The Mad River Valley Village

Waitsfield Farmer’s Market
2025-07-26 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-02 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-09 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-16 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-23 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-30 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Mad River Green Shops, 107 M, waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Rain or Shine, May 17th to October 18th. 9AM to 1PM.
Enjoy local food, live music, and support local Vermont small businesses.
Our vendors consist of 57+ small family farms, handmade artisans, and unique culinary producers.

Explore the Seasons with Naturalist-Led Hikes at Stark Mountain
2025-07-26 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-30 14:00 - 16:00 | Mad River Glen, 57 Schuss Pass Road, Waitsfield, 05673
Waitsfield, VT — The Stark Mountain Foundation is excited to announce a new series of free, family-friendly naturalist hikes on Stark Mountain, led by Vermont Master Naturalist Gene O. Desideraggio. These guided hikes offer a unique opportunity to explore the mountain’s diverse ecosystems throughout the changing seasons.
From vibrant spring wildflowers to the brilliant colors of fall foliage, participants will immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the Green Mountains. Along the way, Gene will help hikers discover signs of wildlife, listen for bird calls echoing through the forest, spot animal tracks on the trail, or even find a well-worn bear tree.
The hikes will take place from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM on the last Saturday of every month:
May 31, June 28, July 26, August 30, September 27, and October 25
After each hike, participants are invited to unwind at the Mad River Glen Stark’s Pub, where they can grab a bite or a drink and enjoy the stunning mountain views.
The hikes are free, but registration is required and space is limited.
To register or learn more, visit:
bit.ly/NatureHikes2025

LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring Al’s Pals!
2025-07-31 17:30 - 20:30, 2025-08-14 17:30 - 20:30, 2025-08-28 17:30 - 20:30 | 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 5 pm – 9 pm. Live music every Thursday in the summer!

LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring The Loonz!
2025-08-07 17:30 - 20:30 | Mad River Barn
Join us in the pub for all your favorite Mad River Barn menu items with live music from The Loonz! Open 5 pm – 9 pm. Live music every Thursday in the summer!

Farmers Market to Table Kids Cooking Class
2025-08-09 10:00 - 12:30 | Waitsfield United Church of Christ, 4355 Main Street, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
In this cooking class for kids going into grades 1-6, we will meet at the Waitsfield Farmers Market to shop for ingredients before heading to Evergreen Place to prepare a delicious lunch.

Train Celebration at The Collection and Inklings!
2025-08-09 11:00 - 13:00 | The Collection, 110 Mad River Green Shopping Center, Waitsfield, VT, 05673
All aboard!! Join The Collection and Inklings for a Saturday celebration of the most enchanting way to travel – Trains!!!
Children will enjoy building and playing with BRIO’s classic wooden toy trains! – A train themed storytime – And get their own engineer cap & honorary engineer certificate.
The fun starts at 11am!
FREE and OPEN to ALL

Inklings Summer Writing Camp for Kids!!
2025-08-18 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-19 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-20 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-21 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Inklings is excited to launch its Summer Writing Camp for Kids!!
Our summer writing program is designed for children to develop their own adventure stories using exercises, lessons, and fun activities.
Children will enjoy a week of imaginative writing prompts, creating characters, art activities, and mythic world building. Young writers will have the chance to share their ideas and respond to each other’s work as they polish their stories. A perfect way to experience the joy of writing.
Please select which week you prefer when signing up!
Date Options: June 23rd – 27th, or August 18th – 22nd. 9am – 12pm
Tuition Fee: $290 per week
Rec. Ages: 10 – 14
SIGN UP using the event LINK

Living Tree Farm Summer Camp
2025-08-18 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-19 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-20 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-21 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-22 09:00 - 15:00 | Living Tree Alliance, 96 Living Tree Ln, Moretown, VT, 05660, United States
Enjoy a week of fun on the farm, with visits to the animals, planting seeds, healthy cooking, and harvesting farm-fresh foods like delicious berries.
Each afternoon we explore the wonders of the river, with swimming, games, and nature adventures.
Two sessions: 6/30-7-4 & 8/18-22 (Mon-Fri, 9 am-3pm)
For kids ages 7–12. Full details on our website.

Back Porch Music Series
2025-08-19 17:00 - 21:30 | Lareau Farm Inn, 46 Lareau Rd., Waitsfield, 05673
Live Music, Food and Beverage at Lareau Farm June 17, July 15, August 19 and September 16th.
Lawn games, families welcome! Come one come all! Fun Times!!
5-9:30pm.

LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring Jaded Ravins!
2025-08-21 17:30 - 20:30 | Mad River Barn
Join us in the pub for all your favorite Mad River Barn menu items with live music from Jaded Ravins! Open 5 pm – 9 pm. Live music every Thursday in the summer!

2nd Annual Mad River Valley Summer Carnival!
2025-08-24 11:00 - 14:00 | Mad River Green, 105 Mad River Green, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Come out to the 2nd Annual Mad River Valley Summer Carnival for an afternoon of fabulous fun. Families will enjoy games, food, a bounce house, face painting, live animals and more. There’s even a dunk tank and raffle!
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: Featuring the Brothers Miclon, a juggling extravaganza!!
Admission is FREE. All money raised from activity ticket sales goes to the Fayston, Moretown, Waitsfield, and Warren Elementary Parent Organizations.
Sunday, August 24th from 11am – 2pm at Mad River Green.

The Great Duck Race with Kid Activities
2025-08-31 14:00 - 16:00 | Lareau Park, 6051 Vermont Rte 100, Waitesfield, VT, 05673
2025 is bringing DOUBLE the ducky fun with two races this year. Not required, but for both races, you have the option to “adopt” a plastic duck, we chuck it into the Mad River, and then nature takes over. Your noble little duck will bob, weave, and battle its way downstream for about 100 yards, all in the name of glory.
Event Day: Sunday, August 31st — races start at 3 PM sharp. Join us at Lareau Park (6051 VT Rte 100, Waitsfield), across from Lareau Farm/Flatbread Pizza. Free Activities: Bring the kids to help collect ducks, play lawn games, see a magic show, enjoy good food, and soak up small-town fun. Kid activities start at 2pm.
And yes, 100% of the funds raised from both go straight to the MRV Rotary Club charitable fund, helping make awesome things happen right here in the Valley.
https://mrvrotary.rallyup.com/duckrace2025

Comedy Illusionist: Ben Pratt
2025-08-31 19:00 - 20:30 | Big Picture Theater, 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, 05673
Magic, laughs and sleight of hand.
Ben has created an 80 minute in your face stand up comedy show combined with magic and Illusions that widely appeals to both adults and kids. Ben has won multiple awards and has performed all over New England, as well as Las Vegas. From the moment he walks into a room ready to perform, to the moment he leaves he will ALWAYS leave people begging for more. Limited seating available. Get your tickets before they all disappear!

LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring Jay Burwick!
2025-09-04 17:30 - 20:30 | Mad River Barn
Join us in the pub for all your favorite Mad River Barn menu items with live music from Jay Burwick! Open 5 pm – 9 pm. Live music every Thursday in the summer!
