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.

  • FOLDEROL: HIGH ENERGY DANCE ROCK

    afterthoughts 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, United States

    FOLDEROL is back at Afterthoughts for a two-set night this Friday. Come dance and jam out to this local fave! No Cover. Open at 5pm. DRAFT BEER. FULL BAR. POOL…

  • Street Food Saturday

    Localfolk Smokehouse 9 VT-17, Waitsfield, United States

    Enjoy delicious, global street food, freshly prepared by Silk Road Kitchen & Catering. Sip on a tasty selection of Cousins Brewing Drafts, as well as other beer, wine, cider and canned cocktails.

  • Mountain Gardeners Plant Sale

    In Green Space along Slow Road in front of Shaws 27 Mad River Canoe Rd, Waitsfield, VT 05673 27 Mad River Canoe Rd, Waitsfield, Vermont, United States

    The Mountain Gardeners are having their annual perennials plant sale June 6, 2026, 9am - noon on Slow Road, near Shaw’s. Members meet Tuesday and Thursday mornings during May to…

  • Beginner Rug Hooking Workshop

    Warren Public Library 413 Main Street, Warren

    In 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…

  • Lost Lantern Whiskey

    Addison West 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, United States

    Recently named by Food and Wine in their inaugural class of Drinks Visionaries, Lost Lantern is an independent bottler of American whiskey with a mission to shine a light on unique and exciting whiskey from every corner of the US. Come meet the team, taste some whiskies, and hear the stories of these distilleries.

  • Peanut & Mouse at Addison West Makers Market

    Addison West 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, United States

    Peanut & Mouse returns to the Mad River Valley with a thoughtfully curated collection of high-end baby and children’s clothing from beloved boutique brands. Featuring beautifully made pieces at special pricing, this pop-up is perfect for finding elevated everyday essentials for little ones.

  • Madam Cutler & Co: On-Site Knife Sharpening

    Addison West 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, United States

    Bring your clean knives, scissors, and hand pruners for on-site sharpening by the pros at Madam Cutler & Co. Walk away with tools that cut like new. Drop box available.

  • Schoolhouse Spruce Up

    Number Nine Schoolhouse 831 Mill Brook Road, Fayston, Vermont, United States

    Join Friends of the Number Nine Schoolhouse for a morning of sprucing up the grounds of this Fayston treasure. Help trim overgrowth, plant a perennial garden, and other projects while…

  • Summer Reading Kick Off Celebration

    Inklings Children's Books 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, United States

    Join Early Literacy Labs, Inklings Children's Books, and our amazing local libraries at Mad River Green to celebrate the start of summer reading! Sunday, June 7th, from 11a - 1p. Enjoy multiple storytimes with guest readers and authors, games on the green, and learn about the libraries' Summer Learning Program. Activities are FREE & open…

  • Spring Hill School’s Kid & Boogie

    Lareau Farm 48 Lareau Road , Waitsfield, VT, United States

    Join us for a family-friendly dance party at Lareau Farm! Featuring DJ Oh-J Freshhh on the decks. Drinks and flatbread will be available for purchase to fuel your boogying. Costumes…

  • MadLove Mondays

    Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, United States

    Every Monday at Lawson’s Finest Liquids!

  • Sunshine Brat Wednesdays

    Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, United States

    This ain’t your grandpa’s beer and a bratwurst.

  • Wing Wednesdays

    Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, United States

    On Wednesdays we eat wings! Enjoy a plate of mini bone-in pork shank wings tossed in our honey mustard and sriracha sauce.

  • 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…

  • Fresh Catch Thursday

    Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, United States

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

  • Amendment: Knell of a Nation, participatory art performance

    Knoll Farm 700 Bragg Hill, Fayston, Vermont

    Amendment: Knell of a Nation is a ritual performance and participatory art action that draws on the healing powers of water, fire, and earth. Participants are invited to write offerings for a new social contract on seeded postcards that will be planted and grown in a garden open to the public. This performance engages thought-provoking…

  • Green Mountain Watercolor Reception

    Big Red Barn at Lareau Farm 48 Lareau Road, Waitsfield

    Reception for the Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition - a National show featuring the country's top watercolorists.

  • Attitude of Gratitude Kickoff

    Big Picture Theater 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield

    You are invited to the Attitude of Gratitude kick-off event at 6 PM on Thursday, June 11, at the Big Picture Theater! Attitude of Gratitude for the Mad River Valley…

  • Attitude of Gratitude Kickoff

    Big Picture Theater 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield

    You are invited to the Attitude of Gratitude kick-off event at 6 PM on Thursday, June 11, at the Big Picture Theater! Please RSVP to this free event. About the…

  • SHWAYZE ft. BEACH FLY + TONY

    afterthoughts 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, United States

    Summer vibes are on the horizon … /////SHWAYZE + BEACH FLY + TONY\\\\\ JUNE 11TH////// Doors 7PM $25 All Ages Show!

  • Avi Sipe Art

    Addison West 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 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.

  • Kathy Mehuron

    Addison West 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, United States

    Kathy 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.

  • Lemon Fair View Homestead

    Addison West 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 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.

  • Stephanie Verdun

    Addison West 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, United States

    Stephanie 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.

  • Silhouettes by Deborah O’Connor.  

    The Warren Store 284 Main Street, Warren, VT, United States

    The silhouette was displaced as the most popular form of portraiture by the invention of the camera around 1835. But a camera has never captured the "essence" of a person in the almost magical way that a silhouette does. Discover for yourself why parents today still seek out the few existing artists who practice this…

  • Wind Power: Vermont Leads

    Big Picture Theater 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield

    Join 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…

  • Premiere Wind Power Vermont Leads the Way Documentary

    Big Picture Theater 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield

    A little known story is that of the Smith-Putnam Wind Turbine built on Grandpa's Knob near Castleton, Vermont in 1941. This was first megawatt wind turbine in the world to…

  • Basket Weaving Workshop

    Blockhouse Studio 5031 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT

    Join Penny Hewitt to make your own basket and in the process learn one of the oldest crafts in human history. For thousands of years baskets served as indispensable objects in every culture. Carry on the tradition and take home a beautiful, durable and useful basket crafted from responsibly harvested, hand pounded, Vermont black ash…

  • Sunday Sessions: Eclipse

    Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, United States

    Help us welcome Eclipse to the taproom for the first time! Eclipse is a jazz fusion band out of Middlebury, VT. Performing unique arrangements of originals and standards, you’ll be sure to be dancing and grooving.

  • Rise Up Sing Out Community Gathering

    After Thoughts 8 VT 17, Waitsfield, Vermont, United States

    Rise Up, Sing Out is an Indivisible nationwide day of action and celebration on June 14, bringing communities together to honor the country we love on the anniversary of No…

  • MadLove Mondays

    Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, United States

    Every Monday at Lawson’s Finest Liquids!

  • Tales on Tap Short Story Discussion Series

    Mad Bush Falls 7575 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, United States

    If you enjoy book discussions but can’t find time to read a novel, consider joining the "Tales on Tap" short story discussion series. Each month this summer the group will meet to discuss two short stories by the same author. June’s selections will be “A Temporary Matter” and “Hell-Heaven” by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jhumpa Lahiri.…

  • Back Porch Music Series

    Back Porch Music Series

    Lareau Farm 48 Lareau Road , Waitsfield, VT, United States

    Live music, food and kids activities the 3rd Tuesday of each month June-September. Free! 5pm food from Lareau Farm, American Flatbread, 5th Quarter and Goosechase Cake Design Kids activities from…

  • Mad River Valley STR Collaborative Meeting

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

    The Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce invites STR owners, hosts, property managers, and businesses connected to the short-term rental community to attend the next meeting of the MRV STR Collaborative. The Collaborative was launched this spring to help foster connection, communication, and collaboration among those involved in the Valley’s growing STR sector. The group…

  • Wing Wednesdays

    Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, United States

    On Wednesdays we eat wings! Enjoy a plate of our Finest chicken wings tossed buffalo sauce or kept plain.

  • 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…

  • MRV Chamber & VT Lodging Assn. Joint Mixer

    Hyde Away Inn 1428 Millbrook Rd (VT 17), Waitsfield

    A First for the Valley: MRV Chamber and Vermont Lodging Association Host Joint Mixer at the Hyde Away The Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce a first-of-its-kind collaboration with the Vermont Lodging Association (VLA): a joint regional mixer bringing together lodging professionals, Chamber members, and tourism partners from across the state.…

  • Fresh Catch Thursday

    Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, United States

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

  • Automatic Slim

    Warren Municipal Building 42 Cemetery Road, Warren, VT

    be driven to move and groove to Automatic Slim’s classic funk/rock disco/jazz jams. Dance in the soft grass or kickback and take in the sites and sounds emulating from the…

  • Supporting Recovery, Strengthening Community

    Town Hall Theater 72-76 Merchants Row, Middlebury, Vermont, United States

    Celebrating the power of recovery. Moderated by Jane Lindholm of Vermont Public, featuring a panel representing people in active recovery, recovery professionals, family members, law enforcement, healthcare, and public policy.…

  • AI Data Centers in Vermont?

    Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield

    All are invited to a neighbor-to-neighbor community discussion about AI data centers. Hear how Royalton approved the first-in-the-state moratorium and what the broader context is for data centers in Vermont.…

  • AI Data Centers in Vermont? A Conversation

    Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield

    The Mad River Valley Libraries invite you to join us at the Joslin Memorial Library for a neighbor-to-neighbor community discussion about AI data centers. Hear how Royalton approved the first-in-the-state…

  • Mindfulness Workshops with Mosaic

    Mosaic Vermont 140 Washington St., Barre, Vermont, United States

    Join me for free guided mindfulness workshops every Monday (virtual at 5pm) and Friday (In-Person at 1pm) from 6/19 to 7/10. These workshops are designed to help you cultivate calm, focus, and balance within your daily life. Whether you are new to mindfulness practices, or just looking for some new tools to add to your…

  • Kiley Latham Band

    afterthoughts 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, United States

    Kylie Latham & Co. is an indie pop band based in Burlington, Vermont. Fronted by singer-songwriter Kiley Latham, the band brings her original ideas and melodies to life. Originally from…

  • Father’s Day Market: Split Spirits

    Addison West 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 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.

  • Co-op Board of Trustees Off-Season Meeting

    The Co-op’s Board of Trustees meets monthly, except July and August. All Co-op Shareholders are encouraged to attend Board meetings. Stay abreast of what is happening at America’s only skier-owned mountain by checking out the latest Board Meeting Minutes. If you have a comment, question or concern for the board you can reach them by emailing [email protected]

  • Co-op Board of Trustees Off-Season Meeting

    The Co-op’s Board of Trustees meets monthly, except July and August. All Co-op Shareholders are encouraged to attend Board meetings.  Board meetings are open in person or via the Google Meet link below. Stay abreast of what is happening at America’s only skier-owned mountain by checking out the latest Board Meeting Minutes. If you have…

  • Sprouts Club for Young Gardners – Ready, Set, Grow!

    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…