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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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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
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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:20260531T130453
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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:20260531T130453
CREATED:20240822T152742Z
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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
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CREATED: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
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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T130000
DTSTAMP:20260531T130453
CREATED: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
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CREATED: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:20260531T130453
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:20260531T130453
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:20260531T130453
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:20260531T130453
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:20260531T130453
CREATED:20240607T124819Z
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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:20260531T130453
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:20260531T130453
CREATED:20240426T020010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240527T201125Z
UID:16218-1717938000-1717948800@visitmathews.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T170000
DTSTAMP:20260531T130453
CREATED:20240505T230251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T191449Z
UID:16241-1717228800-1717261200@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:3rd Annual Party with a Purpose
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mathews Rotary Club for its 3rd annual Party with a Purpose! \nThis year’s event benefits The Owens Center at the Mathews Land Conservancy\, and features music by the Roadducks\, and food by On the Flip Side and Coastal Thirst! \nTickets include one drink\, and can be purchased at MCVIC\, Chesapeake Bay\, Haskins Bayside Auto\, and from all Mathews Rotarians.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/3rd-annual-party-with-a-purpose/
LOCATION:Williams Wharf\, 1039 Williams Wharf Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Live Music,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T170000
DTSTAMP:20260531T130453
CREATED:20240430T023634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T023634Z
UID:16225-1716019200-1716051600@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:25th Annual Tour de Chesapeake
DESCRIPTION:Located in Mathews\, VA\, on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay\, the Tour de Chesapeake cycling event\, now in its 25th year\, offers rural\, flat roads that all lead to water. \nThere are 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! \nYou may ride any route as many times as you like to add up the miles! \nWe are the only ride that offers a WATER TAXI on an authentic Chesapeake Bay Deadrise within one of the routes!  Our ride culminates on Saturday evening with a Seafood Feast and Party at the Wharf\, at the Riverfront Pavilion at historic Williams Wharf Landing.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/25th-annual-tour-de-chesapeake/
LOCATION:Williams Wharf\, 1039 Williams Wharf Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Health & Fitness,Outdoor,Sports
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Land Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mathewslandconservancy.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240428
DTSTAMP:20260531T130453
CREATED:20240102T185425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T185425Z
UID:15660-1714176000-1714262399@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Gwynn's Island Race
DESCRIPTION: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. \n4 mile road run\nStarting 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). \n10 mile bicycle ride\nWeaving around the backroads of Gwynn’s Island\, you’ll catch glimpses of the Chesapeake Bay\, Milford Sound\, and the popular campground & RV resort on the island as you complete the course. The route is 10 miles and the cost is $30. \nCombine the run & ride\nFeeling adventurous? Sign up for the combined Run & Ride and make it a duathlon. The 4 mile run and 10 mile ride routes are the same as the individual events described above – you’ll stage your bicycle so that as you complete the run leg\, you can immediately head out onto the bike course. The cost is $50.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/gwynns-island-race-3/
LOCATION: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:20240426T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T210000
DTSTAMP:20260531T130453
CREATED:20240304T212638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T212821Z
UID:15888-1714150800-1714165200@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Party at the Wharf Summer Series
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mathews Land Conservancy at Williams Wharf for the Party at the Wharf Summer Series 2024!\n\n\n\n\nGates open for the events at 5 pm\, with live music from 6-9 pm! The event is family-friendly\, and kids 12 and under are free. Tickets are $5 (except for the 5/18 event\, which is free for all)\, with a cash bar and food trucks at all events. Bring a lawn chair- cooler not permitted.\n\n\n\n\n\nBands and Food Truck Listing: \n\nApril 26\n\n\nRobbie Kerns & Friends\n\n\nEl Padrino Mexican Tacos\n\n\nMay 18 (Special TDC event; no feeto get in)\n\n\n7th Street Band\n\n\nCreekside Catering\n\n\nJune 28\n\n\nWilliam Earl Sadler & Low Bottom\n\n\nPositive Pizza & Coastal Thirst\n\n\nJuly 19\n\n\nDJ Anthony Wood Dance Party\n\n\n2 Salty Rivah Chicks & Positive Pizza\n\n\nAugust 9\n\n\nBlack Cat Murphy\n\n\nCoastal Thirst & Backwoods BBQ\n\n\nSeptember 6\n\n\n7th Street Band\n\n\nPositive Pizza & Creekside Catering\n\n\nOctober 4\n\n\nPart Time\n\n\nIsland Time Delights\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/party-at-the-wharf-summer-series/
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:20240420T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T150000
DTSTAMP:20260531T130453
CREATED:20240327T150421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T150421Z
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SUMMARY:Family Art Festival
DESCRIPTION:Come create with the Bay School!\n\nA day of artistic fun in The Bay School Backyard – art activities\, live music\, food vendors\, raku firing\, and beer from Gloucester Brewing Company- fun for all ages!\n\nBring your favorite lawn chairs\, and be ready to dance and groove to live music on the Bay School’s backyard stage while enjoying lunch from Hungry Hungry Arrow. Or take part in the annual Raku Firing Fundraiser while you are there!\n\nProceeds from this event support the Bay School’s free OpenArts After School program and the pay-what-you-can Summer Art Camps. Help the Bay School succeed in providing equitable access to the arts to all children.\n\nAdmission is free- activity tickets\, food and beverage\, and raku firing are available for purchase. Sponsored by Dominion Energy and Chesapeake Bank.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/family-art-festival-2/
LOCATION:Bay School Community Arts Center\, 279 Main Street \, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Community Events,Outdoor,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bay School Comunity Arts Center":MAILTO:pamdoss@bayschool-arts.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T150000
DTSTAMP:20260531T130453
CREATED:20240326T151756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T151931Z
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SUMMARY:Markets on Main
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an extended market on the third Saturday of each month\, April-August! Vendors and artisans\, food specials and live music will be on Main Street from 10 am-3 pm! \n 
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/markets-on-main-5/
LOCATION:Mathews Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Community Events,Food & Drink,Live Music,Outdoor
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240422
DTSTAMP:20260531T130453
CREATED:20240222T192952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T193123Z
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SUMMARY:Historic Garden Week
DESCRIPTION:The Garden Club of Gloucester and Mathews is sponsoring this year’s Garden Week tours! \nGloucester will have two separate tours this year\, each requiring its own ticket:  the Saturday tour will feature three homes and the new Fine Arts Museum of Gloucester\, and the Sunday tour will feature a multi-acre garden with sculpture throughout.  Each tour is an art lover’s delight.  Their owners have cultivated beautiful gardens and collected paintings\, sculptures\, and objets d’art in their travels.  Visitors will want to linger and take in the variety and quality of these collections\, impressive in their sheer numbers. \nThe three houses on Saturday’s tour are The Mazzzocco Home\, River Promise\, and Paget – all overlooking the scenic Ware River.  The Sunday tour will feature the Gardens of Goshen\, which are expansive and filled with world-class sculptures by renowned artists tucked into small gardens and spread across the sweeping lawn fronting the Ware River. Please note\, admission to the Gardens of Goshen requires a separate ticket.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/historic-garden-week-2/
LOCATION:Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Community Events,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T120000
DTSTAMP:20260531T130453
CREATED:20240319T032559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T032559Z
UID:15984-1712995200-1713009600@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Spring Community Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Calling all community members! \nIt’s almost time for our Spring Community Cleanup! Join us April 13 at 8 am to help beautify Mathews! Meet us at the Mathews County Visitor & Information Center at 239 Main Street to pickup your bags\, vests\, gloves\, grabbers\, nets\, and snacks! \nWe encourage community organizations and civic groups\, as well as individuals\, to participate- it’s a fulfilling and fun day! If you’ve adopted a highway\, it’s the perfect day to clean your stretch of road. VDOT will even pick up the bags when you’re finished. If you’re not sure of a route to pickup\, we can suggest an area for you to focus on. \nWe can’t wait to see you!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/spring-community-cleanup/
LOCATION:Mathews Visitor Center\, 239 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T130000
DTSTAMP:20260531T130453
CREATED:20240311T150440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T150714Z
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SUMMARY:Mathews Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:The Market takes place every Saturday\, April through October on the Courthouse Green from 9 am to 1 pm. \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 are also likely to 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! On Markets on Main weekend (3rd Saturday\, April – August) you will find entertainment and music. It is all part of the regular fare at the market. \nMark your calendar for Special Holiday Markets: \nThanksgiving Farmers Market: November 16th\, 2024\nChristmas Farmers Market: December 14th\, 2024
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/mathews-farmers-market-8/
LOCATION:Courthouse Square\, Court St\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Community Events,Food & Drink,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T120000
DTSTAMP:20260531T130453
CREATED:20240319T033252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T033252Z
UID:15987-1711191600-1711195200@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:What's the Dirt on Mushrooms?
DESCRIPTION:Join local grower and horticulturalist\, Christian Brown\, who will introduce Mathews to mushroom farming! The program will be held at the Mathews Historical Museum. Christian will discuss the diverse varieties of the most popular mushrooms and the numerous ways to cook them. \nThe audience will have the opportunity to see the methods used on the farm to inoculate logs\, will be able to  touch and smell spawn\, and will have their questions answered. \nChristian operates “Mush Love in Mathews\, VA\,” a mushroom farm in Mathews; he and several other mushroom farmers are currently forming a co-op. This will also be discussed. \nIf you are interested in growing\, consuming\, or simply appreciate mushrooms\, join Christian and the Museum! \n\nContact: N.H. Twigg\, 804-725-5614
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/whats-the-dirt-on-mushrooms/
LOCATION:Mathews Museum\, 200 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Health & Fitness,Outdoor
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Museum":MAILTO:mathewsvamuseum@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T110000
DTSTAMP:20260531T130453
CREATED:20240116T134940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T135103Z
UID:15694-1709114400-1709118000@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Mathews Gardening Group Monthly Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Comprised mostly of beginner or intermediate gardeners\, Mathews Gardening Group meetings are held the fourth Wednesday of each month (except November and December- third Wednesdays)\, and will offer regional experts as speakers to continuously improve and sharpen each member’s gardening skills.  For more information\, please contact the Mathews VCE office at (804) 725-7196 or by email at r.morris@vt.edu for more information.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/mathews-gardening-group-monthly-meetings/
LOCATION:Virginia Cooperative Extension Office Mathews\, 10494 Buckley Hall Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,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:20240124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T110000
DTSTAMP:20260531T130453
CREATED:20240116T134351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T134351Z
UID:15690-1706090400-1706094000@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Mathews Gardening Group Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join Mathews Gardening Group on Wednesday\, January 24th at 10AM for an insightful presentation on the Use of Native Plants in Shoreline Stabilization: Living Shorelines. \nWhat is a Living Shoreline?  A Living Shoreline is a management practice that provides erosion control and water quality benefits; protects\, restores or enhances natural shoreline habitat; and maintains coastal processes through the strategic placement of native plants\, stone\, sand fill\, and other structural and organic materials. The Middle Peninsula Planning District\, comprised of six counties\, is the primary planning agency for over 1\,000 miles of shoreline.  Rural Mathews County\, with its over 300 miles of shoreline\, comprises a third of that catchment area.  Are you aware of agencies and resources available to you to help combat failing shorelines?  What can property owners who are experiencing erosion from increasing storm intensity and wave energy do and who can help them? \nGuest speaker Aaron Wendt currently serves the Commonwealth as a Shoreline Engineer with the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) and will address these and other questions. Working in the agency’s Shoreline Erosion Advisory Service (SEAS)\, Aaron provides technical assistance and  conducts site investigation and analysis\, issues written recommendations and advisory reports\, reviews engineering designs and construction plans\, and conducts on‐site construction inspections.  The presentation will be held at the Virginia Cooperative Extension office at 10494 Buckley Hall Road\, Suite B  Mathews\, VA 23109. \nComprised mostly of beginner or intermediate gardeners\, Mathews Gardening Group meetings are held the fourth Wednesday of each month and will offer regional experts as speakers to continuously improve and sharpen each member’s gardening skills.  For more information\, please contact the Mathews VCE office at (804) 725-7196 or by email at r.morris@vt.edu for more information.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/mathews-gardening-group-monthly-meeting/
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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