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July 2021
The “Ukesters” – Music on Sibley’s Front Porch
Your favorite Ukulele group is coming back to the Sibley's General Store on July 4th weekend! Stop by to hear them jam on July 3rd, 11am - 1pm. About the Ukesters: A small group of stray ukulele players in Richmond found each other in 2015 and began to practice around a dining room table. Word got out, and soon there were 10 of us with a book of songs ever expanding. Today we are a group of some 22 players,…
Find out more »Rejoice on the River Concert Series
Rejoice on the River Concert Series present Revival on the River Buoyed by the fantastic support & attendance we received from our first Rejoice on the River Concert we are thrilled to announce that we have added an additional event. This Saturday, July 10th, we will be hosting Rejoice on the River - The Revival at Williams Wharf Landing in Mathews. This event is modeled after the old fashioned revivals churches throughout our area used to host. It will be…
Find out more »Red, White & Blue BBQ @ Bay School
To Support the Arts in Mathews We're Having a Hometown Picnic In the Bay School Back Yard July 14, 5:00-8:30PM Join Bay School for a family-friendly bash to support the arts in Mathews. Scoot's is serving BBQ and Gloucester Brewing Company will be here, too. There will be live music for dancing, yard games, and art activities to keep everyone busy. Adult Tickets are $35, children 6-12 are $10, and children 5 and under are free. More information and tickets…
Find out more »Maritime Heritage Day Festival
The Mathews Maritime Foundation (MMF) will be having a Maritime Heritage Day Festival Sat., July 17 10 am - 3 pm Come join us at this outdoor event which will take place on the lawn beside the Maritime Museum. Tents will be set up showing various activities and projects we are currently working on. Many photos of past and present will be displayed. MMF members can sign up for a Sunday Cruise on our buy boat The Peggy, or for…
Find out more »September 2021
Put In Creek Duathlon
Annual Labor Day Event 3 mile run + 2.5 mile kayak, starting & ending in Mathews Courthouse area, transition point at Williams Wharf. Sound like a good time to you? Then feel free to join us on Labor Day 2021: Monday, Sep 6th. That’s right: it’s free & open to everyone. Location. This event will start and end at Put-In-Creek park and pavilion in Mathews Courthouse. Just a few years ago, the town of Mathews built a new dock and kayak ramp there so…
Find out more »Party at the Wharf
Keep the party going at Williams Wharf for the 2nd Party at the Wharf event of the year. Come over before the Mathews Market Days Festival for food, live music, and plenty of dancing from 5pm-9pm. Enjoy the festivities waterside! $5 per person at the gate; children 12 and under free This event is family-friendly, and open to the public. Food sales can take credit card, and beer and wine bar is cash only.
Find out more »CANCELLED Mathews Market Days
2021 EVENT CANCELLED Read Event Cancellation Press Release Come celebrate the 46th year of Mathews Market Days! This is the Mathews event of the year that you can't miss. This festival will be featured one day this year, featuring dozens of artisans, food vendors, live entertainment, 5k Race, an antique car show, pet parade, and more. Walk around the historic court green and our small downtown to support our local organizations, businesses and artisans. Find out more information about Mathews…
Find out more »Wharf to Wharf Swim
15th Annual L. Wayne Hudgins Memorial Wharf to Wharf Swim Sunday, Sept 19, 2021, 1PM Williams Wharf Landing Visit Website 1 Mile Out and Back open water swim in the East River
Find out more »Mathews Seafood Festival
Saturday, September 25th Williams Wharf Landing, 3pm-8pm About the Festival Enjoy all-you-can-eat seafood and BBQ. Additional drink tickets sold separately at the 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! This year’s band features Good Shot Judy and Rip Tide Band! Purchase your Tickets
Find out more »October 2021
Mathews Marathon & Half Marathon
Visit the race website "mocva.net/marathon" for full details. Participants will be able to choose to run a full or half marathon distance. The race proceeds will benefit our local school athletes - after the race, stick around and enjoy the Mathews Farmers Market and one of the local restaurants less than one block from the start/finish area
Find out more »Oyster Roast and BBQ Riot
Mathews Rotary Club Oyster Roast and BBQ Riot Saturday, October 30, 2pm-5pm The Pavilion at Williams Wharf Landing Tickets $30 in Advance, $35 at the Door Available at Mathews Visitor Center, Chesapeake Bank (Mathews Branch) Haskins Auto (Port Haywood) or from any Rotarian
Find out more »November 2021
Holiday Farmers Market
Holiday Farmers Market November 20th, 2021 9am-1pm Historic Courthouse Green Shop local this season! The Mathews Farmers Market will host a special market featuring a wide variety of unique Christmas gifts, decorations and food on the Historic Courthouse Green. Our vendors will be well spaced out and we ask that everyone attending please follow all the CDC guidelines and precautions including wearing a mask and using hand sanitizer.
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