The Mad River Valley Village

Mt Ellen Closing Day Party
2024-03-31 07:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Sugarbush Resort, 102 Forest Drive Warren, VT 05674, Warren, 05674
Help us celebrate the closing day at Mt. Ellen on its 60th year!

Spring Brunch
2024-03-31 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | 1824 House, 2150 Main St., Waitsfield, VT, 05673
Join us for a bountiful spring brunch buffet. Our buffet has something for everyone: French toast, blintzes, scrambled eggs, roasted lamb and baked ham from 5th Quarter Butcher, Roasted chicken from Misty Knoll Farm, smoked salmon, potato pancakes, fresh breads, salads, bread pudding, donuts and more…. Coffee, tea and juice included. Alcoholic beverages available at additional cost.
Reservations required.
Call us at 802-496-7555 for reservations

“Cook and Book” Classes at Inklings Children’s Books!
2024-04-03 15:00 - 2024-04-17 16:00 (America/New_York) | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Join Vegging on the Mountain for “Cook and Book” at Inklings!
Starting Wednesday, April 3rd at 3:00pm, Inklings will be hosting Vegging on the Mountain for a weekly class featuring a children’s book focused on food and a cooking project.
Each class, children will receive the featured book of the week. Following a reading of the book, Marci will discuss the story before leading the class through a cooking project based on the book.
PRICE for 3 Classes: $105.00 ($35 per class). Cost includes books and supplies.
REGISTRATION is required. Only 12 Seats Available.

MRB Pub Music Series: Running In Circles
2024-04-03 17:00 - 21:00 UTC | Mad River Barn
Join us for live music, food & drinks from 5:00-9:00pm. Music featuring Running In Circles

Pride Weekend
2024-04-06 00:00 - 2024-04-07 23:59 (America/New_York) | Sugarbush Resort, 102 Forest Drive Warren, VT 05674, Warren, 05674
We are thrilled to present our Second annual Pride Weekend here at Sugarbush. Join us for a weekend full of fun! Dancing, music, skiing, celebrating, and more.

Blow your own Glass Eclipsements!
2024-04-06 10:00 - 2024-04-08 16:00 (America/New_York) | salt and sand studios, 3955 Route 100, Warren, 05674
Come and experience the excitement of working with hot glass. Work with our experienced instructor to create your own one of a kind blown glass eclipsement.
Three Days Only
Saturday April 6th – 10am to 4pm
Sunday April 7th – 10am to 4pm
Monday April 8th – 10am to 2:45pm
Each ornament takes approximately 15 minutes. When booking you can book for more than one person by booking one time slot per person.

Build a Bird Box
2024-04-07 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Living Tree Alliance, 96 Living Tree Ln, Moretown, VT, 05660, United States
Join Moretown Library and Living Tree Alliance for an afternoon learning about and helping our feathered friends. Build nests, visit the farm animals and share in stories and songs about birds as they return from a winter away to nest in fields and forests. Families can also build a nest box to take home and enjoy or install at the farm or Moretown Rec Fields. This workshop is free and open to all however space is limited so register to reserve a spot.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvdrZ3_2BAiwYvZeSTE8GcxpD7ilq4EE6-1FxZS6jADEhYog/viewform

A Hill Farmers Story and Other Vermont Tales
2024-04-07 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Big Picture Theater, 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, 05673
A lively evening of film, storytelling and music revolving around Vermont’s rural landscape, featuring Kate Youngdahl-Stauss’ short documentary based on the hundred year old diaries of a Granville farmer, staged performances from the popular anecdotal history “Take Me Back,” and the music of singer/songwriter – and farmer – Kris Gruen. Something for every taste and suitable for families.

Total Solar Eclipse at Camp Meade
2024-04-08 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Camp Meade, 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex, 05602
Gather with friends, family, and neighbors on the green at Camp Meade for a celestial celebration of this once-in-a-lifetime cosmic crossing. With live music, street performers, glassblowing demos by Sam Lightner of Lightner Glass, kids’ activities, science-themed story walk, wood-fired pizza from Red Hen, food from All Good Eats, beer/wine by The Local, and much more. $10/adult (kids are free); each ticket includes ISO-certified eclipse viewing glasses.
Event will take place at 961 US Route 2 in Middlesex, VT. Parking is available at Camp Meade and along US Route 2. No dogs, folding chairs, or outside food/drink please.

Solar Eclipse Celebration at Mad River Green Shops!
2024-04-08 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Mad River Green Shops, 107 M, waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
How do you have fun during a solar eclipse? You planet…
So plan to be at Mad River Green Shops for the solar eclipse celebration.
Starting at 1:00pm on April 8, shops at the Green will begin their Celestial Celebration, giving children and grown ups the chance to have an afternoon of fun leading up to this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Travel from shop to shop to participate in games, raffles, a make your own moon craft, and yummy eclipse themed treats for all ages. Then, join everyone on the Green for the main event.
The Collection: Viewing Goggles Available, Moon Balls
Inklings Children’s Books: Books about the eclipse, child-sized viewing glasses, a make-your-own moon craft
Mad River Taste Place: Will have “Path of Totality” Vermont IPA from Mt. Holly available for purchase — limited release! Snack boxes available for grab-and-go while supplies last.
Product Think Tank: Stop by for a”Moonshine Mocktail” and a chance to win a cotton unisex sweater in the color black.
Three Mountain Cafe: Will have eclipse themed treats.
Visit participating stores for details.

MRV Arts Total Eclipse Event
2024-04-08 13:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Mad River Valley Arts, 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield, 05673
2024 Total Solar Eclipse
Join us
April 8, 1-6pm games art fire
sweets
5031 Main St, Unit 2, Waitsfield, VT
info@madrivervalleyarts.org, 802-224-6878

A Party for Totality
2024-04-08 14:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Moretown Recreation Fields, 79 School Street, Moretown, Vermont, 05660, United States
Join the MRV Libraries and other community groups for an eclipse viewing party with the longest totality in the valley! Depending on the weather, we’ll have hot chocolate or lemonade and lawn games. Snacks and simple solar-themed crafts and activities round out this free event. Please note that this event is weather dependent; check library websites and social media for updates.

Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
2024-04-08 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Sugarbush Resort, 102 Forest Drive Warren, VT 05674, Warren, 05674
Get your special Solar Eclipse viewing glasses and head up to Allyn’s Lodge to join the fun!Lift Ticket required to ride lift. No uphill traffic allowed during operational hours.

Total Eclipse For the Art
2024-04-08 14:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Farmsprung Gatherings, 2692 East Warren Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
An OPEN BARN event to support artists participating in a residency this summer
Don’t miss seeing the upcoming full-occlusion solar eclipse! The Mad River Valley will be in the perfect path for viewing this celestial event, and Stowell Barn is surrounded by a beautiful unobstructed vista that can’t be beat. Eclipse photographers looking for where to set up? Look no further!
Come check out our recently-restored historic space and enjoy some light snacks, good company, games, a celestially-themed playlist, and a collaborative dance composition demo following the eclipse (no dance experience needed to participate). All are welcome!
This event is open to the public, and will be ‘contribute what you can’ at the door/online. All contributions* will directly support dancers and choreographers participating in the CHIMERA Art Co-Lab hosted by Farmsprung Gatherings in July, 2024.
We are opening the barn doors early this year for this special event: keep in mind that this is Vermont in early April, and the barn is technically 3 season so it may be CHILLY! We have a patio heater for hand warming and are planning for some warm beverages, but check the weather and dress accordingly.
Limited parking on site on the grass, with additional public parking at Common Road.
Remember you shouldn’t look directly at the eclipse—bring protective eye-wear! We will have limited eclipse shades available.
*Please note that financial contributions—although directly benefiting artists—are not tax deductible.
A note re: accessibility–if you have specific needs please alert us ahead of time and we will do everything we can to accommodate you! We have portable ramps to make our barn space and dance floor accessible, but the space is surrounded by grass which can be challenging for wheelchairs.

MRB Pub Music Series: Hogback Hollow
2024-04-10 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Mad River Barn
Join us for live music, food & drinks from 5:00-9:00pm. Music featuring Hogback Hollow
Hogback Hollow is an acoustic trio from Addison County VT that writes and performs original music along with some covers. The music of Hogback Hollow is rooted in bluegrass, folk, and Americana.

Dave Ogrodowczyk – Guitar, Mandolin, Vocals

Matt Hecklinger – Guitar, Mandolin, Vocals
Mike Schuster – Bass, Vocals
https://www.facebook.com/hogbackhollow
https://www.instagram.com/hogbackhollowmusic

Spring Fling
2024-04-13 13:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Sugarbush Resort, 102 Forest Drive Warren, VT 05674, Warren, 05674
We’re excited to announce that on Saturday, April 13th, Sugarbush will be hosting our third annual Spring Fling! We have a lot to celebrate, and we want you to join in on the fun at what is shaping up to be the event of the season.

Drag Story Hour
2024-04-13 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Warren Town Hall, 42 Cemetary Rd, Warren, VT, 05674
Drag Story Hour (DSH) is just what it sounds like…
…drag performers reading stories to children in libraries, schools, and bookstores. DSH captures the imagination and play of the gender fluidity of childhood and gives kids glamorous, positive, and unabashedly queer role models. In spaces like this, kids are able to see people who defy rigid gender restrictions and imagine a world where people can present as they wish, where dress up is real.
Emoji Nightmare and Katniss Everqueer, two of Vermont’s favorite queer performing artists, will be sure to delight and captivate audience members of all ages as they share stories focused on individuality, activism, gender, creativity, expression, and social responsibility.
DSH was created by Michelle Tea and RADAR Productions in San Francisco in 2015. The Vermont Chapter of DSH was created by Emoji Nightmare and Nikki Champagne in 2017. In 2021, Emoji joined the national board of directors for DSH. For more information on DSH, visit DragStoryHour.org.
​This event is funded by a grant from the Vermont Children’s Trust Foundation’s Samara Fund and is part of The Vermont Chapter’s 2024 Rural Outreach Program.

Warren Public Library Cookbook Club
2024-04-18 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Warren Public Library, 413 Main Street, Warren, 05674
This month’s club features Mollie Katzen and The Moosewood Restaurant. Sign up to prepare a recipe from any Moosewood cookbook and bring it to the library for a potluck dinner. Two cookbooks are currently on display at the library to browse and photocopy recipes. Sign up at the library or online.

“Little One & Me Yoga” at Inklings Children’s Books
2024-04-23 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Unnamed Venue, United States
Join Karen McPhillips from Salt & Sand Studios at Inklings for LITTLE ONE & ME YOGA on Tuesday, April 23rd at 9:30am! Karen will start by reading Yoga Bunny.
This gentle and fun class is designed specifically for a parent or caregiver and their children, ages 18 months to 4 years. Older children are welcome too! Promoting balance, coordination, motor skills and mindfulness, Karen will introduce and reinforce mechanisms for movement, independence and stress relief. And of course … some giggles too.
Investment: $20 (one adult, one child)
Karen McPhillips is a 500-hour registered yoga teacher and continuing education instructor (Yoga Alliance) with over 20 years of yoga practice and 15 years’ experience sharing her passion for yoga, mindfulness, meditation and yoga teachings with little ones. Her classes blend strong foundational knowledge and safety with a free spirit and ready laughter for an experience that is fulfilling, comprehensive and fun.

Green Up Day – Green Valley Rally
2024-05-04 08:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | MRV Chamber Welcome Center, 9 Route 17, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
For the second consecutive year the Mad River Valley towns Green Up Committees are collaborating to make the most of the effort. They are coordinating their efforts under the banner of the Mad River Valley Green Valley Rally.
Vermont’s annual Green Up Day takes place on Saturday,May 4, 2024 with the Green Valley Rally being the epicenter for all activities here in the MRV. It will take place at the Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce Welcome Center (at the corner of Routes 100 and 17) from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. People can stop by to pick up Green Up bags, morning snacks, and roadside assignments. People will also have the chance to learn more about volunteer opportunities with the Friends of the Mad River, stewardMRV, and Valley knotweed eradication programs.
Event Timeline

8 – 10 am Bag Pick-up & Breakfast Treats
8 am -2 pm Can and Bottle Drop Off (see deets below)
Noon to 2 pm MRV Steward Organizations Volunteer Job Fair|
Noon to 2 pm BBQ for Green Up Day Volunteers
Bag Drop Offs Bring Your Green Bags to Earthwise Santiation’s Waitsfield Transfer Station. They are open on the Saturday of Green Up Day from 8 am to 2 pm

GUINNESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT
Vermont’s Green Up Day coordinators are working to set a world record for The Most Pledges Received to Clean in 24 Hours ” We need to sign up 5,000 Vermonters to set the record VT Top to Bottom Green Up – From Canada to Massachusetts – Green Up Vermont is organizing the longest litter pick up team ever.”
• 223 miles from North Troy to Stamford – 446 if we go North & South
• Volunteers start at every mile mark
• Route complete in about one hour
GREEN UP DAY BOTTLE DRIVE
Organizers are asking all Green Up Day volunteers to separate clean(ish) refundable cans found along the roadsides this year. They will provide separate clear bags for these cans and ask that people bring the bags back to the Welcome Center. They can also bring refundable cans and bottles back to the tent. Organizers will redeem the cans and donate all funds to the Mad River Valley Interfaith Council, which serves neighbors in need.
VOLUNTEER JOB FAIR
Starting at noon and running through 2 p.m. there will be a BBQ for Green Up Day and stewardMRV volunteers. During that time there will also be a stewardMRV volunteer job fair. People can learn more about other conservation and stewardship opportunities. Representatives from various local organizations involved in stewardship in The Valley will be on hand to share information about volunteer opportunities. Those interested can look into becoming a stewardMRV site steward, a Friends of the Mad River Watch volunteer, a Mad River Path volunteer or even help out with the Mad River Valley Recreation District.
Wasted Portalet Demo
Check out the new Wasted portalets that will be used at stewardMRV sites around the MRV this year. There will also be a sample of the Wasted Off-Grid toilets we will be testing out this season.
TIRE RECYCLING
The Mad River Resource Management Alliance (MRRMA) is collecting tires at the Earthwise Transfer Station on Green Up Day from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Those who find a tire along a roadside can bring it to the transfer station for recycling free of charge. To recycle personal tires, the MRRMA will process those (with or without rims) for $5 each.
VOLUNTEER BBQ
There will be a BBQ for all Green Up day volunteers to come celebrate our collective efforts. The grill will be lit starting at noon!
For more Green Up Day information contact:

Waitsfield: Bri Skoldberg, briskoldberg@gmail.com, 802-829-0878
Fayston: Patty Pasley, plpasley@gmail.com, 802-825-1893
Warren: Warren Town Office, clerk@warrenvt.org, 802-496-2709
Moretown: Mike Dimotsis, dimotsisjane@gmail.com, 802-469-2812
Swim Holes, Onome Ofoman, onome@friendsofthemadriver.org

Participating Mad River Valley Organizations
Friends of the Mad River
Green Up Vermont
Green Up Day Coordinators Coordinators
Mad River Riders
Mad River Valley Planning District
Mad River Path
Mad River Valley Bear Initiative
Mad River Valley Knotweed Initiative
Mad River Valley Planning District
stewardMRV
Towns of Fayston, Waitsfield and Warren
Trout Unlimited

Teddy Bear Clinic at Inklings Children’s Books!
2024-05-04 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Take the scare out of dental care. Bring your child’s favorite stuffed animal to get a dental exam!
Come for a book reading, learn and play about dental visits with certified Child Life Specialist, Kellie Maas from Coastal Coping.
Recommended for children ages 2 – 8. There is a $10 charge per family, payable on the day.

Special Event at Inklings Children’s Books
2024-05-11 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Inklings welcomes back Miss Northern Vermont’s Teen, Mina Smith, to Saturday story time on May 11th at 10:30am, for a reading of THE BUTTERFLY TREE by Myrna P. Tesoro.
Set in a fantasy garden, The Butterfly Tree is a retold tale on the theme, “Treat others how you want to be treated.” Following the reading, children will have the chance to create butterflies of their own!
Mina Smith created her nonprofit, Love Your Neighbor VT, to help challenged, vulnerable, and homeless people from all walks of life. She is passionate about educating others on safety and care for children, and is part of the Miss Vermont and Miss America Scholarship Organization.

Stoke Ramen Pop-Up
2024-05-16 17:00 - 21:00 UTC | Mad River Barn
Get Stoked…Stoke Ramen is Back!
Join us in the Pub Every Thursday in May from 5pm – 9pm to Enjoy all of your Stoke Favorites!

LIVE MUSIC Running In Circles & Wood Fired Friday
2024-05-17 17:00 - 21:00 UTC | Mad River Barn
Get Fired Up!
This week’s line up includes Live Music by Running in Circles with Wood Fired Pizza & other Italian delights!

3D Drawing for Kids: Tricks for Drawing with Depth
2024-05-18 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Camp Meade, 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex, 05602
Have you ever wanted to draw your pet and have them look 3D? Or make a drawn ball look truly round? Artists have a toolkit of tricks for giving their work depth on a flat page and in this workshop, we’ll try them out for ourselves. Come learn all the secrets to make your art look three dimensional in this one hour Saturday workshop.
For kids in grades 3 and up. Taught by teaching artist and science writer Rachel Mirus. Materials will be provided.
Tuition assistance is available to help make this programming available to all.

Mad River Riders Season Kick-Off
2024-05-18 17:00 - 21:00 UTC | Mad River Barn
Join Us For Mad River Riders 2024 Season Kickoff Party
Come join us at the Mad River Barn on Saturday, May 18th at 5pm to kick off the 2024 season. Enjoy mingling with other biking enthusiasts, light apps, and a short presentation on our trail enhancement and programming plans for the 2024 season.
Pub Open to the Public from 5 – 9pm with Food & Beverage available for purchase.

Author Kate Hosford Visits Inklings!
2024-05-19 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Inklings is so excited to welcome author – and Waitsfield native – Kate Hosford on Sunday, May 19th at 10am for a reading of her brand new book, YOU’LL ALWAYS BE MY CHICKADEE.
This beautiful picture book weaves together the wonders of nature and a parent’s devotion in one glorious day of outdoor exploration. It’s an unforgettable ode to the bond between caregiver and child.
Following the reading, Kate will lead children through a very special Chickadee craft!
KATE HOSFORD grew up in Waitsfield, Vermont, and attended Amherst College. In 2011, Kate completed her MFA in Writing for Children & Young Adults at Vermont College of Fine Arts. Kate is the author of six picture books and two poetry collections, garnering awards such as an American Library Association Notable Book and a New York Times Best Illustrated Book. She currently lives in Brooklyn with her family.

Stoke Ramen Pop-Up
2024-05-23 17:00 - 21:00 UTC | Mad River Barn
Get Stoked…Stoke Ramen is Back!
Join us in the Pub Every Thursday in May from 5 – 9pm to enjoy all of your Stoke Favorites!

LIVE MUSIC Ragged Company & Wood Fired Friday
2024-05-24 17:00 - 21:00 UTC | Mad River Barn
Get Fired Up!
For our Final Wood Fired Friday we have Live Music by Ragged Company with Wood Fired Pizzas and other Italian delights!

Stone Bishop Backyard BBQ Benefit Concert
2024-05-25 17:00 - 21:00 UTC | Mad River Barn
Join us Saturday May 25th from 5 – 9pm in our events pavilion for a community benefit concert.
Live Music provided by Running In Circles
Mad River Barn will be cooking up classic backyard BBQ fare for purchase
Cash Bar | Silent Auction
Proceeds will benefit Mike Bishop & Rebekah Stone with the financial hardships of their growing family
