Events
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Gwynn’s Island Chicken Dinner
Gwynn's Island Civic Center 1996 Old Ferry Rd., Gwynn, VA, United StatesDrive by in the drive through for the famous Gwynn’s Island Chicken Dinner with all the fixings! 4:30pm-7:00pm. No pre-sale tickets.
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Coastal Reverie: Musings of Virginia’s Coastal Shores from the Photographer’s Eye
Gwynn's Island Museum State Rte 633, Gwynn, VA, United StatesA Photography Show and Exhibit to Benefit the Gwynn's Island Museum! Opening Reception on Friday, June 27, 6:30 - 9:00 pm at the Gwynn's Island Museum Join us as we muse over a collection of photographic works showcasing the uniqueness, beauty, and depth of our shores as seen through the lens of a camera. Free […]
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Islander Regatta
Islander Hotel & Resort 633 Old Ferry Road, Mathews, VA, United StatesAnnual 9 mile paddling event for non-motorized craft, circumnavigating one of Virginia’s few inhabited islands: Gwynn’s Island in Mathews County. Registration cost is $65 per person not per boat. Tandem kayaks, 8-person racing shells, paddle boats and even dragon boats (!!) are permitted as long as they are human powered, non-motorized. Each paddler must register […]
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Gwynn’s Island Festival
Gwynn's Island Civic Center 1996 Old Ferry Rd., Gwynn, VA, United StatesThe Gwynn's Island Festival has a variety of handmade crafts and local vendors, including jewelry, leather, paintings and photography. The festival will also feature live music, Lord Dunmore skits, food […]
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Ribbon Cutting: VA250 LOVE Signs
Oyster Seed Holdings 425 Callis Wharf Rd, Grimstead, VA, United StatesJoin the Mathews VA250 Committee for a double-ribbon cutting event!! Through a generous grant, the Mathews VA250 has arranged for two new LOVEWorks signs in Mathews- one at The Hatchery/ Oyster Seed Holdings, and one at Williams Wharf! Both will be unveiled on this day, and a ribbon-cutting to represent both signs will take place […]
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MVFD East Riverfest 2025 Boat Docking & Fireworks Show
Williams Wharf 1039 Williams Wharf Road, Mathews, VA, United StatesMark your calendars- more info coming soon!
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Soothin’ Summer Sounds: Plunky & Oneness
Mathews Memorial Library 251 Main Street, Mathews, VA, United StatesJoin the Mathews Memorial Library for the second concert in their Soothin' Summer Sounds series with Plunky & Oneness! Free and open to the public!
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Music on Maple with Mackenzie Roark Trio
Thomas James Store 44 Maple Ave, Mathews, VA, United StatesWelcome to Music on Maple with Mackenzie Roark & The Hotpants (Trio), hosted by the Mathews County Visitor & Information Center and the Mathews County Historical Society! Join us in […]
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Battle of Cricket Hill Ceremony
Morningstar Marinas 249 Mill Point Road, Mathews, VA, United StatesJoin the Sons of the American Revolution, Richard Henry Lee Chapter, for the Cricket Hill Ceremony, promptly at 10 am. On July 8, 1776, Gen. Andrew Lewis and Virginia militia […]
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Second Sunday Shopping
Etc. Vintage 2066 Buckley Hall Road, Cobbs Creek, VA, United StatesJoin ETC. Vintage for a Second Sunday Shopping experience, and stop in for some delicious eats from Edgar's All Fired Up BBQ Food Truck!
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Faerie Tea
Bay School Community Arts Center 279 Main Street , Mathews, VA, United StatesBring Your Own Teacup • Faerie Dress Encouraged, Tea & Faerie-Inspired Tasties • Games & Activities • Door Prizes • Learn Fae & Tea Lore • Silent Auction • Vendors […]
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Party at the Wharf Summer Series 2025
Williams Wharf Landing 1039 Williams Wharf Road, Mathews, VA, United StatesJoin the Mathews Land Conservancy for their Party at the Wharf Summer Series with live music by The Tidewinders, and delicious food trucks On the Flip Side and Howard-Dooley Cafe. Gates 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- […]
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