Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce

The Silent Type
2026-06-05 13:00 - 2026-08-27 17:00 (America/New_York) | Mad River Valley Arts, 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield, 05673
The 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 translated into typography, sculpture, projection, materials, and spatial interventions.
Through layered forms of communication—including text, image, and three-dimensional design—the exhibition invites viewers to consider how visual language shapes perception, behavior, and collective understanding. Both playful and intentional, the works reveal the quiet ways design mediates our relationship with the natural world and with one another.
Featured artists include Tina Christensen, Leslie Fry, Michael Jager, Susan Smereka, and Elise Whittemore.
An opening reception will be held on June 5 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM. The public is invited to attend and experience an exhibition that reflects on the subtle dialogue between nature, design, and contemporary life.

Guitar Lessons for Beginners
2026-07-08 17:30 - 2026-08-12 18:30 | Joslin Memorial Library, 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield, 05673
Our instructor will provide six weeks of lessons to a limited number of adult beginners.
Please pre-register on the library website.

Mad Marathon
2026-07-12 | Mad River Valley, Mad River Valley
The 15th Annual Mad Marathon, Mad Half, relays, 5K and 10K are scheduled for July 12, 2026 in the gorgeous Mad River Valley, located in Central Vermont.You will be running through this extraordinary rural community on back and dirt roads, with breathtaking views of the Green Mountains, challenging rollin farmlands with tough climbs and descents, quaint villages, historic barns, covered bridges and fields of our famous Vermont cows!LEARN MORE & REGISTER

Joy presents Summer Sundays on the Green
2026-07-12 11:00 - 17:00 | Unnamed Venue, United States
Joy presents Summer Sundays on the Green:
every Sunday starting this week 6/28 we are hosting community centered days here at Joy and on the adjoining green at the Mad River Shops.
-11:00-12:00- yoga on the green, I will teach the first class and will alternate with Aimee Clement, another wonderful local yoga teacher. This is the only weather dependent part of the day, yoga classes will be outside only so if there is a threat of rain we will make the call the afternoon before, check social media if it looks like rain or call us at Joy 802-496-4045 to check in. Suggested donation $15, bring your own yoga mat or towel if you can, we will have a handful to share
-12:00-1:00- lunch at Joy with take out and grab and go options for the river or wherever your summer afternoon takes you
-2:00-5:00- live music and artists market with children activities from Inkling’s Children’s book store on the green. In the case of inclement weather we will celebrate in Joy. Drinks and food provided by Joy
6/28- Evan Jennison
7/5- Pappy
7/12- Chicky Stoltz
7/19- Peter Day
7/26- Marie Claire and Lowell
8/3- Lowell
8/9- Madigan
9/16- Ryan and Josh of Running in Circles
8/23- Pappy
8/30- Pappy
9/6- Pappy

Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition
2026-07-12 12:00 - 21:00 | Big Red Barn at Lareau Farm, 48 Lareau Road, Waitsfield, 05673
The 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 & Forest, located on Route 100 in Waitsfield, Vermont.
Featuring the work of over 60 accomplished watercolor artists from across the United States, the exhibition draws more than 3,000 visitors each year to experience a vibrant and diverse range of contemporary watercolor painting, including entries in conjunction with the Whiskey Painters of America—it’s a show within a show!
This year, more than $7,000 in awards will be presented to artists demonstrating exceptional skill and vision in the medium.
The exhibition has received international attention, including recognition by the French publication Art of Watercolour as one of America’s premier summer watercolor exhibitions. This distinction continues to attract highly regarded jurors who carefully select outstanding works for inclusion and award honors.
Come spend an evening summer with us in the beautiful Big Red Barn at Lareau Farm (home of American Flatbread), Waitsfield, VT. Gallery hours are the same as American Flatbread dinner hours, Thursday through Sunday.

Sunday Sessions: Cooie’s Trio
2026-07-12 15:00 - 17:00 | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
As a trio, Cooie, Adlai & Patti combine their considerable talents and convey a spirit of musical adventure across multiple genres.Instrumentally, Cooie’s steady rhythm guitar, Adlai’s masterly keyboard accompaniment, and Patti’s bassline create the perfect foundation for their vocal stylings, incorporating tight three-part harmonies.

Middlebury Festival on the Green
2026-07-12 19:00 - 21:45 | Middlebury Village Green, 3 Main Street, Middlebury, Vermont, 005753, United States
Join us for a delightful week of free, family-friendly performances at the 47th Annual Middlebury Summer Festival on-the-Green.
The Festival offers a unique blend of music and community spirit under the big white tent on the Middlebury, Vermont, Village Green. Enjoy “Brown Bag” programs weekdays from 12:00–1:00 PM, perfect for families and lunch-break entertainment. In the evenings, live musical performances light up the night from 7:00–9:45 PM, Sunday through Saturday culminating in a Street Dance with the Vermont Jazz Ensemble.
Free admission; donations welcomed. Events take place rain or shine. Info: https://www.festivalonthegreen.org/

MadLove Mondays
2026-07-13 12:00 - 20:00 | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
About the Event
– $5 pours of all our draft beers all day
– Mac and cheese specials
– Double your Toast loyalty points
– 20% off cases of beer in our retail shop
– Our favorite recorded live shows over the speakers. Have a favorite? Let us know!
Also! Monthly artist spotlights and community features.

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Junior Golf Camp
2026-07-14 09:00 - 2026-07-17 12:00 | Sugarbush Resort, Warren, 05674
Junior Golf Camp (Ages 6-17)This four-day golf camp is a great way to get juniors to learn about the game of golf and have fun at the same time. Taught by Sugarbush PGA Head Golf Professional Roger King and his friendly staff, campers will gain knowledge about the rules and game of golf as well as enhance their skills. Camp focuses on intro to golf, instruction, course knowledge, rules, games and more.Tuesday – Friday9am-12pm

Phantom Theater presents: Jewel House
2026-07-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Edgcomb Barn, 970 Dump Rd, Warren, Vermont, Warren, United States
Known for their soulful grooves and harmonies, the Denver-based dance band plays a benefit concert for HARP, the Harwood Auditorium Renovation Project.
Frontman Colin Holter is joined by sisters Ella and Abby Holter – a family reunion of siblings who credit Harwood Union for fostering their artistic careers.
An outdoor performance on the Phantom lawn, it’s the perfect way to spend a hot July night!

Wing Wednesdays
2026-07-15 12:00 - 20:00 | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
About the Event
Every Wednesday come to Lawson’s Finest Liquids for some big time flavor: our Golden Fever Pig Wings! Enjoy a plate of mini bone-in pork shank wings tossed in our honey mustard and sriracha sauce.

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Live Music in Stark’s Pub- Summer 2026
2026-07-15 17:00 - 20:00 | VT
Stark’s Pub offers a one-of-a-kind family dining experience you won’t find anywhere else in the Mad River Valley. Open daily during the ski season from 11:00 AM to 5:30 PM whenever the mountain is running, and throughout the summer—from Memorial Day through peak foliage in October—Stark’s Pub serves dinner Wednesday through Saturday from 4:30 to 8:30 PM.
In the warmer months, enjoy stunning mountain views while dining al fresco on the deck or from the comfort of the cozy indoor seating. The atmosphere is relaxed and family-friendly, with yard games to entertain kids and miles of scenic hiking trails just steps from your table.
Whether you’re winding down after a day on the slopes or hiking in the Green Mountains, Stark’s Pub is the perfect spot to refuel and reconnect. Don’t miss our live music performances—après-ski in the winter and on Wednesday summer evenings. For a full schedule of musical guests, visit our event calendar.
A special thanks to our friends at Lawson’s Finest Liquids for helping us support local artists and keep the good vibes going all year long at Stark’s Pub.

MAY 20: Grift Trio
MAY 27th: Evan Jennison & Matt Schrag
JUNE 3rd: Blackwolf
JUNE 10th: Seth Yacovone Solo
JUNE 17th: Honeywell
JUNE 24th: Astral Underground
July 1st: Sugar Shack
July 8th: Al’s Pals
July 15th: Brett Hughes
July 22nd: Rob & Bob
July 29th: Justin Burgess Trio

Joy Wednesday Music Series
2026-07-15 17:00 - 20:00 | Joy Bar & Restaurant, 172 Mad River Green 172 Mad River Green, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Every Wednesday, Joy hosts live music.
Our full drink and food menus are available through the evening.

Memoir Writing
2026-07-15 17:30 - 19:00 | Corner School Resource Center of Granville Vermont, 75 Post Office Hill 75 Post Office Hill, Granville, Vermont, 05747, United States
Discover how to tell your story in your own authentic voice in this five-part generative seminar, starting in July and ending in August.
With exemplary texts, provocative prompts and constructive feedback, Vermont writer, filmmaker and educator Kate Youngdahl-Stauss encourages writers of all levels to dig deep, while building a supportive community of storytellers.
Make this the summer you put that pen to paper!

Ladies Golf Clinics
2026-07-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Sugarbush Resort, Warren, 05674
Ladies Golf ClinicsJoin us Thursday evenings for our Ladies’ Golf Clinics, open to women of all skill levels looking to improve their game in a fun and supportive setting. Each week, we rotate through a new skill, with about an hour of instruction led by our professional golf staff. After the clinic, sip, snack, and socialize, it’s the perfect chance to unwind and connect with fellow golfers. No pressure, no stress, just show up and enjoy!Clinics run June 18 through September 3, 2026Thursdays, 4:00-5:00PMAll skills levels welcome.Cost: $25 member / $35 non-member / $240 season passReservations: (802) 583-6725 or golfclub@sugarbush.com

Fresh Catch Thursday
2026-07-16 16:00 - 19:00 | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
About the Event
Every Thursday starting at 4pm we host Nor’Easter Catering for a raw bar pop-up. Come on down and enjoy the freshest oysters you can get your hands on, and a variety of weekly specials that often include lobster rolls, shrimp cocktails, tuna poke bowls, blue crab quesadillas, and more!

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Roundup Revival
2026-07-16 17:00 - 20:30 | Mad River Green, 105 Mad River Green, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Roundup Revival is a free summer concert series bringing live music, community, and celebration back to the Mad River Green in Waitsfield. Inspired by the spirit of the beloved Roundup on the River, this revived tradition features a diverse lineup of regional and touring musicians performing in one of Vermont’s most scenic outdoor venues.
Gather with friends and neighbors, enjoy great music, and experience the energy of summer in the Mad River Valley. There will be a changing line-up of tasty food trucks, pop-up artists and crafters, kids activities and a heaping helping of community! Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets and settle in for an evening of live entertainment under the open sky. ADMISSION IS FREE!
Roundup Revival is presented by 5th Quarter + Provisions with the generous support of Sugarbush Resort, the MRV Chamber and our amazing weekly music sponsors:

Bar Hill – Landcrafted in the Heart of Vermont
Bob’s Roofing & Painting – You Got A Leak? We’ll Take a Peek!
Lawson’s Finest Liquids – From right here in the MRV!
Mad River Distillers – Think Globally, Distill Locally
Mad River Valley Chamber Lodges – Supporting the MRV Experience
Sugarbush Resort – Be Better Here!

2026 Music Line-Up

7/2 Jewel House
7/9 Dark Star Project
7/16 STAY TUNED!!!
7/23 Multibeast
7/30 Ragged Company
8/6 Dave Keller Band
8/13 Running in Circles
8/20 Bouti and the Beast
8/27 The Loonz
9/3 STAY TUNED!!!

LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring Al’s Pals!
2026-07-16 17:00 - 21:00 | Mad River Barn
Join us in the pub for all your favorite Mad River Barn menu items with live music from Al’s Pals! Open for dinner from 5 pm – 9 pm. Live music from 6 – 8 every Thursday in the summer!

Phantom Theater presents: Queer Country Line Dancing
2026-07-16 19:00 - 21:30 | Warren Town Hall, Main Street, Warren, VT, 05674, United States
Get out your cowboy hats and fiercest boots – or whatever helps you shake your booty best – and head down to the Warren Town Hall for this epic night of line dancing.
No experience necessary, everyone welcome!

Toddler Time, Creative Shapes Art Class at Inklings!
2026-07-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
It’s Toddler Time, Creative Shapes Art Class at Inklings Children’s Books! Friday mornings from 10am – 11am.
Caregivers and their little ones are invited to explore shapes in a whole new way, and develop those fine motor skills; all while having some creative fun!
Activities will include painting with balloons, creating shapes with different materials, and color matching.
Begins Friday, Nov. 7th and goes for 6 weeks.
Ages: 18mo – 4yrs.
Price: $85 (all six classes) Drop-in Price: $15/per class

Summer Music Series
2026-07-17 17:00 - 20:00 | The Clubhouse at The Sugarbush Golf Course
Spend your summer at Sugarbush with free live music in the mountains.Kick off your weekend with live music from The Usual Suspects at the Clubhouse. Enjoy great music, mountain views, food and drinks, and a relaxed summer atmosphere.Performance DetailsDate: July 17Time: 5:00-8:00 PMLocation: The ClubhouseAdmission is free.

THE MAMMALS
2026-07-17 20:00 | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
The Mammals make music for a world that is forgetting how to listen. In their harmonies is a reminder that truth is rarely loud, that connection can be a form of resistance, and that art—when rooted in sincerity—can help us navigate even the most unsettled times. They offer not answers but companionship, a kind of melodic refuge where the heart can regather its strength.
Their newest release, Touch Grass Vol. 1 & 2, continues this work—songs rooted in land, kinship, and the urgent need to reconnect with the world beneath our feet. The albums feel like field notes from the heart: intimate, grounded, and offered in a spirit of repair.
Come listen and experience The Mammals LIVE @ afterthoughts.
$25adv.
Tickets at sevendaystickets.com

Waitsfield Farmer's Market
2026-07-18 09:00 - 13:00 | Mad River Green, 105 Mad River Green, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
We’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 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!
Local 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.
Our market is proud to offer many food benefit options for our community, learn more about them below!
3 Squares VT / SNAP
The 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.
Farm to Family
Farm 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.
Crop Cash
Crop 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.

Sprouts Club for Young Gardners - Ready, Set, Grow!
2026-07-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Roots Farm Market, 903 US Rt 2, Middlesex, VT
Roots Farm Market’s Sprout Club is for young gardeners and nature lovers.
Take and make seedling starter pots, pollinator water stations, toad abodes and nature crowns. Learn about plant anatomy and lifecycles, pollinators, toads, amphibians, flowers and pest management in our summer-long series of monthly events on Saturday May 16th; June 20th, July 18th, and August 29th.
Family fun for kids and adults alike at our Middlesex Farm Market. $10 per family per session. Questions? call (802) 613-3586
$10 per family per session

Avi Sipe Art
2026-07-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Addison West, 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Vermont 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.

Lemon Fair View Homestead
2026-07-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Addison West, 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
We are lucky to have Lemon Fair View Homestead bringing their sourdough breads and other small-batch baked goods to Waitsfield from their Champlain Valley home base.

Mountain Girl Studio
2026-07-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Addison West, 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Artist Zarabeth Duell of MTN GRL Studio with her layered landscapes and delicate watercolors that capture the essence of the Green Mountains.

Summer Music Series
2026-07-18 12:00 - 15:00 | Sugarbush Resort, Warren, 05674
Spend your summer at Sugarbush with free live music in the mountains. Enjoy an afternoon of live music with Chicky Stoltz in the Courtyard at Sugarbush.Enjoy great music, mountain views, food and drinks, and a relaxed summer atmosphere.Performance DetailsDate: July 18Time: 12:00-3:00 PMLocation: Lincoln Peak CourtyardAdmission is free.

Split Spirits
2026-07-18 12:00 - 16:00 | Addison West, 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
America’s first Climate Neutral certified distillery—handcrafted and infused with local woods and grains for a true taste of place. Enjoy cocktails and tastings from this sustainable Middlebury-based spirits brand.

Stark Mountain Foundation Naturalist Hikes
2026-07-18 14:00 - 15:30 | VT
Stark Mountain Foundation is thrilled to welcome back Vermont Master Naturalist Gene O. Desideraggio for our seasonal series of free, family-friendly guided hikes. More than just a walk in the woods—it’s an invitation to step into the hidden world of the Green Mountains. This season’s hikes will take place:
May 16th: 2pm-4pm – Snowshoe Trail (~2 hours)
June 20th: 5-7:30pm – Solstice Hike to the Kent Thomas Nature Center. Join us as we explore the flora and fauna that thrives in the diverse landscape of Mad River Glen, ranging from the pollinators of common flowers along the ski trails to ephemeral plants of the moist forest. Expect to learn about wildlife and how you can contribute your day-to-day natural observations to benefit conservation. Medium/ High intensity (>800ft elevation gain)
July 18th: 2pm-3:30pm – Waterfall Hike (~1.5 hours)
August 15th: 2pm-4pm – up the Snowshoe Trail & down the 19th hole (~2 hours)
September 19th: 2pm-4pm – Snowshoe Trail (~2 hours)
October 3rd (Green and Gold Weekend): 1p-4pm (~3hrs) High Intensity (take lift up and hike down the mountain)
October 17th: Kent Thomas Nature Center – 2pm-5pm (~2.5-3hrs)
Hikes are open to ages 5+ (a supervising adult must accompany children), pre-registration is required to attend, and registration is limited. Hikes will meet at the flagpole in front of the Mad River Glen Basebox.
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