Visit Mathews VA

Name: Visit Mathews VA
Address: 239 Main Street/Sibley's General Store, Mathews, VA, 23109, US
Telephone: (804) 725-4229
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Plan your next getaway to Mathews, VA… where all roads lead to water!

10/08/2026

We are so excited to see you tomorrow evening! Doors open at 5:30pm for Music on Maple, featuring Rae the Band, Shane Norris, Small Town Burger and Gloucester Brewing Co., and much more!

Purchase your tickets at Sibley's/ Mathews Visitor Center (open 10:00 am - 4:00 pm) or at the entrance before the show while tickets last.

See you this Friday, October 9th, in the the courtyard behind Sibley's at the James Store!

10/08/2026

OYSTER ROAST & BBQ RIOT, Williams Wharf Landing, Saturday, October 10, 2026

Join us for another year of all the best fall things - roasted oysters and a shuck-your-own bar, delicious pork bbq, b**r and w**e on the water. This event takes place at Williams Wharf's waterfront pavilion rain or shine.

Make sure to get your tickets in advance! https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/mathews-rotary-club-oyster-roast-and-bbq-riot

10/07/2026

Peggy Sunday Cruises

Mathews Maritime Foundation
https://www.mathewsmaritime.com/

Sunday afternoon cruise aboard the historic deck boat Peggy of New Point.

Schedule of dates (dependent on weather!): 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8

Peggy will depart the dock at the Gwynn’s Island Boat Shop at 1pm, return 4:30pm

Gwynn’s Island Boat Shop
State Rte 633, Grimstead, VA 23064
Cross the bridge to Gwynn's Island, less than 1/4 mi. on the right. Turn at the blue sign for Gwynn's Island Boat Shop.

Limited to 6 people per cruise
Must be a Mathews Maritime Foundation member - sign up for membership online at https://www.mathewsmaritime.com/membership.html
Registration is first come first serve, limited to one trip per season.

To reserve your space go to https://www.mathewsmaritime.com/peggycruises_2026.html and follow the instructions.

10/06/2026

Join us this Friday, October 9th for Rae The Band, a soulful, funky, and blues influenced band from NYC, with local favorite Shane Norris playing set breaks! We will have delicious classic American comfort food from Small Town Burger food truck, and featured beverages from Gloucester Brewing Company and more!

Tickets and sponsorships are available at Sibley's/ Mathews Visitor Center at 239 Main Street! Sibley's is open Monday - Saturday 10 am to 4 pm and Sunday from 12-3 pm.

This event promises to be a night to remember, so grab your friends and make your way to the venue for a fantastic evening of live music. Feel free to bring a chair to sit on when you need a break from dancing!

10/05/2026

This is the last week to purchase raffle tickets for the Inn at the Tabbs Creek offering a two night stay and beautiful welcome basket. Winner will be announced on October 9th at Music on Maple featuring Rae the Band!

Celebrate Love, Beautifully

Whether you’re marking an anniversary, engagement, honeymoon, or simply celebrating each other, we invite you to personalize your stay with romantic enhancements. Upon reserving your room, you may arrange for fresh flowers, chilled w**e, artisan cheeses and fruit, or indulgent chocolates—each waiting quietly in your room as a heartfelt surprise.

These thoughtful touches turn your getaway into an experience meant to be remembered.

Indulgent Mornings, Shared Moments

Romance continues into the morning. One of our most beloved offerings is breakfast in bed—beautifully prepared and delivered with freshly roasted coffee. Slip into one of our plush robes, linger beneath the covers, and enjoy a slow morning together, uninterrupted and unhurried.

If you wish to venture out, we’re happy to recommend local experiences and seasonal happenings. Or stay in, savor the stillness, and let the day unfold naturally.

https://innattabbscreek.com/

10/05/2026

This is the last week for the Backwater Expeditions LLC Raffle at Sibley’s! Stop by to purchase your raffle tickets for Backwater Expeditions LLC offering of a kayak rental for up to 8 people delivered anywhere in Mathews or guided kayak ecotour for up to 7 people...or 1 day 17 skiff rental holds up to 6 people. The winning raffle will be drawn the evening of October 9th, 2026 at our Music on Maple event featuring Rae the Band! Best of luck!

Explore at Paddle Speed
One of the best things about kayaking is its simplicity. No fuel. No engine. No schedule. Just a paddle, a kayak, and the freedom to spend a day on the water.

Backwater Expeditions uses Ocean Kayak Scrambler 11 (Singles) sit-on-top kayaks and Ocean Kayak Malibu's (Tandems), a proven design known for stability, comfort, and ease of use. Their sit-on-top design makes getting on and off easy from beaches, docks, and shorelines, while also providing a comfortable platform for fishing, wildlife viewing, photography, or simply relaxing on the water.

Each rental includes a kayak, paddle, properly sized life jacket, whistle, and waterproof flashlight, along with a brief orientation covering local conditions, safety considerations, and recommended destinations.

Where you launch can completely change the experience. Depending on where you're staying, we'll help point you toward beaches, marshes, scenic shorelines, fishing opportunities, family-friendly paddles, or longer adventures that make the most of your time on the water.No roof racks. No trailer. No hauling 11.5-foot kayaks across Virginia. Just show up and start paddling.

Based in Mathews, Virginia, Backwater Expeditions helps guests experience the Chesapeake Bay through delivered boat rentals, delivered kayak rentals, private captained tours, and guided ecotours.

Whether you're looking to fish, paddle to a remote beach, search for dolphins, explore on your own, or better understand the wildlife, history, culture, and communities that continue to shape life on the Bay, we've got an experience for you.

10/02/2026

"Rae the Band is a soulful, funky, and blues influenced band from NYC. A
five piece group of friends and family members coming together from all
different musical backgrounds and inspirations, wanting to share our
original music alongside our specially selected covers, all the while trying
to honor and lift up our musical heroes hoping to extend their impact on to
a new generation. Give us a listen and if you like us come see us play and
tell your friends, that would really mean a lot to us!"
-Rae the Band

An intimate courtyard concert under the stars in downtown Mathews…
this event features regional music talent, a local food truck and libations,
all among the beautiful architecture of the Sibley's and James Store
historic district.

Join us October 9th for Rae The Band, a soulful, funky, and blues
influenced band from NYC, with local favorite Shane Norris playing set
breaks! We will have delicious classic American comfort food from Small
Town Burger food truck, and featured beverages from Gloucester Brewing
Company (and more)!

This event promises to be a night to remember, so grab your friends and
make your way to the venue for a fantastic evening of live music. Feel free
to bring a chair to sit on when you need a break from dancing!

The event is located in the Library Courtyard area, Thomas James
Store and Sibley's General Store building. Proceeds from the event
benefit the Mathews Visitor Center and Mathews County Historical
Society.

Tickets & Sponsorshop info available at:
Mathews Visitor Center: 239 Main Street, tickets $30

10/01/2026

The American Pickers are excited to return to Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout the region in November 2026.

AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on The History Channel. The hit show follows skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. They are always excited to find historically significant or rare items, in addition to unforgettable Characters and their collections.

As they hit the back roads from coast to coast, the Pickers are on a mission to recycle and rescue forgotten relics. Along the way, they want to meet characters with amazing stories and fun items. They hope to give historically significant objects a new lease on life while learning a thing or two about America’s past along the way. The Pickers have seen a lot of rusty gold over the years and are always looking to discover something they’ve never seen before. They are ready to find extraordinary items and hear fascinating tales about them.

The American Pickers TV Show is looking for leads and would love to explore your hidden treasure. If you or someone you know has a unique item, story to tell, and is ready to sell…we would love to hear from you! Please note, the Pickers DO NOT pick stores, flea markets, malls, auction businesses, museums, or anything open to the
public. If interested, please send us your name, phone number, location, and description of the collection with
photos to: [email protected] or call (646) 493-2184

09/30/2026

Congrats to for making it onto Virginia Living's "Where to Taste Virginia Oysters" by Hazel Hornsby!

The Hatchery Food Truck, Grimstead — A one-of-a-kind oyster experience that blends food-truck ordering, an outdoor picnic table dining area, and b**r and w**e. Stop by to taste a weekly rotating merroir from Virginia farms and see where the story begins. TheHatcheryFoodTruck.com

Check out the full article: https://virginialiving.com/food/oyster-spots/

09/24/2026

Saturday, September 26

Mathews Met
Art Auction & Gala
Come walk the red carpet with us

This year we will host our annual Fine Art Auction here on Bay School grounds!

Enter the Art Speaks Gallery and be welcomed with a sparkling beverage. Browse the collection of local and regional artwork as you mingle with other guests.

Proceed to the classroom to enjoy hors d'oeuvres while immersed in our mission.

Preview the live auction items in the pottery studio while you sip a second drink.

Proceed to the tent for a magical evening of dinner by Chef Brian Marshall, silent and live auctions, raffles, live music and dancing with Tommy Sax as the evening winds down.

For more info:

https://bayschoolarts.org/event-6650393

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239 Main Street/Sibley's General Store
Mathews, VA
23109

Telephone

(804) 725-4229

Website

https://visitmathews.com/

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