The Mad River Valley Village

Toddler Time, Creative Shapes Art Class at Inklings!
2026-02-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-27 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
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, and color matching.
Begins Friday, Nov. 7th and goes for 6 weeks.
Ages: 18mo – 4yrs.
Price: $85 (all six classes) Drop-in Price: $15/per class

Zero Celsius
2026-02-20 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-21 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-24 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-25 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-26 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-27 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-28 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-03 13:00 - 17:00 and 2 more dates | Mad River Valley Arts, 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield, 05673
ZERO CELSIUS takes place at Mad Arts and Sugarbush Resort, and gathers artists who explore the textures, tensions, and transformations of winter.
From the hush of frozen landscapes to the volatility of a warming climate, the exhibition reflects on how the cold season shapes—and is reshaped by—human and environmental relationships.
Bringing together sculpture, installation, sound, photography, and digital media, ZERO CELSIUS examines winter as material, concept, and metaphor: crystalline, fleeting, and ecologically vital. The exhibition invites visitors to consider the fragility of snow in a changing world, to reconnect with winter’s wonder and silence, and to share their own stories and memories of a season both timeless and increasingly imperiled.

Family Fridays!
2026-02-20 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-02-27 16:30 - 18:00 | Big Picture Theater, 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, 05673
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 +

Co-op Board of Trustees In-Season Meeting
2026-02-21 08:00 - 09:00 | Vermont
The Co-op’s Board of Trustees meets monthly during the winter ski season. 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

Join us on Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/jhi-umff-poa

Dash For Cash!
2026-02-21 14:00 - 20:00 | Vermont
This new event will pit skiers head to head in a dual panel slalom course with pro jump. The winner of each head to head race will advance to the next round until a champion is crowned and awarded a cash purse prize. This race is open to all age groups. The Dash For Cash is the second leg of the Racing Triple Crown.
The MRG Racing Triple Crown combines three celebrated legacy events and crowns an overall category champions!

The storied Kandahar is MRG’s modern version of a full mountain ski race. It rewards those who can ski gates as well as terrain and conditions on the trail.
The Dash For Cash is a new event that will pit racers head to head on a dual panel course with pro jump.
The Rockefeller Challenge is a test of fearlessness and speed where competitors tuck straight downhill and glide uphill to find the skier who goes the furthest.

Combine and register for all three events and save!
A valid lift ticket or season pass is required. Lift ticket not included in the entry fee.
Ages 10 & up as of 1/1/26. You must complete a registration for each family member who will be racing. Please log in below (if you are already in MRG’s system) or create a new account for each racer.
Disclaimer: Weather and conditions dependent. There are no refunds on the entry fee for any reason, including in the event of date change, cancellation, or inability to participate. We reserve the right to change or modify any of the perimeters of the race including but not limited to start time, date, location, course, finish and awards in the interest of event security.

Benedicts in the Barn
2026-02-22 08:00 - 12:00 | 1824 House, 2150 Main St., Waitsfield, VT, 05673
Join us on the 4th Sunday of each month for Benedicts in the Barn—a delightfully rustic breakfast experience set in our charming Vermont barn
Feast on an evolving menu featuring classic and creative takes on Eggs Benedict, fluffy pancakes, custom omelettes, house‑made corned beef hash, avocado toast, and premium meats from 5th Quarter Butcher—all served in a cozy, barn‑style atmosphere
A perfect excuse to gather with friends or family before the day unfolds
Location: 1824 House Inn + Barn, Waitsfield, VT
Reservations: Strongly recommended—visit 1824house.com/breakfast or call/text 802‑496‑7555
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Come hungry. Leave happy.

LINE DANCING: BOOTS & BURGERS w/Jenna from GOOD TIME LINE DANCING
2026-02-22 18:00 - 20:00 | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Line Dancing at Afterthoughts will continue through the winter with Jenna from Good Time Line Dancing!
She’ll be here on the 2nd and fourth Sunday’s (weather permitting) of the month to get down and dirty on the dance floor with some new moves and classic line dances for you.
$10 to participate. Dust off those boots and let’s boogie.

Taco Tuesday
2026-02-24 16:00 - 22:00, 2026-03-03 16:00 - 22:00 | Hyde Away, 1428 Mill Brook Rd, Waitsfield, 05673
$3 Tacos – $5 Margaritas – Other Great Specials – Full Regular Menu

Free Cabot Fondue
2026-02-26 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-03-05 15:30 - 17:00 | Vermont
Join us aprés-ski every Thursday throughout the ski season for FREE FONDUE served with toasted bread thanks to our sponsors Cabot Creamery Cooperative!
Aprés in the Pub on fondue Thursdays is historically a very popular event, supplies are limited and may run out at any time, come early, leave happy.

Fat-ypus Skis Demo Day
2026-02-28 09:00 - 15:00 | Vermont
Handmade skis out of Breckenridge, Colorado.

IFSA Junior 3*
2026-03-01 07:30 - 17:00, 2026-03-02 07:30 - 17:00 | Vermont
Important Registration Information:

Lift ticket or season pass required
Competitors MUST have an active 2026 IFSA Membership to register for this event
This event is limited to 100 competitors
This competition is a two-day event
Helmets and back protectors are mandatory

Event Description:
Mad River Glen, the fertile crescent of big mountain skiing in New England is proud to be hosting a two-day IFSA Junior 3* series event. Come test your mettle on the east coast’s most challenging terrain. This event is open to skiers age 12-14 and 15-18 with an active 2026 IFSA membership. The competition is named in honor of Ryan Hawks and the Flyin’ Ryan Foundation.
Age Categories:
12-14 Female & Male Ski
15-18 Female & Male Ski
Event Information:
The event is limited to 100 competitors. The top finishers from Friday will qualify for Saturday’s final. Scores from both days will be calculated to determine the overall winners. Competitors must properly wear their bib, helmet and back protector in order to compete. We will run in start order as best we can within age/gender categories, late arrivals will be sent so long as we have not moved on to another age/gender. On finals day we will run in reverse order based on finishes from day one. Bibs will be collected in the finish area both days. Start lists, venue maps and results will all be made available via Stack Team App and LiveHeats in a timely manner. Pre-purchased competitor & spectator tickets will be distributed at check-in/bib pick-up on Friday. $59 competitor/$79 spectator vouchers will be distributed at check-in and must be redeemed at the ticket window. 1 competitor voucher/2 spectator vouchers will be issued to each visiting athlete. Competitors (and their support crew) who make the cut to Saturday’s finals will be given vouchers at check-in/bib pick-up to purchase tickets on Saturday. There will be no early distribution of tickets or bibs. Ticket vouchers will need to be redeemed for active tickets at the ticket booth on Saturday before loading the chairlift. The ticket booth opens at 8:00 am on weekends and 8:30 mid-week. Please note that the event timeline allows for extra time on Saturday morning to facilitate ticketing. Venue access is only permitted for event staff, patrol, authorized photographers, competitors who are properly displaying their bibs and IFSA-certified coaches. All other venue access needs to be cleared first with the Technical Director.
Competition Venues

Sunday’s qualifier event will take place on Gazelle located off the top of the Sunnyside Double Chair.
Finals will take place on Monday, the event will move over to Lift Line starting just below mid-station under the fabled Single Chair with the finish just above tower 9.
Event Timeline:
Competitor Check-in & Bib Pick-up

Sunday: 7:30 – 8:30 on the 3rd floor of the Basebox
Monday: 7:30 – 8:30 on the 3rd floor of the Basebox

Mandatory Competitor Meetings

Sunday: 8:30 on the 3rd floor of the Basebox
Monday: 8:30 on the 3rd floor of the Basebox

Course Inspection

Sunday: 8:45 – 9:45 am
Monday: 9:00 – 10:00 am

Event Start

Sunday: 10:00 am
Monday: 10:30 am

Awards/Cut Announcement

Sunday: on the deck of the Single at 4:30 pm
Monday: on the deck of the Single at 4:30 pm

EVENT SPONSORS

Atomic Skis Demo Day
2026-03-01 09:00 - 15:00 | Vermont
From the piste to the powder, distant backcountry peaks to local Nordic tracks, Atomic exists to drive skiing forward.
Founded in 1955, Atomic makes the world’s finest winter sports equipment. For over 65 years, our products have helped redefine the skiing experience for skiers of all levels, from beginners taking their first turns to the greatest athletes pushing their boundaries at the very top of the sport.

John Kearns Memorial Town Meeting Day
2026-03-03 00:00 - 23:59 | Vermont
Vermont high school, middle school and elementary school students ski for FREE!
A Town Meeting Day tradition, U12 and U14 racers descend on MRG for the annual John Kearns Memorial Town Meeting Day Slalom Race.
This is the first slalom event of the season for U12s.

IFSA Junior 3* (Weather Day)
2026-03-03 07:30 - 17:00 | Vermont
Important Registration Information:

Lift ticket or season pass required
Competitors MUST have an active 2026 IFSA Membership to register for this event
This event is limited to 100 competitors
This competition is a two-day event
Helmets and back protectors are mandatory

Event Description:
Mad River Glen, the fertile crescent of big mountain skiing in New England is proud to be hosting a two-day IFSA Junior 3* series event. Come test your mettle on the east coast’s most challenging terrain. This event is open to skiers age 12-14 and 15-18 with an active 2026 IFSA membership. The competition is named in honor of Ryan Hawks and the Flyin’ Ryan Foundation.
Age Categories:
12-14 Female & Male Ski
15-18 Female & Male Ski
Event Information:
The event is limited to 100 competitors. The top finishers from Friday will qualify for Saturday’s final. Scores from both days will be calculated to determine the overall winners. Competitors must properly wear their bib, helmet and back protector in order to compete. We will run in start order as best we can within age/gender categories, late arrivals will be sent so long as we have not moved on to another age/gender. On finals day we will run in reverse order based on finishes from day one. Bibs will be collected in the finish area both days. Start lists, venue maps and results will all be made available via Stack Team App and LiveHeats in a timely manner. Pre-purchased competitor & spectator tickets will be distributed at check-in/bib pick-up on Friday. $59 competitor/$79 spectator vouchers will be distributed at check-in and must be redeemed at the ticket window. 1 competitor voucher/2 spectator vouchers per visiting athlete. Competitors (and their support crew) who make the cut to Saturday’s finals will be given vouchers at check-in/bib pick-up to purchase tickets on Saturday. There will be no early distribution of tickets or bibs. Ticket vouchers will need to be redeemed for active tickets at the ticket booth on Saturday before loading the chairlift. The ticket booth opens at 8:00 am on weekends and 8:30 mid-week. Please note that the event timeline allows for extra time on Saturday morning to facilitate ticketing. Venue access is only permitted for event staff, patrol, authorized photographers, competitors who are properly displaying their bibs and IFSA-certified coaches. All other venue access needs to be cleared first with the Technical Director.
Competition Venues

Sunday’s qualifier event will take place on Gazelle located off the top of the Sunnyside Double Chair.
Finals will take place on Monday, the event will move over to Lift Line starting just below mid-station under the fabled Single Chair with the finish just above tower 9.
Event Timeline:
Competitor Check-in & Bib Pick-up

Sunday: 7:30 – 8:30 on the 3rd floor of the Basebox
Monday: 7:30 – 8:30 on the 3rd floor of the Basebox

Mandatory Competitor Meetings

Sunday: 8:30 on the 3rd floor of the Basebox
Monday: 8:30 on the 3rd floor of the Basebox

Course Inspection

Sunday: 8:45 – 9:45 am
Monday: 9:00 – 10:00 am

Event Start

Sunday: 10:00 am
Monday: 10:30 am

Awards/Cut Announcement

Sunday: on the deck of the Single at 4:30 pm
Monday: on the deck of the Single at 4:30 pm

EVENT SPONSORS

The Allyn’s Lodge Experience: À La Carte Dinner
2026-03-03 17:00 - 22:00 | Vermont
À la Carte Dining at Allyn’s Lodge offers a cozy, elevated mountain experience featuring seasonally inspired Vermont dishes in an intimate lodge setting. See sample menu. Learn more about the Allyn’s Lodge Experience, and to make a private dinner reservation, please contact Jen Schonder at 802-583-6527 or jschonder@sugarbush.com.

Waitsfield Elementary School Ski Program
2026-03-04 12:30 - 14:30 | Vermont
Welcoming 1st through 6th grade students from the Waitsfield Elementary School for an afternoon of skiing!
