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April 2022
Mathews Farmers Market
The Market takes place every Saturday, April through October on the Courthouse Green from 9am to 1pm. Food, flowers, and gifts galore! Our vendors feature a variety of fresh vegetables, along with homemade bread and bakery goods, eggs, and meat. In addition, our vendors offer plants, flowers (potted and bouquets), handmade crafts, clothing, and jewelry. You are also likely to find handmade ceramics, soaps, yarns, and various types of artwork. Bring the entire family (including pets) for all to enjoy the…
Find out more »Spring Community Litter Cleanup
How to Participate: Sign up Here You can sign up for the cleanup by emailing [email protected] Plan ahead and gather family or a neighbor to help with your efforts. Call 804-725-4229 or email [email protected] with any questions. You will receive two free meals during the date of the cleanup including breakfast to-go, and a pizza party lunch! For Adopt-a-Highway or Small Community Groups, we ask that ONE or TWO group leaders from your cleanup group be responsible for picking up…
Find out more »Raku Firing
Welcome to our second Raku Firing Fundraiser! We are very excited to welcome Martha Hayes and Johnny Norman into our backyard as we put the FUN in fundraising with FIRE! SATURDAY, APRIL 9 (rain date April 16) YOU MUST BUY A TICKET FOR A SPECIFIC TIME SLOT! 4 spots are available for each time slot. Expect to spend about two hours with us. Buy raffle tickets for your own private raku party here! Raku firing tickets are $30 each. Here…
Find out more »Pre-Order Lavender Plants for Spring Planting
Spring is a great time to add a little lavender to your garden or landscaping project. Pre-order your starter lavender plant for pickup April 15th between the hours of 11am and 4pm. Pick from French or English varieties based on availability.
Find out more »The Unbeatable Easter Egg Hunt
It's An Easter Egg Hunt and You're Invited! It's that time of year again when the animals are born, grass turns green and the lavender wakes up from its winter slumber and that means spring is here. Join us for this year's Unbeatable Easter Egg Hunt at Under the Stars Farm in Gloucester, Virginia. Over 4000 eggs filled with various treats will be hidden among the grounds at lavender fields ! Reserve your spot TODAY!
Find out more »Markets on Main
Join us on 3rd Saturdays, April through August Markets on Main features the Saturday Farmers Market, Boutique Vendors and Retailers along Main Street, Artisan Market at the Bay School Community Arts Center, Live Music and Entertainment at the Farmers Market and on the Sibley’s General Store porch, and a food truck! Stay tuned for additional information on featured musicians and vendors! Enjoy yourself a full day on Main Street, and also enjoy the local museums, Friends of the Library Book…
Find out more »Gwynn’s Island Race
Register Here RACE DETAILS 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 cost is $30. For those looking for a shorter distance, we will have a Free Fun Run open for everyone (distance just > 1 mile). 10 mile bicycle ride Weaving around the backroads of Gwynn’s Island, you’ll catch glimpses of the…
Find out more »May 2022
Music on Maple Ave.
Music on Maple Ave Friday before May Faire May, 6 - 6pm-9pm Mitchel Evan's band "Me and my Muse" Food Truck by Gumbeau's Catering Food and wine cash bar Tickets $25, 21+ only
Find out more »May Faire
First Saturday in May Kick off the Spring season with May Faire, in Mathews County, Virginia the first weekend of May every year; join us for a community heritage festival. This year's festival will be held on Saturday, May 7th on the Historic Courthouse Green. The 2022 May Faire theme will be Celebrating Mathews Watermen. This year’s theme will be a tribute to those county residents who worked in the past and now work on the water: the oystermen, fishermen,…
Find out more »Lavender Tea Party
It's Tea Time and You're Invited! Enjoy a light lunch and our delicious lavender tea on the lawn.. all with with your favorite ladies. Farm tables will be filled with scones, tea cakes, sweet potato biscuits, madeleines and of course lavender tea - perfect for a Mother's Day outing. Reserve your table TODAY! This is a lovely event to enjoy with your mom, grandmother, aunts, sisters and friends!
Find out more »U-Pick Lavender Season
It's time to make your reservations to visit Under the Stars Lavender Farm in Gloucester, Virginia. A place where you can simply enjoy the fresh air and fragrant blooms. Cut your own lavender bouquet, sip on our signature lavender lemonade, let the kids play in the natural playground, bring your own picnic and enjoy a relaxing, rustic farm experience. Stop by the farm store to shop for your favorite handcrafted lavender products.
Find out more »Tour De Chesapeake Biking Event
May 21st Weekend register now! Registration is now open! This year will feature 3 routes with 80 miles of country roads with views of farmland, mash, waterfront and beaches. Register in advance, walkups will not be available this year. Visit tourdechesapeake.org for more information about this fun-filled Virginia Cycling Event!
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