Deaf Glow IPA Release with Deaf Night Out
2025-09-06 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
For the second straight year we’re partnering with the Vermont Association of the Deaf to bring you Deaf Glow IPA. Come spend the afternoon with us as we kick off at 4:00pm with a free American Sign Language class. Absolutely all skill levels welcome. Afterward, we are privileged to be the September host site for Deaf Night Out.
Deaf Glow IPA is brimming with dank and juicy flavors from a healthy dose of Galaxy, Simcoe, and Mosaic hops, and comes in at 7.2% ABV. This beer falls under our Good Brews for a Cause umbrella, with proceeds benefitting the Vermont Association of the Deaf and their support of the Yolande Henry Community Foundation. Deaf Glow IPA will be available all day on draft at the taproom, as well as in cans to-go from our retail space.

Summer Sundays: Hard Scrabble
2025-09-07 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: Bettenroo
2025-09-09 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Bettenroo is a dynamic, versatile musical duo with undeniable vocal strength. Lori Jacobs & Anne Davey‘s flawlessly blended harmony is complemented with instrumental versatility of guitar, bass, and occasional percussion.
Based in Delaware & Vermont, Bettenroo performs in the US and beyond. They have been featured on Freeman Stage (a host to many national acts like Alison Kraus, Chicago, Melissa Etheridge, etc), Milton Theatre, WBOC’s Delmarva Life, Florida’s Gulf Coast & Keys, Ladybug Festival, New England as well as venues in New Zealand, Australia, Ireland, Costa Rica and Belize. Audiences can’t help but become an integral part of Anne and Lori’s passionate musical delivery. Check out Bettenroo’s CD ‘Live Out Loud‘.

Beer Pairing Dinner with Chef Andy Landry
2025-09-10 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
For the third installment of our 2025 beer pairing dinner series we’ve teamed up with local chef, Andy Landry of Nor’easter Catering, to provide a menu that explores the bounty of both land and sea, inspired by the flavors of summer and paired expertly with the latest offerings from the Lawson’s Finest brewery and taproom.
Guests will meet in the brewery at 6:00pm for a welcome beverage, and then make their way to a private seating in our taproom retail space for a 4-course dinner from 6:30 to 8:00.
Seating is very limited, and tickets can be purchased here.

Fresh Catch Thursday
2025-09-11 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-18 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-25 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-02 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-09 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-16 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-23 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-30 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | 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!

Tuesday Tunes at Lawson’s Finest: Bob Recupero
2025-09-16 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Music for your ears and soul.

“Christina and the Whitefish” Author Event with Stephen Vittoria
2025-09-18 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Join Stephen Vittoria with Alternative Book Press’ Tracy Haught “in conversation” for the author’s powerful new novel.
Q&A and book signing at the Lawson’s Finest taproom from 6:00 to 8:00pm on Thursday September 18th.

Summer Sundays at Lawson’s Finest: Switchel
2025-09-21 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Tight vocal harmonies coupled with upright bass, mandolin, fiddle, guitar and banjo.

Tuesday Tunes at Lawson’s Finest: Bloodroot Gap
2025-09-23 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Formed after a serendipitous jam session at a Vermont bluegrass festival, Bloodroot Gap is a musical collaboration between brothers Rob and Jim McCuen (Swing Noire), Freeman Corey (Catamount Crossing, Big Spike Bluegrass) and Jake Munson.
Corey, a fiddle player who grew up on a dairy farm in Benson, is the son of a fine, old-time fiddler. He started playing at age 10, learning hundreds of Irish, Scottish and French-Canadian fiddle tunes from his father. Corey has become one of Vermont’s most sought-after traditional fiddlers, gracing the stage with Bob Amos and Catamount Crossing, Big Spike Bluegrass, The Haymakers and Spare Parts among countless other notable groups and musicians.
The McCuen Brothers have been performing side-by-side for nearly 30 years, founding the bands Wiley Dobbs, Acoustic Undermind, and Swing Noire, and sharing the stage with the likes of Frank Vignola, Jamie Masefield, Charlie Hunter and Doug Perkins. The brothers provide tight vocal harmonies and rhythmic accompaniment, as only twins can. Rob dazzles audiences with his fluid solos on mandolin and guitar, while Jim holds down the low end on upright bass.

Gotta Jibrew IPA Draft Release and Live Show
2025-09-24 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Sean Lawson and the Gotta Jibrew Traveling Beer Club brewed up something special together, and we’re excited to share it with all of you on September 24th.
Come on down to the taproom for the release of Gotta Jibrew IPA. We’ll be tapping the first keg for the public at 4:00pm. We’ll have the deep grooves bumpin’ in the taproom ahead of a very special performance from electrifying guitarist ANTHONY KRIZAN (Amphibian, and formerly of the Spin Doctors).
Put on your dancin’ shoes, grab your glow sticks, and come get funky.

The Big Sip Distributor Summit (Taproom Closed, Retail Open)
2025-09-25 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
On Thursday, September 25th the Taproom will be closed to the public (our Retail shop will be open normal hours) for our annual Big Sip Distributor Summit. Representatives from each of our distribution partners that carry our beer throughout the Northeast and beyond will be onsite for a full day of immersion into the Lawson’s Finest experience. We quite literally wouldn’t be where we are today without our distribution partners.
Swing by our Retail shop for beer to go, and come back on Friday when our Taproom will be back open to the public!

Oktoberfest at the Taproom
2025-09-27 11:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Another year, another Oktoberfest celebration at the Taproom! Join us all day on Saturday September 27th for the best Oktoberfest celebration in the Mad River Valley. We’ll have half liters of our delicious Fest Bier on draft, with specialty glassware you can keep for $15 including the pour. Eine halbe, Danke!
In addition to Fest Bier lager on draft (and in cans to go) we’ll also have cans of Paulaner Spezi and apple soda- two delicious non-alcoholic beverages pivotal to any fest celebration, and a robust Oktoberfest menu prepared by our kitchen. Wash it down with a nip of Underberg as you sit around a table playing a round of Schafkopf- the most popular Bavarian card game.
This once-a-year celebration at our Taproom is one you won’t want to miss.

Summer Sundays at Lawson’s Finest: Red Admiral
2025-09-28 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Red Admiral is Vermont’s preeminent alternative rock jug band. Come on down to delight your senses!

Tuesday Tunes at Lawson’s Finest: Troy Millette
2025-09-30 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Witty onstage persona, imaginative covers, and heartfelt original songs. One of Vermont’s best folk artists.

The Sunday Sessions: Mike Mac
2025-10-05 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
One of our absolute favorites to have play at the Taproom. Mike is a top tier performer and guitarist and is always a fan favorite.

Tuesday Tunes: Red River North
2025-10-07 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Central Vermont’s premiere country quarter, led by Jeremiah Strauss. Red River North brings red dirt country covers and originals to the Lawson’s Finest Taproom.

Tuesday Tunes: John Lackard Blues Duo
2025-10-14 17:30 - 19:30 (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.

Sunday Sessions: Robin Gottfried
2025-10-19 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Joining us for the launch of our year-round Sunday afternoon music is Vermont recording artist, Robin Gottfried. Come on down for this solo performance Sunday October 19th!

Tuesday Tunes: Chicken Fat Injection
2025-10-21 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Chicken Fat Injection is a Vermont band made up of some of the finest players in the region. With over 300 shows behind them, the group communication and groove is transcendent, bordering on ‘one mind’.

CFI’s choice of – and approach to – material is unique. Believing that playing sets that cross genres is not only refreshing and unexpected for an audience, the band remains fresh on each gig; CFI is dedicated to exploring the common languages of Funk, Soul, Jazz, Blues, Country, Reggae and Rock – in real time. It’s all CFI – and it’s all Groovy.
As a quartet, CFI is: George Petit on guitars and vocals, John Rivers on electric bass, Geza Carr on drumset and Mike Hartigan on keyboards…upon occasion, when the party permits, we expand to an nonet, adding up to a full five-piece horn section that includes Jake Whitesell (tenor), Rob DeBruyn (tenor), Avery Cooper (alto/bari), Conor Young (tpt/flug) and Nate Reit (t’bone).

Lawson’s Finest’s Taproom 7th Birthday Party
2025-10-25 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
We’ll have two small-batch pilot brews on tap specifically for this party, brewery tours, live music, a tote bag heat press activity, free limited edition Birthday glassware for the first 50 pints poured and more. Featuring local favorites Ragged Company and the Sklarkestra.

Sunday Sessions: Shrimptunes
2025-10-26 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Shrimptunes is back! Vermont’s favorite one-man-band is bringing his one-of-a-kind full band sound to the Lawson’s Finest taproom Sunday October 26th.

Tuesday Tunes: The Dale & Darcy Band
2025-10-28 17:30 - 19:30 (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.

Lawson’s Finest Boos and Brews Halloween
2025-10-31 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Halloween is on a Friday this year?! Come down to the taproom for our Halloween bash, featuring DJ Matt Hagen curating a rockin’ and spooky set. We’ll have games, a costume contest, prizes and more!
