• 14th Annual Highland Games & Picnic

    Piankatank Ruritan Club 7138 Buckley Hall Road, Mathews, VA, United States

    Join us in celebrating a wee bit of Scotland! Bagpipes and drums lead the parade for the start of the annual Highland games. Participants compete in fun and challenging traditional […]

    Free
  • Mathews Volunteer Rescue Squad Celebrates 50 Years of Service!

    Mathews Volunteer Rescue Squad 94 Cricket Hill Road, Hudgins, VA, United States

    On June 23rd, 2018 the entire community is invited to help MVRS celebrate our 50th Anniversary! FREE BBQ, chicken and hot dogs! Bounce house and gifts for the kids! EVENTS: Ambulances, Fire Truck and Medical Helicopter to view and tour

    Free
  • Riverball 2018

    The White Dog Bistro 68 Church St, Mathews, VA, United States

    A ROARING GOOD TIME Enjoy a Great Gatsby Evening Dance to Jazz  - the soundtrack of the 20’s Savor the finest food Sip on “giggle water” Tickets $75 Mathews County Visitor & Information Center Mathews Memorial Library White Dog Bistro A Mathews Main Street Event Proceeds support Main Street Gateway Project   Call 804.725.5747 |  […]

    $75
  • 4-H CSI Day Camp

    Virginia Cooperative Extension Office Mathews 10494 Buckley Hall Road, Mathews, VA, United States

    Ages 9-13 and  Teen Counselors 14-18 Cost $40 for three full days of fun!  We will be doing cool crime scene investigation and forensic science experiments. Campers will bring bagged […]

    $40
  • Crickets on the Hill

    Harry M. Ward Auditorium - Mathews High School 9889 Buckley Hall Rd, Mathews, VA, United States

    Saturday June 30, 7:30-8:30pm Sunday, July 1, 3:00 matinee performance Mathews High School  ”Crickets on A Hill” a musical play by County resident Judy Ward, is part of a series of events planned to commemorate the 242nd anniversary of the Battle of Cricket Hill which took place on Gwynn’s Island, July 9-10, 1776. The Crickets musical is […]

    $15
  • Gwynn’s Island Festival 5k & 8k Races

    Gwynn's Island Civic Center 1996 Old Ferry Rd., Gwynn, VA, United States

    THE EVENT This event runs in conjunction with the Annual Gwynn's Island Festival in late June. In Hawaiian, Kukini means "swift runner or messenger, employed by old chiefs, with a premium on their speed" - come enjoy the Island-themed event around Mathews County Virginia's Gwynn's Island! THE CAUSE As our club's biggest fundraiser, the proceeds […]

    $25
  • 70th Annual Gwynn’s Island Festival

    Gwynn's Island Festival 1996 Old Ferry Road, Gwynn, VA, United States

    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

  • July 4th Fireworks Show

    Mathews High School 9889 Buckley Hall Rd, Mathews, VA, United States

    The 21st annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration at Mathews High School will take place on Wednesday, July 4th with a rain date of Thursday, July 5th. Fireworks will begin at approximately 9pm with entertainment and concessions starting around 6:30pm. Parking is available at Mathews High School with additional parking and a shuttle bus at […]

    Free
  • “The Legacy of Gilbert Klingel: Man of Steel” Film Premier

    Harry M. Ward Auditorium - Mathews High School 9889 Buckley Hall Rd, Mathews, VA, United States

    Catch the first showing of this documentary about naturalist, boatbuilder, and more, Gilbert Klingel. For PBS broadcast dates, please see the website: https://gilbertklingel.org/ “This film, as you know, is the untold story of Klingel, a Chesapeake Bay pioneer, naturalist, author, diver, and boat builder. Klingel accomplished so many things in his lifetime that his story […]

    Free
  •  4-H Food Challenge Day Camp

    Virginia Cooperative Extension Office Mathews 10494 Buckley Hall Road, Mathews, VA, United States

    Ages 9-13 and  Teen Counselors 14-18 Cost $40 for three full days of fun!  Learn about food, cooking, and participate in a “Chopped” tv-show like competition. Campers will bring bagged […]

    $40
  • Sounds of Summer Concert

    Harry M. Ward Auditorium - Mathews High School 9889 Buckley Hall Rd, Mathews, VA, United States

    Sounds of Summer Concert Virginia's Li'l Ole Opry/Donk's Theater will get you in the summer mood with all the best country beach music and other great music of summer. 8:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Mathews High School's Harry M. Ward Auditorium $12 adults; $5 children 12 and under Presented by Virginia's Li'l Ole Opry/Donk's Theater

    $12
  •  4-H Cloverbud Day Camp

    Virginia Cooperative Extension Office Mathews 10494 Buckley Hall Road, Mathews, VA, United States

    Ages 5-8 and  Teen Counselors 14-18 Cost $50 for 5 full days of fun! Animal Kingdom themed projects, Bay School visits, games, and more!  Call Virginia Cooperative Extension at 725-7196 […]

    $50