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  • Climb It for Climate Uphill Series Jan-March

    Co-sponsored by MRVBC and Friends of the Mad River: Looking for a New Year's Resolution that keeps you motivated and helps you contribute to a healthier and more resilient watershed? Starting January 1st, join us for our first annual Climb It For Climate Uphill Challenge. This is a season long challenge focused on helping you…

  • Zero Celsius

    ZERO CELSIUS takes place at Mad Arts and Sugarbush Resort, and gathers artists who explore the textures, tensions, and transformations of winter. From the hush of frozen landscapes to the volatility of a warming climate, the exhibition reflects on how the cold season shapes—and is reshaped by—human and environmental relationships. Bringing together sculpture, installation, sound,…

  • Taco Tuesday

    $3 Tacos - $5 Margaritas - Other Great Specials - Full Regular Menu

  • Pacem School Open House

    Wondering what an intellectual student-driven education looks like? Come see how exciting school can be! Curious about homeschooling? We have answers! Prospective families of 5th through 12th grade students are invited to attend our Open House. Learn about our full-time programs and homeschool classes. We’ll start the evening with a brief tour and information session,…

  • Coffee With an Advisor

    Coffee With an Advisor

    MRV Chamber Welcome Center 9 Route 17, Waitsfield, VT, United States

    Life is full of questions, and money is no different. Sometimes you just want to ask something. Bring or pour a cup of your favorite warm beverage, and join me at the Mad River Valley Welcome Center. Come as you are. All are welcome. And every question counts—simple, complex, or somewhere in between.  It's a…

  • Zero Celsius

    ZERO CELSIUS takes place at Mad Arts and Sugarbush Resort, and gathers artists who explore the textures, tensions, and transformations of winter. From the hush of frozen landscapes to the volatility of a warming climate, the exhibition reflects on how the cold season shapes—and is reshaped by—human and environmental relationships. Bringing together sculpture, installation, sound,…

  • LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring Steven Yardley!

    Join us in the pub for all your favorite Mad River Barn menu items with live music from Steven Yardley! Open 5 pm – 9 pm. Live music every Wednesday in the winter! Steven Yardley is a folk rock troubadour, and bluesman that howls with a harmonica and a six-string. Yardley has spent years honing…

  • Life Drawing Wednesdays

    ✍🏻 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…

  • The Stone Hut: Restoration from the Ashes (Yestermorrow Spring Speaker Series)

    Yestermorrow Spring 2026 Speaker Series Historic Preservation: Meaning, Memory, and Stewardship The Stone Hut: Restoration from the Ashes with Katelyn Hudson **For this talk our speaker will be virtual - join us for a watch party at Yestermorrow or on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89702910063** Originally built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1935, the Stone Hut on…

  • Zero Celsius

    ZERO CELSIUS takes place at Mad Arts and Sugarbush Resort, and gathers artists who explore the textures, tensions, and transformations of winter. From the hush of frozen landscapes to the volatility of a warming climate, the exhibition reflects on how the cold season shapes—and is reshaped by—human and environmental relationships. Bringing together sculpture, installation, sound,…

  • Free Cabot Fondue

    Join us aprés-ski every Thursday throughout the ski season for FREE FONDUE served with toasted bread thanks to our sponsors Cabot Creamery Cooperative! Aprés in the Pub on fondue Thursdays is historically a very popular event, supplies are limited and may run out at any time, come early, leave happy.

  • Free Cabot Fondue

    Join us aprés-ski every Thursday throughout the ski season for FREE FONDUE served with toasted bread thanks to our sponsors Cabot Creamery Cooperative! Aprés in the Pub on fondue Thursdays is historically a very popular event, supplies are limited and may run out at any time, come early, leave happy.

  • Fresh Catch Thursday

    Every Thursday starting at 4pm we host Nor’Easter Catering for a raw bar pop-up.

  • Free Heel Fridays

    This telemark clinic meets every Friday throughout the season. Not available during holiday periods. Time: 10:00 – 12:00 or 1:00 – 3:00 Cost: 2-hour clinic $109 (with lift ticket $149) REQUEST NOW

  • Toddler Time, Creative Shapes Art Class at Inklings!

    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,…

  • Zero Celsius

    ZERO CELSIUS takes place at Mad Arts and Sugarbush Resort, and gathers artists who explore the textures, tensions, and transformations of winter. From the hush of frozen landscapes to the volatility of a warming climate, the exhibition reflects on how the cold season shapes—and is reshaped by—human and environmental relationships. Bringing together sculpture, installation, sound,…

  • Live Music Aprés in Stark’s Pub

    Join us après-ski, from 2:30 to 5:00 for FREE live music! A huge thank you to our friends at Lawson’s Finest Liquids for supporting local musicians. Throughout the ski season, we’ll showcase a rotating lineup of talented local artists. Be sure to check out our event calendar for a full list of performances. Stark’s Pub…

  • Family Fridays!

    Kick off the weekend with Family Fridays! From 4:30–6:00 pm. Adults can unwind during cocktail hour while kids enjoy fun, creative activities in the Red Room. Seasonal crafts provided by Inkling Bookstore! A little something for everyone to start the weekend right. Simple snacks for children will be provided. Ages 3 +

  • Friday Fish Fry

    Friday Fish Fry

    A Lenten Fish Fry Dinner will be served from 5:00-7pm at St. Leo's Hall (behind St. Andrew RC Church at 109 S. Main St.). Please join us Friday March 13th and 27th, from 5 - 7 PM. Dinner features hand-battered fish, fries, coleslaw, beverage, & dessert. No need for reservations. $20/adults, $15 Seniors, $10/children ages…

  • Fish Fry Fridays

    Join us Fridays through March for our popular "fish n chips"! Our crispy batter dipped cod comes with tangy coleslaw, fresh cut fries, lemon and house made tartar sauce. Our full dinner menu available along with a full bar with draft beer, wine by the glass or bottle and seasonal cocktails.

  • Feel the Wheel

    Feel the Wheel

    Here's your chance to try your hand at the potter's wheel! This workshop will be offered the last Friday of every month (most months). This is a one time, two hour introduction to learn the basics of wheel throwing. You will be guided from a ball of clay to your first bowl or cup. Using…

  • Feel the Wheel

    Here's your chance to try your hand at the potter's wheel! This workshop will be offered the last Friday of every month (most months). This is a one time, two hour introduction to learn the basics of wheel throwing. You will be guided from a ball of clay to your first bowl or cup. Using…

  • HOBO, Live At Cousins Brewing

    Cabinet members Pappy and Nug, plus EG Bishop on bass, bring their signature flat picking jams to the Cousins Brewing Stage

  • DANCE: DJ CMPR AT AFTERTHOUGHTS

    Shake your booties into the weekend with DJ CMPR this Friday. He's spinning his own local mix of NU-DISCO, HOUSE, TECHNO and more! No Cover. No Excuse.

  • 10th Annual Side Surfers Banked Slalom

    Sidesurfers and Sugarbush PARKS team up to present the 10th Annual Sidesurfers Banked Slalom at Mt. Ellen, March 28th, 2026. A timed snowboard race through a handcrafted course in Sugarbush Parks consisting of berms, turns, and technical aspects that will challenge riders from start to finish. Two runs each-best time counts! Open to all ages;…

  • No Kings 3

    Local community rally to protest policies and actions of our current federal administration and to provide support for keeping our community members safe and heard by our local officials.

  • Mad River Valley Community Egg Hunt

    Save the date for the Mad River Valley Community Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28th! This year’s event will take place at WCVT’s main business office located at 3898 Main Street, across from Waitsfield Elementary School. The egg hunt will commence promptly at 10:00 a.m., refreshments available at 9:30 a.m. The event is free and…

  • Siber Sled Dogs visit Inklings Children’s Books!

    Join Siber Sled Dogs at Inklings on March 28th, from 11am - 12pm. Owner Milagro Amaya Turner will share her children's book, SIBER SLED DOGS and children will have the chance to meet Siberian Huskies!! FREE & Open to ALL!

  • Aperol Spritz Party

    Aperol Spritz? Sunny spring vibes? Say less. Hang in the Lincoln Peak Courtyard with us for Aperol Spritz's, swag giveaways and DJ Ghost bringing the tunes all afternoon. Don't miss the Sprizzer either! Channel the essence of Italian spring skiing with this classic cocktail and party.

  • Zero Celsius

    ZERO CELSIUS takes place at Mad Arts and Sugarbush Resort, and gathers artists who explore the textures, tensions, and transformations of winter. From the hush of frozen landscapes to the volatility of a warming climate, the exhibition reflects on how the cold season shapes—and is reshaped by—human and environmental relationships. Bringing together sculpture, installation, sound,…

  • Walt’s After Dark

    Get ready to tour up or snag last chair, then swing into the Glen House, Mt. Ellen’s mid-mountain lodge, for Walt’s famous grilled cheese and a local pour. Once you’re fueled, head back out under the stars. Don't forget your headlamp.This night is for advanced skiers and riders comfortable in changing terrain and conditions.Before heading…

  • Walt’s After Dark – The Last Walt’s

    It's The Last Walt's! Get ready to tour up or snag last chair, then swing into the Glen House, Mt. Ellen’s mid-mountain lodge, for Walt’s famous grilled cheese and a local pour. Celebrate the end of Mt. Ellen's season with $6 beers and music all night long. Weather permitting, we'll be enjoying live tunes outside…

  • Climb It for Climate: Rally and Panel Discussion

    Join us for our final uphill rally of the season! The race will be followed by a panel discussion featuring local women in inspiring leadership roles: a nurse/nordic center entrepreneur, a ski-photographer-turned-life-coach for women empowerment, a teacher/creator of an epic gravel ride for sustainable rural recreation, and a cutting-edge climate scientist. Even if you can't…

  • Climb It for Climate

    Join Friends of the Mad River, the Mad River Valley Backcountry Coalition and Sugarbush for the final Uphill Rally of the season at Lincoln Peak as part of The Uphill Series. A communal, formal uphill tour will be followed by a panel discussion featuring local women in inspiring leadership roles including; a nurse/nordic center entrepreneur,…

  • Mad River Glen Cooperative’s 30th Anniversary Celebration & Fundraiser

    Join us as Mad River Glen celebrates 30 years of skier-owned independence! For three decades, our cooperative community has preserved the spirit, character, and natural beauty that make this mountain unlike any other. Now it’s time to celebrate the people who made it all possible — you. This event is a fundraiser with all proceeds…

  • The Grift

    The Grift is a band based in Vermont. Their sound defies easy categorization, blending booty-shaking grooves and improvisation with radio-friendly hooks, witty lyrics, and tight vocal harmonies. Grift shows are energetic and original, with band members swapping instruments and occasionally playing two at a time. Their deep catalog of original music blends roots-rock and pop…

  • LIVE MUSIC: MOONDOGS- Burlington Psych Rock

    Don't miss psychedelic rockers, MOONDOGS, on Saturday, March 28th. Music starts at 8:30PM. $10 cover. Moondogs is a Burlington, Vermont based psychedelic rock band, whose broadly influenced, eclectic style is both familiar and adventurous. Pulling from traditions and styles of funk, alternative rock, americana, and more, the band blends creative and compelling songwriting with energetic…

  • SUBLIME TRIBUTE CONCERT

    North Beach Dub All-Stars bring the party to Cousins Brewing, with their high energy tribute to one of our favorite bands!

  • Mogul Challenge

    Back on the event calendar for the first time since 2019, the knee-pounding Mogul Challenge will crown the king and queen of spring mogul mashing. The primary venue for the Mogul Challenge is Chute under the Single Chair where riders get a birds-eye view of all the action. Our back-up venues are Slalom Hill and…

  • Mt. Ellen Closing Champagne Cowbell Party

    Turn Mt. Ellen’s closing weekend into a long one with rooms starting at $207 and a FREE night.End off the season in style at Mt. Ellen’s closing day Champagne Party! Pop some bubbly, test your cork-shooting aim to ring the cowbell in the rafters. Toast to Mt Ellen's farewell for the season with friends and…

  • MadLove Mondays

    Every Monday at Lawson’s Finest Liquids!

  • Zero Celsius

    ZERO CELSIUS takes place at Mad Arts and Sugarbush Resort, and gathers artists who explore the textures, tensions, and transformations of winter. From the hush of frozen landscapes to the volatility of a warming climate, the exhibition reflects on how the cold season shapes—and is reshaped by—human and environmental relationships. Bringing together sculpture, installation, sound,…

  • Taco Tuesday

    $3 Tacos - $5 Margaritas - Other Great Specials - Full Regular Menu

  • Tuesday Tunes: Switchel

    High-energy, low-fuss bluegrass. Sweet vocal harmonies and a fast-paced pickin’ choppin’ strummin’ sawin’ and pluckin’

  • Spring Sale on 2026/2027 Season Passes

    2026-2027 Season Passes & Stark Mountain Cards go on sale April 1st through the 14th at their lowest rate of the year! Following the spring sale passes won’t be available to purchase again until they go on sale in September. Kids’ Seasonal Programs go on sale during the fall sales period and are not available…

  • Zero Celsius

    ZERO CELSIUS takes place at Mad Arts and Sugarbush Resort, and gathers artists who explore the textures, tensions, and transformations of winter. From the hush of frozen landscapes to the volatility of a warming climate, the exhibition reflects on how the cold season shapes—and is reshaped by—human and environmental relationships. Bringing together sculpture, installation, sound,…

  • LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring Good Gravy!

    Join us in the pub for all your favorite Mad River Barn menu items with live music from Good Gravy! Open 5 pm – 9 pm. Live music every Wednesday in the winter!