May Faire on Saturday, May 6, in Mathews will be an “old-fashioned celebration for Mathews residents and visitors,” said event co-chairman John Caramia.

Activities on Mathews Court Green will range from a traditional May Pole dance, to a live seafood cooking demonstration by local chef Jonathan Lewis, to a historical vignettes and photographic collections of days gone by at the Mathews Historical Museum on Main Street.

“Our theme this year is “Celebrating Teachers, Schools & Community: Over A Hundred Years of Public Education in Mathews County,” said Caramia, “and we will provide a great overview of historical materials as well as entertainment for the entire family.”

A visiting vintage bright red fire truck with a large siren will signal the start of activities on stage. Teachers and students will participate in various scenarios throughout the day. Anyone attending the day’s festivities may pick up a free ticket at the Information Desk for a drawing at 2:30 to win $100....