The Mad River Valley Village

Zero Celsius
2026-02-27 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-28 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-03 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-04 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-05 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-06 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-07 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-10 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) and 1 more date | 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!
2026-02-27 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-03-06 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 +

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

Taco Tuesday
2026-03-03 16:00 - 22:00, 2026-03-10 16:00 - 22:00 | Hyde Away, 1428 Mill Brook Rd, Waitsfield, 05673
$3 Tacos – $5 Margaritas – Other Great Specials – Full Regular Menu

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, 2026-03-11 12:30 - 14:30 | Vermont
Welcoming 1st through 6th grade students from the Waitsfield Elementary School for an afternoon of skiing!

Toddler Time, Creative Shapes Art Class at Inklings!
2026-03-06 10:00 - 11:00 | 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

Parlor Skis Demo Day
2026-03-07 09:00 - 14:00 | Vermont
Parlor was founded on a shared passion for skiing in New England, with a focus on designing and building great products.
Our goal is to share this passion with as many people as we can.
Look for the Parlor tent in the base area and take advantage of a free demo!

Shaping Our Future
2026-03-08 00:00 - 23:59 | Vermont
In collaboration with Hoods to Woods and the Shred Foundation, Shaping Our Future is a one-of-a-kind event focusing on bringing more people into the snow sports industry by way of terrain parks. Each organization will bring 6 kids to learn how to weld, shape, rake and build a terrain park over 3 days (March 6-8.) JOIN US Sunday, March 8th for a public ride day. We are encouraging the community from near and far to come out and ride and hang with the kids. We will also be raffling off some prizes! Please check out the organizations and consider donating to them below.

15th Annual Green Mountain Shred-A-Thon
2026-03-08 00:00 - 23:59 | Vermont
A High Fives Foundation pledge-driven event that is held each spring at the world’s greatest resort. On Sunday March 8th, 2025, participants will begin after having gathered pledges like NASCAR racing chasing sponsorships. Each participant will challenge themselves to hot laps as many times as possible from first to the last chair. Awards are given out for a variety of categories. There will be a vendor village, live DJ, lunch provided for participants, and an all-around great party in the name of philanthropy!Stay tuned for more information and registration!WHAT IS A SKI-A-THON?Enjoy an interactive, engaging, and community focused fundraising experience!RAISE FUNDS AHEAD OF TIMEReach out to your network and ask for donations in honor of the High Fives mission, spreading the word through social media, email, word of mouth, telegram, smoke signal, whatever you have access to.WIN AWESOME PRIZESWe have partnered with like-minded brands to offer participants the chance to win a whole slew of gear based on fundraising goals and day of participation.SKI AND RIDE ALL DAYThe party we’ve been waiting for! Participants track laps, interact with the vendor village, and can choose to dress up. Après ski the High Fives way with a killer after party celebration and awards ceremony.YOU CAN DO IT!Create your fundraising page or join a team.

Shaping Our Future Community Day
2026-03-08 00:00 - 23:59 | Vermont

15th Annual Green Mountain Shred-A-Thon
2026-03-08 00:00 - 23:59 | Vermont
A High Fives Foundation pledge-driven event that is held each spring at the world’s greatest resort. On Sunday March 8th, 2026, participants will begin after having gathered pledges like NASCAR racing chasing sponsorships. Each participant will challenge themselves to hot laps as many times as possible from first to the last chair. Awards are given out for a variety of categories. There will be a vendor village, live DJ, lunch provided for participants, and an all-around great party in the name of philanthropy!Stay tuned for more information and registration!WHAT IS A SKI-A-THON?Enjoy an interactive, engaging, and community focused fundraising experience!RAISE FUNDS AHEAD OF TIMEReach out to your network and ask for donations in honor of the High Fives mission, spreading the word through social media, email, word of mouth, telegram, smoke signal, whatever you have access to.WIN AWESOME PRIZESWe have partnered with like-minded brands to offer participants the chance to win a whole slew of gear based on fundraising goals and day of participation.SKI AND RIDE ALL DAYThe party we’ve been waiting for! Participants track laps, interact with the vendor village, and can choose to dress up. Après ski the High Fives way with a killer after party celebration and awards ceremony.YOU CAN DO IT!Create your fundraising page or join a team.

NVC U8 & U10 Dual Giant Slalom Race
2026-03-08 08:00 - 15:00 | Vermont
Vermont Alpine Racing Association U8 & U10 Dual Giant Slalom.
https://vara.org/

LINE DANCING: BOOTS & BURGERS w/Jenna from GOOD TIME LINE DANCING
2026-03-08 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.
