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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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 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…
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Sprouts Club for Young Gardners – Ready, Set, Grow!
Roots Farm Market 903 US Rt 2, Middlesex, VTRoots 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…
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Forest City Designs at Addison West Makers Market
Addison West 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesTodd Cummings is a Vermont based illustrator and designer whose work celebrates the natural beauty of Vermont and the Northeast. His style is a modern interpretation of classic American landscape painting.
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Kate Ives Art at Addison West Makers Market
Addison West 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesA Vermont based painter whose work is inspired by time spent outdoors. Her bold paintings capture the movement and energy of mountain landscapes and winter days well spent.
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Lemon Fair View Homestead at Addison West Makers Market
Addison West 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesWe 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.
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Avi Sipe Art
Addison West 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesVermont 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.
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Author Kate Hosford visits Inklings Children’s Books!
Inklings Children's Books 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesWe are excited to welcome back author - and Waitsfield native - Kate Hosford on Saturday, May 16th at 11am for a reading of her new book, YOU AND I ARE STARS AND NIGHT. This whimsical picture book celebrates the loving, playful, and imaginative relationship between caregiver and child through a shared dreamy journey before…
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March to End Violence
State House Lawn 133 State Street 101, Montpelier, Vermont, United StatesHeld annually, Mosaic’s March to End Violence invites the community to help create a safe, empowering space where those affected by sexual and gender-based violence are heard, seen, and supported. Join Mosaic and our youth advisory committee for a community gathering with activities and resources, a welcome ceremony with guest speakers, and a march led…
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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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Big Red Barn Student Art Show
Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, WaitsfieldStudent Art Show Brings Mad River Valley Schools Together at Lareau Farm & Forest Waitsfield, VT — May 2026 — The Mad River Valley community is set to celebrate creativity, collaboration, and young talent at the upcoming Student Art Show, hosted at the Big Red Barn at Lareau Farm & Forest. The exhibition will run…
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Concert by Onion River Chorus
Unitarian Church of Montpelier 130 Main Street, Montpelier, Vermont, United StatesOn Friday May 15 at 7:30 pm and Saturday May 16 at 7:30 pm, Onion River Chorus presents the famous Requiem Mass in C minor by 19th-century Italian composer Luigi Cherubini (1760-1842). Both concerts will be at the Unitarian Church of Montpelier (130 Main St.). The Onion River Chorus is directed by Richard Riley and…
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Mending Storytime with Product Think Tank!
Inklings Children's Books 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesJoin Annemarie Furey at Inklings on Sunday, May 17th at 11am. Following a reading of IGOR AND THE MENDING MICE, Annemarie will lead a demonstration in simple sewing & mending methods. Children will have the chance to create their own cloth bookmarks using upcycled materials. FREE & OPEN to ALL Rec. ages: 5 - 12…
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Basic Tapestry and Weaving Techniques Workshop
Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, WaitsfieldInterested in learning more about basic tapestry and weaving techniques? Master weaver, Susan Snider, will provide weaving instruction to a limited number of participants. Individuals in this workshop will use a simple frame loom and other “unique weaving frames” to create a piece which expresses a thought, memory, idea or inspiration. Because this session begins…
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Iconic Sunday — Sugarbush & Ikon Passholder Night
Déco Restaurant and Bar 203 Powderhound Rd, Warren, United StatesWrap up your weekend with 10% off food every Sunday when you show your Sugarbush or Ikon pass. Whether you spent the day chasing corn snow or just soaking up the longer daylight, we’ve got your après covered. Come in, warm up, grab a bite, and enjoy a little spring perk from all of us…
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Big Red Barn Student Art Show
Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, WaitsfieldStudent Art Show Brings Mad River Valley Schools Together at Lareau Farm & Forest Waitsfield, VT — May 2026 — The Mad River Valley community is set to celebrate creativity, collaboration, and young talent at the upcoming Student Art Show, hosted at the Big Red Barn at Lareau Farm & Forest. The exhibition will run…
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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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Coffee With an Advisor
MRV Chamber Welcome Center 9 Route 17, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesLife 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…
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Sunshine Brat Wednesdays
Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesThis ain’t your grandpa’s beer and a bratwurst.
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Wing Wednesdays
Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesOn Wednesdays we eat wings! Enjoy a plate of mini bone-in pork shank wings tossed in our honey mustard and sriracha sauce.
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Stark’s Pub Opens for Summer
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- 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- 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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MRV Chamber Mad Mingle
1824 House 2150 Main St., Waitsfield, VTThe MRV Chamber holds periodic Mad Mingles to bring together our business community. If you are interested in hosting a Mad Mingle contact [email protected]
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Life Drawing Wednesdays
Waitsfield Church Village Meeting Room Route 100, Waitsfield, VT✍🏻 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…
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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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LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring Ben Clark!
Mad River BarnJoin us in the pub for all your favorite Mad River Barn menu items with live music from Ben Clark! Open for dinner from 5 pm – 9 pm. Live music from 6 – 8 every Thursday in the summer!
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Big Red Barn Student Art Show
Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, WaitsfieldStudent Art Show Brings Mad River Valley Schools Together at Lareau Farm & Forest Waitsfield, VT — May 2026 — The Mad River Valley community is set to celebrate creativity, collaboration, and young talent at the upcoming Student Art Show, hosted at the Big Red Barn at Lareau Farm & Forest. The exhibition will run…
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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 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…
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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 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,…
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Big Red Barn Student Art Show
Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, WaitsfieldStudent Art Show Brings Mad River Valley Schools Together at Lareau Farm & Forest Waitsfield, VT — May 2026 — The Mad River Valley community is set to celebrate creativity, collaboration, and young talent at the upcoming Student Art Show, hosted at the Big Red Barn at Lareau Farm & Forest. The exhibition will run…
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Saturn People’s Sound Collective
Big Picture Theater 44 Carroll Road, WaitsfieldTime & Location May 22, 2026, 7:00 PM Big Picture Theater & Cafe, 48 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT 05673, USA About the event Saturn People's Sound Collective 20 pieces @ the intersections of creative big band music, postmodern rock + outer space. A very special immersive show with live improvised video projections from Vanish Works.…
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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 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…
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As Little Cooking As Possible at Addison West Makers Market
Addison West 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesElisa’s charming illustrations are inspired by her Finnish roots and the character of Vermont life. Explore her collection of sustainably produced prints, greeting cards, and unique gifts.
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Banoffi & Such Poptarts at Addison West Makers Market
Addison West 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesBanoffi & Such is popping up with homemade pop tarts—flaky, buttery pastries filled with seasonal flavors and just the right touch of nostalgia. Stop by for a sweet treat (or two) and a fresh take on a classic favorite.
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Avi Sipe Art
Addison West 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesVermont 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.
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Open Studio Weekend at the Arts Village at Camp Meade
Camp Meade 961 ROUTE 2, middlesexWe hope to see you at the Vermont Open Studio Weekend - Saturday May 23 and Sunday May 24 from 10am - 5pm. Come visit the wonderful artists at the cabin studios in our Arts Village: Alyssa DeLa Bruere Art Gallery & Studio, Kurt Budliger Photography Gallery & Studio, Painted Iris, Tabbatha Henry Designs, and…
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Big Red Barn Student Art Show
Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, WaitsfieldStudent Art Show Brings Mad River Valley Schools Together at Lareau Farm & Forest Waitsfield, VT — May 2026 — The Mad River Valley community is set to celebrate creativity, collaboration, and young talent at the upcoming Student Art Show, hosted at the Big Red Barn at Lareau Farm & Forest. The exhibition will run…
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Family Gnome Making Workshop
Blockhouse Studio 5031 Main Street, Waitsfield, VTIn this workshop, adults & children ages 5+ will explore hand-building techniques to create their very own whimsical gnomes. Students will be able to personalize their gnomes with colorful underglazes. Examples will be provided for inspiration. These little gnomes will make great gifts and decorations! There is no limit to ho many gnomes participants can…
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Open Studio Weekend at the Arts Village at Camp Meade
Camp Meade 961 ROUTE 2, middlesexWe hope to see you at the Vermont Open Studio Weekend - Saturday May 23 and Sunday May 24 from 10am - 5pm. Come visit the wonderful artists at the cabin studios in our Arts Village: Alyssa DeLa Bruere Art Gallery & Studio, Kurt Budliger Photography Gallery & Studio, Painted Iris, Tabbatha Henry Designs, and…
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Sunday Sessions: The Outcrops
Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesThe Outcrops bring raw heart and soul to every stage they play. Rooted in the rich traditions of rock’n’roll, blues, funk, and soul, they draw inspiration from soulful legends like B.B. King and Aretha Franklin, as well as jam bands like The Grateful Dead and The Band. Their original songs emerge from that same deep…
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Iconic Sunday — Sugarbush & Ikon Passholder Night
Déco Restaurant and Bar 203 Powderhound Rd, Warren, United StatesWrap up your weekend with 10% off food every Sunday when you show your Sugarbush or Ikon pass. Whether you spent the day chasing corn snow or just soaking up the longer daylight, we’ve got your après covered. Come in, warm up, grab a bite, and enjoy a little spring perk from all of us…
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Big Red Barn Student Art Show
Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, WaitsfieldStudent Art Show Brings Mad River Valley Schools Together at Lareau Farm & Forest Waitsfield, VT — May 2026 — The Mad River Valley community is set to celebrate creativity, collaboration, and young talent at the upcoming Student Art Show, hosted at the Big Red Barn at Lareau Farm & Forest. The exhibition will run…
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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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Sunshine Brat Wednesdays
Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesThis ain’t your grandpa’s beer and a bratwurst.
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Wing Wednesdays
Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesOn Wednesdays we eat 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
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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Life Drawing Wednesdays
Waitsfield Church Village Meeting Room Route 100, Waitsfield, VT✍🏻 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…
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Jazz with the Levin Brothers
Big Picture Theater 44 Carroll Road, WaitsfieldEmerging from the 1970s NYC jazz scene, keyboardist Pete Levin and bassist Tony Levin have performed with legends from Miles Davis and Dave Brubeck to Peter Gabriel and John Lennon. Joined by Jeff Seigel (drums) and Pat Labarbera (sax), this quartet promises an electrifying night of dynamic jazz. Time & Location May 27, 2026, 7:30…
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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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Socrates Cafe at Harwood!
Harwood Union High School Library 458 Route 100, Duxbury, VTJoin us for the next Community Socrates Café May 28th from 5:30 to 7:00 PM Discussion Question: What is the value of empathy to our society? Students from Harwood’s Harkness Leadership class will be hosting a community Socrates Café on Thursday, May 28th from 5:30 to 7:00 PM in the HU library. A Socrates Café…