Benedicts in the Barn
2025-07-27 08:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 1824 House, 2150 Main St., Waitsfield, VT, 05673
Join us on the 4th Sunday of the month, May through October, as we celebrate breakfast in the heart of the Mad River Valley.
Feast on Eggs Benedict (classic & creative!), fluffy pancakes, house made corned beef hash, custom omelettes, smoked salmon toast, and premium meats from 5th Quarter Butcher—all served in our cozy, rustic barn setting.
📅 2025 Dates:
May 25 • June 22 • July 27 • August 24 • September 28 • October 26
☕ Come hungry. Leave happy.

Middlesex Artisan Market
2025-07-27 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Camp Meade, 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex, 05602
Join us for the first Middlesex Artisan Market at Camp Meade!
This is the first annual Camp Meade Juried Artisan Market featuring high quality artisans and craftspeople! Vendor booth fees will be donated to the nonprofit Planetary Art Institute, which offers free and discounted arts, childcare, and creative community programming for all ages at Camp Meade.
The location is at Camp Meade in Middlesex home of Red Hen Bakery, Chico’s Tacos & Bar, The Local Wine & Beer Shop, Sally’s Second Act, Lightner Glass Studio, Yoga Lab, One Arts Studio, elm harris jewelry, Kurt Budliger photography and the Planetary Art Institute.

The Big Red Barn Art Show
2025-07-27 12:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-31 16:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-01 16:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Big Red Barn at Lareau Farm, 48 Lareau Road, Waitsfield, 05673
The Big Red Barn Art Show has been a summer tradition for 27 years. The Exhibition presents an eclectic selection of work that highlights the talents and creativity of local artists and fine craftspeople. The Show runs from July 27 – August 31 at the Red Barn Galleries at Lareau Farm in Waitsfield.
Thursday – Friday 4:00 – 9:00
Saturday – Sunday 12:00 – 9:00

The Drowsy Chaperone
2025-07-27 14:00, 2025-07-31 19:30 (America/New_York) | Lost Nation Theater, 39 Main Street, Montpelier, 05602
IT’S ONE SHOW-STOPPING NUMBER AFTER ANOTHER! Eric Love is back to direct and Star in this award winning Spectacular! When a die-hard theatre fan plays his favorite cast album, the characters come to life in this hilarious musical farce. A loving send-up of the “golden age” of musicals.
Covid Safety Protocols: Masks are encouraged, but not required. (LNT’s State of the Art Bio-Defense Air Purification “Synexis” System is also in service 24/7 keeping everyone as safe as possible.)
Reservations are $15 – $47, depending on day/type of ticket. Center reserved guarantee seats available for additional fee.
INFO & TICKETS: https://WWW.LOSTNATIONTHEATER.ORG
The Flood made LNT/City Hall’s elevator inoperable, requiring climbing stairs to attend in person. The play will be available digitally to make the show accessible to those unable to physically join us. We appreciate your understanding during this emergency situation. Since we cannot provide wheelchair/walker access, please call us (802-229-0492) or email info@lostnationtheater.org to discuss options for seeing the show.
SPONSORS: Vermont Recovery & Resilience Fund of the Vermont Community Foundation, Montpelier Strong Fund, The City of Montpelier, Vermont Mutual Insurance, The Random Acts of Kindness Fund, National Life Group, The World, Eternity, The Estate of Ted Richards, The Mary Shriver Fund of the Alan Weiss Estate, and Greenway Institute
ABOUT LNT: Lost Nation Theater winner “Theater of the Decade” – Broadway World (2020); “Best of New England”, Yankee Magazine, was named “One of the Best regional theaters in America” by the New York Drama League, “Outstanding Achievement Award” from the New England Theatre Conference; and has won the People’s Choice awards from both Seven Days and The Times Argus for Best Theater.

Slaphappy Jack with VT Suitcase Co. Opening at our Concerts on the Green
2025-07-27 14:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Camp Meade, 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex, 05602
Join us for a special Sunday show, as Slaphappy Jack brings their unique brand of fun to the Green and The Vermont Suitcase Company kicks off the show with their latest theatrical event.
First up: When Duke Didi is found unresponsive the morning before the national gallery exhibition, accusations start flying. Was it his suspicious niece and only heir? The butler? The incompetent constable? Or the national curator herself? Come untangle the mystery yourself with this family-friendly, puppet-heavy, hour-long Vermont Suitcase production: The Duke Is Dead!
We know you will love it as our Concerts on the Green show continues with the fabulously fun Slaphappy Jack. They play high energy music that spans all genres/eras: Blues, rock, soul, swing/jazz, country. If it feels awesome, they do it! Come join us as we get in some serious daytime dancing!

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

Camp Meade Concerts on the Green
2025-07-27 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-08-01 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Camp Meade, 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex, 05602
We are so excited to announce our Concerts on the Green Series for 2025! More band announcements to come!
Our season opener is Friday, May 23 from 5-8pm D. Davis and the Bent Nails House Band
Sunday, May 25 from 3-6pm The Hokum Brothers
Friday , May 30 from 5-8pm Dave Keller Band
Sunday, June 1 from 3-6pm Brett Hughes & That Bluegrass Band
Friday, June 6 from 5-8pm The Loonz
Sunday, June 8 from 3-6pm La Lovo
Friday, June 13 from 5-8pm Sonido Mal Maiz
Sunday, June 15 from 3-6pm Bruce Sklar’s Composers Collective
Sunday, June 22 from 3-6pm Freeway Clyde
Friday, June 27 from 5-8pm Guagua
Sunday, June 29 from 3-6pm Kerubo
Friday, July 4 from 5-8pm July 4th Camp Meade Cool-Down
Sunday, July 6 from 3-6pm Troy Millette and the Fire Below
Friday, July 11 from 5-8pm D. Davis & the Bent Nails House Band
Sunday, July 13 from 3-6pm Shady Trees
Sunday , July 20 from 3-6pm Soul Porpoise
Sunday, July 27 from 2-6pm Slap Happy Jack & The VT Suitcase Company performing The Duke (A Family Friendly Murder Mystery)
Friday, August 1 from 5-8pm Alma Picante
Sunday, August 3 from 3-6pm Prohibition Pickers
Sunday, August 10 from 3-6pm John Lackard Blues Band
Friday, August 15 from 5-8pm Silvan Pulse (formerly The Steppes)
Sunday, August 17 from 3-6pm Devonian Hot Club
Friday, August 22 from 5-8pm Faerie Godbrothers
Sunday, August 24 from 3-6pm High Summer
Friday, August 29 from 5-8pm All Night Boogie Band

Bread and Puppet presents: Our Domestic Resurrection Revolution in Progress Circus
2025-07-27 15:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Bread and Puppet Theater, 753 Heights Rd, Montreal, Vermont, Glover, United States
Sundays, July 13-August 31 at 3pm
The company presents Our Domestic Revolution in Progress, a brand new show in the tradition of the iconic Bread & Puppet Circuses that began at Goddard College in Plainfield, Vermont in 1970. As usual, the show will draw on traditional circus tropes and familiar Bread and Puppet iconography to draw attention to the urgent issues of the day. Stilt dancers, paper maché beasts of all sizes and a riotous brass band make a raucous, colorful spectacle of protest and celebration.
After the show Bread & Puppet will serve its famous sourdough rye bread with aioli, and Bread & Puppet’s “Cheap Art” – books, posters, postcards, pamphlets and banners from the Bread & Puppet Press – will be for sale prior and after the show.
Tickets: $15, no one turned away for lack of funds.
https://breadandpuppet.org/on-the-farm
Dogs are discouraged, though well behaved dogs on leash are allowed. If you bring your dog, PLEASE SIT IN THE BACK of the audience, at the top of the amphitheater, as far away as possible from the brass band and bring plenty of water (there is none onsite). Dogs are not able to attend our indoor performances.

Opening Reception – The Big Red Barn Art Show
2025-07-27 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Big Red Barn at Lareau Farm, 48 Lareau Road, Waitsfield, 05673
Join us for the opening reception of The Big Red Barn Art Show, a summer tradition for 27 years. The Exhibition presents an eclectic selection of work that highlights the talents and creativity of local artists and fine craftspeople. The Show runs from July 27 – August 31 at the Red Barn Galleries at Lareau Farm in Waitsfield.
Thursday – Friday 4:00 – 9:00
Saturday – Sunday 12:00 – 9:00

Weekly MRV Retailer Council Meeting
2025-07-28 09:15 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Remote, United States
At our recent Mad River Valley Retailers Council discussion, several members expressed interest in creating a regular opportunity for our retail businesses to connect, collaborate, and support one another. In response, we’re excited to kick off weekly Retailer Roundtable meetings starting Monday, June 16th at 9:15 AM.
The remote Link (This link will be the same for each meeting)
Retail Council Weekly Meeting
Every week on Monday at 9:15 am
Join Zoom Meeting – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87696161764
Meeting ID: 876 9616 1764
Mobile: +13092053325,,87696161764# US

These meetings will be held remotely and are designed to be quick, focused, and helpful. We’re aiming to keep them to 30-45 minutes. Each session will give you a chance to hear updates, discuss common issues, share feedback, and stay connected with fellow retailers throughout the Valley. Please let me know if you plan to attend and/or if you have any questions, comments or concerns.
Agenda for the First Meeting:

Monthly Marketing Workshops
Led by professional media consultant Brittany Winfield. Bring your questions, ideas, and challenges.
Collaborative Social Media Posting Program
An easy, no-cost way to get your business in front of a larger audience, expand your reach, and build stronger community connections.
Business Planning Calendar
Stay ahead of seasonal promotions and align your marketing efforts with Valley-wide events using the Chamber’s new Business Planning Calendar.
Retailer’s Roundtable
Share what’s happening at your business and in your corner of the Valley.
Retail Council Meeting Schedule
We’ll check in to see if Mondays at 9:15 AM works for the majority or if adjustments are needed going forward.

We hope you’ll join us for these ongoing conversations as we work together to strengthen our retail community.
As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions, suggestions, or agenda items you’d like to see covered.

Eye in the Sky Stargazing Party
2025-07-28 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Courtyard, Lincoln Peak
Join us for a stellar evening with Vermont Public and the Fairbanks MuesumMark Breen, Director of the Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium, and Jane Lindholm will guide you through an evening under the stars, illuminating the Summer Triangle, meteor showers, the Big Dipper’s stellar landmarks and much more, with opportunities to ask all your cosmological questions. Tritium Well, the Northeast Kingdom’s own “house band,” will serenade the crowd from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. with their trademark fusion of roots, rock and eclectic global tunes. Meanwhile, Sugarbush will be firing up a summer backyard grill and hand‑tossed pizza station along with alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, offering vegetarian, vegan and gluten‑free options (no outside food or drink permitted).Lawn games and family‑friendly activities round out the fun, and every attendee will be entered to win a telescope, the drawing and presentation of the prize occurring later that evening. For those wishing to extend the experience, discounted lodging at Sugarbush is available with 20% off for event attendees, subject to availability at booking. Regardless of the weather, doors open at 7:00PM for music, dinner and activities; live music wraps at 8:30PM followed by the telescope giveaway (you must be present to win); the live stargazing broadcast begins at 9:00PM and the event concludes at 10:00PM.This is a free event, but advanced registration is required.

Taco Tuesday
2025-07-29 16:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Hyde Away, 1428 Mill Brook Rd, Waitsfield, 05673
Taco Tuesday. Great Specials on Food and Drink. $3 Tacos, $6 Margaritas.
Every Tuesday, in addition to our full menu.

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

Teens Baking Class
2025-07-29 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Waitsfield United Church of Christ, 4355 Main Street, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
In this baking class for tweens/teens going into grades 7-12, we will be making macarons and homemade ice cream sandwiches with sprinkles.

Live Music in Stark’s Pub
2025-07-30 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-31 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Stark’s Pub offers a one-of-a-kind family dining experience you won’t find anywhere else in the Mad River Valley. Open daily during the ski season from 11:00 AM to 5:30 PM whenever the mountain is running, and throughout the summer—from Memorial Day through peak foliage in October—Stark’s Pub serves dinner Wednesday through Saturday from 4:30 to 8:30 PM.

In the warmer months, enjoy stunning mountain views while dining al fresco on the deck or from the comfort of the cozy indoor seating. The atmosphere is relaxed and family-friendly, with yard games to entertain kids and miles of scenic hiking trails just steps from your table.
Whether you’re winding down after a day on the slopes or hiking in the Green Mountains, Stark’s Pub is the perfect spot to refuel and reconnect. Don’t miss our live music performances—après-ski in the winter and on Wednesday summer evenings. For a full schedule of musical guests, visit our event calendar.
A special thanks to our friends at Lawson’s Finest Liquids for helping us support local artists and keep the good vibes going all year long at Stark’s Pub.

$65 Thursdays at the Golf Club
2025-07-31 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Golf Club, 1091 Golf Course Road, Warren VT 05674
Hit the course for $65 rounds, then sink your teeth into ½ priced burgers at Hogan’s Pub from 4-8PM. Golf, grub, and good times all in one swing.

Fresh Catch Thursday
2025-07-31 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!

Sushi Thursdays at Rumble’s
2025-07-31 16:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Rumble’s Bistro & Bar, 102 Forest Dr, Warren, VT 05674
Sushi Thursdays are rolling into Rumble’s! Join us every Thursday this summer for fresh-made sushi, creative rolls and stunning mountain views. Whether you’re a purist or a spicy tuna lover, there’s something on the menu for you. Dine in, sip something cold and make Thursday your new favorite night out.

LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring Al’s Pals!
2025-07-31 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Mad River Barn
Join us in the pub for all your favorite Mad River Barn menu items with live music from Al’s Pals! Open 5 pm – 9 pm. Live music every Thursday in the summer!

LIVE @ MRVTV with Gnomenclature!
2025-07-31 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Mad River Valley Television, 5031 Main St, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Join us Thursday July 31st at 7 PM at the Mad River Valley TV studio (5033 Main St. in Waitsfield) for our next episode of *LIVE @ MRVTV* with Gnomenclature!
Gnomenclature is a Central Vermont funk rock band with horns and soulful vocals: Ever-evolving, and woven with a gritty spirit that calls for love.
We will be broadcasting LIVE to local Channel 44!
This event is BYOB and free to the public!
Come check out the Mad River Valley’s local Community Media Center and nonprofit Public Access TV studio!

Bread and Puppet presents: Oh You Beasts Descendants
2025-08-01 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Bread and Puppet Theater, 753 Heights Rd, Montreal, Vermont, Glover, United States
Join us in the Paper Maché Cathedral for a brand new, urgently-needed puppet show. Keeping the work up-to-the-minute, the show will evolve over the course of the summer.
In Peter Schumann’s words:”We human beasts, descendants of revenge and elimination gods, and of the gods of love who preach by killing love, how can we survive while our very own evil empire promotes incinerations and starvation warfare and supreme inhumanity is performed in front of our eyes? We, the numerous people here on the face of the earth, we occupants of not knowing where else to be, living in the jungle of beastly minutes, need Mother Dirt to rebirth our joy muscles, strip us of our horror inhumanity, and make water and bread of life obligatory.”
Every Friday at 7pm July through August
Tickets: $15, no one turned away for lack of funds.
*Capacity is limited at our indoor shows*
https://breadandpuppet.org/on-the-farm
Dogs are not permitted at our indoor performances.

von Trapp Open Garden Days
2025-08-01 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | vonTrapp Greenhouse, 208 Common Rd, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673
Visit the display garden created and nurtured by Tobi von Trapp.
The first of five weekend openings happens over July 4th Weekend, 10:00-4:00 Saturday and Sunday.

Sabouyouma at Mt Ellen
2025-08-01 16:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | The Big Deck, Mt Ellen
Start your Grateful Gravel weekend on a high note with an evening of live music and mountain vibes at Mt. Ellen, Friday, August 1 from 5:30-8:30 PM.We’ll have DJ K Pax spinning at 4:30 PM to set the tone, followed by Sabouyouma at 6:00 PM – a seven-piece polyrhythmic groove machine led by Guinean-born master Balafonist Ousmane Camara. Blending West African tradition with funk, soul, and jam-fusion, their sound is bold, joyful and made for dancing. Check them out here.The evening also features a casual cookout with food and beverages available for purchase. It’s all free, all ages and all good vibes.

Live Music at Hogan’s Pub
2025-08-01 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Hogan’s Pub, 1091 Golf Course Road, Warren VT 05674, Warren, 05674
Tunes, taps, and twilight views.Live music every Friday night from 5–8 PM at Hogan’s Pub. Swing by, stay awhile, and let the weekend begin.
