The Mad River Valley Village

Taproom Closed for July 4
2025-07-04 11:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
We won’t be open on July 4th, but we’ll see you at the parade! Normal hours on the 3rd and 5th. See you soon!

Summer Sundays: Chris Peterman Duo
2025-07-06 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
A wide variety of contemporary and classic jazz in a uniquely melodic style, and focused on the dialog and interplay that are the heart of jazz. Their repertoire includes compositions by the band as well as reimaginings of the music of Pat Metheny, Weather Report, Chick Corea, and Don Grolnick, among others.

Tuesday Tunes: Twangtown Paramours
2025-07-08 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
The Twangtown Paramours are an award-winning husband and wife Soulful Folk duo from Nashville. They are three time Kerrville finalists and and winners of Texas’s Wildflower Contest. Recently, other artists have started to record their songs. Lead singer, MaryBeth Zamer used to sing background vocals for Eva Cassidy. Writer, producer, and guitar player, Mike Lewis is the author of a #1 platinum selling hit in Korea and sometimes plays upright bass for Jimmie Dale Gilmore. The newest Twangtown Paramours album, which was released in January, 2025, came in at #1 on the Folk Alliance International Chart for that month, got more spins than any #1 monthly artist in over two and a half years, and had six of the top ten songs. The last Twangtown Paramours album was #11 on the UK blues charts, and the last Folk album was #2 on the FAI Chart.
Here is what some music critics say about the duo and their new album:
“Lead singer Marybeth Zamer is a vocal force of nature – one of the most expressive vocalists I have heard in some time.”- Music News Nashville
“In the performances’ acoustic majesty, we hear the Twangtown Paramours as we’ve not heard them before, thereby bringing into bold relief the depth of their messages and the beauty of their art”- Deep Roots Magazine

“The best collection of songs they’ve ever written and recorded” – Alternate Root Magazine

“Mike and MaryBeth are a match made in musical heaven.”- Alan Cackett, Former Editor of Maverick Magazine

“It is a sign of great writing to put the listener exactly where the song wants them to be.” – Blues Matters Magazine, UK

“We love the latest release from the Twangtown Paramours” – Luxury Experience Magazine

“There is a grandeur to the songs, born of honesty, that rewards repeat listening.” – Parcbench.live

Fresh Catch Thursday
2025-07-10 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-17 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-24 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-31 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-07 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-14 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-21 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-28 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) and 1 more date | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Every Thursday starting at 4pm we host Nor’Easter Catering for a raw bar pop-up. Come on down and enjoy the freshest oysters you can get your hands on, and a variety of weekly specials that often include lobster rolls, shrimp cocktails, tuna poke bowls, blue crab quesadillas, and more!

Summer Sundays: Hard Scrabble
2025-07-13 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Vermont bluegrass and acoustic blues.

Tuesday Tunes: The Dale & Darcy Band
2025-07-15 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
The Dale and Darcy band is composed of veteran acoustic musicians who play together at farmer’s markets, fairs, festivals, weddings, in bars and taverns and anywhere people appreciate a lively tune.
Their music is clean, crisp and clear. They have entertained guests every Saturday at The Von Trapp Family Brewery and Bakery for the past five summers and it is during that time that they developed the sweet harmonies and uncomplicated tunes you will find on their album. The tenor banjo, fiddles, mandolin, guitar and vocals create a sound that is pleasing to listen to, to dance to or to have playing quietly in the background. While some of the tunes are familiar favorites, others are simply their favorites, the tunes that have made a lasting impression on us all.

Zero Limits Red-Carpet Film Premiere
2025-07-18 14:30 - 18:30 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Zero Limits Movie
About the film: Bestselling author Dr. Joe Vitale (The Secret)
A transformative journey into forgiveness, remembrance, and miracle-minded living.
Featuring Vermont Locals: Lisa Schermerhorn, Lily and Barrie Fisher. Includes scenes filmed in the beautiful Mad River Valley.
Event Schedule:
Pre-Show Celebration at Lawson’s Finest Liquids taproom: local community, celebration and connection. Open to all!
Live music from Shrimp Tunes
2:30 to 6:30pm.
Two Movie Screenings at the Big Picture Theater
5:00 and 7:00pm

Summer Sundays: Good Gravy
2025-07-20 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-31 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Good Gravy is a bluegrass trio out of Burlington, VT led by Joe Agnello. And they bring it.

Tuesday Tunes: Red River North
2025-07-22 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-26 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Jeremiah Strauss and Rick Frauton bring red dirt country covers and originals to the Lawson’s Finest Taproom.

Summer Sundays: Mike Mac
2025-07-27 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-17 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
An absolute favorite of the Taproom. Excellent guitarist and vibes that’ll get you out of your seat and moving.

Tuesday Tunes: Bob Recupero
2025-07-29 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Music for your ears and soul.

Summer Sundays: Chris Peterman Quartet
2025-08-03 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States

Tuesday Tunes: Fun Dip
2025-08-05 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Bob Brookens brings Fun Dip back to the Taproom!

Summer Sundays: Cooie’s Trio
2025-08-10 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
As a trio, Cooie, Adlai & Patti combine their considerable talents and convey a spirit of musical adventure across multiple genres.
Instrumentally, Cooie’s steady rhythm guitar, Adlai’s masterly keyboard accompaniment, and Patti’s bassline create the perfect foundation for their vocal stylings, incorporating tight three-part harmonies.

Tuesday Tunes: Ragged Company
2025-08-12 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Hard rockin’ originals and covers from blues, alt country, and rock!

Bark Park: The Grand Unleashing
2025-08-17 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Perhaps you’ve seen it, perhaps you’ve already enjoyed it! But on August 17th, we’re going to celebrate it! Join us on August 17th in our brand new dog-friendly service area The Bark Park for its Grand Unleashing! Although we should mention that we do ask that your furry friends themselves remain leashed.
Located at the entrance of our Taproom grounds, The Bark Park is a fully fenced in, lush grassy service area with over 50 seats. When our driveway is closed off, guests can make themselves comfortable in the Bark Park and then head in to order food and drink at the bar to walk down to the Bark Park. When our driveway is not closed off, our friendly Taproom staff will safely escort your beverages down to the Bark Park for you after you order at the bar. The Bark Park is open 7 days a week during our Taproom operating hours.
To help us celebrate our gorgeous new space we’ve got three incredible local non-profits joining us. Past Sunshine Fund recipient For the Love of Dogs Vermont will have an area in the Bark Park set up with dogs that are up for adoption. Past Sunshine Fund recipient PAWSitive Pantry will be on-site for a pop-up pet food drive. And August Sunshine Fund recipient The Mitzvah Fund will be here with their fully-equipped Mobile Veterinary Surgical and Dental Clinic to talk about their organizations and give tours of their clinic-on-wheels.
For your furry family members we’ll have house-made Pup Cups available from our own kitchen, and for you bipeds we’ve got our terrific selection of fresh cold offerings on draft, plenty of non-alcoholic options, and a full summer food menu. We hope you’ll join us for this unique Sunday afternoon yappy, er- happy- hour!

Tuesday Tunes: John Lackard Blues Duo
2025-08-19 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Regular Taproom favorite John Lackard brings his blues and rock n’ roll back to the stage.

Summer Sundays: Granville Daze
2025-08-24 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Granville Daze started in July 2021. John and Victoria Crowne have been married over 33 years and moved with their 2 children, now grown men, to Granville Vermont in 2006. They sing all original music all the time, written by John. Their tag line is: Organic music handcrafted and harvested in the Green Mountains of Vermont. They have been performing around central Vermont and Enfield New Hampshire. The goal was to get good enough to play for the neighborhood. They didn’t expect the success and support they have received from the musical community. They sing about Peace, love, songs that make a statement about the environment and social activism. They recently submitted a song for NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert Contest. Granville Daze is excited to play for Lawson’s Finest and their friends in Waitsfield and surrounding towns.

Tuesday Tunes: The Steppes
2025-09-02 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Wide-open rock fusion from Vermont, USA.
