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September 2023
CANCELED!! Wharf to Wharf Swim
This event has been canceled for 2023. Join us for a one mile out and back open water swim across the East River to benefit the Williams Wharf Project. There will be live music, awards, and food and drinks. Registration is at 12 PM.
Find out more »October 2023
Oyster Roast & BBQ Riot
The Annual Mathews Rotary Club Oyster Roast and BBQ Riot is an All-You-Can Eat event that you don't want to miss! Help the Rotary Club raise funds to help others while having a great time! Tickets are $35 in advance, or $40 at the door, and are available online at mathewsrotaryclub.org, or at Mathews Chesapeake Bank, Haskins Bayside Service Center, Mathews Visitor Center and any Rotarian.
Find out more »Dinner on the Deck
Imagine a fall evening breeze, the sound of live music, and dinner under the stars -it's the perfect date night ambience. Join Under the Stars Farm and experience Dinner on the Deck a one of a kind dining experience. LIVE music, crisp cool air, the turning of the leaves, outdoor heaters, a scrumptious charcuterie board and the delicious scent of dessert in the air. The farm has partnered with a local chef to create charcuterie boards that will leave the men…
Find out more »November 2023
Fall Community Cleanup
Join us for the Fall Community Cleanup Day! Sign up by emailing or calling The Mathews County Visitor & Information Center. We provide all supplies, plus breakfast and coffee! We can also suggest a route if you don't have one in mind.
Find out more »December 2023
Cookie Decorating
Get ready to jingle and mingle at Under the Stars Farm's cookie-decorating extravaganza! Spice up your holiday spirit with sizzling gingerbread and sugar cookies, all while spreading that delightful Christmas magic! Picture this: you, an expert-led cookie artist, armed with royal icing and a sprinkle of yuletide cheer, crafting your cookie dreams into reality. It's a culinary masterpiece in the making, and the Farm's got the maestro, C.Allen Confections, guiding you every step of the way. But wait, there's more!…
Find out more »Rotary Club’s Annual Rockfish Tournament
The Mathews Rotary Club is hosting its annual Rockfish Tournament. The entry fee is $200/ boat with unlimited anglers. Captains Registration is December 8th from 5-7 PM at Morningstar Marina. $4,000 in guaranteed cash prizes available, including a first prize of $2,000! Contact 804-725-6213 for more information.
Find out more »Mathews Christmas Parade
Join us for the annual Christmas Parade! This year's theme is "Elf on a (Half) Shell," and the parade will run from Thomas Hunter Middle School to Church Street to Main Street to Buckley Hall to Chesapeake Bank. If you are interested in participating, we still have room for floats or walking units. You can register by picking up an application at Sibley's, emailing [email protected], or visiting https://visitmathews.com/2023-christmas-parade! Directly after the parade, visit with Santa at the Boys and Girls…
Find out more »Snow Globe Soirée
Are you looking for a unique and memorable way to celebrate a special occasion or just enjoy a night out with friends or loved ones? Under the Star's igloo dinner is the perfect solution. Imagine dining in your own private, cozy igloo surrounded by stunning winter scenery. The igloo is heated and fully furnished, complete with bluetooth speaker, comfortable seating, and all the amenities you need for a luxurious dining experience. The Farm has partnered with a talented group of chefs…
Find out more »1st Annual Grinches Gallop
Join the MHS Athletic Boosters for the 1st annual Grinches Gallop! Bring your unwrapped presents, and enjoy hot chocolate or cider when you finish the race! There are 5K and 1 mile fun run/ walk options. Register before 12/1 for $40 registration fee- guaranteed a hoodie, after 12/1, registration is $50. Proceeds to benefit Mathews High School Athletics! Contact [email protected] for a registration form, or for information on how to become a race sponsor!
Find out more »January 2024
Mathews Gardening Group Monthly Meeting
Join Mathews Gardening Group on Wednesday, January 24th at 10AM for an insightful presentation on the Use of Native Plants in Shoreline Stabilization: Living Shorelines. What is a Living Shoreline? A Living Shoreline is a management practice that provides erosion control and water quality benefits; protects, restores or enhances natural shoreline habitat; and maintains coastal processes through the strategic placement of native plants, stone, sand fill, and other structural and organic materials. The Middle Peninsula Planning District, comprised of six…
Find out more »February 2024
Mathews Gardening Group Monthly Meetings
Comprised mostly of beginner or intermediate gardeners, Mathews Gardening Group meetings are held the fourth Wednesday of each month (except November and December- third Wednesdays), and will offer regional experts as speakers to continuously improve and sharpen each member's gardening skills. For more information, please contact the Mathews VCE office at (804) 725-7196 or by email at [email protected] for more information.
Find out more »March 2024
What’s the Dirt on Mushrooms?
Join local grower and horticulturalist, Christian Brown, who will introduce Mathews to mushroom farming! The program will be held at the Mathews Historical Museum. Christian will discuss the diverse varieties of the most popular mushrooms and the numerous ways to cook them. The audience will have the opportunity to see the methods used on the farm to inoculate logs, will be able to touch and smell spawn, and will have their questions answered. Christian operates "Mush Love in Mathews, VA,” a mushroom farm…
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