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SUMMARY:Party at the Wharf Summer Series 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mathews Land Conservancy for the kickoff to their Party at the Wharf Summer Series with live music by Mercy Creek\, and delicious Salty’s Bob Oyster and Seafood! \nGates open at 5 pm\, with live music from 6-9 pm. All ages are welcome: tickets are $5 (12 and under are free!) Cash bar- wine and beer available. Bring your lawn chair!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/party-at-the-wharf-summer-series-2025/
LOCATION:Williams Wharf\, 1039 Williams Wharf Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Food & Drink,Live Music,Outdoor
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Land Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mathewslandconservancy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T170000
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SUMMARY:Party at the Wharf 2025 Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:Stay tuned for a listing of performers and food trucks! \nAll concerts are family-friendly! All cost $5\, except 5/17 Party\, which is free as part of the Tour de Chesapeake.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/party-at-the-wharf-2025-concert-series/
LOCATION:Williams Wharf\, 1039 Williams Wharf Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Food & Drink,Live Music,Outdoor,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Land Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mathewslandconservancy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T130000
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SUMMARY:Mathews Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:The Market takes place on the Courthouse Green every Saturday from April through October from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. \nFood\, 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 will also likely find handmade ceramics\, soaps\, yarns\, and various types of artwork. \nBring the entire family (including pets) for all to enjoy the pleasant social atmosphere. We also encourage everyone to check out the surrounding shops and restaurants in downtown Mathews\, all within easy walking distance of the market.  \nCheck the calendar for Special Events and Gardening Demonstrations offered on any given Saturday. It is what brings Saturday to life in Mathews! \nMark your calendar for Special Holiday Markets: \nThanksgiving Farmers Market: November 15th\, 2025\nChristmas Farmers Market: December 13th\, 2025
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/mathews-farmers-market-9/
LOCATION:Courthouse Square\, Court St\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Outdoor,Shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T150000
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SUMMARY:Master Gardeners Crepe Myrtle Workshop & Cleanup Day
DESCRIPTION:The Mathews/Middlesex Master Gardeners are offering a Crepe Myrtle Pruning Workshop on the Canine Companions Property. \nJoin the Master Gardeners in a free workshop to learn about tools\, tips\, and techniques for proper pruning of Crepe Myrtle\, from 10-11:30am. \nIf you would like to stay after the workshop\, there will be an opportunity to volunteer for Canine Companions between 12 and 3:00pm. \n\nTo register for the pruning workshop at 10am: Call the Mathews Extension office at 804-725-7196 or email iparkin@vt.edu\nTo register to volunteer for Canine Companions at 12:30pm: Email Leslie Neely at: neelyadventure@gmail.com
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/master-gardeners-crepe-myrtle-workshop-cleanup-day/
LOCATION:Eastbrooke Estate\, 17262 John Clayton Memorial Highway\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T150000
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SUMMARY:Mathews Christmas Parade 2024
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Mathews Christmas Parade theme is “Blue Crab Christmas!” The parade will be held on Saturday December 14\, at 1 PM! \nThere is no rain date if the parade is cancelled due to inclement weather\, and the parade will take place rain or shine. \nPrizes will be awarded for the best entry in each of the following categories: Civic\, Animal\, Walking Unit\, School\, Commercial\, Motorized\, Church\, Parade Theme\, and Antique Vehicle. \nThe parade will run from Thomas Hunter Middle School to Chesapeake Bank. \nDirectly following the parade\, Santa will greet children at the Mathews County Visitor & Information Center at 239 Main Street. \nAnyone interested in participating\, please fill out the attached registration form (2024 Parade Registration) and submit it to mathewsvisitorcenter@gmail.com\, or drop it off at the Mathews Visitor Center.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/mathews-xmas-parade/
LOCATION:Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Holiday/ Seasonal,Outdoor,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews County Visitor &amp%3B Information Center":MAILTO:mathewsvisitorcenter@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T190000
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SUMMARY:Main Street Holiday Night Market & Tree Lighting
DESCRIPTION:Shops will be open until 7 pm\, with refreshments. \nPick up a punch-card and find the hidden blue crabs in each shop\, and be entered into a drawing for a family prize basket. \nCarolers will sing along the streets\, and Santa will be taking appearances throughout town! \nJoin the carolers for hot chocolate\, winner announcements\, and tree lighting at Westville Church at 7 pm!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/main-street-holiday-night-market-tree-lighting/
LOCATION:Mathews Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Holiday/ Seasonal,Outdoor,Shopping,Youth
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241209
DTSTAMP:20260531T113708
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SUMMARY:Annual Rockfish Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Join the Rotary Club and Morningstar Marina in this year’s Annual Rockfish Tournament! With a first prize of $2\,000\, and $4\,000 guaranteed cash prizes\, you can win some Christmas money\, catch some rockfish\, and support a great local organization! \nCaptain Registration is from 5-7 pm on 12/6! $200/ boat entry fee with unlimited anglers.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/annual-rockfish-tournament/
LOCATION:Morningstar Marinas\, 249 Mill Point Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T130000
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CREATED:20240311T150953Z
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SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mathews Main Street Committee for a special Thanksgiving holiday Farmers Market!  \nGive thanks for your local farmers\, artisans\, and bakers by filling your holiday tables with locally produced seasonal specials. \nThanksgiving Turkey Giveaway donated by Our Lil Gang Farms! Purchase tickets\, $3.00\, at the Mathews Memorial Library\, MCVIC\, and the Farmers Market. The winner will be chosen at the end of the November 23rd market. There will be more vendor raffles during the market too! \nBring the entire family (including pets) for all to enjoy the pleasant social atmosphere. We also encourage everyone to check out the surrounding shops and restaurants in downtown Mathews\, all within easy walking distance of the market. 
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/thanksgiving-farmers-market-4/
LOCATION:Courthouse Square\, Court St\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Food & Drink,Holiday/ Seasonal,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T120000
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SUMMARY:Fall Community Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Fall Community Cleanup!\n\n\n\nThis is a great opportunity for civic organizations\, school groups\, and more to get some service hours in our community. We filled 100 bags during our Spring Community Cleanup- let’s see if we can beat that number!\n\n\n\nSign up using the link below\, or by emailing Kat at mathewsvisitorcenter@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you all soon!\n\n\nhttps://www.surveymonkey.com/r/cleanupfall2024\n\n\n\n\nHelp us clean Mathews roadways for the fall! Pick up our neighborhoods and roadways. The cleanup is scheduled for Saturday November 2\, 8 AM to noon\, starting at the Mathews County Visitor & Information Center\, located at 239 Main Street.  \nGeneral guidelines:\n– The Mathews Visitor Center provides to-go snacks\, all equipment\, and route recommendations\, plus a post event pizza party! \n\n– All groups must be accompanied by an adult. You are responsible for your own transportation.\n– Pick your own route\, or do your Adopt-a-Highway road\, or we will have a list of roads for you.\n– Keep track of how many bags are collected\, and leave them on the side of the highway\, out of the way of pedestrian and road traffic.\n– What to wear: long pants\, waterproof boots\, long sleeves\, gloves.\n– What we supply: Gloves\, Bags\, Vests\, Grabbers\, Nets\nReturn Equipment by noon\, and you must report your work to the Mathews\nVisitor Center.\n\n**Keep track of how many bags you accumulated**
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/16850/
LOCATION:Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241031T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241031T190000
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SUMMARY:Mathews Baptist Church's Trunk or Treat
DESCRIPTION:Join Mathews Baptist for its annual Trunk or Treat!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/mathews-baptist-churchs-trunk-or-treat/
LOCATION:Mathews Baptist Church\, 8284 Buckley Hall Road\, Hudgins\, VA\, 23076\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:Holiday/ Seasonal,Outdoor,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241031T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241031T190000
DTSTAMP:20260531T113708
CREATED:20241015T191342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T191342Z
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SUMMARY:Mathews Chapel UMC & LIFT Mathews Trunk or Treat
DESCRIPTION:Head over to Mathews Chapel for their Trunk or Treat event!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/mathews-chapel-umc-lift-mathews-trunk-or-treat/
LOCATION:Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday/ Seasonal,Outdoor,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T170000
DTSTAMP:20260531T113708
CREATED:20240105T164613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T155316Z
UID:15679-1729324800-1729357200@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Mathews Marathon\, Half Marathon\, and Relay
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistration will close on October 5\, cost will increase on Sept 1\, 2024.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/mathews-marathon-half-marathon-and-relay/
LOCATION:Put-In-Creek Landing\, 50 Brickbat Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Fitness,Outdoor,Sports
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Outdoor Club":MAILTO:christine@mocva.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T170000
DTSTAMP:20260531T113708
CREATED:20240927T014541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T014719Z
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SUMMARY:Oyster Roast & BBQ Riot
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mathews Rotary Club for all you can eat oysters & BBQ\, and live music with Rob Oliver! Wine\, beer and soft drinks will be available for purchase. \nTickets are $40 in advance from any Rotarian\, or at Mathews Visitor Center\, Haskins Bayside Service Center or Chesapeake Bank in Mathews\, or are $45 at the door.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/oyster-roast-bbq-riot-3/
LOCATION:Williams Wharf\, 1039 Williams Wharf Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Food & Drink,Live Music,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T160000
DTSTAMP:20260531T113708
CREATED:20241001T183548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T183548Z
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SUMMARY:Canine Companions Clean Up Day
DESCRIPTION:Help area Master Gardeners and Volunteers prepare garden beds around the historic home place of the Mathews Men. A wonderful volunteer opportunity to help Mathews County Canine Companions’ new home! \nHelp needed with the following: \nWeeding\, trimming\, planting\, mulching. \nMaster gardeners and landscapers will be on site to lend help and provide direction. Bring your small garden tools and wear gloves. \nRefreshments provided!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/canine-companions-clean-up-day/
LOCATION:Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Outdoor
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ORGANIZER;CN="Canine Companions":MAILTO:jparkin@vt.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T210000
DTSTAMP:20260531T113708
CREATED:20240819T235903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T235903Z
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SUMMARY:4th Annual Ducks Unlimited Wetlands Conservation Banquet
DESCRIPTION:The Piankatank River Chapter of Virginia Ducks Unlimited will hold its 4th Annual Wetlands Conservation Banquet at the Piankatank Ruritan Club on Thursday\, October 3\, 2024\, beginning at 6 PM.\n\nProceeds from this event are used to support wetlands conservation in Mathews County\, the Commonwealth of Virginia and in the United States.  Everyone is welcome to attend.\n\nContact Bill Pennell 804-450-2267 or whpjr517@aol.com for further information\, and visit the website to order tickets (single tickets starting at $85): http://www.piankatankriverdu.org
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/4th-annual-ducks-unlimited-wetlands-conservation-banquet/
LOCATION:Piankatank Ruritan Club\, 7138 Buckley Hall Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Food & Drink,Outdoor
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ducks Unlimited%2C Piankatank River Chapter":MAILTO:whpjr517@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T200000
DTSTAMP:20260531T113708
CREATED:20240811T002642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240811T002642Z
UID:16699-1726686000-1726689600@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:MLC's Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION: A Long-Awaited Update to the ‘State of the York’ Report!  \npresented by  \nCIRSE GONZALEZ  \nCirse Gonzalez\, Coastal Training Program Coordinator of the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Virginia (CBNERR-VA) at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science will guide attendees through the recently completed update to the “State of the York” report – the first of its kind since 2002! The report provides an overview of various components of the York River and its watershed (including water quality/ecosystem health\, harmful algal blooms\, fisheries status\, and more)\, and event attendees will be among the first members of the public to get a glimpse at its findings.  \nFree and open to the public!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/mlcs-lecture-series/
LOCATION:Williams Wharf\, 1039 Williams Wharf Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Outdoor
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Land Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mathewslandconservancy.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240907
DTSTAMP:20260531T113708
CREATED:20240822T152742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T153242Z
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SUMMARY:Mathews Market Days 50th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION: 
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/mathews-market-days-50th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Shows,Community Events,Food & Drink,Live Music,Outdoor,Shopping,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Market Days Committee":MAILTO:mathewsmarketdays@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T110000
DTSTAMP:20260531T113708
CREATED:20240820T011459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T011459Z
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SUMMARY:The Enemies List: Invasive Plants
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mathews Gardening Group for a lecture entitled “The Enemies List: Twelve of the Most Notorious Invasive Plants of Tidewater\, Virginia\,” with special guest speaker Christina Verderosa\, Newport News Master Gardener & Tree Steward. This event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/the-enemies-list-invasive-plants/
LOCATION:Virginia Cooperative Extension Office Mathews\, 10494 Buckley Hall Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Outdoor
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Gardening Group":MAILTO:r.morris@vt.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T200000
DTSTAMP:20260531T113708
CREATED:20240415T162801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240723T181247Z
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SUMMARY:National Night Out 2024
DESCRIPTION:National Night Out will be held on the football field of Mathews High School with games\, music\, food trucks\, sno-cones and more. This event is held across the county to build relationships between families in our community and law enforcement.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/national-night-out-2024/
LOCATION:Mathews High School\, 9889 Buckley Hall Rd\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Outdoor,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T111500
DTSTAMP:20260531T113708
CREATED:20240710T174610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T174702Z
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SUMMARY:July Gardening Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Mathews Gardening Group \nCome join us at the next Monthly Meeting! \nMeeting Notice \nWhen: Wednesday\, July 24\, 2024\, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM \nWhere: Mathews County Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) Main Office: (804) 725-7196 10494 Buckley Hall Road Suite B\, Mathews\, VA 23109 \nSpeaker & Topic: Pamela Darney\, Master Gardener and Master Naturalist  \nSeed Saving Strategies: When & How to Start! \nBONUS: SEED SWAP – BRING YOUR SEEDS TO EXCHANGE WITH OTHERS \nAbout Seed Saving: The practical understanding and value of saving seeds. Which seeds can be saved – how and when to do it? Which seeds are easier to save? What is scarification and stratification? Pamela will discuss her successes and failures in saving seeds and asks that you share your seed saving history with the group too. Why is seed saving so important? Saving seeds allows you to select for particular characteristics you might like to cultivate by selecting fruits or plants to harvest with those same traits. You can choose seeds with the best tasting\, largest\, earliest ripening fruits to save that would ensure these same qualities in the next generation. And it can save you money! \nAbout Pamela Darney: \nBrief Bio \nPamela is a Master Gardener\, class of 2022\, and then completed the Master Naturalist course in August of 2023 and has been a constant friend to the Mathews Gardening Group.  She is also a rookie Oyster Gardener – growing both the diploid and triploid varieties in the York River.  She has been keeping bees since 2020 and is fascinated by the hive mentality\, the life cycle of the honeybee (different for the queen\, worker\, and drone)\, and their dedication to the caring of the Queen.  \nPamela recently retired from full time work and has a bachelor’s degree in Architecture and an MBA with a concentration in Finance. She is focusing on herbs\, dahlias\, and native plants – all which support providing food for the bees. \nStay afterwards for continued Q&A with the speaker. \nParking Notice – Members with mobility challenges please park near the Extension office entry beyond the lots halfway point. For others\, there is ample parking at the nearby Chesapeake Bank on the right of the building and parking at the lot to the left of the building. Thank you.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/july-gardening-meeting/
LOCATION:Virginia Cooperative Extension Office Mathews\, 10494 Buckley Hall Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T183000
DTSTAMP:20260531T113708
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SUMMARY:Row the Chesapeake
DESCRIPTION:Please join us to celebrate the best of Mathews County waterways!\n \nOn Saturday July 13\, 2024\, Mathews Land Conservancy and Mobjack Rowing Association host “Row the Chesapeake”.\nRowers Matt Muffelman (Mathews\, VA) and James Dietz (Springfield\, MA) are teaming up for a row across the Chesapeake Bay to highlight public recreational opportunities of the local waterways. Muffelman\, Vice President of Mobjack Rowing Association (MRA)\, explains “This event is a way to bring attention to the beauty of our local waterways and raise awareness of the efforts being put into the growth and potential of Williams Wharf Landing.”\n\n\nThe event centers around a 16-mile journey across the Chesapeake Bay starting from Cape Charles on the Eastern Shore and ending at the historic Williams Wharf Landing on the East River in Mathews.  Williams Wharf Landing is a  public access waterfront site owned and operated by Mathews Land Conservancy (MLC). MLC was formed in 1994 to protect the site from destructive industrial use and to return this pristine section of the Mobjack Bay back to the community. MLC’s mission is to preserve and protect waterway access for public use\, benefit\, and education.\n\n\nJoining the event as keynote speakers will be Virginia Congressman Rob Wittman and Joel Dunn\, CEO of the Chesapeake Conservancy.  Wittman is Co-Chair of the Chesapeake Bay Caucus\, Co-Chair of the Congressional Chesapeake Bay Watershed Caucus\, and author of Chesapeake Bay Accountability and Recovery Act (2015).  Dunn leads Chesapeake Conservancy’s efforts to increase public access for everyone and strengthen the connection between people and the Chesapeake Bay watershed to promote a greater appreciation for the need to conserve the Chesapeake’s landscapes and special places.\n\n\nWilliams Wharf Landing and Mobjack Rowing are near and dear to Muffelman’s heart – it is where he learned to row in 1995. His rowing career continued at Dartmouth College and then with the US National Team (2005-2010). He won gold at the 2008 World Rowing Championships. Muffelman is now the Business Manager for HUDSON Boat Works\, USA.\n\n\nJames Dietz is a professional rower who works for HYDROW\, a Live Outdoor Reality workout company that brings video of outdoor\, on-water rowing to members in their home.  James has represented the United States in many competitions and has finished top 6 in the Olympic Trials on multiple occasions.\nPremier rowing manufacturer HUDSON Boat Works will be providing two newly designed one-man open water rowing shells for the event. The HUDSON Coastal SHARK has a dynamic and durable design for the rower who wants to explore larger bodies of water than in the traditional flat-water sport.\n\n\nLocated at Williams Wharf Landing is the Owens Maritime Center which is designed to be the preeminent waterway access\, education\, and events center in the region\, combining its natural ecology with stunning East River views and providing an exceptional venue for rowing. Once completed\, the building will house education and research facilities\, an elegant indoor/outdoor event space with catering kitchen\, and training facilities for local\, regional\, and national crew and water-based activity teams.  Mathews Land Conservancy relies solely on private donations\, grants\, and use fees for general operations as well as maintenance\, improvements\, and project construction.\n\n\nThe public is invited to celebrate the final leg of the journey up the East River.  Williams Wharf Landing will be open to the public at 3:30pm on Saturday July 13\, 2024 and we expect the rowers to cross the finish line about 4:30pm. After brief comments from our dignitaries and guests\, all are welcome to enjoy food from local food trucks Creekside Catering and Backwoods BBQ\, and music from Last Minute Grass.\n\n\nOpportunities are available for information booth space – please reach out to Gwen DeForge\, Operations Manager for more information. For more information\, please call 804.725.9685 or email usat info@mathewslandconservancy.org
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/row-the-chesapeake/
LOCATION:Williams Wharf Landing\, 1039 Williams Wharf Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Outdoor
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Land Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mathewslandconservancy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T130000
DTSTAMP:20260531T113708
CREATED:20240105T164235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T164235Z
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SUMMARY:Islander Regatta
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/islander-regatta-2/
LOCATION:Islander Hotel & Resort\, 633 Old Ferry Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23064\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Fitness,Outdoor,Sports
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Outdoor Club":MAILTO:christine@mocva.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240628T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240628T210000
DTSTAMP:20260531T113708
CREATED:20240513T153738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T153738Z
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SUMMARY:Party at the Wharf
DESCRIPTION:$5 at the gate (children 12 & under free)Gate opens at 5:00 PM; Live Music 6:00-9:00 PMMUSIC – William Earl Sadler & Low BottomFOOD TRUCK – Positive Pizza\, Coastal Thirst and After Prom \nAll ages welcome! Bring a friend and a chair! No coolers please. \nHosted by the Mathews Land Conservancy\, a 501(c)3 non-profit org\, owners of the wharf – all proceeds benefit the facilities of the MLC.SPONSORS:Frances Hudgins\, Hudgins Design CollaborativeShun XingLynette Glockner\, Mathews PharmacyRandy\, William & Virginia Hudgins\, Moon\, VABruce and Kathy Noble\, Noble Pest ControlBernadette La Casse\, Burton’s WaterfrontMichael Swiderski\, Storybound ConstructionJay White\, East River ConstructionAmbrose DisposalChesapeake Bank
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/party-at-the-wharf-10/
LOCATION:Williams Wharf\, 1039 Williams Wharf Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Food & Drink,Live Music,Outdoor
ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Land Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mathewslandconservancy.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240630
DTSTAMP:20260531T113708
CREATED:20240226T175208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T175208Z
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SUMMARY:Gwynn's Island Days
DESCRIPTION:Join the Gwynn’s Island Civic League for this year’s Gwynn’s Island Chicken Dinner & Gwynn’s Island Festival! All proceeds from both events will benefit the Gwynn’s Island Civic League and the Gwynn’s Island Museum. \nThe Chicken Dinner will take place on Friday\, June 28 from 4:30-7 pm. Tickets are $15\, and available at the door. Enjoy a chicken dinner with all the fixings! There will be a drive-through option available! \nThen\, on Saturday\, celebrate the simpler life with a festival full of handmade crafts\, a variety of games on the Midway\, live music\, and plenty of food! Gospend the day on Gwynn’s Island and enjoy this neighborhood tradition!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/gwynns-island-days/
LOCATION:Gwynn’s Island Civic Center\, 1996 Old Ferry Rd.\, Gwynn\, VA\, 23066\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Food & Drink,Outdoor
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gwynn's Island Civic League":MAILTO:gwynnsislandfestival@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T190000
DTSTAMP:20260531T113708
CREATED:20231222T165604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T170106Z
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SUMMARY:Mathews VFD 1st Annual Boat Docking Contest
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mathews Volunteer Fire Department for the 1st Annual Boat Docking Contest! There are 15 boats participating in the contest! \nThere will be live music\, sales vendors\, food vendors\, a kids’ zone and more! \nYour ticket includes unlimited beer and entry to the event (kids 10 and under are free). \nHunter Owens will perform the National Anthem\, and there will be live music from Part Time and DJ Tommy Eriksen! \nFood trucks include: The Seafood Shack\, Coastal Thirst\, Salty dog Pizzeria\, The Flip Side\, and Howard-Dooley.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/boat-docking/
LOCATION:Williams Wharf\, 1039 Williams Wharf Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240619T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240619T200000
DTSTAMP:20260531T113708
CREATED:20240611T154457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T154457Z
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SUMMARY:Lecture Series at Williams Wharf Landing
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mathews Land Conservancy for a discussion on the rise in modern aquaculture in Chesapeake Bay and why we should make room for it\, with Mike Congrove and Stan Allen from Oyster Seed Holdings. Oyster aquaculture in Chesapeake Bay bloomed relatively late on the world stage\, but rose very quickly in the 2000s so that Virginia now leads the East Coast in production. This growth was bolstered by the development of breeding techniques that maximize productivity. With this growth was a concomitant rise in hatchery production\, and Oyster Seed Holdings was one of the founding oyster hatcheries in the Bay. The restorative nature of oyster culture is a vital force in sustainable food supply writ large in the world.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/lecture-series-at-williams-wharf-landing/
LOCATION:Williams Wharf\, 1039 Williams Wharf Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,Outdoor
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Land Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mathewslandconservancy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T143000
DTSTAMP:20260531T113708
CREATED:20240304T211036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T211036Z
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SUMMARY:Gone to the Dogs
DESCRIPTION:Head over to Mathews High’s track/field area for a “pawsome” event filled with furry friends and wagging tails! GONE TO THE DOGS is an exciting gathering where dog lovers of all ages can come together to celebrate their four-legged dog while raising funds to support the service dogs of Canine Companions’s Old Dominion Chapter. \nAt GONE TO THE DOGS\, you’ll find a variety of activities\, starting with a dog-walk\, followed by a variety of demonstrations and presentations\, vendors and food! There’s something for everyone! \nDon’t forget to check out the vendor booths offering a wide range of dog products\, treats\, accessories and more! \nWhether you’re a dog owner\, a dog lover\, or want to know more about or get involved with Canine Companions\, GONE TO THE DOGS is the place to be. Come and experience a tail-wagging good time for a good cause!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/gone-to-the-dogs/
LOCATION:Mathews High School\, 9889 Buckley Hall Rd\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Outdoor
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ORGANIZER;CN="NextHome Coast to Country":MAILTO:britni@nexthomecoast2country.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240614T120000
DTSTAMP:20260531T113708
CREATED:20240607T124819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T124901Z
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SUMMARY:20th Annual Highland Games & Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Games\, picnic\, prizes\, + a free shirt for registered kids. Featuring the Kilmarnock Pipe Band. Register online: https://www.mathewslibrary.org/library-services/forms/highland-games-registration
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/20th-annual-highland-games-picnic/
LOCATION:Piankatank Ruritan Club\, 7138 Buckley Hall Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Library Events,Live Music,Outdoor,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Memorial Library":MAILTO:staff@mathewslibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240609T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240609T160000
DTSTAMP:20260531T113708
CREATED:20240515T024741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T024741Z
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SUMMARY:Family Port Fun Day!
DESCRIPTION:Join Mathews Parks & Facilities for a Family Fun Day at Port Fun Park! There will be activities on the new basketball courts\, lessons and play time on the pickleball courts\, an adult fitness trail\, playground activities and the Mathews Memorial Library’s Trail Tales! There will also be vendor giveaways and snow cones from Pelican’s Snoballs.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/family-port-fun-day/
LOCATION:Port Fun Park\, 9763 Buckley Hall Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Outdoor,Sports,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240609T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240609T160000
DTSTAMP:20260531T113708
CREATED:20240426T020010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240527T201125Z
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SUMMARY:Saltwater Learn to Fish Day
DESCRIPTION:Fishing & Learning Stations\, children will be required to wear life jackets while fishing.  \nParticipants will be asked to sign a waiver.  \nRefreshments provided!  \nRain or Shine (the fish don’t care)! 
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/saltwater-learn-to-fish-day/
LOCATION:Williams Wharf Landing\, 1039 Williams Wharf Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,Outdoor,Sports,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Land Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mathewslandconservancy.org
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