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June 2024
Saltwater Learn to Fish Day
Fishing & Learning Stations, children will be required to wear life jackets while fishing. Participants will be asked to sign a waiver. Refreshments provided! Rain or Shine (the fish don’t care)!
Find out more »Gone to the Dogs
Head over to Mathews High's track/field area for a "pawsome" event filled with furry friends and wagging tails! GONE TO THE DOGS is an exciting gathering where dog lovers of all ages can come together to celebrate their four-legged dog while raising funds to support the service dogs of Canine Companions's Old Dominion Chapter. At GONE TO THE DOGS, you'll find a variety of activities, starting with a dog-walk, followed by a variety of demonstrations and presentations, vendors and food!…
Find out more »Isaac Hadden Organ Trio
Isaac Hadden Organ Trio is a heavy-hitting, improvisational, cosmic groove ensemble, carving out a distinct voice in the world of funk, jazz, rock, and R&B. The group performs intricate yet accessible original music and fresh arrangements of classic tunes.
Find out more »Isaac Hadden Organ Trio
Isaac Hadden Organ Trio is a heavy-hitting, improvisational, cosmic groove ensemble, carving out a distinct voice in the world of funk, jazz, rock, and R&B. The group performs intricate yet accessible original music and fresh arrangements of classic tunes.
Find out more »Mathews Land Conservancy Lecture Series
Join the Mathews Land Conservancy, in partnership with VIMS and William & Mary, for a Lecture Series. The one hour lectures, which are free and open to the public, focus on topics of importance to the Chesapeake Bay and Mathews county waterways.
Find out more »Mathews VFD 1st Annual Boat Docking Contest
Join the Mathews Volunteer Fire Department for the 1st Annual Boat Docking Contest! There are 15 boats participating in the contest! There will be live music, sales vendors, food vendors, a kids' zone and more! Your ticket includes unlimited beer and entry to the event (kids 10 and under are free). Hunter Owens will perform the National Anthem, and there will be live music from Part Time and DJ Tommy Eriksen! Food trucks include: The Seafood Shack, Coastal Thirst, Salty…
Find out more »Mercy Creek at Mi Casa
Join Mi Casa Azteca for a live show with Mercy Creek- the band specializes in "aggressive folk rock" and "earthy, edgy music!" This show is free with no cover charge, come by for some great drinks and food with some rocking' tunes!
Find out more »Gwynn’s Island Days
Join the Gwynn's Island Civic League for this year's Gwynn's Island Chicken Dinner & Gwynn's Island Festival! All proceeds from both events will benefit the Gwynn's Island Civic League and the Gwynn's Island Museum. The Chicken Dinner will take place on Friday, June 28 from 4:30-7 pm. Tickets are $15, and available at the door. Enjoy a chicken dinner with all the fixings! There will be a drive-through option available! Then, on Saturday, celebrate the simpler life with a festival…
Find out more »Islander Regatta
Annual 9 mile paddling event for non-motorized craft, circumnavigating one of Virginia’s few inhabited islands: Gwynn’s Island in Mathews County. With its origins as a fun summer challenge for a group of friends, the Islander Regatta is opening its door to more participants. Max 200.
Find out more »July 2024
The Boneshakers
No holds barred funk, blues, and rock that marries the sounds and spirits of Detroit Rock City, Memphis, and Mussel Shoals. In the remarkable 25-year career of The Boneshakers, the iconic band has always been led by world-renowned guitarist Randy Jacobs of Was (Not Was). The band and members have toured and recorded with Bonnie Raitt, BB King, Keb Mo, Aretha Franklin, Elton John, Bootsy Collins, Tears 4 Fears, Bob Dylan, Stevie Wonder, Gov’t Mule, and Iggy Pop…just to name…
Find out more »The Delores
The Deloreans are a seasoned showband comprised of 6 distinct vocalists that cover the most memorable artists and nostalgic songs of the ‘80s. Each band member is featured throughout the show, making this band’s most notable attribute its unmatched variety. The Deloreans is known for their dynamic ‘80s costumes, unstoppable energy, and their ability to bring down the house EVERY time.
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