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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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 […]
Paddles up! 🏓 Come out for some friendly ping pong Thursday, June 26th! ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME! Whether you’re a pong master or just starting out and want to hone your skills, come out and play and meet other ping pong appreciators. Say hi to Dan, our official Valley Ping Pong Coordinator. You can play […]
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 […]
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.
Zero Limits Movie About the film: Bestselling author Dr. Joe Vitale (The Secret) A transformative journey into forgiveness, remembrance, and miracle-minded living. Featuring Vermont Locals: Lisa Schermerhorn, Lily and Barrie Fisher. Includes scenes filmed in the beautiful Mad River Valley. Event Schedule: Pre-Show Celebration at Lawson’s Finest Liquids taproom: local community, celebration and connection. Open […]
ZERO LIMITS is more than just a film – IT’S A MOVEMENT! This transformational award winning documentary, explores the power of the human mind, the infinite possibilities of the universe, and the journey to unlocking your highest potential. Featuring visionary experts, spiritual leaders, and life-changing insights. Filmed in locations worldwide showcasing Vermont’s scenic Mad River […]
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 […]
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.
Join us at our Concerts on the Green as we welcome back the magnetic and soulful Dwight + Nicole. A beautiful mixture of heartfelt songs and incredible musicianship. This is a show you won’t want to miss. Doors open at 5pm, music begins at 5:30pm
Mad River Valley Arts Garden Party & Tour will be held July 18 & 19. Please join us for one of our major fundraisers featuring a Garden Party Friday night July 18 from 5:30-7:00pm at a home with stunning views of the Northfield Range. The tour is Saturday, 10am to 4pm and is self-guided. Enjoy […]
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 […]
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 […]
Forty years is a lot to celebrate. A smashing mash-up of throwback scenes from our greatest hits, song and dance, moments of reflection, sketch comedy! Performed by the All-Stars: Directed by David Sinaiko and featuring Josh Broder, Ramsey Brown, Cat Carr, Umit Celebi, Jeanne Darst, Rob Donaldson, Karen Leiner, Tracy Martin, Ben Schneider, and ….
Join Mad River Valley Arts for a weekend of flowers, art, and mountain views. Enjoy a Friday evening Garden Party, then explore stunning private gardens on a self-guided tour Saturday. Tickets and full details available through Mad River Valley Arts.LEARN MORE & REGISTER
Join Mad River Valley Arts for a weekend of flowers, art, and mountain views. Enjoy a Friday evening Garden Party, then explore stunning private gardens on a self-guided tour Saturday. Tickets and full details available through Mad River Valley Arts. Stick around after the garden tour for a new open house gallery at Rumble’s Bistro […]
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.
Artist Zarabeth Duell of MTN GRL Studio with her layered landscapes and delicate watercolors that capture the essence of the Green Mountains.
Eric’s journals and leather goods blend old-world craftsmanship with modern detail. Each piece is crafted to inspire adventure and made to last a lifetime.
The 2025 Garden Party & Tour is coming July 18 & 19. Please mark your calendars and join us for one of our major fundraisers featuring a garden party on Friday evening at a beautiful home with stunning views of the Northfield Range and a Saturday tour of private gardens and more throughout the Valley […]
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.
Bring your clean knives, scissors, and hand pruners for on-site sharpening by the pros at Madam Cutler & Co. Walk away with tools that cut like new.
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, […]
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 […]
Are you curious how you could improve the health and quality of your land? Join Friends of the Mad River and Audubon Vermont for a landowner workshop, designed for those interested in learning more about land stewardship, especially in the context of bird habitat and river systems. During this workshop, we will explore a landowner’s […]
Choreographers and a composer are collaborating on some brand new work together this summer, and you’re invited to come see what we’ve been working on! The annual CHIMERA Art Co-Lab launched the summer of 2022 as the inaugural artistic residency in the newly-restored Stowell Barn (c.1798). Surrounded by the beautiful dual-tone timber frame that joins […]
Forty years is a lot to celebrate. A smashing mash-up of throwback scenes from our greatest hits, song and dance, moments of reflection, sketch comedy! Performed by the All-Stars: Directed by David Sinaiko and featuring Josh Broder, Ramsey Brown, Cat Carr, Umit Celebi, Jeanne Darst, Rob Donaldson, Karen Leiner, Tracy Martin, Ben Schneider, and ….
Mad Arts Garden Tour + Garden Party And the night before the tour join us at a Garden Party ( 5:30-7pm) at a beautiful home with stunning gardens and panoramic views, delicious hors d’oeuvres and libations to whet your appetite for the next day’s tour. Enjoy the company of other garden and art lovers while […]
The Wolff Sisters are a Boston-based Americana band led by three sisters and backed by a tight rhythm section. Known for their soulful harmonies and high-energy performances, they’ve built a strong regional following. Their songwriting blends folk, rock, and roots influences, telling personal and evocative stories. As part of Knoll Farm’s summer concert series, come […]
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 […]
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 […]
Forty years is a lot to celebrate. A smashing mash-up of throwback scenes from our greatest hits, song and dance, moments of reflection, sketch comedy! Performed by the All-Stars: Directed by David Sinaiko and featuring Josh Broder, Ramsey Brown, Cat Carr, Umit Celebi, Jeanne Darst, Rob Donaldson, Karen Leiner, Tracy Martin, Ben Schneider, and ….
The ARRTI (A River Runs Through It) Garden Club of Waterbury is hosting a self-guided garden tour on Sunday, July 20th. Join us to explore this summer’s line-up of beautiful gardens in and around Waterbury, VT. You will have the opportunity to admire a variety of stunning gardens lovingly cared for by dedicated gardeners. From […]
Join us for a Sunday afternoon of live music at Mad River Glen with Cedar! Cedar brings an original mix of experimental, instrumental, jazz-funky jams that’ll get your feet moving. If the weather cooperates the band will set up on the deck of the Basebox. We’ll have yard games set out for your enjoyment and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Good Gravy is a bluegrass trio out of Burlington, VT led by Joe Agnello. And they bring it.
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 […]
We are so excited to have Soul Porpoise on the Green this year! The band lays down that organ driven funk and soul we know you love so much. Collin Cope’s gritty vocals have been compared to Joe Cocker and Ray Charles and breathe fire into Ira Friedman’s heartfelt original songs. This soul drenched band […]
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 […]
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 Timothy and Karinna Karsten, whose travels inspired the delightfully charming “The Spark at the Center of the Universe.” This captivating book weaves together themes of awe, curiosity and wonder with self confidence and environmental stewardship, encouraging young readers to discover the world’s beauty, mystery, and endless possibilities. Following the reading there will be a […]
Now in its 5th year, Broadway in Vermont returns to Moose Meadow for an unforgettable evening of Broadway hits. Join Vermonter actor/singer Merritt David Janes and his Broadway friends for a truly special musical event.
Taco Tuesday. Great Specials on Food and Drink. $3 Tacos, $6 Margaritas. Every Tuesday, in addition to our full menu.
Jeremiah Strauss and Rick Frauton bring red dirt country covers and originals to the Lawson’s Finest Taproom.
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.
Guests are welcome! Breakfast meetings are generally the second and fourth Wednesday mornings at Toast & Eggs at 4752 Main Street. There are monthly dinner meetings, though RSVP is required. Please check www.mrvrotary.org for details.
Join us for Memorable Times Cafe, an in-person gathering especially welcoming of folks with mild to moderate memory loss and their care partners. Meet friends and enjoy a healthy snack! Live music will fill out this free, dementia-friendly activity. Contact Barb Asen at basen@cvcoa.org or 802-476-2681 to register.
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 […]
This coming Wednesday, join us for a backyard BBQ party that is fun for adults and kids alike, hosted by Chabad of Stowe-Waterbury. This is a community celebration full of sun, fun, and food. At 5:30 pm, join us for a delicious summer BBQ spread, games for the kids, smores, drinks, music, bubble fun, and […]
