The Mad River Valley Village

Dino Bones BBQ and Cousins Brewing Collaboration
2025-11-28 17:00 - 22:00, 2025-11-29 17:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Cousin’s Brewing Comopany, Rt 100/Rt 17, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Join Dino Bones and Cousins Brewing for delicious BBQ and Brews every Friday and Saturday in November.

Taco Tuesday
2025-12-02 16:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-09 16:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-16 16:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-23 16:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-30 16:00 - 22:00, 2026-01-06 16:00 - 22:00, 2026-01-13 16:00 - 22:00, 2026-01-20 16:00 - 22:00 | Hyde Away, 1428 Mill Brook Rd, Waitsfield, 05673
$3 Tacos – $5 Margaritas – Other Great Specials – Full Regular Menu

Family Fridays!
2025-12-05 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-12-12 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-12-19 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-01-02 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-01-09 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-01-16 16:30 - 18:00 | Big Picture Theater, 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, 05673
Kick off the weekend with Family Fridays! From 4:30–6:00 pm.
Adults can unwind during cocktail hour while kids enjoy fun, creative activities in the Red Room. Seasonal crafts provided by Inkling Bookstore!
A little something for everyone to start the weekend right. Simple snacks for children will be provided. Ages 3 +

125th Anniversary Wine Tasting & Book Sale
2025-12-06 16:00 - 18:00 | Warren Public Library, 413 Main Street, Warren, 05674
The Warren Public Library cordially invites wine and book enthusiasts ages 21+ to their final 125th anniversary event of the year.
Sample wines from around the world in an educational tasting led by Jack Garvin of The Local Wine & Beer shop.
Enjoy appetizers while browsing the Friends of the Warren Library book sale.
As space is limited, only registered guests may attend. Register at warrenlibrary.com.

MRVBC Winter Wildlands Backcountry Film Festival
2025-12-06 17:30 - 22:00 | Big Picture Theater, 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, 05673
MRVBC is a long-standing partner with Winter Wildlands Alliance screening the Backcountry Film Festival for 5 straight years. This event has sold out every year with proceeds supporting MRVBC programming and the Catamount Trail Association Youth Programs. MRVBC is pleased to have donated several thousands of dollars to the programs on behalf of the Mad River Valley backcountry community. The film festival tours 100+ cities and mountain towns, hosted by SnowSchool sites, local retailers, grassroots recreation and conservation groups, outdoor affinity groups, and many more community organizations.
Saturday, December 6th, 2025. Doors open at 5:30PM, film screening at 7:00pm
Come early to meet new back country buddies and
● Pre-party with drinks, and the newly re-opened café at the Big Pic!
● MRVBC merch give aways
● A lot of fun news to share about BC in the MRV

Holiday Cheese + Wine Pairing Class
2025-12-10 18:00 - 20:00 | von Trapp Farmstead, 251 Common Road, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673
Join us at the von Trapp farm for a special Cheese + Wine Pairing class on Wednesday Dec 10th, 6:00-8pm. Tickets are $65 (21+ only).
You will be tasting with our in-house affineur (someone who ages cheese), Olivia Haver. She is one of only 97 people in the world who is an ACS Certified Cheese Sensory Evaluator and brings a depth of beverage pairing knowledge as a Cicerone Certified Beer Server.
You will learn about how the farm uses organic, regenerative farming practices to make the best cheese in the world. In addition you will learn about sensory evaluation and what makes our cheese so delicious.
***Stick around to shop the entire store stocked with our farmstead cheeses, pasture raised meats, and curated selection of pairings with a 10% discount.***
This is an in-person event, held in our Farm Store.
251 Common Road
Waitsfield VT 05673

Soup with Santa
2025-12-13 11:00 - 14:00 | Village Meeting House, 4355 Main Street, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Mad River Mentoring is excited to announce our first annual community fundraiser-Soup with Santa!
Join us for lunch, crafts, and visit with Santa!
Take a break during the Waitsfield Holiday Walkabout and have lunch. There will be soup, mac & cheese, drinks, desserts and more. To go options available as well!
Lunch is $10, or for $30 you can take home a bowl handmade by a local artist. All proceeds benefit Mad River Mentoring.
There will be to go options. You can also pre-order soup here: https://madrivermentoring.fillout.com/soup-with-santa

HOUSE MUSIC NIGHT W/DJ CRAIG MITCHELL
2025-12-13 20:30 - 2025-12-14 01:00 | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
We could all benefit from a little dancing in our life right now. So, DO NOT MISS this Saturday at Afterthoughts when DJ Craig Mitchell will be lighting fire to the dance floor with the hottest house hits and more.
Behind the decks, cRAIG mITCHELL, reads the room with near-telepathic precision, sculpting energy with seamless, spellbinding mixes and impeccably timed drops.
Open at 5pm for Burgers, beers and more. Music starts at 8:30PM.
Free Entry.
21+

LIVE MUSIC: BREANNA ELAINE
2025-12-20 19:00 - 21:00 | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Stop in for a chill night of gathering with friends, family and or/coworkers and listen to the sounds of Breanna Elaine.
Breanna is a singer/songwriter based out of Vermont. Breanna’s music is dripping with plenty of earthy folk, indie, singer/songwriter sounds, but the term “folk music” does not encapsulate the work of this blooming musician. She performs a mix of originals and a wide array of covers on vocals and guitar.
Breanna is recognized for her unique sound and songwriting talent. Her debut album, “Seedlings” was released January 1st, 2023, with two more singles to follow.
Come listen to Breanna’s rendition of your favorite songs and find inspiration in her unique original compositions.
Afterthoughts bar opens at 5pm with food by Peace Burger. All ages welcome.

Steelers Bar(n) Pittsburgh Steelers v Detroit Lions
2025-12-21 16:00 - 19:00 | 1824 House, 2150 Main St., Waitsfield, VT, 05673
The Steelers Ba(n) will be open Sunday 12/21with a late afternoon kickoff for a big NFL matchup. Come watch the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Detroit Lions. These 2 teams are fighting for their playoff survival.
As always we will have our Pittsburgh centric food menu available with our imported pierogies, grilled sandwiches with fries and slaw, Rolling Rock specials and more….
All NFL fans are welcome, but we only show the Steelers games!

Benedicts in the Barn
2025-12-28 08:00 - 12:00 | 1824 House, 2150 Main St., Waitsfield, VT, 05673
Join us on the 4th Sunday of each month for Benedicts in the Barn—a delightfully rustic breakfast experience set in our charming Vermont barn
Feast on an evolving menu featuring classic and creative takes on Eggs Benedict, fluffy pancakes, custom omelettes, house‑made corned beef hash, avocado toast, and premium meats from 5th Quarter Butcher—all served in a cozy, barn‑style atmosphere
A perfect excuse to gather with friends or family before the day unfolds
Location: 1824 House Inn + Barn, Waitsfield, VT
Reservations: Strongly recommended—visit 1824house.com/breakfast or call/text 802‑496‑7555
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Benedicts in the Barn
2025-12-28 08:00 - 12:00 | 1824 House, 2150 Main St., Waitsfield, VT, 05673
Join us on December 28th for Benedicts in the Barn—a delightfully rustic brunch experience set in our charming Vermont barn
Feast on an evolving menu featuring classic and creative takes on Eggs Benedict, fluffy pancakes, custom omelettes, house‑made corned beef hash, smoked salmon toast, and premium meats from 5th Quarter Butcher—all served in a cozy, barn‑style atmosphere
A perfect excuse to gather with friends or family before the winter day unfolds
Reservations Strongly recommended—visit 1824house.com/breakfast or call/text 802‑496‑7555
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Steelers Bar(n) Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns
2025-12-28 13:00 - 16:00 | 1824 House, 2150 Main St., Waitsfield, VT, 05673
The Steelers Bar(n) will be open Sunday 12/28 with for an AFC North matchup. Come watch the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Cleveland Browns. The Steelers are trying to stay at the top of the AFC North and the Browns are trying to avoid the number 1 pick in the NFL draft next year.
As always we will have our Pittsburgh centric food menu available with our imported pierogies, grilled sandwiches with fries and slaw, Rolling Rock specials and more….
All NFL fans are welcome, but we only show the Steelers games!

Community Sledding Day
2026-01-01 11:00 - 16:30 | 1824 House, 2150 Main St., Waitsfield, VT, 05673
Grab your sled and have some fun on the big hill behind the barn at the 1824 House.
The restaurant will be open with warm drinks, cold beer and light food. No outside alcohol, food or dogs.

THE UNDERDOGS
2026-01-03 20:00 - 23:30 | Cousin’s Brewing Comopany, Rt 100/Rt 17, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Vermont Swamp Jams
Featuring Pappy Biondo- Banjo and Guitar, Spencer Lewis- Fiddle and Guitar, Jimmy Goodwin- Electric Guitar, Eric Graham Electric Bass.

Dead Sessions (Lite)
2026-01-10 20:00 - 23:00 | Localfolk Smokehouse, 9 VT-17, Waitsfield, 05673, United States
Cousins Brewing brings Dead Sessions Lite back to Waitsfield for two big sets of Grateful tunes and Deadly Improv on the themes.
Featuring Seth Yacovone ripping the Jerry Garcia riffs. The Faster We Go the Rounder We Get!

THE REMNANTS
2026-01-17 20:00 - 23:30 | Localfolk Smokehouse, 9 VT-17, Waitsfield, 05673, United States
Hard hitting Blues, Rock and Soul…
Come help us blow the doors off and dance till you drop with The Remnants at Cousins Brewing / Localfolk Smokehouse!
