Holiday Kickoff Event

Holiday Kickoff Weekend in the Mad River Valley!
November 14–16

The MRV Chamber’s Retail Council is officially kicking off the holiday season — and we’re doing it in true Valley style! From village strolls and late-night shopping to festive workshops and family fun, it’s a weekend designed to fill your heart (and your shopping bags) with holiday cheer.

Here’s What’s Happening

Friday, November 14: Many of our local shops are staying open late! Grab a friend, wander through our twinkling villages, and start checking off that gift list.

Saturday, November 15:

• The Waitsfield PTO Ski & Skate Sale — a Valley favorite and a sure sign winter’s on the way.

• Playapalooza at The Collection — fun for the whole family!

• Gnome Making Workshop at Blockhouse Studios — craft your own festive little friend to take home.

Sunday, November 16:

• Retail happenings throughout the MRV’s neighborhoods. Take stroll through Irasville, Bridge Street out Warren Village or discover all the unique shops in between and along the way. There is so much to discover!

The MRV Holiday Punch Card

We want to help you discover all the amazing shops across the Valley — so we’ve created a Holiday Punch Card (with a digital version, too!). Visit five participating MRV shops between November 14–16 and you’ll be entered to win one of several fabulous MRV Gift Basket— packed with goodies from our generous local businesses.

Here’s how to join the fun:

No purchase necessary

Pick up a punch card at shops all around the Valley or at teh world-famous Waitesfield Ski & Skate Sale — or go digital with the Discovery Map App on your phone

Visit 5 participating retailers between Thursday, November 14 and Sunday, November 16 at 5 PM

Drop your completed punch card at any participating shop or at the MRV Welcome Center

Scan the QR code below for a full list of participating retailers

Stay tuned for prize details and the full list of participating shops — coming soon!

It’s going to be a weekend full of sparkle, smiles, and shopping small. Let’s kick off the holidays together — the MRV way!

PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES:
Addison West
Alpine Options
Artisans’ Gallery
Barrie Fisher Photo + Gallery
Blockhouse Studio
Bridge & Main
The Collection
Deadrise Revival
Inklings Children’s Books
Lawson’s Finest Liquids
The Local
The Mad Rover
Mountain Rose Integrated Wellness
Product Think Tank
Salt & Sand Studios
Splinters Board Shop
Three Buds Apothecary
Vermont North Ski Shop