Sunshine Brat Wednesdays
Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesThis ain’t your grandpa’s beer and a bratwurst.
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Wing Wednesdays
Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesOn Wednesdays we eat wings! Enjoy a plate of mini bone-in pork shank wings tossed in our honey mustard and sriracha sauce.
Stark’s Pub Opens for Summer
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 […]
Live Music in Stark’s Pub- Summer 2026
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 […]
Live Music in Stark’s Pub- Summer 2026
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 […]
MRV Chamber Mad Mingle
1824 House 2150 Main St., Waitsfield, VTThe MRV Chamber holds periodic Mad Mingles to bring together our business community. If you are interested in hosting a Mad Mingle contact info@madrivervalley.com
Life Drawing Wednesdays
Waitsfield Church Village Meeting Room Route 100, Waitsfield, VT✍🏻 Life Drawing Wednesdays presented by The Valley Artists Guild The very popular Wednesday Night Drawing Sessions will resume on Feb, 4, 2025. This is a self-directed session. No instruction or critiques are offered but conversations and sharing within the group are sure to inspire 😎 Subjects vary every two weeks: two weeks of Live […]
Fresh Catch Thursday
Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesEvery Thursday starting at 4pm we host Nor’Easter Catering for a raw bar pop-up.
LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring Ben Clark!
Mad River BarnJoin us in the pub for all your favorite Mad River Barn menu items with live music from Ben Clark! Open for dinner from 5 pm – 9 pm. Live music from 6 – 8 every Thursday in the summer!
Big Red Barn Student Art Show
Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, WaitsfieldStudent Art Show Brings Mad River Valley Schools Together at Lareau Farm & Forest Waitsfield, VT — May 2026 — The Mad River Valley community is set to celebrate creativity, collaboration, and young talent at the upcoming Student Art Show, hosted at the Big Red Barn at Lareau Farm & Forest. The exhibition will run […]
Fresh Beer Friday – Local Brewery . Global Street Food
Cousin’s Brewing Comopany Rt 100/Rt 17, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesEnjoy one of our six fresh Cousins Brewing draft beers, along with delicious global street food by Silk Road Kitchen & Catering. We’re also serving a variety of wines, hard seltzers, cider and non-alc beverages.
Toddler Time, Creative Shapes Art Class at Inklings!
Inklings Children’s Books 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesIt’s Toddler Time, Creative Shapes Art Class at Inklings Children’s Books! Friday mornings from 10am – 11am. Caregivers and their little ones are invited to explore shapes in a whole new way, and develop those fine motor skills; all while having some creative fun! Activities will include painting with balloons, creating shapes with different materials, […]
Family Fridays!
Big Picture Theater 44 Carroll Road, WaitsfieldKick off the weekend with Family Fridays! From 4:30–6:00 pm. Adults can unwind during cocktail hour while kids enjoy fun, creative activities in the Red Room. Seasonal crafts provided by Inkling Bookstore! A little something for everyone to start the weekend right. Simple snacks for children will be provided. Ages 3 +
Big Red Barn Student Art Show
Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, WaitsfieldStudent Art Show Brings Mad River Valley Schools Together at Lareau Farm & Forest Waitsfield, VT — May 2026 — The Mad River Valley community is set to celebrate creativity, collaboration, and young talent at the upcoming Student Art Show, hosted at the Big Red Barn at Lareau Farm & Forest. The exhibition will run […]
Kirtan , farm dinner and sound bath
Living Tree Alliance 96 Living Tree Ln, Moretown, VT, United StatesAnna Sobel, a Klezmer musician, tabla player, puppeteer and inspring performer comes to the Mad River Valley to lead this meditative call-and-response chanting that draws from traditional Indian devotional practices and from the Jewish mystical tradition. The evening begins with a catered farm dinner, and will close with a crystal-bowl sound bath. Open to all […]
Saturn People’s Sound Collective
Big Picture Theater 44 Carroll Road, WaitsfieldTime & Location May 22, 2026, 7:00 PM Big Picture Theater & Cafe, 48 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT 05673, USA About the event Saturn People’s Sound Collective 20 pieces @ the intersections of creative big band music, postmodern rock + outer space. A very special immersive show with live improvised video projections from Vanish Works. […]
Harwood Food Pantry Benefit Carwash
Harwood Union High School 458 VT RTE 100, Moretown, VT, United StatesCome get your car washed by members of Harwood’s National Honor Society! The suggested donation is $10, and proceeds from the event will benefit our school’s in-house food pantry.
As Little Cooking As Possible at Addison West Makers Market
Addison West 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesElisa’s charming illustrations are inspired by her Finnish roots and the character of Vermont life. Explore her collection of sustainably produced prints, greeting cards, and unique gifts.
Banoffi & Such Poptarts at Addison West Makers Market
Addison West 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesBanoffi & Such is popping up with homemade pop tarts—flaky, buttery pastries filled with seasonal flavors and just the right touch of nostalgia. Stop by for a sweet treat (or two) and a fresh take on a classic favorite.
Avi Sipe Art
Addison West 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesVermont watercolor artist Avi creates gentle, nostalgic watercolor prints inspired by the overlooked moments and objects of daily life. With a soft, intentional style, her work feels both personal and comforting—like a visual diary of the things that make a place feel like home.
Open Studio Weekend at the Arts Village at Camp Meade
Camp Meade 961 ROUTE 2, middlesexWe hope to see you at the Vermont Open Studio Weekend – Saturday May 23 and Sunday May 24 from 10am – 5pm. Come visit the wonderful artists at the cabin studios in our Arts Village: Alyssa DeLa Bruere Art Gallery & Studio, Kurt Budliger Photography Gallery & Studio, Painted Iris, Tabbatha Henry Designs, and […]
Big Red Barn Student Art Show
Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, WaitsfieldStudent Art Show Brings Mad River Valley Schools Together at Lareau Farm & Forest Waitsfield, VT — May 2026 — The Mad River Valley community is set to celebrate creativity, collaboration, and young talent at the upcoming Student Art Show, hosted at the Big Red Barn at Lareau Farm & Forest. The exhibition will run […]
Street Food Saturdays with Silk Road and Cousins Brewing
Cousin’s Brewing Comopany Rt 100/Rt 17, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesSilk Road Kitchen & Catering, and Cousins Brewing, join forces to bring you delicious globally inspired street food, along with tasty drafts from Cousins Brewing. A variety of canned beer, wine, cider and hard seltzer, plus soft drinks, is also available. 9 VT Route 17, Waitsfield.
Family Gnome Making Workshop
Blockhouse Studio 5031 Main Street, Waitsfield, VTIn this workshop, adults & children ages 5+ will explore hand-building techniques to create their very own whimsical gnomes. Students will be able to personalize their gnomes with colorful underglazes. Examples will be provided for inspiration. These little gnomes will make great gifts and decorations! There is no limit to ho many gnomes participants can […]
Open Studio Weekend at the Arts Village at Camp Meade
Camp Meade 961 ROUTE 2, middlesexWe hope to see you at the Vermont Open Studio Weekend – Saturday May 23 and Sunday May 24 from 10am – 5pm. Come visit the wonderful artists at the cabin studios in our Arts Village: Alyssa DeLa Bruere Art Gallery & Studio, Kurt Budliger Photography Gallery & Studio, Painted Iris, Tabbatha Henry Designs, and […]
Sunday Sessions: The Outcrops
Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesThe Outcrops bring raw heart and soul to every stage they play. Rooted in the rich traditions of rock’n’roll, blues, funk, and soul, they draw inspiration from soulful legends like B.B. King and Aretha Franklin, as well as jam bands like The Grateful Dead and The Band. Their original songs emerge from that same deep […]
Iconic Sunday — Sugarbush & Ikon Passholder Night
Déco Restaurant and Bar 203 Powderhound Rd, Warren, United StatesWrap up your weekend with 10% off food every Sunday when you show your Sugarbush or Ikon pass. Whether you spent the day chasing corn snow or just soaking up the longer daylight, we’ve got your après covered. Come in, warm up, grab a bite, and enjoy a little spring perk from all of us […]
Big Red Barn Student Art Show
Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, WaitsfieldStudent Art Show Brings Mad River Valley Schools Together at Lareau Farm & Forest Waitsfield, VT — May 2026 — The Mad River Valley community is set to celebrate creativity, collaboration, and young talent at the upcoming Student Art Show, hosted at the Big Red Barn at Lareau Farm & Forest. The exhibition will run […]
MadLove Mondays
Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesEvery Monday at Lawson’s Finest Liquids!
Sunshine Brat Wednesdays
Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesThis ain’t your grandpa’s beer and a bratwurst.
Wing Wednesdays
Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesOn Wednesdays we eat wings! Enjoy a plate of mini bone-in pork shank wings tossed in our honey mustard and sriracha sauce.
Live Music in Stark’s Pub- Summer 2026
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 […]
Life Drawing Wednesdays
Waitsfield Church Village Meeting Room Route 100, Waitsfield, VT✍🏻 Life Drawing Wednesdays presented by The Valley Artists Guild The very popular Wednesday Night Drawing Sessions will resume on Feb, 4, 2025. This is a self-directed session. No instruction or critiques are offered but conversations and sharing within the group are sure to inspire 😎 Subjects vary every two weeks: two weeks of Live […]
Jazz with the Levin Brothers
Big Picture Theater 44 Carroll Road, WaitsfieldEmerging from the 1970s NYC jazz scene, keyboardist Pete Levin and bassist Tony Levin have performed with legends from Miles Davis and Dave Brubeck to Peter Gabriel and John Lennon. Joined by Jeff Seigel (drums) and Pat Labarbera (sax), this quartet promises an electrifying night of dynamic jazz. Time & Location May 27, 2026, 7:30 […]
The Levin Brother in Concert
Big Picture Theater 44 Carroll Road, WaitsfieldEmerging from the 1970’s NYC jazz scene, keyboardist Pete Levin and bass player Tony Levin, have performed and recorded with the biggest names in jazz and rock. Pete has worked with everyone from from Miles Davis, to Charles Mingus, to Paul Simon. Tony has performed and recorded with John Lennon, Dire Straits, and Pink Floyd, […]
Fresh Catch Thursday
Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesEvery Thursday starting at 4pm we host Nor’Easter Catering for a raw bar pop-up.
Socrates Cafe at Harwood!
Harwood Union High School Library 458 Route 100, Duxbury, VTJoin us for the next Community Socrates Café May 28th from 5:30 to 7:00 PM Discussion Question: What is the value of empathy to our society? Students from Harwood’s Harkness Leadership class will be hosting a community Socrates Café on Thursday, May 28th from 5:30 to 7:00 PM in the HU library. A Socrates Café […]
Toddler Time, Creative Shapes Art Class at Inklings!
Inklings Children’s Books 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesIt’s Toddler Time, Creative Shapes Art Class at Inklings Children’s Books! Friday mornings from 10am – 11am. Caregivers and their little ones are invited to explore shapes in a whole new way, and develop those fine motor skills; all while having some creative fun! Activities will include painting with balloons, creating shapes with different materials, […]
Family Fridays!
Big Picture Theater 44 Carroll Road, WaitsfieldKick off the weekend with Family Fridays! From 4:30–6:00 pm. Adults can unwind during cocktail hour while kids enjoy fun, creative activities in the Red Room. Seasonal crafts provided by Inkling Bookstore! A little something for everyone to start the weekend right. Simple snacks for children will be provided. Ages 3 +
Forest City Designs at Addison West Makers Market
Addison West 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesTodd Cummings is a Vermont based illustrator and designer whose work celebrates the natural beauty of Vermont and the Northeast. His style is a modern interpretation of classic American landscape painting.
Forest City Designs at Addison West Makers Market
Addison West 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesTodd Cummings is a Vermont based illustrator and designer whose work celebrates the natural beauty of Vermont and the Northeast. His style is a modern interpretation of classic American landscape painting.
Kathy Mehuron at Addison West Makers Market
Addison West 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesKathy Mehuron, local columnist and author, will be joining our Makers Market with her collection of novels and nonfiction works. Through her writing, she supports her nonprofit, Take Me Back, dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history of the Mad River Valley.
Wink Designs at Addison West Makers Market
Addison West 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesWhimsical tea towels, dish cloths, notepads, and more—everyday goods with a playful twist.
Split Spirits at Addison West Makers Market
Addison West 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesAmerica’s first Climate Neutral certified distillery—handcrafted and infused with local woods and grains for a true taste of place. Enjoy cocktails and tastings from this sustainable Middlebury-based spirits brand.
Iconic Sunday — Sugarbush & Ikon Passholder Night
Déco Restaurant and Bar 203 Powderhound Rd, Warren, United StatesWrap up your weekend with 10% off food every Sunday when you show your Sugarbush or Ikon pass. Whether you spent the day chasing corn snow or just soaking up the longer daylight, we’ve got your après covered. Come in, warm up, grab a bite, and enjoy a little spring perk from all of us […]
Celebrate the timeless magic of Hollywood’s ultimate icon as we honor Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday!
Big Picture Theater 44 Carroll Road, WaitsfieldSunday, May 31st join us for an evening of fun! Award Winning Novelist Mima Tipper Book Sale @ 5:30 Mima Tipper reads an excerpt from “Channeling Marilyn” followed by a discussion @ 6pm Screening of Marilyn’s classic comedy “Some Like It Hot” @ 6:45pm Followed by Marilyn themed cupcakes! Time & Location May 31, 2026, […]
MadLove Mondays
Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesEvery Monday at Lawson’s Finest Liquids!
Sunshine Brat Wednesdays
Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesThis ain’t your grandpa’s beer and a bratwurst.
Wing Wednesdays
Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, United StatesOn Wednesdays we eat wings! Enjoy a plate of mini bone-in pork shank wings tossed in our honey mustard and sriracha sauce.
Live Music in Stark’s Pub- Summer 2026
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 […]
