Events
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Mathews Community Easter Egg Hunt
Mathews, VA, United StatesChildren ages 3-10 are welcome to join for the Community Easter Egg Hunt on the Court Green! Costumes are welcome, and please bring a basket. This free event is open to the whole community, and the Easter Bunny himself will make an appearance!
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Chicken & Fried Fish Dinner
Piankatank Ruritan Club 7138 Buckley Hall Road, Mathews, VA, United StatesEnjoy a fried fish or fried chicken dinner, with your choice of sides: potato salad or Cole slaw, with string beans and a roll or corn bread, plus a slice of cake, and a drink! Plus, shop 'til you drop at the Bazaar, and enter the 50/50 raffle for a chance to win a 55-inch […]
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Hunter Owens LIVE at The Hatchery
Oyster Seed Holdings 425 Callis Wharf Rd, Grimstead, VA, United StatesJoin Hunter Owens as he performs at the Hatchery from 5-7 pm, and grab some delicious oysters while you enjoy the show!
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Shane Norris LIVE at Richardson’s Cafe
Richardson's Cafe 12 Church Street, Mathews, VA, United StatesHead over to Richardson's Cafe for some delicious food and great live music from Shane Norris!
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Give Me Liberty Traveling Exhibition
Mathews Museum 200 Main Street, Mathews, VA, United StatesGive Me Liberty Traveling Exhibition, on loan from the Virginia Museum of History & Culture Give Me Liberty: Virginia & The Forging of a Nation will explore the unique and essential Virginia people, events, and sites that helped bring liberty and democracy to a nation. Commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, this […]
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Gwynn’s Island Raw Bar Run
Oyster Seed Holdings 425 Callis Wharf Rd, Grimstead, VA, United StatesThe 11th annual race is entering its second decade & re-branded as the Gwynn’s Island Raw Bar Run. The event features a brand-new 5k course, an all-new name & vibe, and […]
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Gloucester/ Mathews Historic Garden Week
Holly Knoll 3201 Leadership Drive, GloucesterPresented by the Garden Club of Gloucester and Mathews The beauty and history of Gloucester County abound in its rivers and exquisite shoreline homes. Historic Garden Week in Gloucester, presented […]
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12th Annual Art Speaks Juried Exhibition Opening Reception
Bay School Community Arts Center 279 Main Street , Mathews, VA, United StatesPlease join us for the opening reception and awards ceremony of the 12th Annual Arts Speaks Juried Exhibition on April 26, 5:00-7:00 pm. The exhibit showcases the work of 66 […]
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May Faire 2025- A Rural Life: Country Stores, Post Offices & Wharfs
Mathews, VA, United StatesFriday, Saturday, May 2 & 3, May Faire 2025 “A Rural Life: Country Stores, Post Offices and Wharfs” This year, a two-day county fair-type of event, with crafters, food trucks, and entertainment, a children’s corner, Pound Cake contest, photography contest and our traditional May Pole dance. May Faire is sponsored by the Mathews Museum, which […]
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May Faire, A Rural Life: Country Stores, Post Offices & Wharfs
Mathews, VA, United StatesKick off the Spring season with May Faire, in Mathews County, Virginia, the first weekend of May every year; join us for a community heritage festival. The 2025 May Faire theme will be A Rural Life: Country Stores, Post Offices & Wharfs. The county’s 7th annual spring heritage festival will feature a “county fair” atmosphere […]
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Music on Maple with Tristan Dougherty Trio
Thomas James Store 44 Maple Ave, Mathews, VA, United StatesOur first Music on Maple concert of the year will be on May 2nd, and the band is the Tristan Dougherty Trio! Tristan Dougherty is a folk musician and songwriter […]
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Mathews Museum to Host Presentation on Historic Williams Wharf
Mathews Museum 200 Main Street, Mathews, VA, United StatesAs part of May Faire, join the Mathews Museum to hear Pam Muffelman speak about the history of Williams Wharf Landing from the 1600s to present day! This event is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be provided. Local historian and longtime Mathews resident Pam Muffelman will lead the presentation, guiding attendees […]
