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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Thursday, May 7th @ 6:30pm Please join us for this amazing documentary honoring the lives of Terry Brown and Dana Fuller, two firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Followed by a discussion and Q&A with your local fire department. About the film Please join us for this amazing documentary to […]
The Mad River Rug Hookers meet downstairs at the Warren library on the second Friday of every month. Our monthly “hook in” a chance to socialize, solicit rug hooking advice, admire the works of many rug hookers and meet new hookers! We have many new rug hookers, and more are welcome. We have an introductory […]
It’s Toddler Time, Creative Shapes Art Class at Inklings Children’s Books! Friday mornings from 10am – 11am. Caregivers and their little ones are invited to explore shapes in a whole new way, and develop those fine motor skills; all while having some creative fun! Activities will include painting with balloons, creating shapes with different materials, […]
Kick off the weekend with Family Fridays! From 4:30–6:00 pm. Adults can unwind during cocktail hour while kids enjoy fun, creative activities in the Red Room. Seasonal crafts provided by Inkling Bookstore! A little something for everyone to start the weekend right. Simple snacks for children will be provided. Ages 3 +
Join Silk Road Kitchen & Catering and Cousins Brewing for an evening of globally inspired street food and locally hand crafted beer. Delicious dinner prepared with fresh local ingredients, along with 6 tasty house=brewed drafts. plus a selection of wine, hard seltzers, hard cider, and canned cocktails. Friday and Saturday, 5pm
Born in the South Central area of Los Angeles, The Pharcyde stood out from the rap and acts that hit in the late-‘80s and early-‘90s. Members Imani Wilcox, Tre Hardson, and Romye Robinson were dancers by trade. Derrick Stewart joined the group in 1990 and their debut, Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde, catapulted them into […]
Join the Addison County Chamber of Commerce for Addison County’s Regional Civics Bee Live Competition, a celebration of middle school student achievement and civic knowledge. This inspiring event brings our community together to support students as they showcase their understanding of government, public policy, and the responsibilities of citizens. Join us to cheer our communities […]
Saturday of Mother’s Day Weekend, come join us at the taproom for our annual Mother’s Day Market. We’ll be featuring over 20 local vendors offering local, handmade products. Something for any mother in your life!
Join Silk Road Kitchen & Catering and Cousins Brewing for an evening of globally inspired street food and locally hand crafted beer. Delicious dinner prepared with fresh local ingredients, along with 6 tasty house=brewed drafts. plus a selection of wine, hard seltzers, hard cider, and canned cocktails. Friday and Saturday, 5pm
Grab your best prom attire and shake your booty with @olivertwistedcraig this Saturday, at The Mad River Valley’s Second Prom DJ cRAIG mITCHELL is back and if you’ve never been to one of his dance parties…COME TO THIS ONE! No excuses!* *you may have a valid excuse but just go with it, okay? 😃 Dress […]
Celebrate the Mothers in your life at our whimsical Mother’s Day Tea Party. Enjoy unlimited tea and delicious savory and sweet treats towers, featuring scones, biscuits, sandwiches and more!
Wrap up your weekend with 10% off food every Sunday when you show your Sugarbush or Ikon pass. Whether you spent the day chasing corn snow or just soaking up the longer daylight, we’ve got your après covered. Come in, warm up, grab a bite, and enjoy a little spring perk from all of us […]
Celebrate Mom with a Thoughtfully Prepared Mother’s Day Takeaway Feast Make Mother’s Day effortless and delicious with our curated takeaway menu—perfect for a relaxed family gathering at home. Choose from three signature mains, fresh seasonal sides, and indulgent dessert to create a meal Mom will love. ✨ How It Works: Pre-order your Mother’s Day […]
Every Monday at Lawson’s Finest Liquids!
In the Mad River Valley, we believe that everyone — whether they live here, work here, or visit — deserves to feel safe. To support that vision the chamber’s is launching a new series of Stand Up for Safety workshops designed to help hospitality workers recognize and respond to situations that may threaten the safety or […]
Singer/songwriter Zack Tyler graces the Taproom for the first time with his own brand of original folk-rock songs. Please help us welcome him to the Valley!
This ain’t your grandpa’s beer and a bratwurst.
On Wednesdays we eat wings! Enjoy a plate of mini bone-in pork shank wings tossed in our honey mustard and sriracha sauce.
On Wednesday, May 13, Hannah Kirkpatrick from the Vermont Historical Society will come join us at 2:00 to continue our Shelf Inventory and introduce historical society volunteers to Collections Tiering. At 4:00- 5:15 we will have our regular monthly meeting and discuss the oral history interview project that we will engage in this summer. Please […]
The Mad River of Valley Chamber of Commerce board meets every other month throughout the year. All chamber members in good standing are encouraged to attend board meetings. You can reach out to the board’s group email to: board@madrivervalley.com. Executive Committee Sean Kramer – Chair, – 1824 House Inn Anna Nasset– Vice-Chair, Executive Committee – Stand […]
The Fayston Historical Society has established regular monthly meetings one the second Wednesday of every month from 4- 5:30 at the Fayston Town Hall . Everyone is welcome! Our next meeting is Wed, Jan 14 from 4- 5:30 pm For more information and/or to join the FHS contact faystonhistoricalsociety@gmail.com Lots of exciting things are happening!
✍🏻 Life Drawing Wednesdays presented by The Valley Artists Guild The very popular Wednesday Night Drawing Sessions will resume on Feb, 4, 2025. This is a self-directed session. No instruction or critiques are offered but conversations and sharing within the group are sure to inspire 😎 Subjects vary every two weeks: two weeks of Live […]
Every Thursday starting at 4pm we host Nor’Easter Catering for a raw bar pop-up.
These bi-monthly workshops are a place to have an open conversation about social media, what is working for everyone, what isn’t, what do you need help with? The MRV Chamber’s MRV Women in Business group decided to host these bi-monthly Social Media Workshops in the months in between the more structured MRV Women in Business […]
Social Media Workshop with Brittany Winfield & Kaylee Mumford is an open conversation workshop where we talk about social media with guest speakers from The Winfield Creative & Pink Lens Creative. Join the Mad River Valley Women in Business for a conversation circle on short-form video content and how to create social media videos that […]
Join us in the pub for all your favorite Mad River Barn menu items with live music from Al’s Pals! Open for dinner from 5 pm – 9 pm. Live music from 6 – 8 every Thursday in the summer!
Student Art Show Brings Mad River Valley Schools Together at Lareau Farm & Forest Waitsfield, VT — May 2026 — The Mad River Valley community is set to celebrate creativity, collaboration, and young talent at the upcoming Student Art Show, hosted at the Big Red Barn at Lareau Farm & Forest. The exhibition will run […]
As the American colonies fought to free themselves from the British two hundred and fifty years ago, one fifth of that population — the enslaved African-American population — undertook their own struggle for liberty. Their stories of ingenuity and heroism speak to us, two and a half centuries later, of how precious the birthright of […]
It’s Toddler Time, Creative Shapes Art Class at Inklings Children’s Books! Friday mornings from 10am – 11am. Caregivers and their little ones are invited to explore shapes in a whole new way, and develop those fine motor skills; all while having some creative fun! Activities will include painting with balloons, creating shapes with different materials, […]
Kick off the weekend with Family Fridays! From 4:30–6:00 pm. Adults can unwind during cocktail hour while kids enjoy fun, creative activities in the Red Room. Seasonal crafts provided by Inkling Bookstore! A little something for everyone to start the weekend right. Simple snacks for children will be provided. Ages 3 +
Student Art Show Brings Mad River Valley Schools Together at Lareau Farm & Forest Waitsfield, VT — May 2026 — The Mad River Valley community is set to celebrate creativity, collaboration, and young talent at the upcoming Student Art Show, hosted at the Big Red Barn at Lareau Farm & Forest. The exhibition will run […]
Whether you were Prom King or Queen or you did not go to Prom back in High School here is your chance for a Second Chance to make some amazing memories for a good cause! It will be a magical night, in a magical spot where we can all dance and enjoy while also raising […]
On Friday May 15 at 7:30 pm and Saturday May 16 at 7:30 pm, Onion River Chorus presents the famous Requiem Mass in C minor by 19th-century Italian composer Luigi Cherubini (1760-1842). Both concerts will be at the Unitarian Church of Montpelier (130 Main St.). The Onion River Chorus is directed by Richard Riley and […]
The Co-op’s Board of Trustees meets monthly, except July and August. All Co-op Shareholders are encouraged to attend Board meetings. Stay abreast of what is happening at America’s only skier-owned mountain by checking out the latest Board Meeting Minutes. If you have a comment, question or concern for the board you can reach them by emailing coopboard@madriverglen.com […]
Once icy winter has ended and spring has shaken off it’s last chill our fields turn vibrant green with lush grass. Freshly grown and nutrient dense, it’s time for our cows to return to their favorite spot. Share in the joy as our cows dance, holler, and feast on fresh pasture. Join us to welcome […]
Roots Farm Market’s Sprout Club is for young gardeners and nature lovers. Take and make seedling starter pots, pollinator water stations, toad abodes and nature crowns. Learn about plant anatomy and lifecycles, pollinators, toads, amphibians, flowers and pest management in our summer-long series of monthly events on Saturday May 16th; June 20th, July 18th, and […]
Todd Cummings is a Vermont based illustrator and designer whose work celebrates the natural beauty of Vermont and the Northeast. His style is a modern interpretation of classic American landscape painting.
A Vermont based painter whose work is inspired by time spent outdoors. Her bold paintings capture the movement and energy of mountain landscapes and winter days well spent.
We are lucky to have Lemon Fair View Homestead bringing their sourdough breads and other small-batch baked goods to Waitsfield from their Champlain Valley home base.
Vermont watercolor artist Avi creates gentle, nostalgic watercolor prints inspired by the overlooked moments and objects of daily life. With a soft, intentional style, her work feels both personal and comforting—like a visual diary of the things that make a place feel like home.
We are excited to welcome back author – and Waitsfield native – Kate Hosford on Saturday, May 16th at 11am for a reading of her new book, YOU AND I ARE STARS AND NIGHT. This whimsical picture book celebrates the loving, playful, and imaginative relationship between caregiver and child through a shared dreamy journey before […]
Held annually, Mosaic’s March to End Violence invites the community to help create a safe, empowering space where those affected by sexual and gender-based violence are heard, seen, and supported. Join Mosaic and our youth advisory committee for a community gathering with activities and resources, a welcome ceremony with guest speakers, and a march led […]
Stark Mountain Foundation is thrilled to welcome back Vermont Master Naturalist Gene O. Desideraggio for our seasonal series of free, family-friendly guided hikes. More than just a walk in the woods—it’s an invitation to step into the hidden world of the Green Mountains. This season’s hikes will take place: May 16th: 2pm-4pm – Snowshoe Trail […]
Student Art Show Brings Mad River Valley Schools Together at Lareau Farm & Forest Waitsfield, VT — May 2026 — The Mad River Valley community is set to celebrate creativity, collaboration, and young talent at the upcoming Student Art Show, hosted at the Big Red Barn at Lareau Farm & Forest. The exhibition will run […]
On Friday May 15 at 7:30 pm and Saturday May 16 at 7:30 pm, Onion River Chorus presents the famous Requiem Mass in C minor by 19th-century Italian composer Luigi Cherubini (1760-1842). Both concerts will be at the Unitarian Church of Montpelier (130 Main St.). The Onion River Chorus is directed by Richard Riley and […]
Join Annemarie Furey at Inklings on Sunday, May 17th at 11am. Following a reading of IGOR AND THE MENDING MICE, Annemarie will lead a demonstration in simple sewing & mending methods. Children will have the chance to create their own cloth bookmarks using upcycled materials. FREE & OPEN to ALL Rec. ages: 5 – 12 […]
Interested in learning more about basic tapestry and weaving techniques? Master weaver, Susan Snider, will provide weaving instruction to a limited number of participants. Individuals in this workshop will use a simple frame loom and other “unique weaving frames” to create a piece which expresses a thought, memory, idea or inspiration. Because this session begins […]
Wrap up your weekend with 10% off food every Sunday when you show your Sugarbush or Ikon pass. Whether you spent the day chasing corn snow or just soaking up the longer daylight, we’ve got your après covered. Come in, warm up, grab a bite, and enjoy a little spring perk from all of us […]
Student Art Show Brings Mad River Valley Schools Together at Lareau Farm & Forest Waitsfield, VT — May 2026 — The Mad River Valley community is set to celebrate creativity, collaboration, and young talent at the upcoming Student Art Show, hosted at the Big Red Barn at Lareau Farm & Forest. The exhibition will run […]
Come to Joslin Library for a panel discussion with three authors on the art of writing picture books. Hear from Kate Hosford, Tanya Lee Stone, and Brian Wray about their artistic process, what draws them to this unique storytelling medium, and what it’s like to work in the picture book industry. This program is for […]
