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September 2020
Red Cross Blood Drive
2020 Dates: Feb. 4 Apr. 21 July 21 Sept. 15 Dec. 1 ***Please note: Appointments are now requested and can be made at the web site posted or by calling 725-2485. Also, donated blood will be tested for Covid-19 antibodies and donors will be notified. Wear your mask. Distancing will be observed, temperatures checked, and sanitizer will be available. Each drive will be held at the Piankatank Ruritan Building and will run from 2 to 7PM. Walk-ins are welcomed but by…
Find out more »14th Annual L. Wayne Hudgins Wharf to Wharf Swim
This year marks the 14th Annual L. Wayne Hudgins Wharf to Wharf Swim to benefit the Mathews Land Conservancy's and the new Owens Waters Edge Center at Williams Wharf. This is a 1400 meter open water swim in the East River from Williams Wharf to Hicks Wharf and return. 1:00 p.m. (Registration begins at noon) $100 minimum sponsorship Sponsored by the Mathews Land Conservancy, 804-725-9685, info@mathewslandconservancy.org Visit https://mathewslandconservancy.org/ to find out more information on swimming conditions and event details.
Find out more »Annual L. Wayne Hudgins Wharf to Wharf Swim
14th Annual L. Wayne Hudgins Wharf to Wharf Swim A 1 mile open water swim across the East River from Williams Wharf to Hicks Wharf and back – swimmers must have $100 minimum sponsorships to swim – Contact Lynda Greve at 804-725-9685 or info@mathewslandconservancy.org for registration or sponsorship information
Find out more »October 2020
TOGA Oyster Float Workshop
Tidewater Oyster Growers Association presents an Oyster Float Workshop at William's Wharf.
Find out more »November 2020
Mobjack Rowing Association Annual Turkey Trot
Run, Bike, or Walk MRA's annual Turkey Trot! The only entry fees needed are non-perishable foods for Hands Across Mathews. A shuttle bus will be provided to take participants back to Mathews High School. Roads will not be blocked off for this event.
Find out more »Made in Mathews Open Studio Tour
Made in Mathews Open Studio Tour Your favorite annual Thanksgiving tour is growing! Artists open their studios these weekends throughout Mathews and you can take a driving tour of the county and experience art demonstrations, and shop various art forms such as pottery, jewelry, paintings, woodworks, and more. The Open Studio Tour will now be offered the weekend after Thanksgiving, and first weekend of December where you can visit the studios of nearly a dozen talented Mathews artisans. Get some…
Find out more »December 2020
Mathews Christmas Parade
A holiday favorite you don’t want to miss! Parade route from Thomas Hunter Middle School to Bank of America. FOOD DRIVE During Parade: Mathews Cub Scout Pack 124’s Annual Christmas Food Drive To donate: Have food items in grocery bags in front of you during the parade so the Scouts can collect them. Thank you! We will be collecting canned goods and non-perishable food items for Hands Across Mathews during the Mathews Christmas Parade. REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE CLOSER TO…
Find out more »Mathews Christmas Parade & Santa
Mark you calendar for the annual Mathews Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 14th in downtown Mathews. The parade starts at 1pm from Lee Jackson Elementary, down Church Street and Main Street, and ends at Bank of America. Following around 2pm, Santa will be on Sibley's General Store's (Mathews Visitor Center's) Front porch for pictures with kids until 5pm. Please plan ahead for a road closure along Church Street and Main Street from 1pm to 2pm!atws Applications for the parade will…
Find out more »June 2021
Gwynn’s Island Chicken Dinner
Come enjoy a chicken dinner with all the fixings with friends and neighbors. Can't stay, then use our drive thru and get a dinner to go. Drive Thru starts at 4:30 PM, Eat-In starts at 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM
Find out more »Gwynn’s Island Festival
Festival features live Music, Arts and Crafts, Antique Cars, Harley Davidson Motorcycle Parade, Food Vendors, Children’s Games with Extreme Obstacle Course and Face Painting
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