Good Citizen Challenge
2023-08-02 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Joslin Memorial Library, 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield, 05673
Created and sponsored by Seven Days and KidsVT, this challenge asks participants to find the answers to some questions about their community, and to consider what we can do when we work together, the impact we can have and the messages we can send to each other about how we should act. We will focus on completing one of the challenges listed on the bingo card. Finish a row of five activities and receive a Good Citizen sticker and patch, a pocket-sized U.S. Constitution, and an invitation to a fall reception at the Vermont Statehouse, with special recognition given to those who fill in their whole card. Best for elementary/middle-school-aged children. Part of the Mad River Libraries “All Together Now” summer learning program.

Mad River Glen Wednesday Night Live Music Series
2023-08-02 18:00 - 20:30, 2023-08-09 18:00 - 20:30, 2023-08-16 18:00 - 20:30, 2023-08-23 18:00 - 20:30, 2023-08-30 18:00 - 20:30, 2023-09-06 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Mad River Glen, 57 Schuss Pass Road, Waitsfield, 05673
Come on up to Mad River Glen every Wednesday for live music and tasty vitals and libations at general Stark’s Pub!
Check out the line up!

7/12 Medicine Tribe Trio
7/19 Evan Jennison
7/26 TBD
8/2 TBD
8/9 TBD
8/16 Ragged Company
8/23 Atom and the Orbits
8/30 Danielle Keegan and friends
9/6 Jaded Ravins
9/13 Alex Budney and Friends
9/20 Easy Street Duo
9/27 She Was Right
10/4 TBD

MRB Pub Music Series: Ragged Company
2023-08-03 17:00 - 21:00 UTC
Join us for live music, food & drinks from 5:00-9:00pm. Music featuring Ragged Company

Circus Minimus One-Man Circus-in-a-Suitcase
2023-08-04 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Warren Public Library, 413 Main Street, Warren, 05674
From Kevin O’Keefe’s suitcase an entire circus emerges: tent, band, lights, the boisterous ringmaster Steve Fitzpatrick, the officious Mervin Merkle, the incredible Bumbilini Family, the Magician to the Stars Clyde Zerbini, and Keefer–an innocent trying to run away and join the circus. However, the most important performers emerge from the audience. Suitable for all ages. Will be held outside on the lawn if weather permits. Part of the Mad River Valley Libraries “All Together Now” Summer Learning Program.

Waitsfield Farmers Market
2023-08-05 09:00 - 13:00, 2023-08-12 09:00 - 13:00, 2023-08-19 09:00 - 13:00, 2023-08-26 09:00 - 13:00, 2023-09-02 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Mad River Green, 105 Mad River Green, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Welcome to the Waitsfield Farmer’s Market. We’re a unique collective of Vermont farmers, makers, bakers, and shakers in the heart of the Mad River Valley.
Local produce, plant starts, fruit trees, bushes, maple, honey, flowers, seedlings, eggs, meats, cheeses, fish, crafts, art, clothes, bread, baked goods, liquors, and prepared foods all by Vermonters.
Established in 1993, the Waitsfield Farmer’s Market for decades has been a meeting place for those who appreciate Vermont farmers and artisans. Our market vendors are a carefully curated group of local Vermont businesses who provide the highest quality products to market. Every Saturday, rain or shine, May-October, you’ll find us on the green!
Every Saturday, Rain or Shine from 9 am to 1 pm
May 13th – October 14th, 2023
Our market can be found on the Mad River Green in Waitsfield, Vermont.

MRB Pub Music Series: Sweatpants & Some Hollow
2023-08-10 17:00 - 21:00 UTC
Join us for live music, food & drinks from 5:00-9:00pm. Music featuring Sweatpants & Some Hollow

Solar Science Saturdays
2023-08-12 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Warren Public Library, 413 Main Street, Warren, 05674
Have you ever seen sunspots? Now you can! Every Saturday in August (weather permitting), stop by the Warren Library lawn and use our sunspotter and sunoculars to safely view the sun. Play our space -themed How Big? How Far? How Hot? sorting game and learn about the upcoming solar eclipses in October 2023 and April 2024.
Special thanks to the Vermont Department of Libraries and the Solar Eclipse Activities for Libraries (SEAL) program.

Farm and River Camps (Preschool too!)
2023-08-14 09:00 - 2023-08-18 15:00, 2023-08-16 09:00 - 15:00, 2023-08-17 09:00 - 15:00, 2023-08-18 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Living Tree Alliance, 96 Living Tree Ln, Moretown, VT, 05660, United States
Living Tree Alliance’s camps immerse children in the life of the homestead, rivers and forests through farming, cooking, nature crafts, swimming, and forest and field games. In the afternoon, participants explore the forest through play, fort building and of course spend ample time splashing in the Mad River and Dowsville Creek. Preschoolers will be welcome this week. Please inquire about paying per diem if a child can not attend for the week.

MRB Pub Music Series: Al’s Pals
2023-08-17 17:00 - 21:00, 2023-08-31 17:00 - 21:00 UTC
Join us for live music, food & drinks from 5:00-9:00pm. Music featuring Al’s Pals

Outpour ’23
2023-08-22 11:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Lincoln Peak Courtyard, Warren, 05674, United States
Since the July floods that wiped out thousands of Vermonter’s livelihoods, there has been an outpouring of support to help those affected. But folks still need help and the Mad River Valley is answering the call. Head up to Sugarbush’s Lincoln Peak Courtyard on Sunday, September 17th for a full day of food, drink, and live music featuring Sara Star and the Men from Mars, Guitfiddle, Phineas Gage, Running in Circles, Kind Bud, Abby Jenne and the Enablers, and Ragged Company. Doors at 11:00 AM with first notes at noon. Advanced tickets are just $20; day-of $25.
100% of ticket proceeds goes to the Vermont Community Foundation’s VT Flood Response & Recovery Fund along with a portion of food and beverage sales from the day courtesy of the Be Better Here Fund. Live raffles between sets will feature Sugarbush season passes and lift tickets, as well as gifts from partners and community members including Lawson’s Finest Liquids, High Fives Foundation, Mad River Valley Arts and so much more.
Tickets available soon.
Doors open at 11:00 AM. Band lineup is as follows:

12:00PM Sara Star and the Men from Mars
1:00PM Guitfiddle
2:00PM Phineas Gage
3:00PM Running in Circles
4:00PM Kind Bud
5:00PM Abby Jenne and the Enablers
6:00PM Ragged Company

Starrs Above Circus at Lareau Farm
2023-08-22 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-08-23 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Lareau Farm, 48 Lareau Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Embark on a mesmerizing journey with Stars Above, a captivating outdoor circus show that brings together the enchantment of classical circus and the thrill of contemporary performance. This family-friendly spectacle, created by the innovative minds of Hideaway Circus founders Josh and Lyndsay Aviner, is perfect for audiences of all ages.
Get your tickets now!
? A Talented All-Star Cast: Be prepared to be dazzled by our world-class performers who will take your breath away with their gravity-defying feats, jaw-dropping acrobatics, and mesmerizing displays of skill and artistry.
? Timeless Storytelling: Travel back in time with our heartwarming story that revolves around a day in the life of a traveling family troupe, evoking the charm of small touring circuses from centuries past.
? Enchanting Original Music: Allow the captivating tunes to transport you to another world, as our musicians perform a spellbinding score that is sure to leave you humming long after the show.
? Stunning Outdoor Setting: Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of the great outdoors as our custom-built circular stage and aerial rig provide the perfect backdrop under the vast canopy of the sky and stars.

MRB Pub Music Series: Jaded Ravins
2023-08-24 17:00 - 21:00 UTC
Join us for live music, food & drinks from 5:00-9:00pm. Music featuring Jaded Ravins

Sun and Shadow Storytime
2023-08-26 10:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Warren Public Library, 413 Main Street, Warren, 05674
To close out the month of Solar Science Saturdays, we’ll be having a special “Sun and Shadow” storytime for families with children in grades PK-2. Caregivers and siblings of all ages are invited to join. Afterwards, children and grownups alike can safely view the sun using our sunspotter, eclipse glasses and sunoculars. Information about the upcoming solar eclipses in October 2023 and April 2024 will be available.

52nd Annual Mad River Valley Craft Fair
2023-09-02 10:00 - 2023-09-03 17:00 (America/New_York) | Kenyon’s Field, 3337 Main St., Waitsfield, 05673
Join us on Labor Day weekend, Sat. & Sun., Sept. 2 & 3, 10 am – 5 pm, at Kenyon’s Field, Waitsfield for the 52nd Fair. Free parking and kids 12 and under get in free, $5 for adults (proceeds benefit the Valley Players Community Theater). 85+ juried artists, 4 bands, door prizes, food court, beverage garden, and artist demos. Beautiful handmade items from functional to whimsical: pottery, jewelry, furniture, accessories, botanicals, art and more. Held rain or shine for a great family weekend!

DINOMAN – Family Science Show
2023-09-02 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Kenyon’s Field, 3337 Main Street (Route 100), Waitsfield, VT, United States
Dinosaurs at the Mad River Craft Show? Yes – 3 of them in Dinoman Dinosaurs! With magic, merry mayhem, and magnificent props the audience will be taken on trip though the mesozoic era. All dinosaur related questions will be answered and there will even be time to interact with a T Rex!
Dinoman – Dinosaurs is fun and informative for all ages. The show has garnered a “Best Bet” from the LA Times, quoted in the Wall Street Journal, and has been featured on the Boston Globe’s front page.

The Great Duck Race!
2023-09-03 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Lareau Park, 6051 Vermont Rte 100, Waitesfield, VT, 05673
Mark the calendar for the Great Rotary Duck Race on September 3 at the Lareau Swim Hole.
The Mad River Valley Rotary Club is bringing the duck race back to The Valley. For the last dozen years, the club has raised funds for the scholarships and grants it provides to Mad River Valley students and organizations with this event. In total, over $100,000 has been provided to the Mad River Valley courtesy of this fund raiser.
Join the Mad River Valley Rotary Club on September 3 at the Lareau Swim Hole for the quack of the starting gun as the racers head down the river. The sponsor of the winning duck will receive $1000 with second and third prizes of $500 and $250.
Duck Race starts promptly at 3pm but bring the family for fun starting at 1pm with music, food, kids activities and more. The event will be a quacking good time for all with music and food at the start so don’t duck out, sponsor a duck and join the fun! Rotarians will be selling tickets at the Waitsfield Farmers Market and Mehuron’s throughout the summer. People can also sponsor by paddling over to https://mrvrotary.rallyup.com/duckrace2023
