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Mad River Valley Community Calendar

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Fresh Catch Thursday

Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, United States

Join us every Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00pm as Nor’Easter Catering serves up fresh oysters on the half shell and other tasty sea treats! Pair it with a $5 pint of our Nitro Irish Stout!

Let’s Talk Italy

Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield

Susan Day, who has been touring Italy for over 20 years (mostly by bicycle), will lead participants on a journey of the contemporary Italian countryside–with a bit of language thrown in. She’ll share information about the different geographic regions, and what makes them unique, particularly when it comes to food and wine. Participants will practice […]

Book Launch – Janet Hubbard Brown’s Novel

Lareau Farm Inn 46 Lareau Rd., Waitsfield

Longtime Mad River Valley resident, world traveler, teacher, bon vivant, and author of more than two dozen books – Janet Hubbard Brown left us one last literary gift before her recent death: The Eloquence of Grief, published by Touchpoint Press. Join us as we celebrate Janet’s final novel with a Book Launch in the Red […]

Book Page Wreath Making Workshop

Warren Public Library 413 Main Street, Warren

Join the Warren Public Library to make decorative dahlia-shaped wreaths using discarded book pages. All materials will be provided. This workshop is most suitable for ages 13-adult. ​The workshop is free, but please register in advance at warrenlibrary.com.

MRV Women in Business Meeting

Lareau Farm 48 Lareau Road, Waitsfield, VT, United States

Building a Culture of Equity and Growth for Yourself as Business Leaders This interactive engagement will present HR strategies to support and advance women business leaders – as their own most valuable employee Our conversation will focus on serving yourself as employee: creating a business approach that incorporates HR best practices, recognizing the unique challenges […]

Janet Hubbard Book Launch

Lareau Farm 48 Lareau Road, Waitsfield, VT, United States

– Janet Hubbard – longtime Mad River Valley resident, world traveler, teacher, bon vivant, and author of more than two dozen books – left us one last literary gift before her recent death: a new novel, The Eloquence of Grief. To celebrate this achievement, Janet’s friends, admirers and wider community are invited to a Book […]

The Tempest

Lost Nation Theater 39 Main Street, Montpelier

Fall Foliage Shakespeare is Back! Shakespeare’s magical final play is a tale of reckoning and redemption. It is brimming with comedy and romance, and the hazards of greed & revenge. And it’s Shakespeare at his best. Directed by Ann Harvey (who started our Shakespeare tradition with us!). Featuring our founder, Kim Bent, as Prospero. Covid […]

High Holidays with Chabad

Chabad of Stowe 1357 Maple Street, Waterbury Center, Vermont, United States

The prayers are warm. The melodies are timeless. The people are friendly. And everyone feels at home. Welcome to high holiday services at Chabad of Stowe. Where we already saved you a seat. Services conducted in English and Hebrew, with simultaneous insights and explanations into the prayers, practices & rituals. Services are free of charge […]

Addison West Tent Sale

Addison West 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, United States

Addison West will be popping up several tents this weekend full of amazing deals! Holiday, home decor, pantry essentials, clothing and free bins will be stuffed into the tents. Appalachian Gap Distillery will be on hand to sample out their fine spirits and selling bottles. Sale starts Friday and will continue Saturday and Sunday, come […]

Wild Pink

Festival Gallery at Valley Arts 5031 Main Street,, Waitsfield

WILD PINK is a group show about the natural and cultural relationship of the ancient color PINK. There is certainly no dearth of pink in the natural world or in human culture. We accessorize, cosmeticize, gender-ize and interiorize to the point of being ‘tickled pink’. In the animal and floral world pink as hue and shade […]

Friday Night Music at Hogan’s Pub

Hogan’s Pub 1091 Golf Course Road, Warren VT 05674, Warren

We’ll be rocking out to some tunes every Friday night at Hogan’s Pub all summer long! Join us from 5-8PM.Summer ScheduleAugust 30 – Mitch Terriciano and FriendsSeptember 6 – DetonatorsSeptember 13 – Al’s PalsSeptember 20 – Wayne Canney and The BoysSeptember 27 – Kind Bud and NugOctober 4 – Jimmy the GreatOctober 11 – DetonatorsEnjoy […]

Around the World in 120 Days

Moretown Town Hall and Library 1147 Route 100B, Moretown

Join Moretown Resident Bill Nowlan at Moretown Library for an evening of human interest stories and photographs from a recent four month journey that took him literally around the world . While traveling with Semester at Sea, a floating college campus, he visited nine countries in Asia and Africa . With six days in each […]

Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap

Valley Players Theater 4254 Main Street, Route 100, Waitsfield, VT, United States

Part murder mystery and part psychological thriller, this play is brimming with intrigue, sophisticated humor and surprising twists. After a local woman is murdered, the guests and staff at Monkswell Manor find themselves stranded during a snowstorm. A police detective (Ray Merrill, Montpelier) arriving on skis, interrogates the suspects: the newlyweds running the house (Sarah […]

Foliage Weekend

Take a foliage lift ride on America’s favorite Single Chair, first chair up is at 10 AM and the last chair is loaded at 2:30 PM. Foliage lift ride tickets are good for a round trip from base to summit and back down again, the cost is $20 for adults and $15 for juniors and […]

Community Weekend

Sugarbush Resort Warren

Join us for Community Day in conjunction with Oktoberfest! Learn more about the State of Our Mountain and from our community partners.

High Holidays with Chabad

Chabad of Stowe 1357 Maple Street, Waterbury Center, Vermont, United States

The prayers are warm. The melodies are timeless. The people are friendly. And everyone feels at home. Welcome to high holiday services at Chabad of Stowe. Where we already saved you a seat. Services conducted in English and Hebrew, with simultaneous insights and explanations into the prayers, practices & rituals. Services are free of charge […]

Gallery Opening in Partnership with Mad River Valley Arts

Rumble’s Kitchen 102 Forest Drive, Warren, United States

Join us for a Gallery Opening with Mad River Valley Arts! After Community Day and Oktoberfest activities end, make your way into Rumble’s and immerse yourself in local art. Hanging in the Rumble’s foyer, this new art installation features three unique local painters. Come by and chat with the artists, check out their work, and […]

Community Day

Courtyard Lincoln Peak

Join us for Community Day in conjunction with Oktoberfest! Learn more about the State of Our Mountain and from our community partners.TimeLocationEventDescription8:00- 10:00 AMWarren Fire Station (next to the SHARC)Warren Fire Department Pancake BreakfastStop by to meet some of our volunteer members, check out the trucks, and enjoy a nice Saturday morning breakfast! It will […]

Inklings Children’s Books Anniversary Party!

Inklings Children’s Books 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, United States

Join Inklings Children’s Books in celebrating their first anniversary!! Starting at 10am, Inklings is hosting an all-day celebration filled with drinks, cupcakes, story time, craft making and more! We can’t wait to see you. FREE and open to all!

Stretch & Sip Yoga

The Featherbed Inn, Waitsfield, VT 5864 Main St, Waitsfield, VT, United States

Make the most of your Saturday with a fun and refreshing outdoor experience incorporating gentle, yoga-based movement at a mindful pace, plus tea (iced or hot) and scones, and a dip in the pond if it pleases. Join Karen of Salt & Sand Studios and Karen & Mick of the Featherbed Inn for this unique, […]

Lawson’s Finest x J Skis Launch Event

Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, United States

Join us at the taproom for the launch of our collaboration with J Skis! Limited edition skis, $5.40 Mogul Masher Pale Ale cans, J Skis pop-up, and small batch collaboration swag. Be the first to have it all!

Oktoberfest ’24

Lincoln Peak Courtyard Warren, United States

Join us for a (free) German celebration of beer, along with fun for the whole family. Enjoy German fare and beverages all weekend (don’t forget to buy a commemorative 22oz stein to fill all weekend long)! Live music, steinhold competitions, keg tosses, axe throwing, beer tastings, along with activities for the whole family. See the […]

Oktoberfest ’24

Base Area Mt Ellen

Join us for the long weekend for a German celebration of beer, along with fun for the whole family. Enjoy German fare and beverages all weekend (don’t forget to buy a commemorative 22oz stein to fill all weekend long)! Live music, steinhold competitions, keg tosses, axe throwing, beer tastings, along with activities for the whole […]

Wild Pink

Festival Gallery at Valley Arts 5031 Main Street,, Waitsfield

WILD PINK is a group show about the natural and cultural relationship of the ancient color PINK. There is certainly no dearth of pink in the natural world or in human culture. We accessorize, cosmeticize, gender-ize and interiorize to the point of being ‘tickled pink’. In the animal and floral world pink as hue and shade […]

Family-Friendly Nature Hikes with the Stark Mountain Foundation

Discover the Wonders of Nature with Family-Friendly Nature Hikes at Mad River Glen Waitsfield, VT– This summer and early fall, Stark Mountain Foundation and Mad River Glen invite you to embark on three, family-friendly, nature hikes. Guided by naturalist Amanda Palumbo, these hikes offer a special chance to discover the beauty of our local environment […]

von Trapp Farmstead Farm Tour & Artisan Cheese Tasting

von Trapp Farmstead 251 Common Road, Waitsfield, Vermont

Trace the path of von Trapp Farmstead’s award-winning organic cheeses on a guided farm tour: from pasture to store! Beginning at the farm store, we’ll walk out on pasture and learn about how we manage soil health and cultivate a diverse diet for our cows. From there, we’ll go find the cows – either on […]

Concerts for a Cause

Warren Church 339 Main St, Warren, VT

National touring artists and part-time Valley residents The Twangtown Paramours are playing a concert at the Warren United Church benefitting the VT Flood Response and Recovery Fund

Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap

Valley Players Theater 4254 Main Street, Route 100, Waitsfield, VT, United States

Part murder mystery and part psychological thriller, this play is brimming with intrigue, sophisticated humor and surprising twists. After a local woman is murdered, the guests and staff at Monkswell Manor find themselves stranded during a snowstorm. A police detective (Ray Merrill, Montpelier) arriving on skis, interrogates the suspects: the newlyweds running the house (Sarah […]

MRVBC Fall Trail Work Day

Catamount Trail Section 19S Trail Head (Battleground Condos) 4606 Battleground Road, Waitsfield, Vermont, United States

The new tools are here, the new tools are here! Just in time for Trail Work Day – Sunday Oct 13 The Mad River Valley is extremely fortunate to have access to one of the most incredible backcountry recreation opportunities in Vermont – the Phen Basin. As a chapter of the Catamount Trail Association, MRVBC […]

Foliage Weekend

Take a foliage lift ride on America’s favorite Single Chair, first chair up is at 10 AM and the last chair is loaded at 2:30 PM. Foliage lift ride tickets are good for a round trip from base to summit and back down again, the cost is $20 for adults and $15 for juniors and […]

Middlebury Car Show & Fall Festival

Triangle Park/Main Street Triangle Park/Main Street, Middlebury, Vermont, United States

Join us in Middlebury, Vermont on Sunday, October 13th for the 3rd annual Middlebury Car Show & Fall Festival, Main Street will close to welcome 75 classic cars and trucks. Food trucks, 50+ vendors, live music, raffle drawings, and more! With kids’ activities as well, this event is fun for the whole family and free […]

Middlebury Car Show & Fall Festival

Triangle Park/Main Street Triangle Park/Main Street, Middlebury, Vermont, United States

Join us in Middlebury, Vermont on Sunday, October 13th for the 3rd annual Middlebury Car Show & Fall Festival, Main Street will close to welcome 75 classic cars and trucks. Food trucks, 50+ vendors, live music, raffle drawings, and more! With kids’ activities as well, this event is fun for the whole family and free […]

Middlebury Car Show & Fall Festival

Triangle Park/Main Street Triangle Park/Main Street, Middlebury, Vermont, United States

Join us in Middlebury, Vermont on Sunday, October 13th for the 3rd annual Middlebury Car Show & Fall Festival, Main Street will close to welcome 75 classic cars and trucks. Food trucks, 50+ vendors, live music, raffle drawings, and more! With kids’ activities as well, this event is fun for the whole family and free […]

Camp Meade Fall Family Festival

Camp Meade 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex

Join us for our inaugural Fall Family Festival and Community Art Show! Free tickets available at our website. 11-5 = Food (Peaceburger) + drinks (The Local) available (+ Red Hen 11-3) 11-5 = Story Walk + cabin tours 11-5 = Face painting + art projects 11-2 = Instrument Petting Zoo 11-12 = Lawn games 12-1 […]

Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap

Valley Players Theater 4254 Main Street, Route 100, Waitsfield, VT, United States

Part murder mystery and part psychological thriller, this play is brimming with intrigue, sophisticated humor and surprising twists. After a local woman is murdered, the guests and staff at Monkswell Manor find themselves stranded during a snowstorm. A police detective (Ray Merrill, Montpelier) arriving on skis, interrogates the suspects: the newlyweds running the house (Sarah […]

Stark’s Pub Live Summer Music

Stark’s Pub offers an unparalleled family dining atmosphere you can’t find anywhere else in the Mad River Valley. The Pub is open during the off-season from Memorial Day weekend through Green & Gold weekend. Dinner is served Wednesday through Saturday from 4:30 to 8:30 PM with brunch offered on Sundays from 10:00 AM until 2:00 […]

US Steinholding Championship

Courtyard Lincoln Peak

How long can you hold a 32oz stein??This stein hold competition is a qualifier for the State Championships. Sign-up day of.Top five contenders from both men’s and women’s divisions will receive prizes, along with the top two winners moving onto the State Championship Finals at Von Trapp Brewery on October 26th.

Pianist Claire Black: “Forests & Fairy Tales”

Charlotte Congregational Church 403 Church Hill Rd, Charlotte, Vermont, United States

Pianist Claire Black creates a musical space for imagination and reflection with works by Schumann, Korngold, Janáček, and Bortkiewicz. Evocative titles depict ancient myths, wilderness and weather, flora and fauna. Listeners are invited to receive this imagery–through the distinct sound world of each composer represented–for what it is, and for what it might symbolize. Suggested […]

Waitsfield Select Board 1

Waitsfield Town Offices 4144 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT

The Select Board regularly meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 PM, with some exceptions. Upcoming meetings can be found in the calendar. Meetings are hybrid, held both in person at the Waitsfield Town Office (4144 Main Street) and remote via Zoom (Zoom link included on the meeting agenda).

Wild Pink

Festival Gallery at Valley Arts 5031 Main Street,, Waitsfield

WILD PINK is a group show about the natural and cultural relationship of the ancient color PINK. There is certainly no dearth of pink in the natural world or in human culture. We accessorize, cosmeticize, gender-ize and interiorize to the point of being ‘tickled pink’. In the animal and floral world pink as hue and shade […]

Taco Tuesday at Emily’s

Emily’s Bar & Bistro 5081 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT

Taco special every Tuesday at Emily’s Bar & Bistro

Tuesday Tunes: Sammy B

Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, United States

Sammy Blanchette, aka Sammy B, is a New England based singer/songwriter multi-instrumentalist who’s career spans nearly two decades. His performance career began primarily out of Southern Connecticut and has since found a primary home in Southern Vermont in the Okemo Valley as of 2018. Like most start up musicians, Sammy began playing out in bars and […]

MRV Chamber Co-Hosts Candidate Forum

Valley Meade Dispensary 8 Vermont Route 17, Waitsfield, VT

The MRV Chamber of Commerce and Valley Reporter are co-hosting a public forum for the candidates for state representative on Tuesday October 15. The forum will take place on the second floor above the Valley Meade Dispensary in Waitsfield from 6 to 8 p.m. MRV Chamber Executive Director and Lisa Loomis, the Editor of the […]

The French Connection

Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield

This five week course is designed to build one’s confidence in speaking French, whether visiting Quebec or another French speaking nation. Participants will practice using the French language in a variety of commonplace situations such as: how to order food, purchase items, check in to a hotel, ask directions and converse with customs officers. Patrick […]

Wine Down Wednesday

Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, United States

Join us as we focus on Portuguese wine and enjoy cioppino seafood stew. Every Wednesday!

Wild Pink

Festival Gallery at Valley Arts 5031 Main Street,, Waitsfield

WILD PINK is a group show about the natural and cultural relationship of the ancient color PINK. There is certainly no dearth of pink in the natural world or in human culture. We accessorize, cosmeticize, gender-ize and interiorize to the point of being ‘tickled pink’. In the animal and floral world pink as hue and shade […]

Moretown Planning Commission 2

Moretown Town Office 79 School Street, Moretown, VT

The Moretown Planning Commission is scheduled for the First and Third Wednesdays of the month as needed. Please check with the town office to confirm meeting time.

Book Discussion: “Rebecca” by Daphne du Maurier

Warren Public Library 413 Main Street, Warren

The Warren Public Library September book discussion features the 1938 book “Rebecca” by Daphne du Maurier. This classic work of Gothic fiction centers on the experiences of the unnamed narrator, a young woman who has recently married a wealthy widower only to find their marriage overshadowed by the memories of his late wife, Rebecca. Copies […]



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