Volunteer

Are you looking to get involved in one of Mathews County’s longest standing traditions? Do you have ideas and want to make an impact on this community event? Volunteer with us!

Market Days is a 100% volunteer run organization and is always looking for help. Our volunteers work tirelessly before and during the festival for everyone to enjoy, but with more help, we could make this event even better!

Mathews Market Days Organizational Committee

The MMDO Committee is a group of dedicated individuals who coordinate everything for Mathews Market Days, from vendor signups to road cleanup and everything in-between, to ensure everything runs smoothly and is memorable for all.

2026 Mathews Market Days Committee

Named from left to right

  • Back Row–Gail Watts – Treasurer, Board of Directors, Linda Hernandez – Food Vendor Co-Coordinator, Vallin Carroll – Secretary, Paul James – Car Show Coordinator, Hunter Owens – Co-Music Coordinator, Jessaka Elkins-Downtown Retail Store Owner, Melody Barnes – Logistics, Little Miss Mathews Committee Chair
  • Front Row–Casey Pisarek– Vice Chairperson, Vendor Coordinator, Board of Directors, Jennifer Roahrig – Committee Chairperson, Board of Directors, Nevaeh Henderson – Children’s Area Coordinator, Eliana Fountain – Mathews LIFT group representative
  • Not pictured Terry Dixon, Parke Shelton, Janice Phillips, Caitlin Ledford

The committee meets once a month. Additional time commitment depends on the role. Please email mathewsmarketdays@gmail.com if you are interested in joining us.

Weekend Warriors

Don’t have the time to commit to a committee member role? We still need you! It takes dozens of volunteers throughout Market Days weekend to keep everything on track. We need people to help with road closures to keep our attendees safe and at the information booth to help direct people where to go. This is a great option for both groups and individuals looking for community service hours. Shifts can be as short as a few hours. Email mathewsmarketdays@gmail.com for more information.

We are so grateful for all our volunteers over the years. They help make this event possible year after year!

– MMDO Committee –