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April 2023
Historic Garden Week
Ware Neck, a narrow body of land bordered on one side by the Ware River and the other by the North River, is in Gloucester County. Visitors will enjoy this tour showcasing a close-knit community with a historic general store and post office, whose early success was due to ties with steamships that once traded at nearby Hockley Wharf. Three private homes in this quaint community with unique and varied architecture and spectacular river views are included: Glen Roy, an…
Find out more »Earth Day Community Drum Circle
Drumming, singing, prayers and fun around the fire! There will be Farm Puppets for children, and an interactive activity of creating a Nature Mandala in the sand! There will be health snacks and drinks, plus drums provided, no experience needed. No tickets required, just show up... $10 donation for anyone over the age of 12.
Find out more »Gwynn’s Island Race
4m Run, 10m Ride or Run/Ride Duathlon: Gwynn’s Island in Mathews County is the host site of this annual race. Join runners & riders in this unique tour of one of Virginia’s special locations – then hang around to enjoy the music & food. 4 mile road run Starting and ending at the Gwynn’s Island Civic League, the route follows quiet backroads around the island, with a constant view of the water. The race course is 4 miles and the…
Find out more »Let’s Farm!
Farm Tour - get ideas: Beekeeping Basics Seed Starting 101 Starting your Gardens - tips & hacks Growing your own Healing Herbs Chick Care Discovery Weed Walk Tickets are available on the website's "Farm Events" page. CA & J Farm is proud to be a Kiwanis Farm! The Mathews Kiwanis will be joing CA & J Farm, working with the Kinship Club, creating & building...Projects & Smiles! The Kiwanis do this well! https://www.kiwanis.org/home https://www.facebook.com/MathewsVAKiwanis
Find out more »May 2023
Coastal Virginia (COVA) Kickball Tournament
Get ready to PLAY BALL! It’s so easy to join in the fun- pick a Captain, add 9 others to make a 10-person team*, and get ready to compete for a trophy – and bragging rights! Each player receives a team shirt included with registration. Registration Closes April 21. *$250/ 10-member team; for larger teams, add $25/ member beyond the original 10.
Find out more »Tour de Chesapeake
Premier cycling event on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay with 4 concise routes, each around 25 miles, which take cyclists from our own Gwynn's Island to Bethel Beach to the New Point Lighthouse. Each route has fully stocked rest stops, SAG support and lovely views galore! You may ride any route as many times as you like to add up the miles! We are the only ride that offers a WATER TAXI on an authentic Chesapeake Bay Deadrise within one of…
Find out more »Wellness Day
Join CA&J Farm for their Memorial Weekend Wellness Day! Schedule: 1:15 Herb Talk- All About Your Skin 1:45 Chad Fortney- Discover the Energy of the Stones 2:15 Farm Tour- Feed the Animals 2:45 Healthy Weeds & Foraging Walk 3:15 Drum Fun by the Fire! 4:15 Farm Tour- Feed the Animals Until 5 PM: Explore the Gardens, Farm & Meditation Areas, Enjoy the Yellow Barn Store, Create in the Hive, Relax & Breathe! Refreshments-Games-Nature Therapy Chad of Alternative Energy Healing of West Point,…
Find out more »June 2023
Swing Bridge Book Launch Party
Local author Bronwyn Hughes and illustrator Kat Sharp are hosting a Book Launch Party on Thursday, June 8! Swing Bridge, a collection of short stories set in a fictionalized community on the Chesapeake Bay, explores social issues and celebrates the richness of small-town life. Come out and get your signed copy, and celebrate with live music by Piankatank, beer and soft drinks, food from Positive Pizza and temporary tattoos and stickers! This event is open to the public, and will…
Find out more »Mathews Micro Triathlon Series
Now in its 6th year, the Mathews Micro Triathlon Series kicks off in June for another 4-event series. Ideal for beginners to the sport of triathlon OR for experienced who want an opportunity to train & compete. MMTS #3 has options for Micro OR Sprint distances. Awards presented at the final series event in August to top overall finishers.
Find out more »Islander Regatta
Annual 9 mile paddling event for non-motorized craft, circumnavigating one of Virginia’s few inhabited islands: Gwynn’s Island in Mathews County. With its origins as a fun summer challenge for a group of friends, the Islander Regatta is opening its door to more participants. Max 200.
Find out more »August 2023
Let’s Farm!
Join your friends at CA&J Farm, for a "Let's Farm!" event, and learn educational farm skills. More details coming soon.
Find out more »Markets on Main
Join us for the last Markets on Main of the season! Piankatank will be performing on the Court Green from 10 AM-1 PM, and Jonathan Brown will be playing on Sibley's Porch from 12-3 PM! There will be plenty of new vendors, plus some returning favorites- clothing, baked goods, woodworking, antiques, photography, jewelry and more!
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