with a healthy 4 mile run/walk/bike from the Mathews High School to Williams Wharf. For the price of a canned good to benefit Hands Across Mathews, you can run/bike/walk four miles from MHS to Williams Wharf. A shuttle will drive you back. Contact Lynda Greve at 804-725-9685 or [email protected] for more information
Find out more »December 2018
A Farm Christmas
Admission: dog or cat food or a few $ for the Gloucester Mathews Humane Society. Due to the bad weather expected, we have moved this event to the Bay School Community Arts Center on Main Street in Mathews, Va. Gather with us at this beautiful Art Center for a Very Unique Christmas Celebration! Drumming & Singing Christmas Carols with our Farm Family & Jeremy Nardozzi! Jay Hutchins from Brent & Becky’s Bulbs reading the Night Before Christmas! Puppet Show! Healthy Refreshments! Wonderfully Simple…
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