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 Rug Hooking
Warren Library 413 Main St, Warren, VTThe Mad River Rug Hookers meet downstairs at the Warren library on the second Friday of every month. Our monthly "hook in" a chance to socialize, solicit rug hooking advice, admire the works of many rug hookers and meet new hookers! We have many new rug hookers, and more are welcome. We have an introductory…
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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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Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition
Big Red Barn at Lareau Farm 48 Lareau Road, WaitsfieldThe Valley Artists Guild proudly announces the 14th Annual Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition (GMWE) —an acclaimed celebration of watercolor painting that has grown from a grassroots show in 2012 into a nationally recognized summer exhibition. The 2026 exhibition will be held June 11 through July 19 at the Historic Red Barn Galleries at Lareau Farm…
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Summer Music Series
Sugarbush Golf Club | The Clubhouse 1091 Golf Course Rd, Warren, VT 05674Spend 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 views, food and drinks, and a relaxed summer atmosphere.Performance DetailsDate: July 10Time: 5:00–8:00 PMLocation: The ClubhouseAdmission is free.
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GMS Big Band Performing – Bring Your Dancing Shoes!
SEABA Center 400 Pine St., Burlington, Vermont, United StatesGreen 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,…
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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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Naturally Inspired Baskets
Addison West 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesMeet 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.
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Madam Cutler & Co: On Site Knife Sharpening
Addison West 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesBring 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.
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Warren Time Capsule Workshops at Inklings!
Inklings Children's Books 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesWant to write a letter to the children of the future? Or maybe a letter to yourself in 50 years?! Inklings is excited to be working this summer with the Warren Historical Society, hosting writing workshops for kids to be a part of this year's time capsule project. Starting June 6th, young writers will craft…
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Summer Music Series
Sugarbush Resort WarrenSpend 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 and drinks, and a relaxed summer atmosphere.Performance DetailsDate: July 11Time: 12:00-3:00 PMLocation: Lincoln Peak CourtyardAdmission is free.
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Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition
Big Red Barn at Lareau Farm 48 Lareau Road, WaitsfieldThe Valley Artists Guild proudly announces the 14th Annual Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition (GMWE) —an acclaimed celebration of watercolor painting that has grown from a grassroots show in 2012 into a nationally recognized summer exhibition. The 2026 exhibition will be held June 11 through July 19 at the Historic Red Barn Galleries at Lareau Farm…
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Mad Marathon
Mad River Valley Mad River ValleyThe 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 through this extraordinary rural community on back and dirt roads, with breathtaking views of the Green Mountains, challenging rollin farmlands with tough climbs and descents,…
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Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition
Big Red Barn at Lareau Farm 48 Lareau Road, WaitsfieldThe Valley Artists Guild proudly announces the 14th Annual Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition (GMWE) —an acclaimed celebration of watercolor painting that has grown from a grassroots show in 2012 into a nationally recognized summer exhibition. The 2026 exhibition will be held June 11 through July 19 at the Historic Red Barn Galleries at Lareau Farm…
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Sunday Sessions: Cooie’s Trio
Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesAs 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.
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Middlebury Festival on the Green
Middlebury Village Green 3 Main Street, Middlebury, Vermont, United StatesJoin 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…
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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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Middlebury Festival on the Green
Middlebury Village Green 3 Main Street, Middlebury, Vermont, United StatesJoin 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…
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Junior Golf Camp
Sugarbush Resort WarrenJunior 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 by Sugarbush PGA Head Golf Professional Roger King and his friendly staff, campers will gain knowledge about the rules and game of golf as well…
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Phantom Theater presents: Jewel House
Edgcomb Barn 970 Dump Rd, Warren, Vermont, United StatesKnown 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,…
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Middlebury Festival on the Green
Middlebury Village Green 3 Main Street, Middlebury, Vermont, United StatesJoin 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…
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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 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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Memoir Writing
Corner School Resource Center of Granville Vermont 75 Post Office Hill 75 Post Office Hill, Granville, Vermont, United StatesDiscover 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…
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Middlebury Festival on the Green
Middlebury Village Green 3 Main Street, Middlebury, Vermont, United StatesJoin 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…
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Ladies Golf Clinics
Sugarbush Resort WarrenLadies 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 week, we rotate through a new skill, with about an hour of instruction led by our professional golf staff. After the clinic, sip, snack, and…
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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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Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition
Big Red Barn at Lareau Farm 48 Lareau Road, WaitsfieldThe Valley Artists Guild proudly announces the 14th Annual Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition (GMWE) —an acclaimed celebration of watercolor painting that has grown from a grassroots show in 2012 into a nationally recognized summer exhibition. The 2026 exhibition will be held June 11 through July 19 at the Historic Red Barn Galleries at Lareau Farm…
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Roundup Revival
Mad River Green 105 Mad River Green, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesRoundup Revival is a free summer concert series bringing live music, community, and celebration back to the Mad River Green in Waitsfield. Inspired by the spirit of the beloved Roundup on the River, this revived tradition features a diverse lineup of regional and touring musicians performing in one of Vermont's most scenic outdoor venues.…
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LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring Al’s Pals!
Mad River BarnJoin 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!
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Phantom Theater presents: Queer Country Line Dancing
Warren Town Hall Main Street, Warren, VT, United StatesGet out your cowboy hats and fiercest boots - or whatever helps you shake your booty best - and head down to the Warren Town Hall for this epic night of line dancing. No experience necessary, everyone welcome!
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Middlebury Festival on the Green
Middlebury Village Green 3 Main Street, Middlebury, Vermont, United StatesJoin 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…
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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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Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition
Big Red Barn at Lareau Farm 48 Lareau Road, WaitsfieldThe Valley Artists Guild proudly announces the 14th Annual Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition (GMWE) —an acclaimed celebration of watercolor painting that has grown from a grassroots show in 2012 into a nationally recognized summer exhibition. The 2026 exhibition will be held June 11 through July 19 at the Historic Red Barn Galleries at Lareau Farm…
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Summer Music Series
The Clubhouse at The Sugarbush Golf CourseSpend 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, food and drinks, and a relaxed summer atmosphere.Performance DetailsDate: July 17Time: 5:00-8:00 PMLocation: The ClubhouseAdmission is free.
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Middlebury Festival on the Green
Middlebury Village Green 3 Main Street, Middlebury, Vermont, United StatesJoin 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…
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THE MAMMALS
afterthoughts 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, United StatesThe 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…
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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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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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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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Lemon Fair View Homestead
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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Mountain Girl Studio
Addison West 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesArtist Zarabeth Duell of MTN GRL Studio with her layered landscapes and delicate watercolors that capture the essence of the Green Mountains.
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Summer Music Series
Sugarbush Resort WarrenSpend 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, food and drinks, and a relaxed summer atmosphere.Performance DetailsDate: July 18Time: 12:00-3:00 PMLocation: Lincoln Peak CourtyardAdmission is free.
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Split Spirits
Addison West 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesAmerica’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.
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Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition
Big Red Barn at Lareau Farm 48 Lareau Road, WaitsfieldThe Valley Artists Guild proudly announces the 14th Annual Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition (GMWE) —an acclaimed celebration of watercolor painting that has grown from a grassroots show in 2012 into a nationally recognized summer exhibition. The 2026 exhibition will be held June 11 through July 19 at the Historic Red Barn Galleries at Lareau Farm…
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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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Dream On Productions Presents: The Great Still Picture Show! Back By Popular Demand Encore Show!
Big Picture Theater 44 Carroll Road, WaitsfieldA fun-filled night of Dream on Production's classic slideshows from the 70's and 80's-newly enhanced and digitized, along with a brand new tribute to the Warren 4th of July Parade! July 18th @7pm Back By Popular Demand! Join us for an encore presentation of Dream On. A time machine back to the 1970's when these…
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Middlebury Festival on the Green
Middlebury Village Green 3 Main Street, Middlebury, Vermont, United StatesJoin 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…
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Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition
Big Red Barn at Lareau Farm 48 Lareau Road, WaitsfieldThe Valley Artists Guild proudly announces the 14th Annual Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition (GMWE) —an acclaimed celebration of watercolor painting that has grown from a grassroots show in 2012 into a nationally recognized summer exhibition. The 2026 exhibition will be held June 11 through July 19 at the Historic Red Barn Galleries at Lareau Farm…
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Sunday Sessions: Sara Whitehair Band
Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesFrontwoman Sara Whitehair, who hand-picked the SWB lineup, leads with powerful vocals and her soulful sax style. Backed by Chris Lynch (guitar), Dan Swain (bass), Chris Zebal (keys), newest member Cal McCandless on drums, and Zaq Meyer on trumpet, SWB delivers a tight, groove-heavy sound with rich horn textures and an irresistible rhythm section that…
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MadLove Mondays
Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesEvery Monday at Lawson’s Finest Liquids!