• Oyster Seed Hatchery Tours & Tastings

    Oyster Seed Holdings 425 Callis Wharf Rd, Grimstead, VA, United States

    Every other Friday from May through June, visitors can experience a tour and tasting experience at Oyster Seed Holdings to see how farm-raised oysters get their start. Guests will start […]

    $25
  • Islander Regatta

    Islander Hotel & Resort 633 Old Ferry Road, Mathews, VA, United States

    Annual 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 […]

    $65
  • Gwynn’s Island Festival

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

    Gwynn’s Island Festival Saturday, June 27th Last Saturday in June, 9am to 4pm. Gwynn’s Island FestivalCelebrating the History and Culture of Gwynn’s Island Join the community for the annual Gwynn’s […]

    Free
  • Crickets on a Hill

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

    A Revolutionary Musical Returns to the Stage Experience local history brought to life through music, drama, and community theater as Crickets on a Hill returns to the stage in celebration […]

    $5 – $10
  • Crickets on a Hill

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

    A Revolutionary Musical Returns to the Stage Experience local history brought to life through music, drama, and community theater as Crickets on a Hill returns to the stage in celebration […]

    $5 – $10
  • 1.776 Mile Walk/ Run

    Courthouse Square Court St, Mathews, VA, United States

    Join the Mathews VA250 in celebrating the Semiquincentennial of our nation with a patriotic walk/run and picnic - ALL FREE - on July 4th! A one-of-a-kind event blending fitness, history, and community pride. Picnic with free hot dogs & chips to the first 250 finishers (with free VA250 sunglasses)! Sponsored by Mathews VA250 Committee & […]

  • “America Made in Virginia: 250 Years Together” PBS Watch Party

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

    The Court House Players and the Mathews County VA250 Committee invite the public to a free community watch party for the national PBS broadcast of "America Made in Virginia: 250 […]

    Free
  • Lunch & Cricket Combo July 5th

    Mathews Yacht Club 390 Yacht Club Rd., Hudgins, VA, United States

    Purchase an Americana Lunch and Cricket Ticket combo and enjoy a delicious meal at the Mathews Yacht Club prior to the Sunday performances. Seating will be from 12:30–1:30 p.m. each […]

    $30 – $40
  • Crickets on a Hill

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

    A Revolutionary Musical Returns to the Stage Experience local history brought to life through music, drama, and community theater as Crickets on a Hill returns to the stage in celebration […]

    $5 – $10
  • Community Fireworks Show

    Williams Wharf Landing 1039 Williams Wharf Road, Mathews, VA, United States

    A beautiful firework display from a barge on the East River to celebrate of our country’s 250th birthday!

    Free