The Mad River Valley Village

SKATIUM Open Air Ice Skating Rink
2025-03-16 12:00 - 22:00, 2025-03-15 12:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Skatium Ice Rink, 40 Slow Road, Waitsfield, 05673
Come and enjoy open air ice skating and stick n’ puck hockey in the heart of downtown Waitsfield!
We will be open weekends and holidays from 12pm – 10pm, weather permitting. If we cannot open or our hours will change, we will post an update on facebook.com/skatium.
For more information and to purchase a Season Pass, see our website at skatiumvt.org.

Naturalist Guided Snowshoe Tours
2025-03-16 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-03-15 10:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
Every Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 am Join one of Mad River Glen’s Naturalists for a guided snowshoe trek tailored to your interest in the ecology and wildlife of Stark Mountain! Our outings and content vary each week depending on snow conditions and participants. Learn about the hardwood forests of the Green Mountains as well as our resident moose, bear, deer, fisher, coyote, red fox and more! Easy to moderate difficulty. Click here to Request A Reservation today or click here to learn more about our Naturalist Programs.

LIVE MUSIC: AL’S PAL’S
2025-03-15 20:30 (America/New_York) | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
More live music coming at ya from the stage at afterthoughts!
No strangers to the music scene in the valley and beyond, Al’s Pal’s will be ready to jam out with you on Saturday, March 15th starting at 8:30PM.
We’ll be open at 5PM for good food and good vibes. Peace Burger will have the noms and we’ll have the bevs.
Check out the new pool table, play ping pong or just come hang out. It’s a great space for the whole family. Ask about the Tetris Tumble!
See you there!

Co-op Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-03-15 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
The Co-op’s Board of Trustees meets monthly, except July and August. 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 via Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/jhi-umff-poa

Rockefeller Challenge
2025-03-15 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
An event only to be found here on the slopes of Mad River Glen, the Rockefeller Challenge is an annual test of fearlessness and speed. Starting on the Practice Slope, competitors try to carry their speed down a designated race lane, through the base area and up the Rockefeller trail. Like the sport of ski jumping where the skier who goes the farthest wins, the person to makes it the furthest up the Rockefeller trail, is victorious and crowned a racing titan. Proceeds to benefit MRG Ski Club.
Event Date: March 15, 2025
Register Online Here!
Entry Fee: $25 entry

Field Limit: 100 competitors, all ages
Athlete Lift: Tentatively 4:20 pm
Event Begins: 4:30 pm
Other: Rockefeller and Racing Triple Crown shirts will be available for purchase at bib pickup on the day of the event. Clothing is required, no added weights, speedsuits, lycra or gravity enhancing devices!
Awards: by age group and gender
Disclaimer: Weather and conditions dependent, no refunds on entry fee in the event of cancellation. We reserve the right to change or modify any of the perimeters of the race including but not limited to start time, location, course, finish and awards in the interest of event security.
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 1/1/25. 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.

Castlerock Extreme
2025-03-15 07:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Castle Rock, Lincoln Peak
Talented skiers and rider (ages 15+) are invited to tame Lift Line’s fabled terrain and compete in a highly challenging and technical run at Castle Rock.

LIVE MUSIC: BIFLER BAND
2025-03-14 20:30 - 23:30 (America/New_York) | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
This Friday on the Afterthoughts stage is the Bifler Band! FREE ENTRY
Stop in for noms from Peace Burger before the show starting at 5pm.
Music starts at 8:30pm.
See you there!

Kids SIM Take Over
2025-03-14 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Sugarbush Resort, Warren, 05674
Parents, Enjoy a Night Out—We’ll Keep the Kids Entertained!
Calling all kids ages 6-12! Join us for an evening of fun and games at the SHARC SIM Rooms. While you’re immersed in exciting activities supervised by our friendly Sugarbush staff, your parents can relax and enjoy a night out.
Here’s what’s waiting for you:
Gaming adventures and activities in the SIM Rooms
Pizza, popcorn, and drinks included
Drop-off is at 6 PM, and pick-up is at 9 PM. Let us handle the fun while your parents take a well-deserved break.
Reservations are required, and spots are limited to the first 18 kids. Cost is $60 per child. Secure your spot today!

Ground Truth Opening Reception
2025-03-14 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Camp Meade, 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex, 05602
Ground Truth: Vermont Artists at Camp Meade’s Planetary Art Institute
March 11 – May 11, 2025
Mon-Fri 11am-4pm and select weekends
Ground Truth explores the foundations and landscapes of truth on which six central Vermont artists ground their visions of the world. This exhibition continues the yearlong inauguration of the Planetary Art Institute at Camp Meade, a nonprofit dedicated to childcare, arts education, and cultural programming in Middlesex, VT.
Join us at 961 Route 2 for an opening reception on Friday, March 14th 4-7pm to celebrate the work of Kurt Budliger, Daryl Burtnett, Erin Harris, Niall McCallum, Katie O’Rourke, and Samantha Lightner.

Live Music Aprés in Stark’s Pub
2025-03-14 14:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Our live music series continues this season on Fridays, après-ski, from 2:30 to 5:00 PM! A huge thank you to our friends at Lawson’s Finest Liquids for supporting local musicians. Fridays throughout the ski season, we’ll showcase a rotating lineup of talented local artists. Be sure to check out our event calendar for a full list of performances. Stark’s Pub is open daily during the winter ski season, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Come join us for great music and good times!

Winter Music Schedule:
12.20 The Caleb Garby Trio
01.03 Atom & the Orbits
01.10 Straight Jacket Slumber Party
01.17 Rob Pierce & Bob
01.20 Brett Hughes & Lowell Thompson
01.24 Madigan Linnane
02.07 Fun Dip
02.14 Local 28
02.28 Brett Hughes & Lowell Thompson
03.07 John Lackard Trio
03.14 Clint Bierman & Friends
03.21 Jaded Ravins
04.04 Brett Hughes & Lowell Thompson
04.11 Dave O & Mike Schuster
Thanks to our friends at Lawson’s Finest Liquids for supporting local artists & good vibes year-round in Stark’s Pub.

Painting for Penelope
2025-03-14 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-13 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-12 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-11 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Barre Opera House, 6 N Main St #4, Barre, Vermont, 05641, United States
Art Exhibition
By: Barre Vermont Artist, Arthur B. Zorn
Exhibition: Painting’s for Penelope
Barre Opera House Lobby
Call: BOH box office weekdays
802-476-8188 and ask to visit the exhibition before arriving.
All art exhibited in is conjunction and relating to the music of Penelope, a Song Cycle
Presenting: TURNmusic Ensemble + Mary Bonhag performing Penelope, a Song Cycle Sunday,March 30, 2025 Lobby opens 1:00 pm to view art exhibition Performance 2:00 PM, Reception/Silent Auction will follow the performance
CONTACT: Arthur Zorn for information about art exhibition
vermontartmusic@gmail.com 802 522 7649
Concert Info: turnmusic.org

Ground Truth Art Exhibition
2025-03-14 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Camp Meade, 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex, 05602

Super Sessions By Lawsons Finest Liquids
2025-03-14 00:00 - 2025-03-16 23:59 (America/New_York) | Sugarbush Resort, Warren, 05674
Lawson’s Finest Liquids are taking over Mt. Ellen! More information coming soon.

A Winter Artist Talk & Dining Series at The Pitcher Inn
2025-03-13 17:30 (America/New_York) | The Pitcher Inn, 275 Main Street, Warren, 05674
Through a collaboration with Edgewater Gallery in Middlebury, Vermont enjoy a winter evening at The Pitcher Inn as we present our remaining two Artists ETHAN QUILLEN (CERAMICS) the evening of Thursday, February 20th and TRACY BURTZ (FIGURATIVE PAINTING) on March 13th.
Guests are asked to arrive between 5 and 5:30 p.m. Beverage and Meal orders are taken before the talk begins.
At 5:45, our artist will give a presentation about their path to becoming an artist, their process, and their inspirations. Guests are encouraged to ask questions.
The discussion is followed by dinner. The artists will join us we savor a meal especially prepared by the Inn’s Chef Jacob Ennis.
To reserve a spot, please call the Inn at 802.496.6350 or email info@pitcherinn.com.
JOIN US FOR EITHER OR BOTH REMAINING EXPERIENCES.

The Allyn’s Lodge Experience: À La Carte Dinner
2025-03-13 17:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Allyn’s Lodge, Lincoln Peak
Join us for an evening at Allyn’s Lodge, midway up Lincoln Peak, for an intimate and elegant five-course meal in a rustic atmosphere. Arrive at Allyn’s Lodge via our Cabin Cat* and enjoy a champagne toast followed by a delicious fireside meal. Beer and wine are available for additional purchase. After dinner, advanced skiers and riders may bundle up to ski and/or snowboard back to the base area on a freshly groomed trail under the cover of darkness with a guide. Non-skiers and riders may take the Cabin Cat back down. Dinners typically run from about 5-10pm.BOOK NOW*Or tour/skin up with a guide.

Fresh Catch Thursdays
2025-03-13 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
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.

Free Cabot Fondue
2025-03-13 15:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
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.

Super Sessions
2025-03-13 00:00 - 2025-03-16 23:59 (America/Halifax) | Sugarbush – Mt Ellen, 626 Mt Ellen Rd, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
From Thursday to Sunday, we are taking over Mt. Ellen at Sugarbush Resort with a custom terrain park, mountain-wide scavenger hunt, and prize wheel fun! Come ski and hang with invited professional freestyle skiers at the terrain park – all ages are welcome!
Look for us under the yellow sunshine tents outside the Green Mountain Lodge and over at the Terrain Park. Each day, join us for après on the deck at the Green Mountain Lodge with a tap takeover, live music, and entertainment! Our special guest, DJ Matt Hagen, will be playing on the Green Mountain Lodge deck on Saturday afternoon from 2-4pm. You don’t want to miss this funky set!
This is fun for the whole family. All ages are welcome to this FREE event. See you on the slopes!

Wooly Wednesday
2025-03-12 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Old Stagecoach Inn, 18 N Main St., Waterbury, Vermont, 05676, United States
On the 2nd Wednesday of each month, join fellow fiber fans at the Old Stagecoach Inn from 6:30-8:30pm.
Bring a project and relax by the fire as you get your crafting on!
Full bar available.

Form and Detailing of Passive Architecture (Yestermorrow Spring Speaker Series)
2025-03-12 18:30 (America/New_York) | Yestermorrow Design/Build School, 7865 Main Street, Waitsfield, 05673
Join us for the first talk in our Spring 2025 Speaker Series: Innovative Homes! Each talk takes place in the Yestermorrow main studio. Free and open to the public.
Form and Detailing of Passive Architecture with Arthur Chukhman, AIA CHPC and Eric Morrow, LEED-AP
Details in architecture can be didactic and express their function through form. In this presentation we will explore how details for high performance/Passive House buildings are unique and can be expressed as architectural forms. We will look at unsuccessful examples and then present a case study of a Net Zero, Urban infill, Passive House in Burlington.

LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring Al’s Pals!
2025-03-12 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 5pm – 9pm.

Live Music Wednesdays at Déco!
2025-03-12 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Hostel Tevere, 203 Powderhound Rd, Warren, VT, 05674, United States
Join us every Wednesday for a vibrant evening of live music with local artist Madigan Linnane.
This is the perfect way to wind down after a day on the slopes.
The music will run from 5-7 PM.
We can’t wait to see you there!

Raclette Wednesdays
2025-03-12 12:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Weekly Alps-inspired Après featuring melted cheese on top of sausage and potatoes. Leave your boots in the car and cozy up with your favorite Lawson’s Finest brews. $20 a plate.

March Climate & Ecology Book Club
2025-03-10 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Warren Library, 413 Main St, Warren, VT, 05674
You wouldn’t want to miss Friends of the Mad River and Warren Library’s March Climate & Ecology Book Club!
Join us to delve into the fascinating world of beavers with Ben Goldfarb’s “Eager: The Surprising Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter.” Eager takes a humorous and riveting exploration of the science of these semi-aquatic rodents, their immense influence on the landscape, and how bringing beavers back to our ecosystems can help us all.
Books will be available for checkout from Warren Library. Sign up to attend the discussion at https://bit.ly/eagerbookclub.

Winter Golf Clinics at the SHaRC Simulators
2025-03-10 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Sugarbush Resort, Warren, 05674
Sharpen Your Swing This Winter with PGA Pro Roger King! Take your golf game to the next level—even when the snow falls! Join PGA Pro Roger King at the SIM Suites in the SHaRC for exclusive winter golf lessons. Using state-of-the-art simulators, you’ll get personalized tips and real-time feedback to improve your swing, accuracy, and overall game.
2025 Winter Golf Clinic Dates:
January: 13, 27
February: 10, 24
March: 10, 24
April: 7, 21
Time:
5 PM – 7 PM
Cost:
$50 per session
Call the SHaRC at 802-583-6700 for more information.
