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October 2019
World Famous Breakfast
First Sunday of every month! American Legion Post 83, 73 Hookemfair Rd, $9 Donation. Call: 804-725-7422
Find out more »Bay Quilters Guild
Bay Quilters meets the Second Thursday of Every Month at Central United Methodist Church Bay Quilters Guild meets to learn new quilting skills, share information, display completed items or found treasures, and make quilts for various charitable organizations. During the calendar year, they hold classes, lectures, and a Mystery Quilt Retreat. The Guild sponsors an annual quilt show at the Mathews Public Library during Market Days (first weekend after Labor Day in September). Individual members take part in the May…
Find out more »Memory Support Group
Memory Support Group sponsored by Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury The 2nd Thursday of every month at 1:00 pm, Mathews Memorial Library The Memory Support Group is for persons living with dementia in early through late stages and offers support for the caregivers. Activities will be offered for the individual with memory loss and support for the caregiver. The group is led by RWC’s Dementia Coordinator, Mary Arthur, who is PAC Certified.
Find out more »Piankatank Rurital Bingo
2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month (except Thanksgiving and December) Doors open at 6pm, first game at 7pm close at 11pm Admission starts at $16 Food available for purchase www.piankatankruritanclub.com
Find out more »Walkers & Runners Group
Join a growing group of walkers and runners on Saturday mornings 8am at Mathews YMCA parking lot. All paces & abilities are welcome and you don't need to be a member of the Y to participate. Occasionally, folks bring bicycles to ride - you'll always find company & variety of activities!
Find out more »Mathews Farmers Market
The Mathews Farmers Market is located on the historic courthouse green in Mathews County, Virginia. Stroll among the historic village buildings as you shop from local vendors who specialize in fresh organic produce. Each month your senses will come alive from the seasonal array of wholesome fruits and vegetables, native plants, baked goods and handcrafted gifts presented at the Farmer’s Market. Be sure to check the calendar for Special Events and Gardening Demonstrations offered on any given Saturday. It is…
Find out more »Used Book Sale
Every Saturday 10:00-2:00, Orrell Building Book Store behind the Visitor's Center. Thousands of books — most are only $1 Learn more about the Friends of the Mathews Memorial Library: www.friendsofmathewslibrary.org Book Store: 725-0808
Find out more »Tompkins Cottage Museum Open
The cottage is one of the oldest frame structures in the courthouse area. It contains changing exhibits and a collection of objects reflecting a typical home of the 1800s. The building is named for Christopher Tompkins of Poplar Grove, a prominent local planter, merchant, sea captain and ship owner/builder. A room is dedicated to his daughter, Capt. Sally Louisa Tompkins, CSA. Capt. Sally was the first woman to be commissioned an officer in an American army. An excellent example of…
Find out more »Autumn’s Song- an Herb Farm & Acoustic Music Festival
Autumn's Song- an Herb Farm & Acoustic Music Festival at CA & J Farm Saturday, Oct. 12th, 2019 10:30am-5pm, ticket price and more details on the website Star Spangled Banner at 10:45am, Bands begin at 11am Food Truck- "On the Flip Side": Healthy Asian Food Vendors, Activities, Farm Tours, Yellow Barn Sales, Local Mathews Musicians A Gathering for All Ages/Kid Friendly. Details & questions- www.cajfarm.com 804-815-2839 $5 from every ticket goest to the Humane Society with the goal of $1,000
Find out more »Fall by the Bay Pig & Oyster Roast
by New Point RV Resort & Marina! Don't miss the fall fun at Mathews' New Point RV Resort! This event is open to the public and includes great food, live music, beer, and games. Oh, Did we mention it is FREE?!
Find out more »Belmont Pumpkin Farm Open
Belmont Pumpkin Farm is open Saturdays & Sundays 10-6 PM starting September 28th and every weekend in October for all farm activities. At Belmont, we've been helping families make memories and teaching kids about our natural world since 1983. Whether you are looking for that perfect pumpkin, or just want a stroll through our sunflower trails and enjoy a steaming cup of hot cider (and a slice of our famous pumpkin roll to go with it), we promise you a relaxing,…
Find out more »Gauge & Grain Exhibition
An exhibition of works in metal in wood, in the Art Speaks Gallery.
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