The Mad River Valley Village

Live Music at Hogan’s Pub
2025-09-12 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Hogan’s Pub, 1091 Golf Course Road, Warren VT 05674, Warren, 05674
Tunes, taps, and twilight views.Live music every Friday night from 5–8 PM at Hogan’s Pub. Swing by, stay awhile, and let the weekend begin.

Vermont Cheese Council
2025-09-13 00:00 - 23:59 | Around the Valley
Vermont Cheese Week is a statewide, weeklong celebration designed to feed the fanaticisms of all you cheese lovers out there. (We see you!)
Enjoy unique, authentic Vermont experiences that celebrate our beloved cheesemakers, and the land and animals that make cheese possible.
Vermont Cheese Week features lodging and dining specials, educational experiences, tastings and pairings, cheese dinners, farm and facility visits, and more!
Visit https://vtcheese.com/cheeseweek for more information and check back frequently for updates.

Waitsfield Farmer’s Market
2025-09-13 09:00 - 13:00 | 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.

Boots & Burgers: Community Line Dancing @ Afterthoughts
2025-09-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-12 19:00 - 21:00 | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Join Larissa for some low-stakes social dancing you can do solo. ALL are WELCOME!
+ 5 PM: Doors open for dining in and drinks from Peace Burger + Afterthoughts’ full bar
+ 7 to 9 PM: Line Dancing Lessons & Open Dancing
What to expect:
+ Admission: Pay what you can at the door, $10 recommended contribution (Venmo or cash)
+ Dancing:
– Starting at 7 PM Larissa will be teaching then reviewing several line dances at multiple entry levels
– A little after 8 PM folks will get a chance to vote on what dances they want to do during Open Dancing
– See event website for select tutorial videos
Looking forward to dancing with you soon!

Taco Tuesday
2025-09-16 16:00 - 22:00, 2025-09-23 16:00 - 22:00, 2025-09-30 16:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-07 16:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-14 16:00 - 22:00 | Hyde Away, 1428 Mill Brook Rd, Waitsfield, 05673
Taco Tuesday. Great Specials on Food and Drink. $3 Tacos, $6 Margaritas.
Every Tuesday, in addition to our full menu.

Back Porch Music Series
2025-09-16 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.

Back Porch Music Series
2025-09-19 17:00 - 21:00 | Lareau Farm Inn, 46 Lareau Rd., Waitsfield, 05673
Free Entry! Live Music, Food and Alcohol for purchase.
5pm-9pm @ Lareau Farm and Forest.
No outside food or beverage and no pets. Thank you!

We Are MRV – Community Connection Fair
2025-09-21 12:00 - 15:00 | Inn at the Round Barn, 1661 East Warren Rd, Waitsfield 1661 East Warren Rd, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
The Community Connectioin Fair will celebrate and showcase local clubs and organizations eager to engage volunteers and members. Neighbors will be able to explore booths from local nonprofit organizations and clubs, meet the volunteers and leaders who keep the Valley vibrant, and discover ways to get involved. There will be a BBQ lunch, local music to keep the day lively, and hands-on activities to give residents of all ages a way to jump right in. Bee will be there to help residents download the app, connect with upcoming opportunities, and even post their own.

The Mad River Table at Knoll Farm
2025-09-27 17:00 - 22:00 | Knoll Farm, 700 Bragg Hill, Fayston, Vermont, 05673
Knoll Farm’s in-house Chef Matthew Casatta prepares a culinary experience in the historic McLaughlin Barn. Featuring a menu curated around the Mad River Valley’s abundant offerings, the Mad River Table is an intimate gathering designed to highlight the magic of Knoll Farm’s idyllic setting overlooking the valley. Farm and garden-fresh fruits and vegetables will complement a hyper-locally sourced four-course menu.
Guests are invited to arrive early at 5 pm to explore the grounds and linger after dinner around a fire, weather permitting. Guests are also invited to bring wine or beer, as the farm does not serve alcohol.
Maximum capacity: 30 attendees.

Benedicts in the Barn
2025-09-28 08:00 - 12:00 | 1824 House, 2150 Main St., Waitsfield, VT, 05673
Join us on the 4th Sunday of the month, May through October, as we celebrate breakfast in the heart of the Mad River Valley.
Feast on Eggs Benedict (classic & creative!), fluffy pancakes, house made corned beef hash, custom omelettes, smoked salmon toast, and premium meats from 5th Quarter Butcher—all served in our cozy, rustic barn setting.
📅 2025 Dates:
May 25 • June 22 • July 27 • August 24 • September 28 • October 26
☕ Come hungry. Leave happy.

Split Spirits at Addison West maker’s Market
2025-10-04 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Addison West, 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Discover Split Spirits, America’s first Climate Neutral certified distillery—handcrafted and infused with local woods for a true taste of place.
Sip, savor, and explore their unique, sustainable spirits at our pop-up event!

Fall Family Festival
2025-10-05 11:00 - 17:00 | Camp Meade, 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex, 05602
Join us for our Second Annual Fall Family Festival and Community Art Show!
10-12 = Adult/Teen Art Workshop: Chimeras, Cryptids, and Creativity ($40 – register on our website campmeade.today)
10-5 = Indoor Community Art Show and Outdoor Bread + Puppet Exhibit
11-2 = Face painting by ONE Arts
12-5 = Food (Woodbelly Pizza) available (+ Red Hen 11-3)
2-4 = Bonfire, Cider & S’mores
Our shared experiences of making, working and playing create connections that bridge our differences, so the Planetary Art Institute offers opportunities for neighbors, friends, and families to experience delight, surprise, and togetherness through creativity and collaboration.

Hannah’s House 15th Anniversary Community Celebration
2025-10-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Lareau Farm Inn, 46 Lareau Rd., Waitsfield, 05673
We’re throwing a party for the community to celebrate 15 years of Hannah’s House! It’s going to be a fun-filled evening for the whole family at the Lareau Farm Pavilion.
Enjoy live music with Madigan Linanne, delicious light bites, celebratory cake, silent auction, cash bar and yard games.
Because Hannah’s House has been community-supported from day one, we want to celebrate this milestone with you!

LIVE MUSIC: DEAD/NOT DEAD AT AFTERTHOUGHTS
2025-10-10 20:30 - 23:30 | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
The vibes are alive and well — Dead/Not Dead is back at Afterthoughts! 🌹⚡
Get ready for another night of timeless jams, groovy energy, and good company.
Let’s keep the Dead alive together. 💀🌈
Food & Bar together at 5pm
Music at 8:30pm
$10 cover

Community Day
2025-10-11 00:00 - 23:59, 2025-10-12 00:00 - 23:59 | Courtyard, Lincoln Peak
Mark your calendars for a peak foliage weekend at Sugarbush, where vibrant views meet vibrant community. We’re gathering with our local partners to celebrate the season and share what’s ahead at our annual State of the Mountain. It’s a time to connect, reflect, and look forward – don’t miss this chance to be part of it all. Full details coming soon!

Oktoberfest ’25
2025-10-11 00:00 - 23:59 | Courtyard, Lincoln Peak
Dust off your dirndls and lederhosen, Oktoberfest returns to Sugarbush on 10/12. Get ready for a full day of mountain merriment: live music, stein-holding contests, Bavarian eats, local brews and plenty of alpine antics. Whether you’re here to dance, drink or devour a pretzel the size of your head, it’s the ultimate fall celebration.

Banoffi & Such at Addison West Maker’s Market
2025-10-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Addison West, 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Banoffi & Such is popping in with their famous homemade pop tarts—flaky, buttery, and absolutely irresistible.
Don’t miss your chance to grab one (or a dozen) fresh from the source!

Annual Community Cider Pressing
2025-10-11 13:00 - 17:00 | Farmsprung Gatherings, 2692 East Warren Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Open Barn Event | Free & open to the public, fun for all ages!
It’s that time of year again… Join us for cider pressing (and drinking) at Stowell Barn, plus games, light snacks, and good company!
Definitely bring:
1. weather-appropriate clothing (this event is rain or shine, and is essentially outdoors so it may be chilly!)
2. some elbow grease for crushing & pressing apples
Optional things to bring:
1. your own apples to press (highly recommended—our apple trees had a hard time this year so we are working with much less fruit than usual!)
2. clean water-tight containers to take cider home with you
3. snacks and/or drinks to share with friends & neighbors
About the Venue:
Parking is on the grass, perpendicular to the barn (look for a white sandwich board marking a curb cut!)
Accessible porta-let available on-site
Questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out!

Middlebury Car Show & Fall Festival
2025-10-12 10:00 - 15:00 | Triangle Park/Main Street, Triangle Park/Main Street, Middlebury, Vermont, 05753, United States
Join us in Middlebury for the 4th annual Middlebury Car Show & Fall Festival.
Main Street will close to welcome 75 classic cars and trucks. Food trucks, 30+ vendors, music, kids’ activities and more!
Free for spectators. Don’t miss this fun, family-friendly event brought to you by the Addison County Chamber of Commerce and the Better Middlebury Partnership.

Steelers Bar(n) : Steelers vs the Browns
2025-10-12 13:00 - 16:00 | 1824 House, 2150 Main St., Waitsfield, VT, 05673
Come watch the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Cleveland Browns in an AFC North matchup.
When the terrible towel flag is waving, we are watching the Steelers game. We will be offering food from our Pittsburgh centric menu including pierogies and our “”Burgh” sandwich with Either Bologna or Capicola with provolone, fries and slaw stuffed between 2 slices of Italian bread. As always we have Rolling Rock 16oz cans for $5.
All fans are welcome but we only play the Steelers game on the 75 inch tv.

Organic Gardening Pest Control with Charlie Nardozzi
2025-10-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Warren Public Library, 413 Main Street, Warren, 05674
Open to the public, the Mountain Gardeners presents Charlie Nardozzi on October 14th, at 1 pm at the Warren Library (lower level).
Doors will be open at 12:45 pm. Nardozzi will be speaking about “pests” in our gardens. Not only informative and entertaining, Charlie is a nationally recognized garden writer, speaker, radio, and television personality. He brings expert gardening information to home gardeners through radio, television, lectures, the internet, and the printed page.
To enable us to have an estimate of the number of people who may be attending, we ask that you complete the short on-line form by clicking on the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/AJfXE4ZqGE

Family Fridays
2025-10-17 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 October 17th 2025, adults can unwind during cocktail hour while kids enjoy fun, rotating activities in the Red Room. A little something for everyone to start the weekend right. More information coming soon.
The Bigger Picture is thrilled to collaborate with Inkling bookstore to bring you Family Family’s. Relax and unwind in the lounge while children are entertained reading stories and making seasonal crafts in the Red Theater next door.
Ages 3 and up
