Tailgate Talks

Stories from the Valley, Told from the Tailgate

What happens when you take a classic 1972 Datsun pick-up trailer, line it with astroturf, and roll it around the Mad River Valley? You get Tailgate Talks—a one-of-a-kind video series from the MRV Chamber of Commerce.

This isn’t just another marketing campaign. It’s good old-fashioned Yankee ingenuity—using what we’ve got, leaning into what makes us different, and telling the stories that only the Mad River Valley can tell.

Why Tailgate Talks?

Every community has shops, trails, and businesses. But here in the MRV, what sets us apart are the people and their stories. Tailgate Talks is our way of celebrating them—from artists and innkeepers to entrepreneurs, trail builders, and grocers.

By giving these voices a platform, we’re not just promoting businesses—we’re showcasing the Valley’s personality, creativity, and resilience. It’s forward-thinking storytelling rooted in our local character: clever, authentic, and totally unique to the MRV.

The Episodes

Each conversation is filmed right from the tailgate and shared across YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook—so our community, our visitors, and the wider world can all experience the energy of this place we call home.

Got some time to kill? Binge watch every Episode!

Join the Ride

Tailgate Talks is collaborative by design. We want the whole Valley to join in spreading the word—sharing episodes, suggesting future guests, and even keeping an eye out for the trailer cruising around town.

Got an idea for a story worth telling? Reach out at [email protected] and let us know who should hop on the tailgate next.

Because here in the MRV, we don’t just market—we celebrate. We don’t just promote—we tell stories. And together, we’re building a marketing strategy as unique and memorable as the Valley itself.