The Mad River Valley Village

Live Music at Hogan’s Pub
2025-06-13 00:00 - 23:59, 2025-06-20 00:00 - 23:59, 2025-06-27 00:00 - 23:59 (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.

Waitsfield Farmer’s Market
2025-06-14 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-06-21 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-06-28 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-05 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.

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.

Tuesdays on the Big Deck
2025-06-17 17:30 - 20:30, 2025-06-24 17:30 - 20:30, 2025-07-01 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.

Benedicts in the Barn
2025-06-22 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.

Tuesdays on the Big Deck
2025-06-24 17:30 - 20:30, 2025-07-01 17:30 - 20:30 | The Big Deck, Mt Ellen
Kick back like a local with Tuesday evenings, rain or shine, 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.

$65 Thursdays at the Golf Club
2025-06-26 00:00 - 23:59, 2025-07-03 00:00 - 23:59 | Golf Club, 1091 Golf Course Road, Warren VT 05674
Hit the course for $65 rounds, then sink your teeth into ½ priced burgers at Hogan’s Pub from 4-8PM. Golf, grub, and good times all in one swing.

Cookbook Club
2025-06-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Warren Public Library, 413 Main Street, Warren, 05674
This June the Warren Public Library cookbook club will be cooking recipes from RecipeTin Eats.
The book “RecipeTin Eats: Dinner” by Nagi Maehashi is on display at the library for participants to browse and choose a recipe to prepare at home and share at the club potluck.
Recipes may also be chosen from the RecipeTin Eats blog.
Register in person or on the library website.

PING PONG NIGHT @ AFTERTHOUGHTS
2025-06-26 20:00 - 22:00 | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Paddles up! 🏓 Come out for some friendly ping pong Thursday, June 26th!
ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME! Whether you’re a pong master or just starting out and want to hone your skills, come out and play and meet other ping pong appreciators.
Say hi to Dan, our official Valley Ping Pong Coordinator.
You can play ping pong most days we are open but on Valley Pong Nights we go hard. 😁 Two tables of play!
Mark your calendars for upcoming Pong Nights:
June 26
July 17
August 21

LIVE MUSIC: PHISH PHRIDAY W/SPOOPH AT AFTERTHOUGHTS
2025-06-27 19:45 - 21:30 | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Back again! The spOOph summer run of Phish Fridays. We’ve got brand new sets for your ears.
Come grab a burger and a beer, and enjoy the meaningless excitement of smooth atonal sounds
Peace Burger and the Bar open at 4pm.
Music 7:30pm

FILM/TALK/FOOD – Community Building
2025-06-28 15:00 - 21:00 | BigTown Gallery, 99 North Main, Rochester, 05767
BigTown Gallery in Rochester, VT is celebrating 25 years of community programming—honoring a quarter-century of creativity, connection, and collaboration! In a time when the sense of community and shared understanding is more important than ever, BigTown celebrates the enduring power of the arts to inspire and unite. To commemorate this special anniversary, BigTown is thrilled to collaborate with Kyle Bergman, founder of the Architecture & Design Film Festival, to present three immersive community gatherings this summer. These events will spotlight the themes of community building, activism, and innovation, and are designed to enrich the conversations sparked by BigTown’s summer exhibition, Being Here Now, and the second annual My Place Photography Workshop. Each event will feature a film screening, artist’s talk, and shared meal included with the ticket, supporting BigTown’s 25th anniversary fundraising goal.
The first of these events is coming up quickly on Saturday, June 28th!
COMMUNITY BUILDING
3:30PM – FILM: Strange and Familiar: Architecture on Fogo Island
5:00PM – TALK: Artist April Surgent, featured in the summer exhibition
6:00PM – GALLERY OPENING: BEING HERE NOW: A Photographic Look at Our World Today
6:00PM – FOOD: Taste of Vermont, in the garden
Join us for an unforgettable evening of film, conversation, and shared food—the first of our Summer FILM/ TALK/FOOD series and a celebration of those who lead by example to create lasting change. Whether in hometowns or far-off ecosystems, this night honors the creativity, commitment, and compassion that help reshape our world.
Event tickets are on sale at the link for $50. This is a fundraiser for our 25th Year of Community Programming — if you can pay more, we would greatly appreciate your generous support.
Thank you!

Taco Tuesday
2025-07-01 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.

4th of July at Sugarbush
2025-07-04 00:00 - 2025-07-06 23:59 | Sugarbush Resort, 102 Forest Drive Warren, VT 05674, Warren, 05674
Celebrate Independence Day in true mountain style; where long summer days roll into music-filled nights, and fireworks light up the Mad River Valley sky. Join us for a weekend packed with live bands, lawn games, family-friendly fun, great food, cold drinks, and all the laid-back summer vibes you’ve been waiting for. Whether you’re here for the full long weekend or just swinging by for the day, there’s something happening around every corner.See below for a full lineup of events and daily activities.

Live Music on the 4th of July
2025-07-04 12:00 - 21:00 | Courtyard, Lincoln Peak
Let freedom ring with live music in the Lincoln Peak Courtyard from 12-9PM this 4th of July; an all-day soundtrack of summer jams and good vibes. Roll in after the parade and stay for the tunes straight through ‘til the fireworks light up the sky.12-3PM – Jenne + Feller3-6PM – Detonators6-9PM – The Holter Family Band

Live Music on the 4th of July
2025-07-04 12:00 - 21:00 | Courtyard, Lincoln Peak
Let freedom ring with live music in the Lincoln Peak Courtyard from 12-9PM this 4th of July; an all-day soundtrack of summer jams and good vibes. Roll in after the parade and stay for the tunes straight through ‘til the fireworks light up the sky.
Presented by Lawson’s Finest Liquids.12-3PM – Jenne + Feller3-6PM – Detonators6-9PM – The Holter Family Band

The Local and Peace Burger present the Camp Meade Cooldown
2025-07-04 13:00 - 17:00 | Camp Meade, 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex, 05602
Need a place to go with the family after the parade and before the fireworks? We have you covered.
Stop by Camp Meade between the hours of 1 and 5pm for food, music, drinks, games, and sprinklers!

Live Music at Emily’s Bar & Bistro
2025-07-05 19:00 - 22:00 | Emily’s Bar & Bistro, 5081 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 056673
Come enjoy some good eats at Emily’s Bar & Bistro with live music from Madigan Linnane from 7-10pm!
Hope to see you there!

SUMMER SPARKS: DRAG & BURLESQUE SHOW
2025-07-05 20:00 - 23:59 | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Get ready to sizzle — it’s a Wet Hot Summer like you’ve never seen before. Drag, tease, and heat turned all the way up.
On Saturday, July 5th, enjoy the hottest Summer Drag & Burlesque show the Valley has ever seen…at Afterthoughts.
Featuring:
EMOJI NIGHTMARE
KATNISS EVERQUEER
PONY BAMBINO
RHEDD RHUMM
MISS CHEKOVA
PUCK WILD
FAYE KING
AND DJ cRAIG mITCHELL keeping the dance floor hot for the after party.
$20 COVER. DOORS 8PM. SHOW 8:30PM
A la carte menu from Peace Burger will be available.

Afternoon Tea at the Round Barn Farm
2025-07-06 12:30 - 16:00 | Inn at the Round Barn, 1661 East Warren Rd, Waitsfield 1661 East Warren Rd, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Join us for a leisurely afternoon steeped in tradition and Vermont charm. Delight in a classic English tea service—complete with scones, finger sandwiches, and delicate sweets—reimagined with local ingredients and seasonal flavors. Sip and savor in the beauty of the Round Barn Farm’s gorgeous gardens. Reserve your seat for this refined summer gathering. $49 adults/$24 kids under 10
Space is limited! Call Ashley at 802-496-2276 or email lodging@theroundbarn.com to reserve your spot.
