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September 2022
Mathews Market Days
September 9th & 10th Mathews Market Days is one of Mathews County’s longest standing festivals and traditions. The weekend after labor day each year, friends, family and visitors reunite in Mathews to celebrate the artistic and creative culture of the middle peninsula. This annual festival has been around for over 45 years, celebrating the local artisans, and cultural hub of the local Community. This is a fun family event that is worth a booking a weekend excursion for the whole family! This…
Find out more »Sunflowers & Lemonade
We are so excited to announce our late summer Sunflower Bloom! Come join us in our field of over 7000+ sunflowers for a relaxing day of Sunflowers & Lavender Lemonade. Reserve your spot for TODAY! HOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR SUNFLOWERS & LEMONADE Step 1: Purchase a "VIP Admit One" or "Farm Pass" ticket Step 2: Check Out Remember, all guests must have a ticket!
Find out more »16th Annual Wharf to Wharf Swim
16th Annual L. Wayne Hudgins Memorial Wharf to Wharf Swim Sunday, Sept. 18th, 2022, 1pm Williams Wharf Landing One-mile out and back open water swim across the East River to fundraise for the project and facilities at Williams Wharf.
Find out more »Mathews Seafood Festival
Saturday, September 24th 2022 Festival is scheduled for Saturday, September 24th! About the Festival Enjoy all-you-can-eat seafood and BBQ at this year’s 3rd Seafood Festival in Mathews! Additional drink tickets available from beer/wine vendor. There will be live music against the beautiful back drop of the East River. The festival also features local craft vendors so make sure you bring cash as there will be no cards or ATM’s available at the Wharf! Live music by Good Shot Judy and…
Find out more »Sunflowers & S’mores
Sunflowers & S'mores! Come join us in our field of over 7000+ sunflowers for a relaxing evening of Sunflowers & S'mores and live music. Reserve your spot for TODAY! HOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR SUNFLOWERS & S'MORES Step 1: Purchase a "Admit One" ticket Step 2: Check Out Remember, all guests must have a ticket!
Find out more »October 2022
Autumn on Main & Vintage Market
Saturday, October 1, 9am to 2pm This year marks the third year of Autumn on Main & Vintage Market – An annual Fall welcoming in Mathews County, Virginia! The 2022 Market will be October 1st. This year’s event features a dozen vintage vendors selling high quality items such as furniture, home decor, jewelry, collection items, kitchenware, refurbished crafts, and so much more! Autumn on Main also features kids activities, live music on Sibley’s porch, pumpkins for sale, the Saturday Mathews…
Find out more »Fall Music on Maple
GET TICKETS HERE Join us for the Fall Music on Maple Concert! Fri, Oct 7, 2022, 6pm An intimate concert under the stars in downtown Mathews in the Sibley's General Store and James Store Historic District. Musical performance featuring The Jason Cale Band - a blend of New Orleans funk, blues rock, jazz fusion, and R&B elements is what creates the musical gumbo that is The Jason Cale Band. The music is full of heart and is reminiscent of the…
Find out more »Oyster Roast and BBQ Bash
Mathews Rotary Club presents the annual Oyster Roast and BBQ Bash! Saturday, October 8th, 2pm to 5pm at Williams Wharf. Tickets are $35 in advance, or $40 at the door, which includes all you can eat oysters and barbecue. Wine, beer and soft drinks are available for purchase, bring cash! Tickets can be purchased online here, from any Mathews Rotarian, or at the Mathews Visitor Center.
Find out more »Mathews Marathon & Half Marathon
Mathews Marathon & Half Marathon October 15, 7am mocva.com/marathon Run along peaceful, rural backroads in beautiful Mathews County, Virginia. Enjoy the fast, flat course that winds through dirt, gravel and paved roads and past the serenity of one of Virginia's last great countrysides. Registration will close on October 9 - cost is $50 for Half Marathon, $75 for Full Marathon. The race course is along open roads (not closed to traffic). “Caution Runner” signs will be prominently displayed along the route…
Find out more »November 2022
Thanksgiving Farmers Market
A SPECIAL HAPPY Thanksgiving FARMERS MARKET Sat., Nov. 19th 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Historic Courthouse Green Mathews, Virginia LOCAL FOODS, GIFTS, CRAFTS, & MORE! Sponsored by Mathews Main Street Committee www.mathewsmainstreet.org
Find out more »December 2022
East River Lighted Christmas Boat Parade
Come view the fun and funky East River holiday lighted boat parade from the boardwalk or pier at Williams Wharf Landing this Saturday 12/3. Parade starts at 5:30 with a first pass by Williams Wharf at 6pm, and a second after making the trip north to Town Point and back! Free parking is available onsite, fire pits to stay warm, plus cookies and warm beverages available!
Find out more »Christmas Farmers Market
A VERY MERRY Christmas FARMERS MARKET A Holiday Celebration of Unique Gifts, Handmade Goods, and Gourmet Delights. Sat., Dec. 10th 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Historic Courthouse Green Mathews, Virginia Sponsored by Mathews Main Street www.mathewsmainstreet.org
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