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.
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Foliage Weekends 2026
Take a foliage lift ride on America’s favorite Single Chair, first chair up is at 10 AM and the last chair is loaded at 2:30 PM. Foliage lift ride tickets are good for a round trip from base to summit and back down again, the cost is $20 for adults and $15 for juniors and…
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Cooking Class: Farmers Market to Table
Addison West 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesCome experience the Waitsfield Farmers Market with Chef Marci Lutsky. In this class you’ll meet at 10:00 at the farmers market and shop for local ingredients while chatting with the vendors who bring the best of everything to our community every Saturday. Then you’ll head over to the Addison West kitchen to make a delicious…
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Perry Hill Pottery
Addison West 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesJane brings a collection of thoughtfully crafted, functional ceramics designed for everyday use. Each piece is inspired by the natural surroundings of the Green Mountains and handmade in her Waterbury studio.
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FALL FEST for Safe and Happy Childhoods
Vermont Statehouse Lawn 115 State Street, Montpelier, Vermont, United StatesThe FALL FEST for Safe and Happy Childhoods brings friends and families from across the state to enjoy a day of family fun and activities. FALL FEST combines the energy…
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Deana Allgaier at Addison West Makers Market
Addison West 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesArtist Deana Allgaier creates watercolor and collage inspired by nature and Vermont. Stop by for prints, postcards, stickers and more.
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Bristol Harvest Festival
Bristol Town Green Bristol Town Green, Bristol, Vermont, United StatesCelebrate fall in Bristol at the 27th annual Bristol Harvest Festival presented by the Addison County Chamber of Commerce with support by the Bristol Recreation Department. The town green will…
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Food for Your Funny Bone
Waterbury Municipal Center 28 North Main Street, Waterbury, VT, United StatesEnjoy an afternoon of laughter and wicked good storytelling! Featuring Master Storyteller Bill Torrey, the Five-Time Moth StorySlam Winner will take you on a jaunt through the real Vermont! A sixth-generation woodchuck, Bill’s sharp wit and true personal tales will have you laughing so hard, you’ll have tears running down your leg. The best part?…
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Deaf Night Out and Deaf Glow Release Party
Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesJoin us for our 3rd annual Deaf Night out and Deaf Glow release party! Starting at 4pm we will be hosting an ASL class in the Taproom that is open to everyone. At 5pm we will be kicking off our ASL Hangout with Vermont Deaf Night Out (DNO).
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36th Annual Green Mountain Photo Show
Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, WaitsfieldOur annual Photo Show celebrates the diversity of contemporary photography, featuring works in black and white and color that range from realism to abstraction. Displayed throughout the historic Red Barn galleries, the exhibition includes both large-format and intimate photographs by amateur and professional photographers. From Vermont landscapes and wildlife to experimental and conceptual imagery, the…
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Chad Hollister Band/SIRSY
Big Picture Theater 44 Carroll Road, WaitsfieldSun, Sep 27 | Big Picture Theater & Cafe Chad Hollister Band/SIRSY Chad Hollister Band with special guests SIRSY Sat, Sep 26, 7pm - 10pm Tickets on sale now! About the event The Chad Hollister Band is hitting the road for a special weekend tour, and we're thrilled to be making our second appearance at…
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DJ DANCE PARTY w/ DJ OH-J FRESHHH
afterthoughts 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, United StatesDJ OH-J FRESHHH spins the beats on Saturday, September 26th. No Cover.
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Foliage Weekends 2026
Take a foliage lift ride on America’s favorite Single Chair, first chair up is at 10 AM and the last chair is loaded at 2:30 PM. Foliage lift ride tickets are good for a round trip from base to summit and back down again, the cost is $20 for adults and $15 for juniors and…
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Benedict’s in the Barn
1824 House 2150 Main St., Waitsfield, VT🍳 BENEDICTS IN THE BARN IS BACK — SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27! One Sunday a month, we open up breakfast at the Barn to everyone — and September 27 is your next chance to join us! Come hungry for our full cooked-to-order breakfast menu, featuring our signature Eggs Benedicts along with pancakes, omelets, house-made corned beef…
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Foliage Weekends 2026
Take a foliage lift ride on America’s favorite Single Chair, first chair up is at 10 AM and the last chair is loaded at 2:30 PM. Foliage lift ride tickets are good for a round trip from base to summit and back down again, the cost is $20 for adults and $15 for juniors and…
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Steelers Bar(n)
1824 House 2150 Main St., Waitsfield, VT🏈🖤💛 STEELERS BAR(N) — AFC NORTH FOOTBALL! 💛🖤🏈 Things get a little more serious this Sunday. The Cincinnati Bengals come to Pittsburgh for the Steelers’ first AFC North matchup of the season — and we’ll have it on the big screen in the Steelers Bar(n)! 🏈 Bengals vs. Steelers 📅 Sunday, September 27 ⏰ Kickoff:…
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The Music The Forest Holds
Vermont Forest Cemetery 750 Beaver Meadow Road, Roxbury, Vermont, United StatesAs the heat of summer comes to an end, we invite you to come enjoy an afternoon of music in the forest.The Music The Forest Holds features musicians Allison Man and Colin McCaffrey playing an acoustic set at 2pm. Following the performance, stay for a tour of Vermont Forest Cemetery led by our founder and…
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Sunday Sessions: Gnomenclature
Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesA five-piece Vermont rock band known for a groovy, eclectic sound blending classic/alt rock, new wave, and funk-fuzz jams.
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Gone Guys Film Screening & Discussion
Moretown Town Hall and Library 1147 Route 100B, MoretownCome to the Moretown library for a screening of this 45 minute documentary with a discussion facilitated by Jeremy Silcox, MSW, LICSW from Hannah's House. Over the past fifty years, boys and young men have steadily disengaged from school, work, and broader society. They're falling behind academically, struggling with loneliness and isolation, and facing rising…
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36th Annual Green Mountain Photo Show
Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, WaitsfieldOur annual Photo Show celebrates the diversity of contemporary photography, featuring works in black and white and color that range from realism to abstraction. Displayed throughout the historic Red Barn galleries, the exhibition includes both large-format and intimate photographs by amateur and professional photographers. From Vermont landscapes and wildlife to experimental and conceptual imagery, the…
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MadLove Mondays
Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesEvery Monday at Lawson’s Finest Liquids!
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Tuesday Tunes: Hard Scrabble
Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesKnown for their tight vocal harmonies and intricate instrumental solos, the 5-piece group performs a lively blend of bluegrass, blues, and crowd-pleasing acoustic covers.
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Fall Sales Deadline Day
Today is the deadline for the best deals on Season Passes, Stark Mountain Cards and Kids’ Seasonal Programs. September 30th also marks the fiscal year for the Co-op, APR is due and Mad Money from the previous season expires. *Please note that Stark Mountain Cards are NOT available to purchase following the September…
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Wing Wednesdays and Game Night
Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesOn Wednesdays we eat wings! Enjoy a plate of our Finest chicken wings tossed buffalo sauce or kept plain.
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Live Music in Stark’s Pub- Summer 2026
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…
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Live Music in Stark’s Pub- Fall 2026
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…
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Fresh Catch Thursday
Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesEvery Thursday starting at 4pm we host Nor’Easter Catering for a raw bar pop-up.
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36th Annual Green Mountain Photo Show
Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, WaitsfieldOur annual Photo Show celebrates the diversity of contemporary photography, featuring works in black and white and color that range from realism to abstraction. Displayed throughout the historic Red Barn galleries, the exhibition includes both large-format and intimate photographs by amateur and professional photographers. From Vermont landscapes and wildlife to experimental and conceptual imagery, the…
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LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring Good Gravy!
Mad River BarnJoin us in the pub for all your favorite Mad River Barn menu items with live music from Good Gravy! Open for dinner from 5 pm – 9 pm. Live…
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Return to Center – A Therapeutic Yoga & Somatic Movement Practice
Mountain Rose Integrated Wellness center 5274 Main Street, Ste 2, WaitsfieldLife has a way of pulling us in many directions. Return to Center is an invitation to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and remember the wisdom that already lives within you. Inspired by therapeutic yoga and somatic movement, this class is designed for anyone seeking greater balance, resilience, and ease—no prior experience is necessary. Through…
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What the Constitution Means to Me
Lost Nation Theater 39 Main Street, MontpelierHeidi Schreck’s award-winning What the Constitution Means To Me This extraordinary, stimulating OBIE-Award-Winning play based on a true story, is the final show of Lost Nation Theater’s 2026 Season. At 15, playwright Heidi Schreck earned her college tuition by winning debate competitions about the Constitution. In her hilarious, hopeful, and achingly human play based on…
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Toddler Time, Creative Shapes Art Class at Inklings!
Inklings Children's Books 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesIt'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…
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36th Annual Green Mountain Photo Show
Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, WaitsfieldOur annual Photo Show celebrates the diversity of contemporary photography, featuring works in black and white and color that range from realism to abstraction. Displayed throughout the historic Red Barn galleries, the exhibition includes both large-format and intimate photographs by amateur and professional photographers. From Vermont landscapes and wildlife to experimental and conceptual imagery, the…
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What the Constitution Means to Me
Lost Nation Theater 39 Main Street, MontpelierHeidi Schreck’s award-winning What the Constitution Means To Me This extraordinary, stimulating OBIE-Award-Winning play based on a true story, is the final show of Lost Nation Theater’s 2026 Season. At 15, playwright Heidi Schreck earned her college tuition by winning debate competitions about the Constitution. In her hilarious, hopeful, and achingly human play based on…
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Green & Gold Weekend- Shareholder Town Hall
Foliage lift rides are available on America’s favorite Single Chair both Saturday and Sunday, first chair up is at 10 AM and the last chair is loaded at 2:30 PM. Foliage lift ride tickets are good for a round trip from base to summit and back down again, the cost is $20 for adults and…
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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…
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Republic of Vermont at Addison West Makers Market
Addison West 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesHandcrafted maple syrup, raw honey, candles, soap, apparel, and more. Founded on their own small organic farm, this husband-and-wife team turns local abundance into carefully made everyday goods.
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Warren at Addison West Makers Market
Addison West 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesWarren joins us with thoughtfully made clothing rooted in New England’s rich textile history. Crafted close to home using natural materials and time-honored techniques, each piece reflects a commitment to quality, longevity, and the idea that fewer, better things are worth holding onto. Made in New England mill towns using natural materials, each piece is…
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Throttle Up for Hockey – Motorcycle Poker Run & Community Event
B.O.R Arena 25 Auditorium Hill, Barre, VT 05641, Barre, Vermont, United StatesCentral Vermont Youth Hockey is excited to host Throttle Up for Hockey on Saturday, October 3, 2026 — a motorcycle poker run and community event supporting youth hockey in Central Vermont. The day will begin with a motorcycle poker run starting at Norwich University - Kreitzberg Arena in Northfield, with riders finishing at the B.O.R.…
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Valley Dirt Fest
Mad Bush Falls 7575 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesWelcome to the 2nd annual Valley Dirt Fest. Join us for a day of guided mountain bike rides throughout the vast Mad River Riders trail network. There will be rides for all ages, interests, and abilities. The $25 admission includes unlimited guided rides, one free shuttle ride and free snacks, water and sport drink to…
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Stark Mountain Foundation – Owls and Their Calls
Join Stark Mountain Foundation for a family-friendly presentation “Owls and Their Calls” by the Vermont Institute of Natural Sciences. The presentation will take place at 11 am on Saturday, October 3rd on Green & Gold Weekend, on the third floor of the Basebox at Mad River Glen. Contrary to popular belief, not all owls hoot—some…
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Stark Mountain Foundation Naturalist Hikes
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…
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36th Annual Green Mountain Photo Show
Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, WaitsfieldOur annual Photo Show celebrates the diversity of contemporary photography, featuring works in black and white and color that range from realism to abstraction. Displayed throughout the historic Red Barn galleries, the exhibition includes both large-format and intimate photographs by amateur and professional photographers. From Vermont landscapes and wildlife to experimental and conceptual imagery, the…
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What the Constitution Means to Me
Lost Nation Theater 39 Main Street, MontpelierHeidi Schreck’s award-winning What the Constitution Means To Me This extraordinary, stimulating OBIE-Award-Winning play based on a true story, is the final show of Lost Nation Theater’s 2026 Season. At 15, playwright Heidi Schreck earned her college tuition by winning debate competitions about the Constitution. In her hilarious, hopeful, and achingly human play based on…
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Green & Gold Weekend
Foliage lift rides are available on America’s favorite Single Chair both Saturday and Sunday, first chair up is at 10 AM and the last chair is loaded at 2:30 PM. Foliage lift ride tickets are good for a round trip from base to summit and back down again, the cost is $20 for adults and…
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Number Nine Schoolhouse Workday & BBQ
Number Nine Schoolhouse 831 Mill Brook Rd, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesJoin Friends of the Number Nine Schoolhouse for our 2nd Schoolhouse Workday and volunteer BBQ on Sunday, October 4, 2026. Work party from 9-12, and BBQ 12-2. We'll tackle projects inside and outside the schoolhouse as we continue the work to return this gem to community use. Bring gloves, sturdy footwear, and a CAN DO…
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Allen Clark Memorial Hill Climb
MRV Chamber Welcome Center 9 Route 17, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesThe Allen Clark Memorial Hill Climb — the annual grunt-fest that has fast become a rite of cycling passage in the Mad River Valley — is a grueling time trial that rises 1,600 vertical feet in 6.2 miles, from the intersection of Routes 100 and 17 to the top of Appalachian Gap. The event is…
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36th Annual Green Mountain Photo Show
Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, WaitsfieldOur annual Photo Show celebrates the diversity of contemporary photography, featuring works in black and white and color that range from realism to abstraction. Displayed throughout the historic Red Barn galleries, the exhibition includes both large-format and intimate photographs by amateur and professional photographers. From Vermont landscapes and wildlife to experimental and conceptual imagery, the…
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MadLove Mondays
Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesEvery Monday at Lawson’s Finest Liquids!
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Community Listening Night
Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesJoin us for a community listening night with Lawson’s Finest Liquids. We’ll share the latest updates from our team, including news about our evolving Social Impact Program, recent product launches, and our taproom expansion project. Most importantly, we’d love to hear from you! Bring your questions, ideas, and feedback as we continue working to serve…
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Wing Wednesdays and Game Night
Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesOn Wednesdays we eat wings! Enjoy a plate of our Finest chicken wings tossed buffalo sauce or kept plain.