Visit Chesapeake Bay Events

Celebrate the arrival of spring with a bike tour through the backroads of Mathews County along the Chesapeake Bay, the East River and the North River. Registration begins Friday, May 16, 2008 with the main ride on Saturday, May 17. Stay the night and enjoy a “no frills” ride on Sunday and explore Mobjack Bay and Gwynn’s Island.

Enjoy scenic lanes winding down forgotten coves or pedal in and out of bountiful salt marshes instead of traffic. Consider bringing your canoe or kayak for a pedal/paddle weekend.

On Saturday May 17th come to a Block Party sponsored by the community. Enjoy music on the old court house green, sample foods from the hometown vendors or just strool the village. There is plenty to see!

Date: Open Daily
Friday, May 15, 2009 - Sunday, May 17, 2009

Admission Fee: $
Children Welcome

804 725-4229

Email:
mcvic@visitmathews.com

(804) 725-4229
Mathews County - A great place to ride -
See bikechesapeake.org for registration details.

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Black Powder and Paint Living History Weekend
Learning to Make Fire with Flint

Historic Court Circle
6509 Main Street
Gloucester, VA 23061

Step into a Revolutionary adventure on Gloucester’s historic Court Green. Entertainment, exhibits and demonstrations of crafts of the late 1700s; including gunsmiths, knife makers, silversmiths, engravers, powder horn makers, period dressmaker, tinsmith, and sash weaver. Colonial cooking methods demonstrated. Art show featuring nationally known artists. “Make a Colonial Rag Doll” classes for youth. Encampment on the Court Green for re-enactors and colonial traders. Period clothing, accessories, and wares for sale both days.

Friday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. with school field trips (Friday only) from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

An official “Time Travelers” event, Passport stamp available at Visitor Center.

Friday, October 09, 2009 - Saturday, October 10, 2009 (10:00 AM-5:00 PM)

Admission Fee: Free

Children Welcome

(804) 693-0014
Email:
jgrazian@gloucesterva.info

Website:
www.gloucesterva.info/tourism

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