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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As a thank you to the Mad River Glen season passholders Every Wednesday in April and May, get 10% off all food. It’s our midweek nod to the Single Chair faithful as we shift from powder turns to spring adventures. Make sure you bring your pass and show to your server to get the discount. 
The Save Your Summer – Spring Sales Event is your opportunity to get ahead of the boating season with exclusive spring pricing on pontoons, fishing boats, runabouts, and personal watercraft. With strong inventory, limited-time savings, and over 65 years of trusted experience, our team will help you find the right boat for Vermont lakes. Secure… |
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Mad Arts is excited to present Off The Wall, our annual community art fundraiser and a beloved Mad River Valley tradition. Artists from across the Valley and throughout Vermont have been invited to create original works on a 12 × 12 inch panel—each piece a unique expression of creativity and experimentation. Proceeds from the exhibition… |
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Life 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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On 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 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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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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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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The 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 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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Every Thursday starting at 4pm we host Nor’Easter Catering for a raw bar pop-up.
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Join 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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Student 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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Enjoy one of our six fresh Cousins Brewing draft beers, along with delicious global street food by Silk Road Kitchen & Catering. We're also serving a variety of wines, hard seltzers, cider and non-alc beverages.
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It'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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Student 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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Anna Sobel, a Klezmer musician, tabla player, puppeteer and inspring performer comes to the Mad River Valley to lead this meditative call-and-response chanting that draws from traditional Indian devotional practices and from the Jewish mystical tradition. The evening begins with a catered farm dinner, and will close with a crystal-bowl sound bath. Open to all… 
Time & 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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Come get your car washed by members of Harwood's National Honor Society! The suggested donation is $10, and proceeds from the event will benefit our school's in-house food pantry.
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We’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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Elisa’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 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. 
We 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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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.
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Student 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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Silk Road Kitchen & Catering, and Cousins Brewing, join forces to bring you delicious globally inspired street food, along with tasty drafts from Cousins Brewing. A variety of canned beer, wine, cider and hard seltzer, plus soft drinks, is also available. 9 VT Route 17, Waitsfield. |
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In 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…
We 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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The 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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Wrap 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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Student 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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On 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 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 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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Emerging 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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Emerging from the 1970's NYC jazz scene, keyboardist Pete Levin and bass player Tony Levin, have performed and recorded with the biggest names in jazz and rock. Pete has worked with everyone from from Miles Davis, to Charles Mingus, to Paul Simon. Tony has performed and recorded with John Lennon, Dire Straits, and Pink Floyd,… |
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Every Thursday starting at 4pm we host Nor’Easter Catering for a raw bar pop-up.
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Join 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… |
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It'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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@ Lace up and roll into a night of pure disco magic at the Mad River Barn! Join us on Friday, May 29th for a high-energy Roller Disco Night packed with funky beats, retro flair, and a dance floor that moves with you. From 7–9 PM, we’re turning the Mad River Barn’s Events Pavilion into…
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We’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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Todd 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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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.
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Whimsical tea towels, dish cloths, notepads, and more—everyday goods with a playful twist.
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Todd 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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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. |
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Wrap 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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Sunday, May 31st join us for an evening of fun! Award Winning Novelist Mima Tipper Book Sale @ 5:30 Mima Tipper reads an excerpt from "Channeling Marilyn" followed by a discussion @ 6pm Screening of Marilyn's classic comedy "Some Like It Hot" @ 6:45pm Followed by Marilyn themed cupcakes! Time & Location May 31, 2026,… |
