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SUMMARY:Holiday Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Holiday Farmers Market\nMathews Historic Courthouse\n27 Court Street\nDecember 11\, 2021\n9 am – 1 pm\nFree \nShop local this season! The Mathews Farmers Market will host a special market featuring a wide variety of unique Christmas gifts\, decorations and food on the Historic Courthouse Green. \nOur vendors will be well spaced out and we ask that everyone attending please follow all the CDC guidelines and precautions including wearing a mask and using hand sanitizer.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/holiday-farmers-market-3/
LOCATION:Mathews Historic Courthouse\, 27 Court Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Outdoor
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211211T130000
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SUMMARY:Tompkins Cottage Museum Open House
DESCRIPTION:Tompkins Cottage Museum Christmas Open House will be Saturday\, December 11 as part of the Mathews Farmers Christmas Market. The Cottage will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The new Christmas ornament of the Mathews County Historical Society will be available for purchase. The 2021 ornament features New Point Comfort Lighthouse\, first illuminated in 1805\, the third oldest surviving lighthouse on the Chesapeake Bay\, and the tenth oldest in the nation. Other items for sale include all MCHS publications and Sally Tompkins dolls. Martha W. McCartney will be on hand to sign her book Mathews County Virginia: Lost Landscapes\, Untold Stories. \n 
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/tompkins-cottage-museum-open-house-2/
LOCATION:Tompkins Cottage\, Brickbat Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211211T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211211T183000
DTSTAMP:20260419T143358
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T181640Z
UID:12287-1639234800-1639247400@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Hyco House Winter Wonderland
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an enchanting evening at the Hyco House Manor as we present to you\, our Winter Wonderland! This year we have invited our friends Anna\, Elsa\, and Olaf from Disney’s “Frozen.” What a wonderful way to bring in the holiday season\, than with the Queen of Winter herself! The Disney Princesses will be here from 4:00pm- 6:30pm. \nCome enjoy the lights and scenery and outdoor activities at no charge! Purchase a ticket for the meet and greet portion of the event\, and come inside with Anna and Elsa. Tickets are $10\, and 3 and under are free with the admission of an adult. \nLooking for that perfect Christmas gift? Stroll through our winter market and see what our many talented craft vendors have to offer! Our vendors will be in our garden from 3-6 PM! \nThis event is still growing\, so continue to watch for updates as we continue to add details! \nVendors start at 3pm and end at 6pm \nSpecial Guests from 4pm- 6:30 \n \n 
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/hyco-house-winter-wonderland/
LOCATION:Hyco House\, 10941 Buckley Hall Rd\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor,Youth
ORGANIZER;CN="Hyco House":MAILTO:ramseyer.tabitha@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211211T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211211T180000
DTSTAMP:20260419T143358
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SUMMARY:Christmas Drums!
DESCRIPTION:Christmas Drums! \nCA and J Farm\nHoliday Songs around the Fire at a Festive Farm!\nSaturday\, Dec\, 11th\, 4-6pm\nwww.cajfarm.com event page for details
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/christmas-drums-2/
LOCATION:C.A. & J Farms\, 5620 East River Rd.\, Foster\, VA\, 23056\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Outdoor
ORGANIZER;CN="C.A. & J Farm":MAILTO:cajfarm@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211221T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211221T190000
DTSTAMP:20260419T143358
CREATED:20211203T184648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211203T184648Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Solstice Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Winter Solstice Celebration\nCA & J Farm\nSpecial Music\, Meditations\, a time of Peace\nTuesday\, Dec. 21st\, 5-7pm\nwww.cajfarm.com event page for details
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/winter-solstice-celebration/
LOCATION:C.A. & J Farms\, 5620 East River Rd.\, Foster\, VA\, 23056\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Outdoor
ORGANIZER;CN="C.A. & J Farm":MAILTO:cajfarm@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220122T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220122T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T143358
CREATED:20220113T173543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T173543Z
UID:12398-1642840200-1642869000@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Virginia Boating Safety Course
DESCRIPTION:Details\nThe course is free but advanced sign up is required due to classroom limits. A typical Boater Education Course lasts 6-8 hours with exam time. Completing this course and passing the exam meets the VA requirements. \nWho Needs Boater Education?\nIn 2007\, the Virginia General Assembly established a boating safety education compliance requirement which has been phased in over the past several years. As of July 1\, 2016\, all operators (regardless of age) of PWCs (personal watercraft such as jet skis\, Sea Doos\, and Wave Runners) and motorboats with a motor of 10 horsepower or greater will be required to have a boating safety education course completion card on board when operating a PWC or motorboat.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/virginia-boating-safety-course/
LOCATION:U.S. Coast Guard Station Milford Haven\, 63 Mill Point Rd.\, Hudgins\, VA\, 23076\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Sports
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220201T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220201T183000
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CREATED:20220120T145347Z
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SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:2022 Red Cross Blood Drives\nPiankatank Ruritan Club\, 1:30pm-6:30pm\n\nTuesday\, Feb. 1\nTuesday\, April 19\nTuesday\, July 19\nTuesday\,Sept. 13\nTuesday\, Dec. 6\n\nMasks are currently required. Reservations can be made at www.redcrossblood.org. Some walk-ins may be permitted if there’s been a cancellation\,  but it is best to have an appointment. Blood of all types is needed constantly. Drink extra water before donating and help to save a life!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/red-cross-blood-drive-6/
LOCATION:Piankatank Ruritan Club\, 7138 Buckley Hall Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T190000
DTSTAMP:20260419T143358
CREATED:20220124T165059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220124T165059Z
UID:12531-1644683400-1644692400@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:7th Annual Chili Cook-Off
DESCRIPTION:Chili Cook-Off\nMathews Rotary Club presents the 7th Annual Chili Cook-Off!\nFebruary 21\, 2022\n4:30pm-7pm\nPiankatank Ruritan Club \nTickets are $15 and include all you can eat chili\, cornbread\, soft drinks and dessert. Adult beverages and take-home quarts of chili are available for purchase. \nTickets available from participating members of Rotary or online at\nmathewsrotaryclub.org
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/7th-annual-chili-cook-off/
LOCATION:Piankatank Ruritan Club\, 7138 Buckley Hall Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Food & Drink
ORGANIZER;CN="Piankatank Ruritan Club":MAILTO:timothy.roscher@voyafa.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220226T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220226T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T143358
CREATED:20220117T142404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T141145Z
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SUMMARY:Boatbuilding Saturdays at the Boat Shop
DESCRIPTION:Boatbuilding Saturdays at the Boat Shop\nMathews Maritime Foundation\nSaturdays\, Jan 22nd – Nov 26th\n\nAll ages and skills… experienced\, new learners\, and those that simply want to observe – all are welcome!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/boatbuilding-saturdays-at-the-boat-shop/
LOCATION:Gwynn's Island Boat Shop\, State Rte 633\, Grimstead\, 23064
CATEGORIES:Educational
ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Maritime Foundation":MAILTO:info@mathewsmaritime.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220325T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220325T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T143358
CREATED:20220314T204057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T204057Z
UID:12930-1648234800-1648242000@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Beauty and the Beast Play
DESCRIPTION:Beauty and the Beast\npresented by The Court House Players\nMarcy 25-27th\, 2022\nThomas Hunter Middle School
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/beauty-and-the-beast-play/
LOCATION:Thomas Hunter Middle School\,  387 Church Street\, Mathews\, VA\,  23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Shows,Arts & Cultural
ORGANIZER;CN="Court House Players":MAILTO:info@courthouseplayers.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220401T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220401T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T143358
CREATED:20210323T174946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T202306Z
UID:11091-1648818000-1648832400@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Gwynn's Island Museum Open
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Gwynn’s Island Museum Fridays\, Saturdays and Sundays 1pm-5pm\, April – October \nGwynn’s Island Museum\, 1775 Old Ferry Road Gwynn\, VA 23076\n(804) 725-5022\, vistus@gwynnsislandmuseum.org
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/gwynns-island-museum-open-4/
LOCATION:Gwynn’s Island Museum\, State Rte 633\, Gwynn\, VA\, 23066\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gwynn's Island Civic League":MAILTO:gwynnsislandfestival@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T143358
CREATED:20210323T173734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220321T141628Z
UID:10994-1648890000-1648904400@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Mathews Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:The Market takes place every Saturday\, April through October on the Courthouse Green from 9am to 1pm. \nFood\, flowers\, and gifts galore! Our vendors feature a variety of fresh vegetables\, along with homemade bread and bakery goods\, eggs\, and meat. In addition\, our vendors offer plants\, flowers (potted and bouquets)\, handmade crafts\, clothing\, and jewelry. You are also likely to find handmade ceramics\, soaps\, yarns\, and various types of artwork. \nBring the entire family (including pets) for all to enjoy the pleasant social atmosphere. We also encourage everyone to check out the surrounding shops and restaurants in downtown Mathews\, all within easy walking distance of the market.  \nBe sure to check the calendar for Special Events and Gardening Demonstrations offered on any given Saturday. It is what brings Saturday to life in Mathews! On Markets on Main weekend (3rd Saturday\, April – August) you will find entertainment and music. It’s all part of the regular fare at the market. \nMark your calendar for Special Holiday Markets: \nThanksgiving Farmers Market: November 19th\, 2022\nChristmas Farmers Market: December 10th\, 2022
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/mathews-farmers-market-7/
LOCATION:Mathews Historic Courthouse\, 27 Court Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Community Events,Food & Drink,Front Page Featured,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T143358
CREATED:20210323T174134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220718T133741Z
UID:11026-1648893600-1648904400@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Tompkins Cottage Museum Open
DESCRIPTION:Tompkins Cottage Museum Open\nOpen Saturdays 10 am – 1 pm\, April – October \nThe cottage\, which is headquarters for the Mathews County Historical Society\, is named for Christopher Tompkins\, a local sea captain\, planter\, local merchant and member of the state legislature. He bought the cottage property in 1837 and is the first known owner. \nExhibits include a room dedicated to the history of Mathews County and serves as a gift shop\, two rooms representing a home from the 1840s to the 1920s\, and a room dedicated to Sally Louisa Tompkins who was the first woman commissioned in an American military unit.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/tompkins-cottage-museum-open-4/
LOCATION:Tompkins Cottage\, Brickbat Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T143358
CREATED:20210323T174346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T201955Z
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SUMMARY:Thomas James Store Open
DESCRIPTION:Thomas James Store\nOpen Saturdays\, 10 am to 1 pm\, April – October \nTake a self-guided tour of one of the best-preserved early 19th–century stores in the southeastern U.S. This rare commercial structure has retained much of its original fabric; shed-roofed rectangular wings were added around 1900. Interpretive signage explains what the various marks and features represent. \nThe Thomas James Store is owned and maintained by the Mathews County Historical Society. \n 
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/thomas-james-store-open-2/
LOCATION:Thomas James Store\, 44 Maple Ave\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T143358
CREATED:20220325T160610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220325T160610Z
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SUMMARY:Bay to Belly Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Traveling exhibit on loan from the Yorktown Watermen’s Museum\nDisplayed at the Mathews Historical Museum\n200 Main Street\, Mathews \nExhibit will be open Saturdays\, April 2 through May 28\, 10:00am-4:00pm \n\n\n\n\nThis exhibit teaches us how the Chesapeake Bay sustains us while exploring the relationships among people\, aquatic species and foods of the Chesapeake.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/bay-to-belly-exhibit/
LOCATION:Mathews Museum\, 200 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Museum":MAILTO:mathewsvamuseum@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T223000
DTSTAMP:20260419T143358
CREATED:20220328T143118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220328T150229Z
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SUMMARY:Virginia's Li'l Ole Opry Show
DESCRIPTION:Donk’s Theater\nVirginia’s Li’l Ole Opry\nHarry M. Ward Auditorium\, Mathews High School\, 9889 Buckley Hall Road\, Mathews\, VA\nShows start at 8:00 p.m.  –   Doors Open at 7:30 p.m.\nTickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under (Available at the door\, or in advance at the Mathews Visitor Center on Main Street\, Mathews\, or Marketplace Antiques\, Route 17\, Gloucester) \nApril 2 – ALL STAR OPRY – Welcome back the Opry band and cast for the 47th year! \nMay 14 – OLDIES SHOW – This show is sure to take you back in time to the “good ol’ days” of country and rock and roll at its best! \nJune 25 – A.J. MCKEEN – This show will feature a Gloucester native with an amazing raw talent and a voice that rivals Chris Stapleton.  The first half will feature the Opry band and singers. \nJuly 23 – SOUNDS OF SUMMER – The best of beach music\, Jimmy Buffett and summertime in the Country! \nAugust 20 – TRIBUTE TO THE EAGLES \nSeptember 17 – TALENT SEARCH 2022 \nOctober 8 – WILLIAM EARL SADLER’S TRIBUTE TO RICKY HUDGINS – Mathews’ native and lead guitar legend\, Ricky Hudgins\, passed away in 2021.  This show will honor him and his love of Classic Southern Rock.  The first half will feature the Opry band and singers. \nNovember 12 – GOSPEL SHOW – What an uplifting night this will be!  Join the Opry band and singers\, along with some wonderful guest stars for an amazing night of inspirational music! \nDecember 3 – SMITH FAMILY & FRIENDS CHRISTMAS SHOW \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/virginias-lil-ole-opry-show/
LOCATION:Harry M. Ward Auditorium  – Mathews High School\, 9889 Buckley Hall Rd\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia's Li'l Ole Opry":MAILTO:vaopry@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220409T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220409T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T143358
CREATED:20220314T193617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T193617Z
UID:12666-1649491200-1649505600@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Spring Community Litter Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:How to Participate: Sign up Here \nYou can sign up for the cleanup by emailing mathewsvisitorcenter@gmail.com \nPlan ahead and gather family or a neighbor to help with your efforts. Call 804-725-4229 or email mathewsvisitorcenter@gmail.com with any questions. \nYou will receive two free meals during the date of the cleanup including breakfast to-go\, and a pizza party lunch! \nFor Adopt-a-Highway or Small Community Groups\, we ask that ONE or TWO group leaders from your cleanup group be responsible for picking up and dropping off cleanup supplies to MCVIC\, and distributing them carefully among your participating members. Groups should separate themselves along cleanup routes and avoid gathering. \nLet us know how many family members will be participating in your cleanup. \nDecide on a route of your choosing\, or MCVIC will provide you with a list of high-priority areas in Mathews the morning of the event. \nPick up your supplies between 8am to 9am at Sibley’s General Store. We provide trash bags\, vests and 1-2 nets per group. Read more about what to wear and expect here. \nSign up Here
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/spring-community-litter-cleanup/
LOCATION:Mathews Visitor Center\, 239 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Outdoor
ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews County Visitor &amp%3B Information Center":MAILTO:mathewsvisitorcenter@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220409T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220409T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T143358
CREATED:20220314T205828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T205828Z
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SUMMARY:Raku Firing
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our second Raku Firing Fundraiser! We are very excited to welcome Martha Hayes and Johnny Norman into our backyard as we put the FUN in fundraising with FIRE! \nSATURDAY\, APRIL 9 (rain date April 16)\nYOU MUST BUY A TICKET FOR A SPECIFIC TIME SLOT!\n4 spots are available for each time slot.\nExpect to spend about two hours with us.\nBuy raffle tickets for your own private raku party here! \n\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\nRaku firing tickets are $30 each. Here is how it works! Check in at your appointed time\, and you’ll be directed to a glazing station\, where you get to glaze a bowl made by a member of the Clay by the Bay Ceramics Guild. A Guild member will be there to assist you to apply glazes provided by Summer Haze Pottery. About half an hour after you start\, it will be time to put your bowl in the kiln! The firing process takes place right before your eyes\, in about 45 minutes. There’s not much to see while it fires\, so buy a Mug Madness mug\, grab a cup of coffee or cocoa\, bid on amazing raku pottery\, and browse the Art Speaks Gallery while you wait. Make sure you are back outsid4 to see your bowl come out of the kiln\, red-hot and glowing! You’ll want to snap a picture of that! The bowl will be placed in a metal trash can\, lined with newspaper\, which will be set ablaze from the heat of the bowl. The lid goes on\, and the smoke from the dowsed flames and the loss of oxygen – called reduction – makes the magic happen with the glaze. In about 15 minutes\, we’ll pull your bowl out\, quench it in water to cool it\, and wipe it off for you to take home! More photo opps here :). \nThe first firing of the day will feature some special pots Martha has made for us. These will be auctioned or for sale the day of the event\, along with other pottery pieces. \nThe entire process\, except when you visit our beautiful gallery\, will take place outdoors. We will ask that you wear a mask when working with our guild members under the tents\, and when claiming your pot. Clean paintbrushes will be available when you are glazing your pot. Optional rubber gloves will also be available when you check in. Stations will be cleaned between participants. Please keep safely socially distant from people not in your party. And have fun!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/raku-firing/
LOCATION:Bay School Community Arts Center\, 279 Main Street \, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Shows,Arts & Cultural,Outdoor
ORGANIZER;CN="Bay School Comunity Arts Center":MAILTO:pamdoss@bayschool-arts.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220415T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220415T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T143358
CREATED:20220323T195401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T195401Z
UID:13032-1650020400-1650038400@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Pre-Order Lavender Plants for Spring Planting
DESCRIPTION:Spring is a great time to add a little lavender to your garden or landscaping project.  Pre-order your starter lavender plant for pickup April 15th between the hours of 11am and 4pm. Pick from French or English varieties based on availability.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/pre-order-lavender-plants-for-spring-planting/
LOCATION:Under the Stars Farm\, 11532 Harcum Rd\, Gloucester\, 23061
CATEGORIES:Outdoor
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ORGANIZER;CN="Under the Stars Farm":MAILTO:info@underthestarsfarm.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220416T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220416T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T143358
CREATED:20220323T194739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T194739Z
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SUMMARY:The Unbeatable Easter Egg Hunt
DESCRIPTION:It’s An Easter Egg Hunt and You’re Invited!  \nIt’s that time of year again when the animals are born\, grass turns green and the lavender wakes up from its winter slumber and that means spring is here. \nJoin us for this year’s Unbeatable Easter Egg Hunt at Under the Stars Farm in Gloucester\, Virginia. Over 4000 eggs filled with various treats will be hidden among the grounds at lavender fields ! \nReserve your spot TODAY!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/the-unbeatable-easter-egg-hunt/
LOCATION:Under the Stars Farm\, 11532 Harcum Rd\, Gloucester\, 23061
CATEGORIES:Outdoor,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Under the Stars Farm":MAILTO:info@underthestarsfarm.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220416T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220416T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T143358
CREATED:20220314T204408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T204537Z
UID:12936-1650103200-1650121200@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Markets on Main
DESCRIPTION:Join us on 3rd Saturdays\, April through August\nMarkets on Main features the Saturday Farmers Market\, Boutique Vendors and Retailers along Main Street\, Artisan Market at the Bay School Community Arts Center\, Live Music and Entertainment at the Farmers Market and on the Sibley’s General Store porch\, and a food truck! \nStay tuned for additional information on featured musicians and vendors! \nEnjoy yourself a full day on Main Street\, and also enjoy the local museums\, Friends of the Library Book Store\, and many wonderful restaurants downtown. \nInterested in Being a Vendor?\nWould you like to be a vendor at this event? We’re seeking vintage\, boutique\, antique\, repurpose\, and retail inspired vendors in the region. Vendors are asked to set up from 10am to 3pm on the day of the event\, and pay a $10 fee. If your items are “made\, baked or grown” please contact the Mathews Farmers Market.  \nTo be a vendor at Markets on Main\, email: Mathewsvisitorcenter@gmail.com for more information.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/markets-on-main-2/
LOCATION:Mathews Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Community Events,Food & Drink,Live Music,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220416T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220416T113000
DTSTAMP:20260419T143358
CREATED:20220314T150041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T150041Z
UID:12653-1650106800-1650108600@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Community Easter Egg Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Mathews Community Easter Egg Hunt\nMathews Historic Court Green\nSaturday\, April 16th\, 11am SHARP! Ages 3-10\nRain or shine\, bring a basket\, your family\, and costumes welcome!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/community-easter-egg-hunt-2/
LOCATION:Mathews Historic Courthouse\, 27 Court Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Youth
ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews County Visitor &amp%3B Information Center":MAILTO:mathewsvisitorcenter@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T173000
DTSTAMP:20260419T143358
CREATED:20220207T141659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T182933Z
UID:12560-1650706200-1650735000@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Historic Garden Week in Virginia
DESCRIPTION:Nestled along the East River leading to the Mobjack and Chesapeake Bays\, Mathews will be the location for this year’s Historic Garden Tour. Mathews was voted one of the “Coolest Small Towns in America” due to its quaint historic downtown that offers shopping\, dining\, art galleries and charming B&Bs. Reflecting this maritime heritage\, all the homes on tour are situated on the pristine waters of the East River. Visitors will tour four historic properties in close proximity to each other and downtown including an elegant home surrounded by expansive gardens built by a shellfish tycoon and classic 19th Century sea captains homes. Spend the day or the weekend for a taste of authentic coastal living. \nHistoric Garden Week in Virginia\nwww.vagardenweek.org/tours/gloucester/
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/historic-garden-week-in-virginia/
LOCATION:Christ Episcopal Church\, Christ Episcopal Church\, 320 Williams Wharf Rd.\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Garden Week":MAILTO:Gloucester@vagardenweek.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T090000
DTSTAMP:20260419T143358
CREATED:20220118T233904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T173758Z
UID:12519-1651305600-1651309200@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Gwynn's Island Race
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\nRACE DETAILS\n\n\n4 mile road run\nStarting and ending at the Gwynn’s Island Civic League\, the route follows quiet backroads around the island\, with a constant view of the water. The race course is 4 miles and the cost is $30. For those looking for a shorter distance\, we will have a Free Fun Run open for everyone (distance just > 1 mile). \n10 mile bicycle ride\nWeaving around the backroads of Gwynn’s Island\, you’ll catch glimpses of the Chesapeake Bay\, Milford Sound\, and the popular campground & RV resort on the island as you complete the course. The route is 10 miles and the cost is $30. \nCombine the run & ride\nFeeling adventurous? Sign up for the combined Run & Ride and make it a duathlon. The 4 mile run and 10 mile ride routes are the same as the individual events described above – you’ll stage your bicycle so that as you complete the run leg\, you can immediately head out onto the bike course. The cost is $50.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/gwynns-island-race/
LOCATION:Gwynn’s Island Civic Center\, 1996 Old Ferry Rd.\, Gwynn\, VA\, 23066\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor,Sports
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Outdoor Club":MAILTO:christine@mocva.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220506T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220506T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T143358
CREATED:20210323T175330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T201711Z
UID:11148-1651831200-1651845600@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Mathews Maritime Museum Open
DESCRIPTION:Owned and operated by the Mathews Maritime Foundation\, the Mathews Maritime Museum houses artifacts\, documents\, and photographs depicting the history and legacy of Mathews County and the Middle Peninsula of Virginia. This area has a varied\, rich maritime history from colonial times through today\, playing a vital role in all the major events of our country\, the Chesapeake Bay\, and world-wide commerce. \nThe Mathews Maritime Museum will be open Fridays and Saturdays 10 AM to 2 PM\, May through November. Want to tour by appointment? Contact us at info@mathewsmaritime.com. We are located in downtown Mathews\, 482 Main Street. Get directions. \nAlso\, be sure to check out our Saturday boatbuilding workshops at the Gwynn’s Island location. Visit our website for more information!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/mathews-maritime-museum-open-3/
LOCATION:Mathews Maritime Museum\, 482 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,History
ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Maritime Foundation":MAILTO:info@mathewsmaritime.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220506T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220506T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T143358
CREATED:20220314T190336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T190336Z
UID:12661-1651860000-1651870800@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Music on Maple Ave.
DESCRIPTION:Music on Maple Ave\nFriday before May Faire\nMay\, 6 – 6pm-9pm\nMitchel Evan’s band “Me and my Muse”\nFood Truck by Gumbeau’s Catering\nFood and wine cash bar\nTickets $25\, 21+ only\n \n 
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/music-on-maple-ave/
LOCATION:Thomas James Store\, 44 Maple Ave\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Live Music,Outdoor
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews County Visitor &amp%3B Information Center":MAILTO:mathewsvisitorcenter@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220507T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220507T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T143358
CREATED:20190226T202943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T132501Z
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SUMMARY:May Faire
DESCRIPTION:First Saturday in May\n\n\n \nKick 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. This year’s festival will be held on Saturday\, May 7th on the Historic Courthouse Green. \n\n\n \nThe 2022 May Faire theme will be Celebrating Mathews Watermen. This year’s theme will be a tribute to those county residents who worked in the past and now work on the water: the oystermen\, fishermen\, crabbers\, clammers and the U.S. Coast Guard. \n\nFood trucks\, Vendors\, Music\, Ceremonies and Performances\nHonoring the Coast Guard at our opening ceremonies.\nHosting “Conversations\,” at the Court House\, with a cross-section of our watermen and women\, sharing their stories and their experiences with us.\nExhibits such as net making and crab pot making\, on the Court Green\nPhotographic Exhibits from Captain Robert Roland Hudgins\, a commercial fisherman and Captain Charles Lee Forrest\, a menhaden fisherman.\nCall for Photos and Stories of Local Watermen
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/may-faire-2/
LOCATION:Mathews Historic Courthouse\, 27 Court Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Food & Drink,Front Page Featured,History,Outdoor
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Museum":MAILTO:mathewsvamuseum@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220507T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220507T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T143358
CREATED:20220323T195138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T195138Z
UID:13027-1651924800-1651935600@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Lavender Tea Party
DESCRIPTION:It’s Tea Time and You’re Invited!\nEnjoy a light lunch and our delicious lavender tea on the lawn.. all with with your favorite ladies. Farm tables will be filled with scones\, tea cakes\, sweet potato biscuits\, madeleines and of course lavender tea – perfect for a Mother’s Day outing. \nReserve your table TODAY! \nThis is a lovely event to enjoy with your mom\, grandmother\, aunts\, sisters and friends!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/lavender-tea-party/
LOCATION:Under the Stars Farm\, 11532 Harcum Rd\, Gloucester\, 23061
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Outdoor
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ORGANIZER;CN="Under the Stars Farm":MAILTO:info@underthestarsfarm.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220507T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220507T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T143358
CREATED:20220420T151152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T151152Z
UID:13157-1651928400-1651935600@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Dorothy Fagan Fine Art Studio Tour
DESCRIPTION:Tour Dorothy Fagan’s oil painting\, fiber art studio\, house and garden\n\n2 hour tour includes a look inside the artist’s creative process\, drawing inspiration from her garden by the pond to oil paintings\, home decor\, and fiber art creations. Shop for art scarves\, watercolors\, oils\, fiber art\, books\, gifts.\nFirst Saturday of the month RESERVATIONS REQUIRED book on website at https://www.dorothyfagan.com/visit-studio
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/dorothy-fagan-fine-art-studio-tour/
LOCATION:Dorothy Fagan Fine Arts Studio\, 110 Skipjack Ln\, Cobbs Creek\, VA\, 23035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Shows,Arts & Cultural
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dorothy Fagan Fine Arts":MAILTO:dorothyfagan@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T143358
CREATED:20220323T195905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T195905Z
UID:13035-1652263200-1652284800@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:U-Pick Lavender Season
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to make your reservations to visit Under the Stars Lavender Farm in Gloucester\, Virginia. A place where you can simply enjoy the fresh air and fragrant blooms.\nCut your own lavender bouquet\, sip on our signature lavender lemonade\, let the kids play in the natural playground\, bring your own picnic and enjoy a relaxing\, rustic farm experience. Stop by the farm store to shop for your favorite handcrafted lavender products.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/u-pick-lavender-season/
LOCATION:Under the Stars Farm\, 11532 Harcum Rd\, Gloucester\, 23061
CATEGORIES:Outdoor
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ORGANIZER;CN="Under the Stars Farm":MAILTO:info@underthestarsfarm.com
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