Too Many Cooks: A Mad River Valley Culinary Experience
2025-10-31 17:00 - 2025-11-02 23:00 (America/New_York) | 1824 House, 2150 Main St., Waitsfield, VT, 05673
Unwind. Indulge. Savor.
Nestled in the serene heart of the Mad River Valley at the charming 1824 House Inn + Barn, Too Many Cooks offers a culinary retreat like none other — where exquisite flavors meet the warmth of Vermont hospitality.
2 Nights of Cozy Luxury
Settle into one of the eight comfortable rooms with private baths, featherbeds, and stunning views, then let the rhythm of the valley wash over you. From the riverside glen to the elegant post-and-beam barn and hilltop meadow, every corner of 1824 House whispers rustic elegance and ease.
Event Highlights
Friday — Fireside Welcome Dinner
• Gather around the fire pit for an enchanting welcome dinner cooked on the open flame with specialty products from Addison West.
• Featured flavors: delectable selections from 5th Quarter Butcher and von Trapp Farmstead.
• Sip and learn as Mad River Distillers presents an engaging cocktail demonstration.
Saturday — Door-to-Door to-Door Tastes of the Valley
• Morning: Dive into savory delights with breakfast cooking demonstrations creating your very own Eggs Benedict
• Midday: Embark on a flavorful tour and tasting at 5th Quarter Butcher and Provisions.
• Continue the journey with a tour and exquisite lunch at Lawson’s Finest Liquids.
• Browse and shop artisanal wares from Addison West and von Trapp Farmstead — ideal for foodies and gift-givers alike.
• Evening: Gather once more for a hands-on dinner in the barn spotlighting 5th Quarter’s and von Trapp Farmstead’s finest.
• Add flair to your night with a beer cocktail demonstration by the one and only Mark Leopold of Lawson’s Finest Liquids.
Sunday — A Delicious Farewell
• Wake to another round of breakfast cooking demos, focusing again on all-time classic, Corned Beef Hash — sending you home inspired and with a special gift bag to remember your weekend in the Mad River Valley.

Steelers Bar(n) Pittsburgh Steelers vs the Indianapolis Colts
2025-11-02 12:30 - 16:00 | 1824 House, 2150 Main St., Waitsfield, VT, 05673
Come watch the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Indianapolis Colts on our 75″ tv in the barn. We haven’t been open for the last two games as they are night games and we don’t like to be up late. Apparently the Steelers felt the same way as they came away with 2 losses. But this game is a day game at the “hallowed” Acrisure Stadium. Just kidding, we still call it Heinz Field or the Big Ketchup Bottle. So hopefully they can get back on track. But as any true Steeler fan knows, if you aren’t actively watching the game, concentrating on the game, yelling at the game, you aren’t giving off the energy the team needs and if they lose, it’s probably your fault, because you didn’t care enough or give off the right energy. So if you are a Steelers fan be sure to come out to the only Steelers Bar in the state and focus your attention on the game and maybe a pierogi or sandwich.
We will have our regular pittsburgh based menu with pierogies, bologna and fries and slaw on our sandwiches.
Kick off is at 1pm with doors open at 12:30. All NFL fans and fans of good food are welcome! But we only play the Steelers game on TV.
Here We Go!!!!!

Calendar Launch Celebration & Signing Event
2025-11-06 17:00 - 18:00 | Big Picture Theater, 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, 05673
Launch Celebration & Signing Event: The community is invited to a special launch event at The Big Picture Theater in Waitsfield on Thursday, November 6th, from 5pm-6pm.
The Big Picture’s bar and restaurant will be open, and a number of the calendar models will be available for signatures.

Dino Bones BBQ and Cousins Brewing Collaboration
2025-11-07 17:00 - 22:00, 2025-11-08 17:00 - 22:00, 2025-11-14 17:00 - 22:00, 2025-11-15 17:00 - 22:00, 2025-11-21 17:00 - 22:00, 2025-11-22 17:00 - 22:00, 2025-11-28 17:00 - 22:00, 2025-11-29 17:00 - 22:00 | 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.

BOOTS & BURGERS LINE DANCING IS ON!
2025-11-09 19:00 - 21:00 | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Line Dancing at Afterthoughts.
Instruction by Jenna from @goodtimelinedancingvt.
7pm-9pm.
$10/person

Buffalo Rose at Zen Barn
2025-11-09 19:00 - 23:00 | Zenbarn, 179 Guptil Rd, Waterbury, Vermont, 05677, United States
🎶 Buffalo Rose with Borrow the Bones at Zenbarn🎶
Doors: 6:00 PM
Showtime: 7:00 PM
We’re proud to partner with Mustard Tiger to bring you creative comfort foods at every Zenbarn show! Come early for dinner—served starting when doors open—and fuel up before the music begins.
🌟 About the Artist:
Buffalo Rose is a singularly spectacular six-piece band from Pittsburgh, PA. Overflowing with the bold and unfettered joy of their inimitable blend of “Theatre Kid Americana,” a Buffalo Rose show is a celebration of creative wonder; a sparkling sonic delight. Their live show is where their energy fully shines, and songwriting is their lodestar. The band’s recorded catalog is full of vibrantly emotive and methodically arranged songs, sure to thrill the mind and charm the heart.
🏡 About the Venue:
Zenbarn is a one-of-a-kind venue presenting amazing music in an intimate barn setting. Shows are indoors and typically standing room unless otherwise noted. Limited seating is available for non-seated shows, with plenty of space inside and out to take a breather, spread out, or find a place to rest.
We welcome all—Zenbarn is a community hub where people come together to enjoy great music and great company. Come experience the Zen of Zenbarn solo, with friends, or with family. All ages are welcome unless otherwise noted in event details.
👉 Grab your tickets early at zenbarnvt.com before they’re gone!

Build A Cheese Board class @ von Trapp Farmstead
2025-11-19 18:00 - 19:30 | von Trapp Farmstead, 251 Common Road, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673
Join us at the von Trapp farm for a special How to Build a Board (+eat it too) class on Wednesday Nov 19th, 6:00-7:30pm. Tickets are $65.
Gain skills, inspiration, and a deeper understanding of pairings for a delicious cheeseboard.
Our in-house affineur (someone who ages cheese), Olivia Haver, will discuss and demonstrate how to build a party-ready cheese board. You’ll get to enjoy mixing and matching flavors, discovering what pairings you like best, and honing in on your cheese board style. Olivia is one of only 97 people in the world who is an ACS Certified Cheese Sensory Evaluator, and a judge at the Cheese Monger Invitational bringing a wealth of sensory knowledge and cheese board aesthetic.
***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.

SEND IT!: SNOWBOARD STOKE MOVIE NIGHT
2025-11-20 19:00 - 21:00 | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
We’ll have snowboard movies on the big projector, a raffle with sick prizes, big cat Travis in the house, food available from Peace Burger, and drinks available from Afterthoughts! Come hang out, build community, and get hyped as heck for this season!
SET LIST
7:30PM – LOCAL SHOWCASE!
EDITS FROM RYDER @MIDNIGHT_RYDER_
KYLE GLOSS GOESFOR GOLD- CONNOR GROSS
GRRRU’S NIGHT VOL 3- VEDA/SOF/UNA/K8/EMMA
8:00PM – MAIN FEATURES!
SWARM
ROME SNOWBOARDS
FLOAT
CAPiTA + UNION
9:00PM – AFTERPARTY!
DJ SET BY RED DANSON
FREE
RAFFLE
SICK PRIZES FROM:
SPLINTERS
SUGARBUSH PARKS
ROME SNOWBOARDS
VALLEY MEADE DISPENSARY
PEACE BURGER

Benedicts in the Barn
2025-11-23 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
Spread the Word
Come hungry. Leave happy.

Steelers Bar(n): Pittsburgh Steelers vs Chicago Bears
2025-11-23 13:00 - 16:00 | 1824 House, 2150 Main St., Waitsfield, VT, 05673
Come out and watch the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the surprisingly good Chicago Bears. When you see the terrible towel flag waiving you know its time for some football.
If yinz can’t be dahn tahn to watch the stillers with an ahrn, this is the next best place.
Once again this year we are offering our Pittsburgh centric menu of sandwiches with fries and slaw on them, imported pierogies and this years new addition fried jumbo.
We welcome all nfl fans (or even those that just want a great lunch) but only watch the Steelers games.
Doors open 30 minutes before kickoff

Taco Tuesday
2025-11-25 16:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-02 16:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-09 16:00 - 22:00 | Hyde Away, 1428 Mill Brook Rd, Waitsfield, 05673
$3 Tacos – $5 Margaritas – Other Great Specials – Full Regular Menu

Family Fridays!
2025-11-28 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-12-05 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-12-12 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+
