The Mad River Valley Village

Mother’s Day Tea
2025-05-11 12:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | The Inn at Round Barn Farm, 1661 East Warren Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Treat Mom to a Very Vermon-Tea Afternoon! Saturday May 10th or Sunday May 11th, 12:30-4:30pm.
The very best of a proper British Tea with a Vermont twist. You’ll be presented with savories, scones, and sweets, all made in-house with an endless pot of tea of British and Vermont Artisan teas to choose from.
Honor the mothers in your life with this delightful experience.
$49pp/ kids $19 advance tickets, multiple seatings

Waitsfield Farmer’s Market
2025-05-17 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-24 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-31 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-06-07 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-06-14 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.

Cornhole Tournament
2025-05-17 17:00 | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Who’s up for some Cornhole?!
Stop into Afterthoughts this Saturday 5/17 and throw down with Taylor and Zero Gravity Beer. We’ll have beer specials, prizes and a good time.
Free to play, but RSVP to Taylor@afterthoughtsvt.com.
Space is limited.

PING PONG NIGHT- ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME!
2025-05-22 20:00 - 22:00 | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
PING PONG ENTHUSIASTS AND APPRECIATORS UNITE!
Paddles up! 🏓 Whether you’re a first-timer or a pong pro, join us for a chill night of ping pong, laughs, and good vibes. All skill levels welcome — just bring your game face and let’s play!
Thursday, May 22. 8-10pm
Open at 4pm for burgers and beers.

Dinner is back at 1824 House
2025-05-23 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-24 17:00 - 20:00 | 1824 House, 2150 Main St., Waitsfield, VT, 05673
🌿 Dinner is Back at 1824 House! 🍽️
Join us this weekend—Friday & Saturday from 5–8 PM—as we kick off dinner service in the heart of the Mad River Valley!
✨ Enjoy a cozy, flavorful evening featuring house specialties like:
• Cioppino – a coastal classic with shrimp, clams, mussels & cod in aromatic broth
• Misty Knoll Chicken – Vermont-raised, paired with creamy corn risotto
• 5th Qtr Pork Ribs – slow-cooked with KC BBQ sauce, baked beans & coleslaw
• Fried Mozzarella, Smoked Pork Belly Burnt Ends, & more tempting starters
• Build your own Chimichurri Bowl with shrimp, chicken, skirt steak, or smoked cauliflower
💚 Dine with purpose: Purchase a Community Pantry Dinner for just $12 and we’ll match it—together supporting the Mad River Valley Community Pantry with two meals for every one purchased.
📅 Limited seating—reservations highly recommended
Come hungry. Leave happy.

LIVE MUSIC: CEDAR
2025-05-23 20:30 - 23:30 | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Join us in welcoming Instrumental rock band, CEDAR to the stage at Afterthoughts.
Free Show!
Open at 4pm for Burgers & Beers. Music at 8:30PM.
Open Thursday to Sunday 4pm to close.

Benedicts in the Barn
2025-05-25 08:00 - 12:00 | 1824 House, 2150 Main St., Waitsfield, VT, 05673
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.

NOT YOUR GRANDMA’S BINGO NIGHT W/DJ T.RAD
2025-05-25 18:00 - 20:00 | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
DJ T.RAD is back with another fun-filled evening of Bingo, Burgers and Bodacious prizes!
$5 to play.

The Songbird Project: Love Colors
2025-05-28 18:00 - 20:30 | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Live Music! Singing duo performs classic rock, blues and folk.
Highlights include Moody Blues, John Legend, Fleetwood Mac and Alannah Myles.
Two secret special guests will be joining.
Music runs 6-8:30;
Peace Burgers will be serving!

Boots & Burgers: Monthly Community Line Dancing @ Afterthoughts
2025-05-29 19:00 - 21:00 | After Thoughts, 8 VT 17, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
After a great December Line Dancing pop-up at Afterthoughts, we’re making it a regular event!
LAST THURSDAY of the MONTH | every month through May, 2025
Join us for some low-stakes social dancing you can do solo. All are welcome!
Grab your boots and come have a bite courtesy of Peace Burger before line dancing with Larissa 7 to 9PM!
+ Peace Burger & bar are open from 5 PM
+ Line Dancing lessons + open dancing from 7 to 9 PM
Admission is pay what you wish at the door: Venmo (preferred) or cash
What to expect:
Dancing:
+ Larissa will be reviewing/teaching several line dances at multiple entry levels, starting with beginner and going up from there
+ see tutorial videos on the Farmsprung Gatherings event page to review dances that were taught at previous pop-ups
Venue:
+ Afterthoughts has a full bar that will be OPEN! I’ll build in some beverage breaks during the lesson
+ delicious smashburgers and MORE available for purchase from Peace Burger
Parking
+ along guard rail in main parking lot shared with Valley Meade
+ across Route 17 behind the Chamber of Commerce (next to Cousins Brewery—be careful crossing the road!)
+ a few spots up top along Route 100 in front of the Valley Meade sign (these are the Accessible spots)
Looking forward to dancing with you soon!

Boots & Burgers: Monthly Community Line Dancing @ Afterthoughts
2025-05-29 19:00 - 21:00 | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
After a great December Line Dancing pop-up at Afterthoughts, we’re making it a regular event!
LAST THURSDAY of the MONTH | every month through May, 2025
PLEASE NOTE the March 27th has been rescheduled to April 3rd
Join us for some low-stakes social dancing you can do solo. All are welcome!
Grab your boots and come have a bite courtesy of Peace Burger before line dancing with Larissa 7 to 9PM!
+ Peace Burger & bar are open from 5 PM
+ Line Dancing lessons + open dancing from 7 to 9 PM
Admission is pay what you wish at the door: Venmo (preferred) or cash
What to expect:
Dancing:
+ Larissa will be reviewing/teaching several line dances at multiple entry levels, starting with beginner and going up from there
+ see tutorial videos on the Farmsprung Gatherings event page to review dances that were taught at previous pop-ups
Venue:
+ Afterthoughts has a full bar that will be OPEN! I’ll build in some beverage breaks during the lesson
+ delicious smashburgers and MORE available for purchase from Peace Burger
Parking
+ along guard rail in main parking lot shared with Valley Meade
+ across Route 17 behind the Chamber of Commerce (next to Cousins Brewery—be careful crossing the road!)
+ a few spots up top along Route 100 in front of the Valley Meade sign (these are the Accessible spots)
Looking forward to dancing with you soon!

Pig Jig ’25
2025-05-31 12:00 - 18:00 | Mt Ellen, Mt Ellen
Join us for the 2nd Annual Pig Jig at Mt. Ellen on Saturday 5/31 from 12-6PM. We’re throwing down a full-on backyard bash with a classic pig roast, ice-cold drinks, lawn games, and plenty of live honky tonk tunes to keep you dancing all afternoon. Whether you’re two-steppin’ or just here for the BBQ, it’s gonna be one smoky, saucy good time. Bring your crew, bring your appetite, and let’s get jiggy with it.
LIVE MUSIC FEATURING:
Hobo (featuring members of Cabinet, Brian Gorby and Pappy Biondo, with EG Bishop)
Red River North
Wild Leek River

LIVE MUSIC: BACK 2 THE ’90s BAND SHOWCASE
2025-05-31 20:30 - 23:59 | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Rewind to the 90s!
Get ready for a night of throwback vibes, iconic hits and pure nostalgia as killer tribute acts #DrugstoreCowgirl (311 Tribute band), @bathwatervt (No Doubt tribute band) and #DJKanga bring the best of 90s music back to life. It’s all happening live at Afterthoughts — so don’t miss the soundtrack of a generation!
90s wear highly encouraged!
Tickets are $10 and available at https://www.afterthoughtsvt.com/events-1/back-to-the-90s
#90smusic #throwbackshow #ilovethe90s

Pub Trivia
2025-06-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Hostel Tevere, 203 Powderhound Rd, Warren, VT, 05674, United States
​The MRV Libraries return for their monthly session of pub trivia. Bring a team to the restaurant and compete for prizes with four rounds of trivia questions.
In recognition of the libraries’ 2025 Summer Learning Program theme “Color Our World” questions this month will be about art, artists, and all the things that color our world!
It is strongly suggested to call the restaurant at 802-496-9222 to reserve a table for your team.

Live Music at Hogan’s Pub
2025-06-06 00:00 - 23:59 | 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.

LIVE MUSIC: MEAT MILK > PAN-DIMENSIONAL ROCK MUSIC
2025-06-06 20:30 - 23:30 | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
FREE SHOW!
MEAT MILK. What more is there to say? A lot probably, but we’re going to leave it as is. Come check out this band on Friday, June 6th. Free show. Free good vibes. Free high fives.
Bar open at 4pm with Peace Burger serving the smashed hambs.
Music at 8:30PM.

LIVE MUSIC: DEAD/NOT DEAD
2025-06-07 20:30 - 23:30 | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
FREE SHOW!
DEAD/NOT DEAD is a live, improvising, respectful well-schooled rock band presenting tasteful Grateful Dead music and JBG-style groovacious R ‘n’ B and not-Dead music with heart and soul.

Boots & Burgers: Monthly Community Line Dancing @ Afterthoughts
2025-06-08 19:00 - 21:00 | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
~Summer schedule: Second Sunday of the month~
Low-stakes social dancing you can do solo–all are welcome!
Pay what you wish at the door via Venmo or cash
Line Dancing:
+ We will start simple then dances will get progressively more challenging throughout the evening
+ ~20 min spent on each dance with breaks in between, so if you miss one just stick around a few minutes for the next one!
+ Open dancing from 9 PM to close
+ Demo and tutorial videos available on event website
Venue:
+ Afterthoughts has a full bar & delicious cocktail menu and will be OPEN starting at 5PM
+ Delicious food available for purchase from Peace Burger including WINGS on Sundays!!
Parking:
+ along guard rail in main parking lot shared with Valley Meade
+ across Route 17 behind the Chamber of Commerce (next to Cousins Brewery—be careful crossing the road!)
+ a few spots up top along Route 100 in front of the Valley Meade sign

Tuesdays on the Big Deck
2025-06-10 17:30 - 20:30, 2025-06-17 17:30 - 20:30 | The Big Deck, Mt Ellen
Kick back like a local with Tuesday evenings on the Big Deck at Mt. Ellen. Enjoy live music, tasty food specials, and unbeatable sunset views. The perfect way to soak up those easy summer vibes.

Live Music at Hogan’s Pub
2025-06-13 00:00 - 23:59, 2025-06-20 00:00 - 23:59 | 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.

LIVE MUSIC: ANDRIANA & THE BANANAS
2025-06-14 20:30 - 23:30 | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Andriana & the Bananas will be at @afterthoughts on Saturday, June 14th!
Free Entry!
Don’t miss this eclectic bunch performing a mix of classic covers and buoyant originals.
Open at 4pm for Food by Peace Burger and drinks from the bar.
www.afterthoughtsvt.com

MRV Ambulance Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast
2025-06-15 08:00 - 11:00 | Mad River Valley Ambulance Service, 4177 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 05673
MRVAS’ FATHER’S DAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST FATHER’S DAY SUNDAY!
Kids $8, Seniors $8 Adults $12 First-Time Fathers FREE!
In addition to pancakes, there will be sausage, eggs, potatoes, pastries, fruit salad and, of course, real maple syrup provided by local producers

Back Porch Music Series
2025-06-17 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.
