Williams Wharf Landing

05/31/2026

This year's East Riverfest and Boat Docking Contest is sure to draw a large crowd!
2026 Event Highlights include:

• NEW! Oyster Shucking Contest: Test your skills or cheer on the pros in our brand-new competition celebrating a Chesapeake Bay tradition.
• Live Music: Enjoy a live performance by local favorites Part Time, and Grayson Torrence.
• Action-Packed Docking: Watch high-speed workboats maneuver into tight slips in a heart-pounding timed race.
• Food & Drinks: Plenty of local food trucks and cold refreshments will be available throughout the afternoon.

All proceeds benefit the Mathews Volunteer Fire Department. Come out for a great cause and a true Mathews tradition!

Join the Mathews Volunteer Fire Department for a high-energy day on the water! This year, East Riverfest returns with the adrenaline-pumping Extreme Boat Docking competition, where the Chesapeake Cowb…

05/28/2026

The MLC's next Party at the Wharf series is scheduled for July 17th. Nature's Child is the hottest reggae sensation on the east coast, based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This band is multi-cultural, multi-talented with roots in rock, jazz, latin, blues, funk and of course reggae.

Gate Opens at 5:30 pm
LIVE Music from 6-9 pm
Food Truck(s)
Cash Bar (wine & beer)
$10 (12 & under, FREE!)
All Ages Welcome!
Bring a friend & a chair! No coolers, please.

05/26/2026

We love our dogs friends at WWL! Hey Skib! Bring your furry friend and enjoy the 5 acres to enjoy the East River waterfront!

05/26/2026

We have an exciting free opportunity approaching on June 17th! Tour the deck of the Jamestown Settlement's Godspeed at Williams Wharf and Meet the Crew. This ship is a re-creation of the 1607 historic ship that Brough America's first English colonists to Virginia in 1607. This event is free and open to the public.
Photo by Daily Press.

05/21/2026

SHOUT OUT to our great community that recognizes a good thing and wants to make it better! Many thanks to Mathews Community Foundation and VMRC Saltwater Recreational Fishing Development Fund for the grant $$$ to renew/replace our handicapped ramp at Williams Wharf Landing Community Building. Stay tuned for final pictures.

We've been working hard to make our site accessible to all!

05/20/2026

Need a fun, and free activity for your little one to kick off summer? Bring them to our Learn to Fish Day at Williams Wharf so they can pick up a new skill for the season!

05/15/2026

WELCOME CYCLISTS!! Have a great 2026 ride. See you at the Wharf!!
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05/13/2026

The next Lecture Series at Williams Wharf is tonight!
Join us for an enlightening evening focused on the future of Southeastern Virginia's coastline! We will explore the latest sea level rise data, innovative local restoration efforts, and how you can become a community scientist to help map tidal flooding.

🎙️ Featuring Guest Speaker:
Stephanie Letourneau, Outreach Coordinator at Wetlands Watch
Stephanie specializes in connecting coastal communities with conservation through science and local stewardship. She will discuss sea level rise data for Southeastern Virginia,
Wetlands Watch efforts to protect and restore local ecosystems and how the public can participate in the "Catch the King Tide" community science program.

🔬 Student Spotlight:
Following the main presentation, Ella Ward, a senior at the Chesapeake Bay Governor's School, will showcase her research project featuring a custom-built water level sensor at Williams Wharf. Her work provides local insight into tidal flooding frequency and impacts during storm events.

05/12/2026

Can you believe the first Party at the Wharf is this Saturday? We look forward to welcoming all the Tour de Chesapeake Cycling Event's cyclers and our community, the 7th Street Band, and Mouth of the South Food Truck.
Mathews Outdoor Club

05/11/2026

This weekend!