April 2017
Tidewater Regatta
Mathews High School Crew Regatta; Open to the Public; $8 per car; food available
Find out more »May 2017
28th Annual MHS Regatta
Mathews High School Crew Regatta; Open to the public; $8.00 per car; Food available
Find out more »Party at the Wharf
Great food, great band for dancing and great view at Williams Wharf's Riverfront Pavilion
Find out more »September 2017
Party at the Wharf
Great food, great band for dancing and a great view at Williams Wharf's Riverfront Pavilion
Find out more »11th Annual L. Wayne Hudgins Wharf to Wharf Swim
1400 meter open water swim across the East River from historic Williams Wharf to Hicks Wharf and back; swimmers must have $100 minimum in sponsorships to swim; food available for purchase
Find out more »November 2017
Turkey Trot
4 mile run/bike/walk from Mathews High School to Williams Wharf Landing; Registration fee is a non-perishable food item for Hands Across Mathews.
Find out more »May 2018
20th Annual Tour De Chesapeake
The County of Mathews, Mathews Land Conservancy and Mathews Visitor Center invite you to the 20th Annual Tour De Chesapeake!! This full weekend is jam packed with activities for families to enjoy. Flat, scenic routes, entertainment, art tour, water sports, live music, unique lodging, seafood feast and party at Williams Wharf -- experience the best of Mathews County! This year is going to be the best yet, and you can find the full schedule online at: http://tourdechesapeake.org Don't miss out…
Find out more »June 2019
Beer, Brats and Bands by the Bay
Come out for Mathews Rotary's party at William's Wharf! Enjoy live music by Mercy Creek Band and Tom Euler on June 1st from 4-9pm. Tickets are $20 and include one beverage and brat. Cash bar for beer and wine available. Don't miss this fun event on the East River!
Find out more »July 2019
Mathews Micro-Tri Series Event #2
Swim, bike, and run for shorter distances. Four event series, one event per month @ $20 each starting in June. Series prizes awarded in September.
Find out more »April 2021
Easter Worship Service
An outdoor Easter worship service at the Williams Wharf Riverfront Pavilion hosted by Relevant Church.
Find out more »May 2021
The Spring Steam
The Spring Steam Hosted by the Seafood Shack May 22nd, 3pm-8pm, Williams Wharf Landing $40, Friends, Family, Neighbors Live Music, Steamed and Fried Seafood, Beer & Wine, Carolina Pork BBQ & Sides Purchase Tickets: https://theseafoodshackmathews.com Tickets will be available at the Mathews Visitor Center
Find out more »June 2021
Mathews Micro-Tri Series 1-4
2021 MMTS Series - Registration is open! Series #1: June 5th Series #2: July 10th Series #3: July 31st Series #4: August 21st What’s a Micro-Triathlon? The micro triathlon contains the same components of a “regular” triathlon: swim-bike-run, with much shorter distances for each of those 3 legs. The open water swim is 0.2 miles, the bike leg is 8 miles and the run portion is 2 miles. Mathews Micro Triathlon route map Timing & Registration Options: we electronically time each…
Find out more »Cardio Sculpt Class
Join in on a Mathews Outdoor Club's Cardio Sculpt Class! Classes take place weekly on Wednesdays from 6-7pm at Thomas Hunter Middle School pavilion & track. Cost is $5/ class and all participants must complete & agree to our participant waiver. Outdoors, May 26 thru October 27, 2021 Each session is approximately one hour in length, and will get your heart-pumping as you move from station to station in a high-energy workout. Equipment – such as hand weights – will be available,…
Find out more »Rejoice on the River
Our community has suffered a year of heartbreaking losses, unprecedented isolation and the closure of our churches. But we survived. And now it's time to REJOICE! Rejoice on the River is a three part Christian concert series at Williams Wharf Landing. The concerts will highlight praise music in all forms and are a time for our community to finally gather together, give thanks, praise our Lord & renew our souls under the beautiful backdrop of the East River. All are…
Find out more »July 2021
Rejoice on the River Concert Series
Rejoice on the River Concert Series present Revival on the River Buoyed by the fantastic support & attendance we received from our first Rejoice on the River Concert we are thrilled to announce that we have added an additional event. This Saturday, July 10th, we will be hosting Rejoice on the River - The Revival at Williams Wharf Landing in Mathews. This event is modeled after the old fashioned revivals churches throughout our area used to host. It will be…
Find out more »September 2021
Wharf to Wharf Swim
15th Annual L. Wayne Hudgins Memorial Wharf to Wharf Swim Sunday, Sept 19, 2021, 1PM Williams Wharf Landing Visit Website 1 Mile Out and Back open water swim in the East River
Find out more »October 2021
Oyster Roast and BBQ Riot
Mathews Rotary Club Oyster Roast and BBQ Riot Saturday, October 30, 2pm-5pm The Pavilion at Williams Wharf Landing Tickets $30 in Advance, $35 at the Door Available at Mathews Visitor Center, Chesapeake Bank (Mathews Branch) Haskins Auto (Port Haywood) or from any Rotarian
Find out more »May 2022
Tour De Chesapeake Biking Event
May 21st Weekend register now! Registration is now open! This year will feature 3 routes with 80 miles of country roads with views of farmland, mash, waterfront and beaches. Register in advance, walkups will not be available this year. Visit tourdechesapeake.org for more information about this fun-filled Virginia Cycling Event!
Find out more »June 2022
Party with a Purpose featuring Good Shot Judy
Party with a Purpose The Mathews Rotary Club warmly welcomes you to its 1st annual Party with a Purpose! Join them for live music on the East River in Mathews, Virginia. This event features your favorite Tidewater swing band, Good Shot Judy, food trucks, beer and wine truck, and dancing at Williams Wharf Landing. PARTY: Food Trucks: Gumbeau's Catering will be preparing delicious cajun cuisine and homemade brats! On the Flip Side will be offering their famous American-Asian cuisine from lumpia,…
Find out more »September 2022
16th Annual Wharf to Wharf Swim
16th Annual L. Wayne Hudgins Memorial Wharf to Wharf Swim Sunday, Sept. 18th, 2022, 1pm Williams Wharf Landing One-mile out and back open water swim across the East River to fundraise for the project and facilities at Williams Wharf.
Find out more »October 2023
Oyster Roast & BBQ Riot
The Annual Mathews Rotary Club Oyster Roast and BBQ Riot is an All-You-Can Eat event that you don't want to miss! Help the Rotary Club raise funds to help others while having a great time! Tickets are $35 in advance, or $40 at the door, and are available online at mathewsrotaryclub.org, or at Mathews Chesapeake Bank, Haskins Bayside Service Center, Mathews Visitor Center and any Rotarian.
Find out more »February 2024
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 »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 »July 2024
Row the Chesapeake
Please join us to celebrate the best of Mathews County waterways! On Saturday July 13, 2024, Mathews Land Conservancy and Mobjack Rowing Association host “Row the Chesapeake”. Rowers Matt Muffelman (Mathews, VA) and James Dietz (Springfield, MA) are teaming up for a row across the Chesapeake Bay to highlight public recreational opportunities of the local waterways. Muffelman, Vice President of Mobjack Rowing Association (MRA), explains “This event is a way to bring attention to the beauty of our local…
Find out more »May 2025
Hope for the Chesapeake: Another 100 Hours Beneath the Bay
Hope for the Chesapeake: Another 100 Hours Beneath the Bay... Meet the Team! This May, a team of marine scientists, filmmakers, and divers will spend another 100 hours underwater off Gwynn’s Island to revisit and update the landmark 1954 National Geographic Chesapeake Bay expedition performed by Mathews’ own Gilbert Klingel. Join the MLC & the Explorers Club for an unique opportunity to meet the expedition team & hear about their work to update the baseline study of waters and marine…
Find out more »June 2025
Rotary’s Party with a Purpose
Join the Mathews Rotary Club for an afternoon of fun and fundraising with live music on the East River! This event features GOOD SHOT JUDY band, food trucks, beer and wine truck, and dancing at Williams Wharf Landing. Food trucks: On the Flip Side, Small Town Burger and Short Lane Ice Cream. Bring your own lawn chairs and your dancing shoes!
Find out more »Saltwater Learn to Fish Day
Join the Mathews Land Conservancy for a chance to learn to fish, with fishing and learning stations provided by partners. Refreshments provided, rain or shine, free and open to all! No license required on day of event.
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