Mad River Valley Community Calendar
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The Comprehensive Mad River Valley Event Calendar is our community's most complete and widely used calendar of events. It is powered by a collaboration between the Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Valley Reporter. Everyone is invited to include their event on the calendar for free.
Arts & Entertainment
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Off The Wall
Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, WaitsfieldMad Arts is excited to present Off The Wall, our annual community art fundraiser and a beloved Mad River Valley tradition. Artists from across the Valley and throughout Vermont have been invited to create original works on a 12 × 12 inch panel—each piece a unique expression of creativity and experimentation. Proceeds from the exhibition…
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Called To Duty
Big Picture Theater 44 Carroll Road, WaitsfieldThursday, May 7th @ 6:30pm Please join us for this amazing documentary honoring the lives of Terry Brown and Dana Fuller, two firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Followed by a discussion and Q&A with your local fire department. About the film Please join us for this amazing documentary to…
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Mad River Rug Hooking
Warren Library 413 Main St, Warren, VTThe Mad River Rug Hookers meet downstairs at the Warren library on the second Friday of every month. Our monthly "hook in" a chance to socialize, solicit rug hooking advice, admire the works of many rug hookers and meet new hookers! We have many new rug hookers, and more are welcome. We have an introductory…
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Life Drawing Wednesdays
Waitsfield Church Village Meeting Room Route 100, Waitsfield, VT✍🏻 Life Drawing Wednesdays presented by The Valley Artists Guild The very popular Wednesday Night Drawing Sessions will resume on Feb, 4, 2025. This is a self-directed session. No instruction or critiques are offered but conversations and sharing within the group are sure to inspire 😎 Subjects vary every two weeks: two weeks of Live…
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Big Red Barn Student Art Show
Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, WaitsfieldStudent Art Show Brings Mad River Valley Schools Together at Lareau Farm & Forest Waitsfield, VT — May 2026 — The Mad River Valley community is set to celebrate creativity, collaboration, and young talent at the upcoming Student Art Show, hosted at the Big Red Barn at Lareau Farm & Forest. The exhibition will run…
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Waitsfield Farmer’s Market
Mad River Green 105 Mad River Green, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesWe’re a unique collective of Vermont farmers, makers, bakers, and shakers in the heart of the Mad River Valley. Established 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…
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Big Red Barn Student Art Show
Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, WaitsfieldStudent Art Show Brings Mad River Valley Schools Together at Lareau Farm & Forest Waitsfield, VT — May 2026 — The Mad River Valley community is set to celebrate creativity, collaboration, and young talent at the upcoming Student Art Show, hosted at the Big Red Barn at Lareau Farm & Forest. The exhibition will run…
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Concert by Onion River Chorus
Unitarian Church of Montpelier 130 Main Street, Montpelier, Vermont, United StatesOn Friday May 15 at 7:30 pm and Saturday May 16 at 7:30 pm, Onion River Chorus presents the famous Requiem Mass in C minor by 19th-century Italian composer Luigi Cherubini (1760-1842). Both concerts will be at the Unitarian Church of Montpelier (130 Main St.). The Onion River Chorus is directed by Richard Riley and…
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Pasture Turnout Day
von Trapp Farmstead 251 Common Road, Waitsfield, VermontOnce icy winter has ended and spring has shaken off it’s last chill our fields turn vibrant green with lush grass. Freshly grown and nutrient dense, it’s time for our cows to return to their favorite spot. Share in the joy as our cows dance, holler, and feast on fresh pasture. Join us to welcome…
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Mad River Green 105 Mad River Green, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesWe’re a unique collective of Vermont farmers, makers, bakers, and shakers in the heart of the Mad River Valley. Established 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…
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Avi Sipe Art
Addison West 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesVermont watercolor artist Avi creates gentle, nostalgic watercolor prints inspired by the overlooked moments and objects of daily life. With a soft, intentional style, her work feels both personal and comforting—like a visual diary of the things that make a place feel like home.
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Big Red Barn Student Art Show
Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, WaitsfieldStudent Art Show Brings Mad River Valley Schools Together at Lareau Farm & Forest Waitsfield, VT — May 2026 — The Mad River Valley community is set to celebrate creativity, collaboration, and young talent at the upcoming Student Art Show, hosted at the Big Red Barn at Lareau Farm & Forest. The exhibition will run…
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Concert by Onion River Chorus
Unitarian Church of Montpelier 130 Main Street, Montpelier, Vermont, United StatesOn Friday May 15 at 7:30 pm and Saturday May 16 at 7:30 pm, Onion River Chorus presents the famous Requiem Mass in C minor by 19th-century Italian composer Luigi Cherubini (1760-1842). Both concerts will be at the Unitarian Church of Montpelier (130 Main St.). The Onion River Chorus is directed by Richard Riley and…
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Basic Tapestry and Weaving Techniques Workshop
Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, WaitsfieldInterested in learning more about basic tapestry and weaving techniques? Master weaver, Susan Snider, will provide weaving instruction to a limited number of participants. Individuals in this workshop will use a simple frame loom and other “unique weaving frames” to create a piece which expresses a thought, memory, idea or inspiration. Because this session begins…
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Big Red Barn Student Art Show
Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, WaitsfieldStudent Art Show Brings Mad River Valley Schools Together at Lareau Farm & Forest Waitsfield, VT — May 2026 — The Mad River Valley community is set to celebrate creativity, collaboration, and young talent at the upcoming Student Art Show, hosted at the Big Red Barn at Lareau Farm & Forest. The exhibition will run…
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The Unique Magic of Making Picture Books: A Conversation with 3 Picture Book Authors
Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, WaitsfieldCome to Joslin Library for a panel discussion with three authors on the art of writing picture books. Hear from Kate Hosford, Tanya Lee Stone, and Brian Wray about their artistic process, what draws them to this unique storytelling medium, and what it's like to work in the picture book industry. This program is for…
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Life Drawing Wednesdays
Waitsfield Church Village Meeting Room Route 100, Waitsfield, VT✍🏻 Life Drawing Wednesdays presented by The Valley Artists Guild The very popular Wednesday Night Drawing Sessions will resume on Feb, 4, 2025. This is a self-directed session. No instruction or critiques are offered but conversations and sharing within the group are sure to inspire 😎 Subjects vary every two weeks: two weeks of Live…
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Big Red Barn Student Art Show
Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, WaitsfieldStudent Art Show Brings Mad River Valley Schools Together at Lareau Farm & Forest Waitsfield, VT — May 2026 — The Mad River Valley community is set to celebrate creativity, collaboration, and young talent at the upcoming Student Art Show, hosted at the Big Red Barn at Lareau Farm & Forest. The exhibition will run…
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Waitsfield Farmer’s Market
Mad River Green 105 Mad River Green, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesWe’re a unique collective of Vermont farmers, makers, bakers, and shakers in the heart of the Mad River Valley. Established 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…
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Big Red Barn Student Art Show
Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, WaitsfieldStudent Art Show Brings Mad River Valley Schools Together at Lareau Farm & Forest Waitsfield, VT — May 2026 — The Mad River Valley community is set to celebrate creativity, collaboration, and young talent at the upcoming Student Art Show, hosted at the Big Red Barn at Lareau Farm & Forest. The exhibition will run…
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Kirtan , farm dinner and sound bath
Living Tree Alliance 96 Living Tree Ln, Moretown, VT, United StatesAnna Sobel, a Klezmer musician, tabla player, puppeteer and inspring performer comes to the Mad River Valley to lead this meditative call-and-response chanting that draws from traditional Indian devotional practices and from the Jewish mystical tradition. The evening begins with a catered farm dinner, and will close with a crystal-bowl sound bath. Open to all…
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Saturn People’s Sound Collective
Big Picture Theater 44 Carroll Road, WaitsfieldTime & Location May 22, 2026, 7:00 PM Big Picture Theater & Cafe, 48 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT 05673, USA About the event Saturn People's Sound Collective 20 pieces @ the intersections of creative big band music, postmodern rock + outer space. A very special immersive show with live improvised video projections from Vanish Works.…
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Mad River Green 105 Mad River Green, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesWe’re a unique collective of Vermont farmers, makers, bakers, and shakers in the heart of the Mad River Valley. Established 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…
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Avi Sipe Art
Addison West 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesVermont watercolor artist Avi creates gentle, nostalgic watercolor prints inspired by the overlooked moments and objects of daily life. With a soft, intentional style, her work feels both personal and comforting—like a visual diary of the things that make a place feel like home.
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Open Studio Weekend at the Arts Village at Camp Meade
Camp Meade 961 ROUTE 2, middlesexWe hope to see you at the Vermont Open Studio Weekend - Saturday May 23 and Sunday May 24 from 10am - 5pm. Come visit the wonderful artists at the cabin studios in our Arts Village: Alyssa DeLa Bruere Art Gallery & Studio, Kurt Budliger Photography Gallery & Studio, Painted Iris, Tabbatha Henry Designs, and…
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Big Red Barn Student Art Show
Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, WaitsfieldStudent Art Show Brings Mad River Valley Schools Together at Lareau Farm & Forest Waitsfield, VT — May 2026 — The Mad River Valley community is set to celebrate creativity, collaboration, and young talent at the upcoming Student Art Show, hosted at the Big Red Barn at Lareau Farm & Forest. The exhibition will run…
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Family Gnome Making Workshop
Blockhouse Studio 5031 Main Street, Waitsfield, VTIn this workshop, adults & children ages 5+ will explore hand-building techniques to create their very own whimsical gnomes. Students will be able to personalize their gnomes with colorful underglazes. Examples will be provided for inspiration. These little gnomes will make great gifts and decorations! There is no limit to ho many gnomes participants can…
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Open Studio Weekend at the Arts Village at Camp Meade
Camp Meade 961 ROUTE 2, middlesexWe hope to see you at the Vermont Open Studio Weekend - Saturday May 23 and Sunday May 24 from 10am - 5pm. Come visit the wonderful artists at the cabin studios in our Arts Village: Alyssa DeLa Bruere Art Gallery & Studio, Kurt Budliger Photography Gallery & Studio, Painted Iris, Tabbatha Henry Designs, and…
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Big Red Barn Student Art Show
Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, WaitsfieldStudent Art Show Brings Mad River Valley Schools Together at Lareau Farm & Forest Waitsfield, VT — May 2026 — The Mad River Valley community is set to celebrate creativity, collaboration, and young talent at the upcoming Student Art Show, hosted at the Big Red Barn at Lareau Farm & Forest. The exhibition will run…
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Life Drawing Wednesdays
Waitsfield Church Village Meeting Room Route 100, Waitsfield, VT✍🏻 Life Drawing Wednesdays presented by The Valley Artists Guild The very popular Wednesday Night Drawing Sessions will resume on Feb, 4, 2025. This is a self-directed session. No instruction or critiques are offered but conversations and sharing within the group are sure to inspire 😎 Subjects vary every two weeks: two weeks of Live…
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The Levin Brother in Concert
Big Picture Theater 44 Carroll Road, WaitsfieldEmerging from the 1970's NYC jazz scene, keyboardist Pete Levin and bass player Tony Levin, have performed and recorded with the biggest names in jazz and rock. Pete has worked with everyone from from Miles Davis, to Charles Mingus, to Paul Simon. Tony has performed and recorded with John Lennon, Dire Straits, and Pink Floyd,…
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Waitsfield Farmer’s Market
Mad River Green 105 Mad River Green, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesWe’re a unique collective of Vermont farmers, makers, bakers, and shakers in the heart of the Mad River Valley. Established 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…
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Mad River Green 105 Mad River Green, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesWe’re a unique collective of Vermont farmers, makers, bakers, and shakers in the heart of the Mad River Valley. Established 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…
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Celebrate the timeless magic of Hollywood’s ultimate icon as we honor Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday!
Big Picture Theater 44 Carroll Road, WaitsfieldSunday, 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! Time & Location May 31, 2026,…
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MRV Libraries June Pub Trivia: Most Wanted
Déco Restaurant and Bar 203 Powderhound Rd, Warren, United StatesYes, we are focusing on law and order in all genres, on the screen, in books, well-known criminals, and those dressed in blue. Call Deco at 802-496-9222 to reserve a table for you and your team soon.
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SEARCH FOR SIGNS OF INTELLIGENT LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE
Lost Nation Theater 39 Main Street, Montpelierby Jane Wagner for Lily Tomlin! Drama Critics and Tony-Award Winner! Intimate. Infamous. Incorrigible. LNT's production will star Maura O'Brien and Stoph Scheer! Through the eyes of a lovable, eccentric sharp-witted “bag lady” with a heart as vast as the cosmos she ponders, Wagner weaves a rich tapestry of interconnected stories. Full of a host…
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Dream On Productions Presents: The Great Still Picture Show!
Big Picture Theater 44 Carroll Road, WaitsfieldA fun-filled night of Dream on Production's classic slideshows from the 70's and 80's, newly enhanced and digitized, along with a brand new tribute to the Warren 4th of July Parade! Friday, June 5th @ 7pm “Dream On Productions Is Back!” June 5th , 2026 Hosted by Peggy and Sparky Potter First act @ 7pm…
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Waitsfield Farmer’s Market
Mad River Green 105 Mad River Green, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesWe’re a unique collective of Vermont farmers, makers, bakers, and shakers in the heart of the Mad River Valley. Established 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…
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The Silent Type
Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, WaitsfieldThe Silent Type June 5 – August 27 Reception: June 5, 5:30–7:00 PM This summer, The Silent Type brings together artists and designers whose work explores the intersection of visual design, natural systems, and human culture. On view from June 5 through August 27, the exhibition examines how patterns, structures, and processes found in nature are…
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Mad River Green 105 Mad River Green, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesWe’re a unique collective of Vermont farmers, makers, bakers, and shakers in the heart of the Mad River Valley. Established 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…
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Beginner Rug Hooking Workshop
Warren Public Library 413 Main Street, WarrenIn this free workshop hosted by the Warren Public Library, Sandra Grant will teach you the basics of pulling a loop of wool or yarn up through rug warp backing. We provide all the materials including a hook, cut wool, and a geometric design. This will be a simple starter design to get you familiar…
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14th Annual Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition (GMWE)
Lareau Farm 48 Lareau Road , Waitsfield, VT, United StatesThe Valley Artists Guild proudly announces the 14th Annual Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition (GMWE) —an acclaimed celebration of watercolor painting that has grown from a grassroots show in 2012 into a nationally recognized summer exhibition. The 2026 exhibition will be held June 11 through July 19 at the Historic Red Barn Galleries at Lareau Farm…
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Waitsfield Farmer’s Market
Mad River Green 105 Mad River Green, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesWe’re a unique collective of Vermont farmers, makers, bakers, and shakers in the heart of the Mad River Valley. Established 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…
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Mad River Rug Hooking
Warren Library 413 Main St, Warren, VTThe Mad River Rug Hookers meet downstairs at the Warren library on the second Friday of every month. Our monthly "hook in" a chance to socialize, solicit rug hooking advice, admire the works of many rug hookers and meet new hookers! We have many new rug hookers, and more are welcome. We have an introductory…
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Mad River Green 105 Mad River Green, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesWe’re a unique collective of Vermont farmers, makers, bakers, and shakers in the heart of the Mad River Valley. Established 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…
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Avi Sipe Art
Addison West 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesVermont watercolor artist Avi creates gentle, nostalgic watercolor prints inspired by the overlooked moments and objects of daily life. With a soft, intentional style, her work feels both personal and comforting—like a visual diary of the things that make a place feel like home.
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Kathy Mehuron
Addison West 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesKathy Mehuron, local columnist and author, will be joining our Makers Market with her collection of novels and nonfiction works. Through her writing, she supports her nonprofit, Take Me Back, dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history of the Mad River Valley.
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Stephanie Verdun
Addison West 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesStephanie focuses on hand-painted ceramics featuring coastal and floral motifs that add a playful touch to any home. She is one of the most sought-after artisans at Addison West.
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Bilingual Storytimes at Inklings Children’s Books!
Inklings Children's Books 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesInklings is excited to host Miss Gladys for a series of bilingual story times and songs. Saturdays June 13th, 20th & 27th, Miss Gladys will lead children through three weeks of bilingual books, sing-alongs, dancing, and lots of fun!! Time: 11am - 11:45am FREE & Open to all!
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Wind Power: Vermont Leads
Big Picture Theater 44 Carroll Road, WaitsfieldJoin Vermont Productions at The Big Picture as they return for another documentary debut. Screening Saturday, June 13th @ 7pm Please RSVP to this free event. Donations accepted at the door. WIND POWER It is relatively unknown that in 1941 in Vermont, the first megawatt-size wind turbine on Grandpa’s Knob, was connected to the local…