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.

  • Fourth of July, Toddler Time Art Class

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

    It's a 4th of July Toddler Time Art Class at Inklings Children's Books! Friday, July 3rd, from 10am - 11am. Caregivers and their little ones are invited to join the fun as we celebrate our 250th birthday. Activities will include painting a fireworks monster, printmaking, and decorating a bird feeder. Rec. Ages: 18mo - 4yrs.…

  • General Store July 3rd Pop-Up Sale

    July 3rd Pop-Up Sale! The General Store will open its doors from 4-8pm on Friday July 3rd. Grab some new MRG SWAG for your weekend celebrations.

  • Summer Music Series

    Sugarbush Golf Club | The Clubhouse 1091 Golf Course Rd, Warren, VT 05674

    Spend your summer at Sugarbush with free live music in the mountains. Join Kind Bud and Nug for an evening performance as part of the Summer Music Series. Enjoy great…

  • First Friday Films at the Corner School

    Corner School Resource Center of Granville Vermont 75 Post Office Hill 75 Post Office Hill, Granville, Vermont, United States

    This family friendly monthly event features classic films and superior snacks - all for free. The beautiful interior of Granville's historic Corner School is transformed into a screening room where the whole community is invited to watch a favorite film chosen by a member of the community. July 3rd: It's "Independence Day," a rollicking 1996…

  • July 4th Independence Day Weekend

    It is time to celebrate our country’s 250 years of independence Mad River Valley style. This year’s parade theme, “Resistance is Revolutionary”, comes naturally to a mountain community that takes pride in holding true to our ethos by resisting market forces in order to protect and preserve the Mad River Glen experience. As a fiercely…

  • 4th of July at Sugarbush

    Sugarbush Resort Warren

    Celebrate Independence Day in true mountain style; where long summer days roll into music-filled nights, and fireworks light up the Mad River Valley sky. Join us for a weekend packed…

  • THE MACROTONES JULY 4TH SHOW AT AFTERTHOUGHTS

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

    The Macrotones are back for a Banger of a 4th of July show! $10 Cover Show starts 8pmish. A/C will be on full blast, cold beers and the HIGH vibes! Let's go!

  • Sunday Sessions: Jaded Ravins

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

    Kelly and Halle, who have been called a modern day Johnny and June, perform in large and small venues from New England to Nashville. Whether they’re playing at home in backcountry bars, or in big city clubs, Jaded Ravins are always ready to pour their hearts out on stage.

  • MadLove Mondays

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

    Every Monday at Lawson’s Finest Liquids!

  • 2nd Elimination Round USA vs. Belgium Men’s Soccer Game Screening

    Big Picture Theater 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield

    Join us to watch the USA take on Belgium in the second elimination round on the BIG SCREEN, but only if they advance! Fingers crossed! This is a free event. Donations accepted at the door. Monday July 6th - game time is 8pm Big Picture Theater & Cafe, 48 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT 05673, USA

  • Tuesday Tunes: Twangtown Paramours

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

    The Twangtown Paramours bring a blend of thought provoking lyrics with angelic vocals combined with well accomplished musicians. What more could you ask for?

  • 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.

  • Wing Wednesdays and Game Night

    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…

  • Guitar Lessons for Beginners

    Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield

    Our instructor will provide six weeks of lessons to a limited number of adult beginners. Please pre-register on the library website.

  • Ladies Golf Clinics

    Sugarbush Resort Warren

    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…

  • 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.

  • Summer Music Series

    Sugarbush Golf Club | The Clubhouse 1091 Golf Course Rd, Warren, VT 05674

    Spend your summer at Sugarbush with free live music in the mountains. Join Ragged Company for a Friday evening of free live music at the Clubhouse. Enjoy great music, mountain…

  • Waterbury Arts Fest -Friday Block Party

    PIilgrim Park 5 Pilgrim Park, Waterbury, Vermont, United States

    The 25th annual Waterbury Arts Fest and Block Party will take place July 10-11 on Railroad Street behind the historic train station in downtown Waterbury. Friday evening's Block Party begins at 5 p.m. with live music from the Sara Whitehair Band, followed by Vermont favorites The Full Cleveland. G uests can enjoy food from more…

  • Live Band Karaoke

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

    Are you a star? We think you are. We KNOW you are. Come on down and prove it on Friday January 30th from 6:00 to 8:00. The Karaoke Bandstand is a 4-piece backing band with a deep, deep catalog of songs they’re ready to play with you out in front singing them. This is your…

  • GMS Big Band Performing – Bring Your Dancing Shoes!

    SEABA Center 400 Pine St., Burlington, Vermont, United States

    Green Mountain Swing, a 17-piece big band, is holding a concert and swing dance to raise funds to support the GMS Music Scholarship Fund. This event originated in the Mad River Valley, first at the Valley Players and then at The Big Picture Theater in the early 2010’s. The Scholarship Fund honors former music director,…

  • Naturally Inspired Baskets

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

    Meet award-winning basketmaker Kristine Myrick Andrews and shop her handwoven rattan baskets, inspired by traditional Shaker and Appalachian designs. One of our most sought-after artisans at Addison West.

  • Waterbury Arts Fest

    Pilgrim Park 5 Pilgrim Park, Waterbury, Vermont, United States

    The 25th annual Waterbury Arts Fest and Block Party will take place July 10-11 on Railroad Street behind the historic train station in downtown Waterbury. On Saturday, more than 100 artists and vendors will fill the Arts Market on the lawn at Pilgrim Park. Visitors can shop for handmade art and crafts, participate in family-friendly…

  • 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.

  • Summer Music Series

    Sugarbush Resort Warren

    Spend your summer at Sugarbush with free live music in the mountains. Relax with live music from Canney and Feller in the Courtyard at Sugarbush.Enjoy great music, mountain views, food…

  • The Spruce Peak Oyster Festival

    The Lodge at Spruce Peak 7412 Mountain Road, Stowe, Vermont 05672, Stowe, Vermont, United States

    A part of our A Taste of New England summer programming! Join us on the Spruce Peak Village Green for a free, open‑air afternoon celebrating oysters, coastal flavors, and summer at Spruce Peak. Featuring some of the most celebrated oyster farms on the East Coast, the festival invites guests to explore, taste, and enjoy the…

  • Mad Marathon

    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…

  • Sunday Sessions: Cooie’s Trio

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

    Middlebury Festival on the Green

    Middlebury Village Green 3 Main Street, Middlebury, Vermont, 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…

  • MadLove Mondays

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

    Every Monday at Lawson’s Finest Liquids!

  • Shannon ‘O Arts at The Bigger Picture!

    Big Picture Theater 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield

    Join us for a 2 hour class, where materials are included in your enrollment. A very special summer of custom "Art Classes" of your choice. Meet and make art in your community at The Big Picture, with Artist Shannon O'. Time & Location Jul 13, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM Big Picture Theater &…

  • Junior Golf Camp

    Sugarbush Resort Warren

    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…

  • Phantom Theater presents: Jewel House

    Edgcomb Barn 970 Dump Rd, Warren, Vermont, 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,…

  • 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.

  • Wing Wednesdays and Game Night

    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…

  • Memoir Writing

    Corner School Resource Center of Granville Vermont 75 Post Office Hill 75 Post Office Hill, Granville, Vermont, 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…

  • Ladies Golf Clinics

    Sugarbush Resort Warren

    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…

  • 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.

  • LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring Al’s Pals!

    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!

  • Summer Music Series

    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,…

  • THE MAMMALS

    afterthoughts 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 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…

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Mountain Girl Studio

    Addison West 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 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

    Sugarbush Resort Warren

    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,…

  • 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.

  • Shannon ‘O Arts at The Bigger Picture!

    Big Picture Theater 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield

    Join us for a 2 hour class, where materials are included in your enrollment. A very special summer of custom "Art Classes" of your choice. Meet and make art in your community at The Big Picture, with Artist Shannon O'. Time & Location Jul 18, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Big Picture Theater &…