The Mad River Valley Community Calendar is The Valley’s most comprehensive events calendar. All are invited to submit their event here:
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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.
Author and former math teacher, Christine Foster Harvey will be at Inklings on Saturday, June 7th at 10am for a reading of her brand new book, PIE FOR BREAKFAST. This charming, math-themed story of a pie-loving bear is sure to engage young readers!
Ridgeline Outdoor Collective is proud to host Ridgefest 2025 in Rochester, VT. This event is for all ages and includes a group hike and MTB rides. A potluck party will follow. Ridgeline will be providing the mains, bring a side to share if you can. BYOB.
Through a variety of stories and music, Sarah Joslyn’s story will come to life. Come learn more about this vibrant and influential woman, who originally from the Mad River Valley, became a civic and cultural leader in Omaha, Nebraska advocating for voting rights for women and touching the lives of orphaned children, the elderly, the […]
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.
Build your own hardwood edge-grain cutting board or charcuterie board from start to finish! In this class, you will gain experience with the table saw, jointer, and planer to prepare the components of your cutting board. This course will take place in 2 evening sessions on Tuesday June 17 and Thursday June 19 from 6-9pm. […]
Join us at some of this summer’s Fayston Wednesday Knot Work Parties alongside this season’s UVM interns to help steward our beautiful waterways and minimize the spread of Knotweed throughout our Valley. We’ll cut and pull Japanese Knotweed from existing management sites at these community events. See the restoration work already underway, with native tree […]
Build your own hardwood edge-grain cutting board or charcuterie board from start to finish! In this class, you will gain experience with the table saw, jointer, and planer to prepare the components of your cutting board. This course will take place in 2 evening sessions on Tuesday June 17 and Thursday June 19 from 6-9pm. […]
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.
The 2025 Rutland County Pride Festival is happening on Saturday June 21, 2025 from 11:00 – 5:00 PM on Center Street and Merchants Rows in Rutland, Vermont! In partnership with the Rutland Area Branch of the NAACP, join us as we kick off the 2025 Pride Festival with a Juneteenth Strut starting at the Rutland […]
Don’t miss this month’s installment of #NotYourGrandmasBingo with DJ TRAD on Sunday, June 22. 6-8pm And since it’s pride month, the theme can only be “Big Gay Bingo!” So come on out and play! $5/card, Crazy Prizes! Burlington Beer Co. specials and swag!
Build your own pine Adirondack chair to use in your backyard or on your porch! This course will cover how to cut your materials, assemble, and finish your chair. You’ll cover the safety and use of the chop saw, circular saws, band saws, jigsaws, routers, drills, impact drivers, and orbital sanders. This course will meet […]
Casual, fun, and free meet-up for women, trans, & non-binary folks in construction and the trades. Join us to connect, share experiences, and build a supportive community in a safe space. Feel free to bring a friend or colleague — the more the merrier! Co-hosted by HELM Construction Solutions, Vermont Works for Women, and Yestermorrow […]
Build your own pine Adirondack chair to use in your backyard or on your porch! This course will cover how to cut your materials, assemble, and finish your chair. You’ll cover the safety and use of the chop saw, circular saws, band saws, jigsaws, routers, drills, impact drivers, and orbital sanders. This course will meet […]
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.
Waitsfield, VT — The Stark Mountain Foundation is excited to announce a new series of free, family-friendly naturalist hikes on Stark Mountain, led by Vermont Master Naturalist Gene O. Desideraggio. These guided hikes offer a unique opportunity to explore the mountain’s diverse ecosystems throughout the changing seasons. From vibrant spring wildflowers to the brilliant colors […]
The Art & Conversations of Freedom workshop provides space to explore our relationship with the idea of freedom through conversation, theater-based activities, and artistic creation. Inspired by Robin D.G. Kelley’s concept of ‘freedom dreaming’, all we need is love and our imagination to create environments that exist beyond our current reality. he workshop is led […]
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.
Get ready for the return of the National Life Group Do Good Fest, the largest single-day music festival in Vermont! Now in its 11th year, Do Good Fest has raised over $2 million since 2014 (except during two pandemic years) by bringing national acts to Montpelier. This year’s fest features multi-platinum band The Fray as […]
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.
Join us for a delightful week of free, family-friendly performances at the 46th Annual Middlebury Summer Festival on-the-Green. The Festival offers a unique blend of music and community spirit under the big white tent on the Middlebury, Vermont, Village Green. Enjoy “Brown Bag” programs weekdays from 12:00–1:00 PM, perfect for families and lunch-break entertainment. In […]
Join us for a delightful week of free, family-friendly performances at the 46th Annual Middlebury Summer Festival on-the-Green. The Festival offers a unique blend of music and community spirit under the big white tent on the Middlebury, Vermont, Village Green. Enjoy “Brown Bag” programs weekdays from 12:00–1:00 PM, perfect for families and lunch-break entertainment. In […]
Build your own hardwood edge-grain cutting board or charcuterie board from start to finish! In this class, you will gain experience with the table saw, jointer, and planer to prepare the components of your cutting board. This course will take place in 2 evening sessions on Tuesday July 15 and Thursday July 17 from 6-9 […]
Join us for a delightful week of free, family-friendly performances at the 46th Annual Middlebury Summer Festival on-the-Green. The Festival offers a unique blend of music and community spirit under the big white tent on the Middlebury, Vermont, Village Green. Enjoy “Brown Bag” programs weekdays from 12:00–1:00 PM, perfect for families and lunch-break entertainment. In […]
Join us for a delightful week of free, family-friendly performances at the 46th Annual Middlebury Summer Festival on-the-Green. The Festival offers a unique blend of music and community spirit under the big white tent on the Middlebury, Vermont, Village Green. Enjoy “Brown Bag” programs weekdays from 12:00–1:00 PM, perfect for families and lunch-break entertainment. In […]
Build your own hardwood edge-grain cutting board or charcuterie board from start to finish! In this class, you will gain experience with the table saw, jointer, and planer to prepare the components of your cutting board. This course will take place in 2 evening sessions on Tuesday July 15 and Thursday July 17 from 6-9 […]
Join us for a delightful week of free, family-friendly performances at the 46th Annual Middlebury Summer Festival on-the-Green. The Festival offers a unique blend of music and community spirit under the big white tent on the Middlebury, Vermont, Village Green. Enjoy “Brown Bag” programs weekdays from 12:00–1:00 PM, perfect for families and lunch-break entertainment. In […]
ZERO LIMITS is more than just a film – IT’S A MOVEMENT! This transformational award winning documentary, explores the power of the human mind, the infinite possibilities of the universe, and the journey to unlocking your highest potential. Featuring visionary experts, spiritual leaders, and life-changing insights. Filmed in locations worldwide showcasing Vermont’s scenic Mad River […]
Join us for a delightful week of free, family-friendly performances at the 46th Annual Middlebury Summer Festival on-the-Green. The Festival offers a unique blend of music and community spirit under the big white tent on the Middlebury, Vermont, Village Green. Enjoy “Brown Bag” programs weekdays from 12:00–1:00 PM, perfect for families and lunch-break entertainment. In […]
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.
Bring your clean knives, scissors, and hand pruners for on-site sharpening by the pros at Madam Cutler & Co. Walk away with tools that cut like new.
Are you curious how you could improve the health and quality of your land? Join Friends of the Mad River and Audubon Vermont for a landowner workshop, designed for those interested in learning more about land stewardship, especially in the context of bird habitat and river systems. During this workshop, we will explore a landowner’s […]
Join us for a delightful week of free, family-friendly performances at the 46th Annual Middlebury Summer Festival on-the-Green. The Festival offers a unique blend of music and community spirit under the big white tent on the Middlebury, Vermont, Village Green. Enjoy “Brown Bag” programs weekdays from 12:00–1:00 PM, perfect for families and lunch-break entertainment. In […]
The ARRTI (A River Runs Through It) Garden Club of Waterbury is hosting a self-guided garden tour on Sunday, July 20th. Join us to explore this summer’s line-up of beautiful gardens in and around Waterbury, VT. You will have the opportunity to admire a variety of stunning gardens lovingly cared for by dedicated gardeners. From […]
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.
Waitsfield, VT — The Stark Mountain Foundation is excited to announce a new series of free, family-friendly naturalist hikes on Stark Mountain, led by Vermont Master Naturalist Gene O. Desideraggio. These guided hikes offer a unique opportunity to explore the mountain’s diverse ecosystems throughout the changing seasons. From vibrant spring wildflowers to the brilliant colors […]
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 Night with Ella Grace & Ether Axiis Join us for an unforgettable evening of beautiful melodies and soaring harmonies as Ella Grace and Ether Axiis take the stage. Tickets are just $15 — don’t miss your chance to experience this powerful musical duo live!
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.
Pocock Rocks Music Festival & Street Fair is Bristol’s annual celebration of local musicians, artisans, crafters, food producers, and beverage makers. This awesome event is set in the Gateway to the Green Mountains and is FREE for all! Come dance, eat, shop, and play in Bristol for the day.
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.
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.
Join us for the 43rd annual Vergennes Day presented by the Addison County Chamber of Commerce. The event features more than 50 vendors, live music on the bandstand, a pancake breakfast, Lions Club Chicken BBQ and the Little City Road Race. Don’t miss the bubble pit at the fire station and free horse and wagon […]
Come out to the 2nd Annual Mad River Valley Summer Carnival for an afternoon of fabulous fun. Families will enjoy games, food, a bounce house, face painting, live animals and more. There’s even a dunk tank and raffle! LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: Featuring the Brothers Miclon, a juggling extravaganza!! Admission is FREE. All money raised from activity […]
Join us to celebrate our 45th year with a celebration for alumni and friends! Featuring: -the debut of our new logo, branding, and website -sneak peek of Prickly Mountain: My Design/Build Life film by Allie Rood -Woodbelly Pizza and cash bar -DJ sets from local talent Free and open to the public. RSVPs greatly appreciated […]
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.
Great family day at the 54th annual Mad River Valley Craft Fair, Labor Day weekend, Aug. 30 & 31, 10 am – 5 pm, at Kenyon’s Field, 3337 Main St., Waitsfield to benefit Valley Players Theater. Great food court (Including American Flatbread), four live bands, door prizes and shopping galore for handmade items! From practical […]
Waitsfield, VT — The Stark Mountain Foundation is excited to announce a new series of free, family-friendly naturalist hikes on Stark Mountain, led by Vermont Master Naturalist Gene O. Desideraggio. These guided hikes offer a unique opportunity to explore the mountain’s diverse ecosystems throughout the changing seasons. From vibrant spring wildflowers to the brilliant colors […]
Great family day at the 54th annual Mad River Valley Craft Fair, Labor Day weekend, Aug. 30 & 31, 10 am – 5 pm, at Kenyon’s Field, 3337 Main St., Waitsfield to benefit Valley Players Theater. Great food court (Including American Flatbread), four live bands, door prizes and shopping galore for handmade items! From practical […]
2025 is bringing DOUBLE the ducky fun with two races this year. Not required, but for both races, you have the option to “adopt” a plastic duck, we chuck it into the Mad River, and then nature takes over. Your noble little duck will bob, weave, and battle its way downstream for about 100 yards, […]
