April 2021
Markets on Main!
Mathews Main Street Committee is now introducing "Markets on Main," a partner event to the Mathews Farmers Market and Bay School Artisan Markets. This collaborative event features vendor markets all around Main Street, a food truck, and live entertainment. On Saturday's you can also enjoy the Mathews Farmers Market, Friends of the Library Bookstore, Historic Sites/Museums Open, great restaurants and shopping. See the Community Calendar listings for more information. Interested in Being a Vendor? Contact [email protected] This event is sponsored by Chesapeake Bank…
Find out more »April 2022
Markets on Main
Join us on 3rd Saturdays, April through August Markets 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! Stay tuned for additional information on featured musicians and vendors! Enjoy yourself a full day on Main Street, and also enjoy the local museums, Friends of the Library Book…
Find out more »December 2022
Mathews Christmas Parade
The 2022 Mathews Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, December 10th at 1:00 p.m. Parade Theme: "Fishing you a Merry Christmas!" Consider joining us in making this a memorable event for our community. A holiday favorite you don’t want to miss! Parade route from Thomas Hunter Middle School to Chesapeake Bank's NEW location (old Bank of America) Applications are available to pick up and drop off at the Mathews Visitor Center (239 Main Street) or send by mail to "Mathews Visitor…
Find out more »May 2023
Flags for Heroes
Flags will be displayed from Memorial Day weekend through Independence Day (5/27- 7/7) in the field by the HRSD building on Main Street. Honor your hero by sponsoring a flag! A hero is anyone important in your life, whether they be: veterans, military, first responders (fire, EMT, law enforcement), healthcare workers, teachers, friends, family members, civic organizations, or others. If you are unsure of whom to honor, you can choose to recognize all who protect our country! Visit the website…
Find out more »August 2023
Markets on Main
Join us for the last Markets on Main of the season! Piankatank will be performing on the Court Green from 10 AM-1 PM, and Jonathan Brown will be playing on Sibley's Porch from 12-3 PM! There will be plenty of new vendors, plus some returning favorites- clothing, baked goods, woodworking, antiques, photography, jewelry and more!
Find out more »September 2023
Mathews Market Days
Mathews Market Days is one of Mathews County’s longest standing festivals and traditions. The weekend after labor day each year, friends, family and visitors reunite in Mathews to celebrate the artistic and creative culture of the middle peninsula. This annual festival has been around for over 45 years, celebrating the local artisans, and cultural hub of the local Community. This is a fun family event that is worth a booking a weekend excursion for the whole family! This annual festival overtakes the Historic…
Find out more »December 2023
Holiday Night Market
Many local shops will be open late for a Holiday Night Market and celebration! Stop in each participating shop from 5-7:30 pm for holiday refreshments, and be sure to pick up your punch card for our elf scavenger hunt! Find the elf in each shop, get your card punched, and enter your completed card into the Grand Prize drawing! All guests who find all of the elves will get a small prize. Carolers will be singing along the streets, and…
Find out more »Nick of Time Night Shopping
Finally, an event for all of the last-minute shoppers! Did you forget to get that special someone in your life a gift? Not to fear! Many businesses in the Main Street area will be open late for a Nick of Time shopping event! Not sure what to get? Gift certificates make great gifts for everyone! Check with your favorite local businesses to see who will be participating.
Find out more »April 2024
Markets on Main
Join us for an extended market on the third Saturday of each month, April-August! Vendors and artisans, food specials and live music will be on Main Street from 10 am-3 pm!
Find out more »June 2024
Markets on Main
Come on out to Markets on Main to check out some great vendors and live music! Local musician Ryan Babarsky will be playing on the front porch from 10am-1pm, and there will be a variety of vendors, in addition to the Farmers Market.
Find out more »November 2024
Nick of Time Night Shopping Event
Shops will stay open late to help with your last-minute shopping needs! An list of participating shops will be coming soon!
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