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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We are so excited to welcome Red Hot Juba back to the Green. RHJ plays Blisterin’ Hot Countrified Jazz and Green Mountain Swing. Using a shifting and impulsive mix of styles while carving out an approach all their own, Red Hot Juba can turn from dynamic jump-blues to bittersweet soul on a dime. With a […]
FREE Dance Party featuring Mad River Valley favorites THE GRIFT! Food and beverage available for sale. Rain or Shine. Sponsored by Lawson’s Finest Liquids
Four Fridays, four films, picked by kids for kids. Come to the Corner School in Granville to watch a great movie, eat oreos, and hang with friends in a comfortable space. Doors open at 6:30. Movie starts at 7. June 13 – Princess Monoke, PG-13 June 20 – The School for Good and Evil, PG-13 […]
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 […]
As You Like It by William Shakespeare is a romantic comedy set in the Forest of Arden, where characters discover love, identity, and forgiveness. Rosalind, disguised as a boy, flees into the forest with her cousin, Celia, and Touchstone, the court jester to escape her power-hunger aunt, Duchess Fredericka. There she encounters her love Orlando, […]
As You Like It by William Shakespeare is a romantic comedy set in the Forest of Arden, where characters discover love, identity, and forgiveness. Rosalind, disguised as a boy, flees into the forest with her cousin, Celia, and Touchstone, the court jester to escape her power-hunger aunt, Duchess Fredericka. There she encounters her love Orlando, […]
Experimental theater performed by a community of young New York creatives exploring the boundaries of art and intimacy. Featuring Guggenheim Genius award winner and breakout star of HBO’s Fantasmas, Martine Gutierrez.
Phantom Theater kicks off its 40th anniversary season with witty, tender, and provocative experimental theater. Join a community of young New York creatives as they explore the boundaries of art and intimacy. This exciting new work features Guggenheim Fellow and the breakout star of HBO’s “Fantasmas,” Martine Gutierrez.
Get ready for the return of the National Life Group Do Good Fest, the largest single-day music festival in Vermont! Now in its 11th year, Do Good Fest has raised over $2 million since 2014 (except during two pandemic years) by bringing national acts to Montpelier. This year’s fest features multi-platinum band The Fray as […]
Join Emma for yoga classes that are equal parts grounding, strengthening, and relaxing—always with a sense of humor and a gentle reminder to do what feels right for your body. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or just stretching your way into summer, Emma will guide you with breath-focused cues and alignment tips that help you […]
Rain or Shine, May 17th to October 18th. 9AM to 1PM. Enjoy local food, live music, and support local Vermont small businesses. Our vendors consist of 57+ small family farms, handmade artisans, and unique culinary producers.
Date/Time: Festivities will be July 12, 9am-1pm, but the tiny coffeehouse will open regular time at 7:30. Location: 8 Vermont Route 17, Waitsfield (Afterthoughts and Valley Meade parking lot) Parking & Restroom: Please park directly across the street behind the Localfolk/Welcome Center building in the Mad River Path trail and Rec Hub public parking lot. […]
We will meet at the Waitsfield Farmers Market to shop for local ingredients and then head over to Evergreen Place to make a delicious lunch. This is for kids going into grades 1-6.
Artist Deana Allgaier creates watercolor and collage inspired by nature and Vermont. Stop by for prints, postcards, stickers and more.
Clean, great tasting Vermont spring water (hello minerals) and an infinitely recyclable container.
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, […]
We’re so excited to collaborate with Champagne Hippie for a creative afternoon at Someday Boutique and you’re invited 💌✨ Create Your Own Charmed Bandanna + Bag 🗓 Saturday, July 12th 🕚 11 AM – 4 PM 📍 Someday Boutique, 40 Bridge Street, Waitsfield No sign-up required – just drop in and join the fun! This […]
Kindness is a superpower! And Kristin McCole’s Compliment Coins are all about helping people feel good and reminding us that we’re all in this together! Join Kristin at Inklings on Saturday, July 12th at 11:30am for a very special event. Following a reading focused on kindness, Kristin will show children how to create their very […]
The Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition brings outstanding watercolor paintings from across North America. The Exhibition runs from June 15 – July 20, 2025 at the Red Barn Galleries at Lareau Farm Days & Times Thursday & Friday – 4 pm to 9 pm Saturday Sunday – Noon to 9 pm This is the 13th iteration of this […]
Kick back in the Lincoln Peak Courtyard with live music, mountain views, and good company. Grab a drink, snag a bite at Rumble’s, and let the afternoon play out. Presented by Lawson’s Finest Liquids.
PRE-RACE CARB DINNER Saturday, July 12 | 5:30-7:30PM | $35 per guest pre-sell| $40 at the door Hosted by Chuck Engle, the Marathon Junkie Guest Speakers Bart Yasso and Aaron Burros Dubbed the best pre-race carb load dinner! All You Can Eat Buffet Featuring healthy grains, vegetables, lean proteins, pastas, and more. A modern carb […]
Kalos is a trio rooted in traditional music from Ireland, Scotland, and North America. Their performances are known for inventive arrangements, dynamic interplay, and a deep respect for the traditions they draw from. Expect a mix of driving fiddle tunes, lyrical songs, and thoughtful storytelling through music. Their set at Knoll Farm offers a relaxed, […]
As You Like It by William Shakespeare is a romantic comedy set in the Forest of Arden, where characters discover love, identity, and forgiveness. Rosalind, disguised as a boy, flees into the forest with her cousin, Celia, and Touchstone, the court jester to escape her power-hunger aunt, Duchess Fredericka. There she encounters her love Orlando, […]
As You Like It by William Shakespeare is a romantic comedy set in the Forest of Arden, where characters discover love, identity, and forgiveness. Rosalind, disguised as a boy, flees into the forest with her cousin, Celia, and Touchstone, the court jester to escape her power-hunger aunt, Duchess Fredericka. There she encounters her love Orlando, […]
Experimental theater performed by a community of young New York creatives exploring the boundaries of art and intimacy. Featuring Guggenheim Genius award winner and breakout star of HBO’s Fantasmas, Martine Gutierrez.
The 14th Annual Mad Marathon, Mad Half, relays, 5K and 10K are scheduled for July 13, 2025 in the gorgeous Mad River Valley, located in Central Vermont.You will be running through this extraordinary rural community on back and dirt roads, with breathtaking views of the Green Mountains, challenging rollin farmlands with tough climbs and descents, […]
The Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition brings outstanding watercolor paintings from across North America. The Exhibition runs from June 15 – July 20, 2025 at the Red Barn Galleries at Lareau Farm Days & Times Thursday & Friday – 4 pm to 9 pm Saturday Sunday – Noon to 9 pm This is the 13th iteration of this […]
Vermont bluegrass and acoustic blues.
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 […]
Join us as we welcome the Shady Trees to the Green. The Shady Trees are a four piece band that began making music together in 2013 in amazing Lamoille County Vermont. Their style of music blends Funk, Rock, Reggae, and with some Twang into what they call Northeast Mountain Music. We are ready to get […]
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 […]
As You Like It by William Shakespeare is a romantic comedy set in the Forest of Arden, where characters discover love, identity, and forgiveness. Rosalind, disguised as a boy, flees into the forest with her cousin, Celia, and Touchstone, the court jester to escape her power-hunger aunt, Duchess Fredericka. There she encounters her love Orlando, […]
As You Like It by William Shakespeare is a romantic comedy set in the Forest of Arden, where characters discover love, identity, and forgiveness. Rosalind, disguised as a boy, flees into the forest with her cousin, Celia, and Touchstone, the court jester to escape her power-hunger aunt, Duchess Fredericka. There she encounters her love Orlando, […]
Join us for a delightful week of free, family-friendly performances at the 46th Annual Middlebury Summer Festival on-the-Green. The Festival offers a unique blend of music and community spirit under the big white tent on the Middlebury, Vermont, Village Green. Enjoy “Brown Bag” programs weekdays from 12:00–1:00 PM, perfect for families and lunch-break entertainment. In […]
“Virtuosos on clarinet and saxophone,” (New York Times) Grammy-winning identical twins and Juilliard graduates Peter and Will Anderson, with guitarist Adam Moezinia, present the life and music of Broadway great, Richard Rodgers. An entertaining narrative accompanies a live performance of works by the composer of Blue Moon, My Favorite Things, and My Funny Valentine.
🎶 Fresh sounds, local vibes. Support new bands and original music right here in the Mad River Valley. Check out FOLDEROL this Saturday! “Folderol, hailing from Waitsfield VT is here to bring the party. With a blend of dance music, synth laden grooves and a few songs to catch your breath in between, they promise […]
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 […]
Join us for a delightful week of free, family-friendly performances at the 46th Annual Middlebury Summer Festival on-the-Green. The Festival offers a unique blend of music and community spirit under the big white tent on the Middlebury, Vermont, Village Green. Enjoy “Brown Bag” programs weekdays from 12:00–1:00 PM, perfect for families and lunch-break entertainment. In […]
Mehuron’s 4th novel, DOWN ON THE SOUTH BEACH DRAG, will be launched Tuesday July 15th at 2:00 at Addison West. The book is set in 1972 at the Jersey Shore. Yes, that’s Springsteen territory! After the presentation and book signing you are welcome to attend a Down the Shore Cocktail Party at Mad Events. See […]
Taco Tuesday. Great Specials on Food and Drink. $3 Tacos, $6 Margaritas. Every Tuesday, in addition to our full menu.
The Dale and Darcy band is composed of veteran acoustic musicians who play together at farmer’s markets, fairs, festivals, weddings, in bars and taverns and anywhere people appreciate a lively tune. Their music is clean, crisp and clear. They have entertained guests every Saturday at The Von Trapp Family Brewery and Bakery for the past five summers and it […]
Live Music, Food and Beverage at Lareau Farm June 17, July 15, August 19 and September 16th. Lawn games, families welcome! Come one come all! Fun Times!! 5-9:30pm.
Kick back like a local with Tuesday evenings, rain or shine, on the Big Deck at Mt. Ellen. Enjoy live music, tasty food specials, and unbeatable sunset views. The perfect way to soak up those easy summer vibes.
Join Beth Kendrick, Board Certified Art Therapist from ArtRoots, PLC, Marcy Bucheit from the Friends of the Mad River and Mother Nature for a mindfulness and journaling workshop that invites you to slow down, observe, and connect deeply with the natural world. Through sketching, writing, and grounding techniques, we’ll explore how the observation of and […]
Build your own hardwood edge-grain cutting board or charcuterie board from start to finish! In this class, you will gain experience with the table saw, jointer, and planer to prepare the components of your cutting board. This course will take place in 2 evening sessions on Tuesday July 15 and Thursday July 17 from 6-9 […]
Join us for a delightful week of free, family-friendly performances at the 46th Annual Middlebury Summer Festival on-the-Green. The Festival offers a unique blend of music and community spirit under the big white tent on the Middlebury, Vermont, Village Green. Enjoy “Brown Bag” programs weekdays from 12:00–1:00 PM, perfect for families and lunch-break entertainment. In […]
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 […]
Join us for a delightful week of free, family-friendly performances at the 46th Annual Middlebury Summer Festival on-the-Green. The Festival offers a unique blend of music and community spirit under the big white tent on the Middlebury, Vermont, Village Green. Enjoy “Brown Bag” programs weekdays from 12:00–1:00 PM, perfect for families and lunch-break entertainment. In […]
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.
Join us and Nor’Easter Catering every Thursday from 4:00pm to 7:00pm in the Taproom as they serve up a variety of oysters on the half shell and a rotating menu of seafood dishes like shrimp ceviche, crab quesadillas, lobster rolls and more.
