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March 2018
Mathews County Community Easter Egg Hunt
Bring your kids to collect thousands of Easter eggs right in the heart of Mathews! The event starts at 11am sharp on the Mathews Courthouse Square. The Easter Bunny will be present, and there will be one egg with a prize donated by Dilly Dally Emporium!
Find out more »April 2018
Mathews Farmers Market
The Mathews Farmers Market brings Saturday life in Mathews! It is located on the Historic Court House green in Mathews County, Virginia and each week brings a new array of wholesome fruits and vegetables, native plants, baked goods and handcrafted gifts. On Holiday Saturdays you will find entertainment and music. It's all part of the regular fare at the market. The Mathews Farmers Market won the 2017 Coastal Virginia Best of Virginia Award! Bring a reusable bag, shop local, and…
Find out more »Life Close to Nature Workshops (Natural Health Ideas)
Natural health ideas. Every workshop is different, enjoy one or all! see the website for details. C.A. & J. Farm is an off-grid capable Solar, Medicinal Herb Farm, established in 1997. Located in beautiful Mathews County, VA, only 15-20 minutes from Gloucester, Main Street. We have 5 Self-Sustaining Acres, Using All Natural Methods. Farm Tours Available, Workshops, drum circles, special events, fresh eggs, herbs and essential oils.
Find out more »May 2018
May Faire
May Faire's second annual festival is a family-friendly event sponsored by the Mathews County Historical Museum, will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. on the County’s Historic Court Green. The event has been officially named Mathews' Heritage Event! This year will be focusing on the 1950's theme. There will be a vendors, food trucks, live music and festival events!
Find out more »Mathews Family YMCA BBQ Bash
Great Music · Pulled Pork BBQ, Chicken & Fixins’ · Beer & Wine included Tickets $50 each • Denim & Diamonds Pre-Party Tickets $15 Additional (5-6pm) Live & Silent Auctions · Dress-Country Casual Proceeds ensure the Y remains open to all
Find out more »20th Annual Tour De Chesapeake
The County of Mathews, Mathews Land Conservancy and Mathews Visitor Center invite you to the 20th Annual Tour De Chesapeake!! This full weekend is jam packed with activities for families to enjoy. Flat, scenic routes, entertainment, art tour, water sports, live music, unique lodging, seafood feast and party at Williams Wharf -- experience the best of Mathews County! This year is going to be the best yet, and you can find the full schedule online at: http://tourdechesapeake.org Don't miss out…
Find out more »Seafood Feast and Party at the Wharf
FREE ADMISSION AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Fresh seafood and other options by Creekside Catering. Menu TBA – Available for purchase on site (takes credit cards). Beer, Wine and soft drinks by the Mathews Visitor Center – Cash only please Entertainment/Dancing provided by Lynda Smith & 7th Street Shuttle available to/from THMS (no drinks permitted on the bus)
Find out more »June 2018
Mathews Maritime Foundation Yard Sale
Please check your houses, garages, boats for items you feel ready to part with that can be enjoyed by the next person. We ALL have some! Please keep in mind that the new SEA SCOUT program is looking for camping gear (sleeping bags, tents, cook ware, etc.) to add to the fun as they learn boat handling techniques, cooperation, and building of spirit and skills. Items for the yard sale can be brought in the previous day, Friday June 1, from 10-2.
Find out more »Horn Harbor Duathlon (Run+Swim)
Also known as "Beat The Jellies" we're doing it again! This is our 4th Horn Harbor Duathlon - the date/time selected is to avoid jellyfish (which arrive in the area late June/ early July) and to coincide with high tide. You do not need to be a club member to participate in this NO COST, non-competitive event. OK - we do time it (overall & splits) but just for bragging rights. Meet at the Johnson's Home in Mathews Co -…
Find out more »14th Annual Highland Games & Picnic
Join us in celebrating a wee bit of Scotland! Bagpipes and drums lead the parade for the start of the annual Highland games. Participants compete in fun and challenging traditional Celtic sports that originated centuries ago in Scotland. The games, testing strength, endurance and skill, are “sized” by age groups 6 to 14. Register in advance for a FREE t-shirt! Bus leaves library at 8:45 a.m. to take children to the Piankatank Ruritan Recreational Field.
Find out more »70th Annual Gwynn’s Island Festival
Festival features live Music, Arts and Crafts, Antique Cars,Harley Davidson Motorcycle Parade, Food Vendors, Children’s Games with Extreme Obstacle Course and Face Painting
Find out more »July 2018
July 4th Fireworks Show
The 21st annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration at Mathews High School will take place on Wednesday, July 4th with a rain date of Thursday, July 5th. Fireworks will begin at approximately 9pm with entertainment and concessions starting around 6:30pm. Parking is available at Mathews High School with additional parking and a shuttle bus at Thomas Hunter Middle School running from 7:00 p.m. until its conclusion. For more information visit: http://mathewsfireworkscommittee.com Photo credit: Mathews Fireworks Committee Website
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