May 2015
Countywide Spring Clean Up
Bags available at visitor's center. Call 725-4229
Find out more »Mathews Community Wide Yard Sale
Print/Download Yard Sale Map & Directions HUGE YARD, BARN AND COLLECTIBLES SALE Main Street Mathews & various county locations - Rain or shine !! Like the Post Office ~ nothing will stop the treasure shopping!! Free Admission to Buyers! Print/Download - Yard Sale Map & Directions Contact Janice Jones for more info. 804-815-9044
Find out more »June 2015
Historic Church Tour
Nine historic churches will showcase Mathews' culture, architecture and history. For Details Visit: Mathews County Historical Society Tickets Available at: Cattails, Chesapeake Bank, Flowers from the Heart, Hudgins Pharmacy and the Mathews County Visitor and Information Center.
Find out more »September 2015
Mathews Market Days
The streets of Mathews come alive with ART and CRAFT Exhibitors featuring the work of outstanding local artists | Classic Cruisers Show N’ Shine CAR SHOW | FOOD delicacies including Seafood, Burgers, Dogs, Funnel Cakes, Fried Donuts, Kettle Korn and mmmmore! | HOME GOODS Product Fair | YOUTH Corner | PET Parade | YMCA The Real Crab Race | Spelling BEES | KARAOKE & Youth DANCE | LIVE Musical Entertainment throughout | Saturday Night Live Street DANCE
Find out more »The Amazing Raise
Help the Mathews County Visitor & Information Center raise $5,000 in 36 hours!!! We want to restore the original staircase in Sibley's General Store. Use the form below or click here: www.theamazingraise.org. www.theamazingraise.org.
Find out more »October 2015
Howl-a-Palooza
Meet on Main Street at the Mathews Visitor & Information Center for a Costume Trick or Treat Parade. Merchants will be waiting with treats and chances to win in their “Halloween” raffles. Sponsored by Coalition for Kids.
Find out more »November 2015
Made in Mathews – Open Studio Tour
Visit the studios of artists living and creating in beautiful Mathews County, Virginia. Experience the natural surroundings and special places which inspire them. Celebrating Our 14th Year! Friday, November 27, 2015 10 am-5 pm Saturday, November 28, 2015 10 am-5 pm Sunday, November 29, 2015 Noon-5 pm Website: madeinmathews.net
Find out more »June 2016
Mathews Community Wide Yard Sale
Download Location Map HUGE YARD, BARN AND COLLECTIBLES SALE Print/Download MAP & Vendor LOCATIONS! Main Street Mathews & various county locations – Rain or shine!! Like the Post Office ~ nothing will stop the treasure shopping! Free Admission to Buyers! Contact Janice Jones for more information: 804-815-9044
Find out more »November 2016
Mathews County Fall Roaside Clean Up
Spend some time with your friends and family to help clean up the county on Saturday November 19th. Come by the Visitor Center for donuts & coffee, get your clean up supplies (safety vests & trash bags), pick the area you want to clean up and let the fun begin! Its just that simple.
Find out more »December 2016
Visits with Santa
Bring the kids for a visit with Santa at the Visitor's Center. Don't forget your list! Santa will be here from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, December 3rd, 2016
Find out more »June 2017
Mathews Community Yard Sale 2017
Main Street Mathews & various county locations – Rain or shine!! Like the Post Office ~ nothing will stop the treasure shopping! Free Admission to Buyers! Saturday June 3rd, 2017, 8a.m.-3p.m. Download Location Map Want to be a vendor? Download Vendor Registration Form Contact Janice Jones for more information: 804-815-9044
Find out more »November 2017
Roadside Cleanup Day
This is a great way for your organization/group to spend a couple hours and have a positive impact on our beloved county. Show you care – come out and help! Free doughnuts, coffee and hot chocolate! Free pizza courtesy Island Stop for lunch! Door Prizes!! Prize for most bags picked up!! When: ***Saturday November 11th, 2017 Time: 8am - Meet at Visitors Center to pick up trash bags, safety vests, safety briefing, and free doughnuts! Noon - By noon, please…
Find out more »December 2017
Christmas Parade Food Drive
Mathews Cub Scout Pack 124’s Annual Christmas Food Drive To donate: Have food items in grocery bags in front of you during the parade so the Scouts can collect them. Thank you! We will be collecting canned goods and non-perishable food items for Hands Across Mathews during the Mathews Christmas Parade on December 9th starting at 1:00 pm.
Find out more »Visit with Santa
Mathews Visitor Center - Santa will finish the parade and rush back to the center of town to see all of the kids of Mathews! Be sure to bring your camera for photos!
Find out more »March 2018
St. Patty’s Artisan Demo Day
Get your St. Patrick's Day started at Sibley's General Store for an Artisan Demonstration Day. Moonstruck Soap will be demonstrating how to make Irish Beer Soap, and you can also sample Bloody Mary mix produced by Bloody's by Buz that will get your Saturday started! Light snacks will be provided.
Find out more »June 2018
Mathews Community Yard Sale and Vintage Market
This year's annual Mathews Community Yard Sale will feature a Vintage Market across Main Street! Main Street Mathews & various county locations – Rain or shine!! Like the Post Office ~ nothing will stop the treasure shopping! Free Admission to Buyers! Saturday June 2nd, 2018 Yard Sale 8 am-1 pm Vintage Market 9 am - 2 pm Contact Janice Jones for more information: 804-815-9044 Vendor applications and maps will be available at MCVIC: 239 Main Street Mathews Vintage Market Map…
Find out more »October 2018
Sibley’s Pumpkin Market
Stop by the Visitor Center located at Sibley's General Store at 239 Main Street for a pumpkin market from 9am-3pm, October 6th! This event is taking place simultaneously to the Autumn on Main and Vintage Market event. Start out at Sibleys at 9am for FREE breakfast including coffee, cider, Richardson's specialty donuts, and pumpkin muffins and also to pick up your MAP for the event! Also purchase $1 Raffle tickets for a chance to win gift certificates to White Dog Bistro, Mi…
Find out more »November 2018
Open Studio Tour
Discover art in Mathews County and visit the galleries, studios, and workshops of some of our talented local artists. This 3 day-long free event allows you to tour the County, and support our local artisans. The Tour is celebrating it's 17th year and it is the perfect way to invite your family to walk off some of that Thanksgiving dinner! You can pick up your map and brochure at the Mathews County Visitor Center. MadeinMathews.com 2018 Open Studio Tour Weekend:…
Find out more »December 2018
Visit with Santa Claus
Following the Mathews Christmas Parade at 1pm, Santa will rush back to the center of town to see all of the kids of Mathews around 2pm on the porch of the Mathews County Visitor Center! Be sure to bring your camera for photos!
Find out more »April 2019
Spring Community Roadside Cleanup
Grab your local organization, church, non-profit, family, and friends to help make Mathews looking cleaner for Spring! There will be 2 Spring Cleanup dates this year. Please let us know if you can attend by filling out the form below: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LCPTBF6 Two Spring Cleanup Dates are: Earth Day, Mon., April 22nd Middle Peninsula Chapter, Master Naturalists would like your help in cleaning Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve, and local birding and wildlife trails. Community Cleanup, Sat., April 27th, 8am-12pm This…
Find out more »June 2020
Fathers Day Entertainment on Main Street
Give dad a laugh by stopping downtown this Sunday on Fathers Day to find a juggling clown and puppeteer on our Main Street! That's right, live entertainment will pop up at the Bay School Community Arts Center, The Daily Grind Coffee House, & Visitor Center. This talent is sponsored by a very generous resident who wants to give back and share some love and joy in her community!
Find out more »June 2021
Mathews Community Yard Sale
Various locations throughout Mathews County, Rain or shine!! Nothing will stop the treasure shopping! Free Admission to Buyers! $10 admission for Sellers (+ $10 refundable fee for Yard Sale sign) Saturday June 5th, 2021 Yard Sale, 8 am-1 pm SELLERS: Interested in being listed as a site at the Yard Sale? Download the YARD SALE FORM 2021 PDF and submit it to the Mathews Visitor Center at 239 Main Street. Vendor Fee is $10 per individual/group, and signs are a $10 refundable…
Find out more »July 2021
The “Ukesters” – Music on Sibley’s Front Porch
Your favorite Ukulele group is coming back to the Sibley's General Store on July 4th weekend! Stop by to hear them jam on July 3rd, 11am - 1pm. About the Ukesters: A small group of stray ukulele players in Richmond found each other in 2015 and began to practice around a dining room table. Word got out, and soon there were 10 of us with a book of songs ever expanding. Today we are a group of some 22 players,…
Find out more »November 2021
Made in Mathews Open Studio Tour
2021 Open Studio Tour Weekends: Friday, November 26th, 2021 10 am-5 pm Saturday, November 27th, 2021 10 am-5 pm Sunday, November 29th, 2021, Noon – 5 pm Saturday, December 4th, 2021 10am-5pm Sunday, December 5th, 2021 Your favorite annual Thanksgiving tour is growing! Artists open their studios these weekends throughout Mathews and you can take a driving tour of the county and experience art demonstrations, and shop various art forms such as pottery, jewelry, paintings, woodworks, and more. The Open Studio…
Find out more »Made in Mathews Open Studio Tour
2021 Open Studio Tour Weekends: Friday, November 26th, 2021 10 am-5 pm Saturday, November 27th, 2021 10 am-5 pm Sunday, November 29th, 2021, Noon – 5 pm Saturday, December 4th, 2021 10am-5pm Sunday, December 5th, 2021 Your favorite annual Thanksgiving tour is growing! Artists open their studios these weekends throughout Mathews and you can take a driving tour of the county and experience art demonstrations, and shop various art forms such as pottery, jewelry, paintings, woodworks, and more. The Open Studio…
Find out more »Made in Mathews Open Studio Tour
2021 Open Studio Tour Weekends: Friday, November 26th, 2021 10 am-5 pm Saturday, November 27th, 2021 10 am-5 pm Sunday, November 29th, 2021, Noon – 5 pm Saturday, December 4th, 2021 10am-5pm Sunday, December 5th, 2021 Your favorite annual Thanksgiving tour is growing! Artists open their studios these weekends throughout Mathews and you can take a driving tour of the county and experience art demonstrations, and shop various art forms such as pottery, jewelry, paintings, woodworks, and more. The Open Studio…
Find out more »December 2021
Made in Mathews Open Studio Tour
2021 Open Studio Tour Weekends: Friday, November 26th, 2021 10 am-5 pm Saturday, November 27th, 2021 10 am-5 pm Sunday, November 29th, 2021, Noon – 5 pm Saturday, December 4th, 2021 10am-5pm Sunday, December 5th, 2021 Your favorite annual Thanksgiving tour is growing! Artists open their studios these weekends throughout Mathews and you can take a driving tour of the county and experience art demonstrations, and shop various art forms such as pottery, jewelry, paintings, woodworks, and more. The Open Studio…
Find out more »Made in Mathews Open Studio Tour
2021 Open Studio Tour Weekends: Friday, November 26th, 2021 10 am-5 pm Saturday, November 27th, 2021 10 am-5 pm Sunday, November 29th, 2021, Noon – 5 pm Saturday, December 4th, 2021 10am-5pm Sunday, December 5th, 2021 Your favorite annual Thanksgiving tour is growing! Artists open their studios these weekends throughout Mathews and you can take a driving tour of the county and experience art demonstrations, and shop various art forms such as pottery, jewelry, paintings, woodworks, and more. The Open Studio…
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