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.

Upper Mattaponi Tribal Pow Wow
Upper Mattaponi Tribal Grounds
13414 King William Road
King William, VA 23086

Event features Native American dancing, drumming stroy telling, arts & crafts and children’s activities. Native American food available for purchase. Grand Entry of Tribal Chiefs and Dancers will be at noon on Saturday and 1 p.m. on Sunday. Directions: The Upper Mattaponi Tribal Grounds are located on Rt. 30 approximately 1 mile southeast of Central Garage.

Opens: 10:00 AM

Admission Fee: $5.00
Children Welcome

W. F. Adams: (804) 769-3854

Website

6:30 pm Upton’s Point Marina. Decorated boats parade down Urbanna Creek from the bridge, past Upton’s Point Marina to Queen Anne’s Cove and back again. Fireworks follow at dusk. Refreshments for sale. Music.

Urbanna Oyster Festival “A Salute to the Oyster” The Official Oyster Festival of the Commonwealth. Sponsored by the Urbanna Oyster Festival Foundation. Food - Arts & Crafts - Fireman’s Parade - Oyster Festival Parade - Waterfront educational activities - Entertainment - Oyster Festival Queen & Little Miss Spat - Oyster Shucking Contest.
The Saturday parade of the Urbanna Oyster Festival has become the focal point of the weekend. It has grown from an event featuring antique cars and floats to a parade encompassing a large Shriners contingency, numerous marching bands, and beauty queens and their courts from across the state. This is an annual tradition that cannot be missed.

Date/Hours:
Friday, November 06, 2009 - Saturday, November 07, 2009 (8:00 AM-6:00 PM)
Friday, November 05, 2010 - Saturday, November 06, 2010 (8:30 AM-6:00 PM)
Admission Free
Children Welcome
Telephone:
Phone: (804) 758-0368

Email:oysterfestival@cablefirst.net
Current info: Website

See Native American dancing, drumming, food and crafts. Grounds open at 10 a.m. and Grand Entry is at noon. Admission is $5 (children 6-years and under are free). Bring your family and lounge chairs!

Date/Hours:
Saturday, June 20, 2009 (12:00 PM-5:00 PM)

Admission Fee: $5.00

Children Welcome

Telephone:
Mattaponi Heritage Foundation: (804) 769-8783

Website:
www.kingwilliamcounty.us/tourism.htm

Historic Court Circle
6509 Main Street
Gloucester, VA 23061

Medieval adventures. Martial arts demonstrations, human chess, jousting, games for all ages. Merchants and food vendors. FREE.

Saturday, July 18, 2009 - Sunday, July 19, 2009
Children Welcome
(804) 693-2355
(804) 693-0014
Email:
jgrazian@gloucesterva.info

Website:
www.gloucesterva.info/tourism

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

The 11th Annual Rappahannock Tribal Powwow will feature Native drumming and dancing, American Indian arts and crafts, and plenty of food and drink. Join us at the Rappahannock Tribal Center as we celebrate our heritage.
Grand entry will be at 12 noon. Rain date is Sunday, October 11.

Saturday, October 10, 2009 (10:00 AM-5:00 PM)
Admission Fee: $5.00
Children Welcome
(804) 769-0260

Email:
rappahannocktrib@aol.com

Website:
rappahannocktribe.org