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SUMMARY:Saving Summer Spring Sales Event
DESCRIPTION:The Save Your Summer – Spring Sales Event is your opportunity to get ahead of the boating season with exclusive spring pricing on pontoons\, fishing boats\, runabouts\, and personal watercraft. With strong inventory\, limited-time savings\, and over 65 years of trusted experience\, our team will help you find the right boat for Vermont lakes. \nSecure your setup early and enjoy more time on the water this summer.
URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/saving-summer-spring-sales-event/
LOCATION:Woodard  Marine\, 53 East Creek Dr.\, Castleton\, Vermont\, 05750\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sports & Recreation
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SUMMARY:Waitsfield Farmer's Market
DESCRIPTION:We’re a unique collective of Vermont farmers\, makers\, bakers\, and shakers in the heart of the Mad River Valley.  \nEstablished in 1993\, the Waitsfield Farmer’s Market has been a meeting place for those who appreciate Vermont farmers and artisans for decades. Our market vendors are a carefully curated group of local Vermont businesses that provide the highest quality products to the market. Every Saturday\, rain or shine\, mid-May to mid-October\, you’ll find us on the Mad River Green! \nLocal produce\, plant starts\, maple\, honey\, flowers\, seedlings\, eggs\, meats\, cheeses\, fish\, crafts\, art\, clothes\, bread\, baked goods\, coffee\, spirits\, cider\, mead and prepared foods all by Vermonters. Every Saturday there is live entertainment. Visitors are welcome to bring their pets on leash. \nOur market is proud to offer many food benefit options for our community\, learn more about them below! \n3 Squares VT / SNAP \nThe Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) offers nutrition assistance to millions of eligible\, low-income individuals and families and provides economic benefits to communities. In fact\, SNAP is the largest program in the domestic hunger safety net. The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) works with key stakeholders in every state to ensure that those eligible for nutrition assistance can make informed decisions about applying for the program and can access benefits. \nFarm to Family\nFarm to Family is a program funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These coupons are in denominations of $6.00 and helps individuals buy fresh fruits and vegetables\, locally grown from Vermont farms and at Farmers Markets. Look for vendors at our Market with the Farm to Family Program sign to accept your coupons. \nCrop Cash\nCrop Cash is a double-value coupon program that promotes the purchase of fresh fruits\, vegetables\, and herbs at farmers markets that accept 3SquaresVT/SNAP benefits. In essence\, Crop Cash is an incentive dollar that is earned for 3SquaresVT/SNAP purchases for use on the future purchase of fresh fruits\, vegetables\, herbs\, seeds\, and starts at the market. Coupons are marked specifically to each Market and available year round. NOFA-VT manages this program.
URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/77409-2/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Mad River Green\, 105 Mad River Green\, Waitsfield\, VT\, 05673\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Community,Family Friendly,Food & Drink,Live Music
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SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:We’re a unique collective of Vermont farmers\, makers\, bakers\, and shakers in the heart of the Mad River Valley.  \nEstablished in 1993\, the Waitsfield Farmer’s Market has been a meeting place for those who appreciate Vermont farmers and artisans for decades. Our market vendors are a carefully curated group of local Vermont businesses that provide the highest quality products to the market. Every Saturday\, rain or shine\, mid-May to mid-October\, you’ll find us on the Mad River Green! \nLocal produce\, plant starts\, maple\, honey\, flowers\, seedlings\, eggs\, meats\, cheeses\, fish\, crafts\, art\, clothes\, bread\, baked goods\, coffee\, spirits\, cider\, mead and prepared foods all by Vermonters. Every Saturday there is live entertainment. Visitors are welcome to bring their pets on leash. \nOur market is proud to offer many food benefit options for our community\, learn more about them below! \n3 Squares VT / SNAP \nThe Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) offers nutrition assistance to millions of eligible\, low-income individuals and families and provides economic benefits to communities. In fact\, SNAP is the largest program in the domestic hunger safety net. The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) works with key stakeholders in every state to ensure that those eligible for nutrition assistance can make informed decisions about applying for the program and can access benefits. \nFarm to Family\nFarm to Family is a program funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These coupons are in denominations of $6.00 and helps individuals buy fresh fruits and vegetables\, locally grown from Vermont farms and at Farmers Markets. Look for vendors at our Market with the Farm to Family Program sign to accept your coupons. \nCrop Cash\nCrop Cash is a double-value coupon program that promotes the purchase of fresh fruits\, vegetables\, and herbs at farmers markets that accept 3SquaresVT/SNAP benefits. In essence\, Crop Cash is an incentive dollar that is earned for 3SquaresVT/SNAP purchases for use on the future purchase of fresh fruits\, vegetables\, herbs\, seeds\, and starts at the market. Coupons are marked specifically to each Market and available year round. NOFA-VT manages this program.
URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/77409/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Mad River Green\, 105 Mad River Green\, Waitsfield\, VT\, 05673\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Community,Family Friendly,Food & Drink,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Waitsfield Farmer's Market
DESCRIPTION:We’re a unique collective of Vermont farmers\, makers\, bakers\, and shakers in the heart of the Mad River Valley.  \nEstablished in 1993\, the Waitsfield Farmer’s Market has been a meeting place for those who appreciate Vermont farmers and artisans for decades. Our market vendors are a carefully curated group of local Vermont businesses that provide the highest quality products to the market. Every Saturday\, rain or shine\, mid-May to mid-October\, you’ll find us on the Mad River Green! \nLocal produce\, plant starts\, maple\, honey\, flowers\, seedlings\, eggs\, meats\, cheeses\, fish\, crafts\, art\, clothes\, bread\, baked goods\, coffee\, spirits\, cider\, mead and prepared foods all by Vermonters. Every Saturday there is live entertainment. Visitors are welcome to bring their pets on leash. \nOur market is proud to offer many food benefit options for our community\, learn more about them below! \n3 Squares VT / SNAP \nThe Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) offers nutrition assistance to millions of eligible\, low-income individuals and families and provides economic benefits to communities. In fact\, SNAP is the largest program in the domestic hunger safety net. The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) works with key stakeholders in every state to ensure that those eligible for nutrition assistance can make informed decisions about applying for the program and can access benefits. \nFarm to Family\nFarm to Family is a program funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These coupons are in denominations of $6.00 and helps individuals buy fresh fruits and vegetables\, locally grown from Vermont farms and at Farmers Markets. Look for vendors at our Market with the Farm to Family Program sign to accept your coupons. \nCrop Cash\nCrop Cash is a double-value coupon program that promotes the purchase of fresh fruits\, vegetables\, and herbs at farmers markets that accept 3SquaresVT/SNAP benefits. In essence\, Crop Cash is an incentive dollar that is earned for 3SquaresVT/SNAP purchases for use on the future purchase of fresh fruits\, vegetables\, herbs\, seeds\, and starts at the market. Coupons are marked specifically to each Market and available year round. NOFA-VT manages this program.
URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/77409-2/2026-05-22/
LOCATION:Mad River Green\, 105 Mad River Green\, Waitsfield\, VT\, 05673\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Community,Family Friendly,Food & Drink,Live Music
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SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:We’re a unique collective of Vermont farmers\, makers\, bakers\, and shakers in the heart of the Mad River Valley.  \nEstablished in 1993\, the Waitsfield Farmer’s Market has been a meeting place for those who appreciate Vermont farmers and artisans for decades. Our market vendors are a carefully curated group of local Vermont businesses that provide the highest quality products to the market. Every Saturday\, rain or shine\, mid-May to mid-October\, you’ll find us on the Mad River Green! \nLocal produce\, plant starts\, maple\, honey\, flowers\, seedlings\, eggs\, meats\, cheeses\, fish\, crafts\, art\, clothes\, bread\, baked goods\, coffee\, spirits\, cider\, mead and prepared foods all by Vermonters. Every Saturday there is live entertainment. Visitors are welcome to bring their pets on leash. \nOur market is proud to offer many food benefit options for our community\, learn more about them below! \n3 Squares VT / SNAP \nThe Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) offers nutrition assistance to millions of eligible\, low-income individuals and families and provides economic benefits to communities. In fact\, SNAP is the largest program in the domestic hunger safety net. The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) works with key stakeholders in every state to ensure that those eligible for nutrition assistance can make informed decisions about applying for the program and can access benefits. \nFarm to Family\nFarm to Family is a program funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These coupons are in denominations of $6.00 and helps individuals buy fresh fruits and vegetables\, locally grown from Vermont farms and at Farmers Markets. Look for vendors at our Market with the Farm to Family Program sign to accept your coupons. \nCrop Cash\nCrop Cash is a double-value coupon program that promotes the purchase of fresh fruits\, vegetables\, and herbs at farmers markets that accept 3SquaresVT/SNAP benefits. In essence\, Crop Cash is an incentive dollar that is earned for 3SquaresVT/SNAP purchases for use on the future purchase of fresh fruits\, vegetables\, herbs\, seeds\, and starts at the market. Coupons are marked specifically to each Market and available year round. NOFA-VT manages this program.
URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/77409/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Mad River Green\, 105 Mad River Green\, Waitsfield\, VT\, 05673\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Community,Family Friendly,Food & Drink,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Waitsfield Farmer's Market
DESCRIPTION:We’re a unique collective of Vermont farmers\, makers\, bakers\, and shakers in the heart of the Mad River Valley.  \nEstablished in 1993\, the Waitsfield Farmer’s Market has been a meeting place for those who appreciate Vermont farmers and artisans for decades. Our market vendors are a carefully curated group of local Vermont businesses that provide the highest quality products to the market. Every Saturday\, rain or shine\, mid-May to mid-October\, you’ll find us on the Mad River Green! \nLocal produce\, plant starts\, maple\, honey\, flowers\, seedlings\, eggs\, meats\, cheeses\, fish\, crafts\, art\, clothes\, bread\, baked goods\, coffee\, spirits\, cider\, mead and prepared foods all by Vermonters. Every Saturday there is live entertainment. Visitors are welcome to bring their pets on leash. \nOur market is proud to offer many food benefit options for our community\, learn more about them below! \n3 Squares VT / SNAP \nThe Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) offers nutrition assistance to millions of eligible\, low-income individuals and families and provides economic benefits to communities. In fact\, SNAP is the largest program in the domestic hunger safety net. The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) works with key stakeholders in every state to ensure that those eligible for nutrition assistance can make informed decisions about applying for the program and can access benefits. \nFarm to Family\nFarm to Family is a program funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These coupons are in denominations of $6.00 and helps individuals buy fresh fruits and vegetables\, locally grown from Vermont farms and at Farmers Markets. Look for vendors at our Market with the Farm to Family Program sign to accept your coupons. \nCrop Cash\nCrop Cash is a double-value coupon program that promotes the purchase of fresh fruits\, vegetables\, and herbs at farmers markets that accept 3SquaresVT/SNAP benefits. In essence\, Crop Cash is an incentive dollar that is earned for 3SquaresVT/SNAP purchases for use on the future purchase of fresh fruits\, vegetables\, herbs\, seeds\, and starts at the market. Coupons are marked specifically to each Market and available year round. NOFA-VT manages this program.
URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/77409-2/2026-05-29/
LOCATION:Mad River Green\, 105 Mad River Green\, Waitsfield\, VT\, 05673\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Community,Family Friendly,Food & Drink,Live Music
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SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:We’re a unique collective of Vermont farmers\, makers\, bakers\, and shakers in the heart of the Mad River Valley.  \nEstablished in 1993\, the Waitsfield Farmer’s Market has been a meeting place for those who appreciate Vermont farmers and artisans for decades. Our market vendors are a carefully curated group of local Vermont businesses that provide the highest quality products to the market. Every Saturday\, rain or shine\, mid-May to mid-October\, you’ll find us on the Mad River Green! \nLocal produce\, plant starts\, maple\, honey\, flowers\, seedlings\, eggs\, meats\, cheeses\, fish\, crafts\, art\, clothes\, bread\, baked goods\, coffee\, spirits\, cider\, mead and prepared foods all by Vermonters. Every Saturday there is live entertainment. Visitors are welcome to bring their pets on leash. \nOur market is proud to offer many food benefit options for our community\, learn more about them below! \n3 Squares VT / SNAP \nThe Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) offers nutrition assistance to millions of eligible\, low-income individuals and families and provides economic benefits to communities. In fact\, SNAP is the largest program in the domestic hunger safety net. The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) works with key stakeholders in every state to ensure that those eligible for nutrition assistance can make informed decisions about applying for the program and can access benefits. \nFarm to Family\nFarm to Family is a program funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These coupons are in denominations of $6.00 and helps individuals buy fresh fruits and vegetables\, locally grown from Vermont farms and at Farmers Markets. Look for vendors at our Market with the Farm to Family Program sign to accept your coupons. \nCrop Cash\nCrop Cash is a double-value coupon program that promotes the purchase of fresh fruits\, vegetables\, and herbs at farmers markets that accept 3SquaresVT/SNAP benefits. In essence\, Crop Cash is an incentive dollar that is earned for 3SquaresVT/SNAP purchases for use on the future purchase of fresh fruits\, vegetables\, herbs\, seeds\, and starts at the market. Coupons are marked specifically to each Market and available year round. NOFA-VT manages this program.
URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/77409/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:Mad River Green\, 105 Mad River Green\, Waitsfield\, VT\, 05673\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Community,Family Friendly,Food & Drink,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Iconic Sunday — Sugarbush & Ikon Passholder Night
DESCRIPTION:Wrap up your weekend with 10% off food every Sunday when you show your Sugarbush or Ikon pass. Whether you spent the day chasing corn snow or just soaking up the longer daylight\, we’ve got your après covered. \nCome in\, warm up\, grab a bite\, and enjoy a little spring perk from all of us at Déco.
URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/iconic-sunday-sugarbush-ikon-passholder-night/2026-05-31/
LOCATION:Déco Restaurant and Bar\, 203 Powderhound Rd\, Warren\, 05674\, United States
CATEGORIES:Aprés,Food & Drink
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SUMMARY:Celebrate the timeless magic of Hollywood’s ultimate icon as we honor Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday!
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 31st join us for an evening of fun! Award Winning Novelist Mima Tipper Book Sale @ 5:30 Mima Tipper reads an excerpt from “Channeling Marilyn” followed by a discussion @ 6pm Screening of Marilyn’s classic comedy “Some Like It Hot” @ 6:45pm Followed by Marilyn themed cupcakes!\nTime & Location \nMay 31\, 2026\, 5:30 PM\nBig Picture Theater & Cafe\, 48 Carroll Rd\, Waitsfield\, VT 05673\, USA\nAbout the event \nMima Tipper \nMima Tipper is an award-winning author of children’s fiction. Her debut novel Kat’s Greek Summer is the 2025 winner of the Vermont Book Award for Children’s Fiction and the silver medalist for Young Adult(YA) fiction in the 2025 Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards. Her new novel Channeling Marilyn is a YA paranormal\, freshly released in time to celebrate Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday. Beyond devoting most of her time to writing and being an author\, Mima helps at Inklings Children’s Books\, and is committed to promoting literacy and supporting the writing community. Mima lives in Waitsfield in the winter and South Hero in the summer. \nCelebrate the timeless magic of Hollywood’s ultimate icon as we honor Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday! \nThe Legend Behind the Lens\nBorn Norma Jeane Mortenson\, Marilyn rose from a difficult childhood to become the definitive star of the 20th century. Her unique blend of vulnerability and magnetic charm captured the world’s imagination. She quickly transformed from a popular model into a box-office powerhouse\, defying studio expectations and redefining modern celebrity culture. \nA Masterclass in Comedy: Some Like It Hot\nWhile she starred in numerous classics\, her performance in Billy Wilder’s 1959 masterpiece Some Like It Hot remains a crowning achievement. Playing the ukulele-playing Sugar Kane\, Marilyn showcased brilliant comedic timing alongside Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon. Her performance earned her a Golden Globe and cemented the film’s status as one of the greatest comedies in cinema history.\nWhy Marilyn Matters Today\nMarilyn Monroe remains one of the most influential figures in modern film and pop culture. Actors still study her comedic timing and captivating screen presence\, while her iconic style continues to inspire fashion\, music\, and film today. Beyond her image\, Marilyn also challenged Hollywood studio control to gain creative freedom\, helping shape the path for future entertainers. Her legacy endures because she perfectly blends classic Hollywood glamour with the emotional depth of modern celebrity culture. \nJoin us in raising a glass to a century of Marilyn\, an enduring symbol of talent\, beauty\, and resilience.\nEvening schedule\n@ 5:30 Purchase your copy of Channeling Marilyn by Mima Tipper from Inkling Bookstore in the lobby\n@ 6:00 Enjoy a reading and short discussion with the author\n@ 6:45 Screening of Marilyn’s 1959 classic “Some Like It Hot.”\nFinish the night off with Marilyn themed cupcakes!\nHosted By: The Bigger Picture Community Fund\nA Free Community Event
URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/celebrate-the-timeless-magic-of-hollywoods-ultimate-icon-as-we-honor-marilyn-monroes-100th-birthday/
LOCATION:Big Picture Theater\, 44 Carroll Road\, Waitsfield\, 05673
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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