Saturday, October 15th The 2nd year of the Mathews Marathon, hosted by the Mathews Outdoor Club, features more options to encourage runners of all fitness levels to participate in this competitive event. The 2022 event not only features the full marathon, but also a half marathon, team relay option, and a virtual option for runners […]
What to expect at this year’s Mathews Market Days!
September 9th & 10th, 9am to 5pmHistoric Court House Greenwww.mathewsmarketdays.org Don’t miss this year’s Mathews Market Days Festival in Mathews County THIS weekend! This annual festival overtakes the Historic Court House drawing thousands of festival go-ers to Mathews over the weekend. There will be vendors selling arts and crafts, food trucks featuring yummy classics like crab cakes, frozen lemonade, funnel […]
Dock Safety – Download this Activity Book for Kids
Download for Free This safety guide, authored and illustrated by the Thomas Family in Mathews, is available for families to pick up, or download for free. The 20 page book shows the importance of dock safety for kids of all ages. It features hand drawn illustrations with lessons and activities to engage children on what […]
“Best Barbecue in Town” – Backwoods BBQ Opens as a Restaurant!
Doug Walker, the owner of the Backwoods BBQ food truck is now teasing the residents and visitors of downtown Mathews with the faint smell of smoke fired pork butts 5 days a week from his new restaurant location at 26 Main Street! Doug started selling his pit-fired barbecue during the pandemic after closing his lawnmower […]
MCVIC’s Director selected as 2022 CoVa BIZ “Next Gen Award” Honoree
The CoVa BIZ Magazine Next Gen Awards recognize young professionals in the Coastal Virginia region, selected for their demonstrated excellence not only in their professional endeavors but in their dedication to the broader community. This awards program was previously known as Millennials on the Move and was rebranded in 2022 to reflect a sense of timelessness and the forward-thinking promise […]
Mathews wins Best of the Bay 2022 Awards!
Chesapeake Bay Magazine awards Mathews County with several 2022 “Best of the Bay” Awards. Find out about the awards below and a few of the reasons to make Mathews a destination for your next weekend getaway! Mathews Ties with Yorktown “Most Charming Chesapeake Town” Contrasting towns tie for top honors for “Most Charming Chesapeake Town” on either […]