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National Civics Bee-Regional Competition

Vergennes Opera House 120 Main Street, Vergennes, Vermont, United States

Join the Addison County Chamber of Commerce for Addison County’s Regional Civics Bee Live Competition, a celebration of middle school student achievement and civic knowledge. This inspiring event brings our community together to support students as they showcase their understanding of government, public policy, and the responsibilities of citizens. Join us to cheer our communities […]

Mother’s Day Weekend Market

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

Saturday of Mother’s Day Weekend, come join us at the taproom for our annual Mother’s Day Market. We’ll be featuring over 20 local vendors offering local, handmade products. Something for any mother in your life!

Global Street Food Weekend

Cousin’s Brewing Comopany Rt 100/Rt 17, Waitsfield, VT, United States

Join Silk Road Kitchen & Catering and Cousins Brewing for an evening of globally inspired street food and locally hand crafted beer. Delicious dinner prepared with fresh local ingredients, along with 6 tasty house=brewed drafts. plus a selection of wine, hard seltzers, hard cider, and canned cocktails. Friday and Saturday, 5pm

VALLEY PROM!!!!

afterthoughts 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, United States

Grab your best prom attire and shake your booty with @olivertwistedcraig this Saturday, at The Mad River Valley’s Second Prom DJ cRAIG mITCHELL is back and if you’ve never been to one of his dance parties…COME TO THIS ONE! No excuses!* *you may have a valid excuse but just go with it, okay? 😃 Dress […]

Mother’s Day Tea Party

The Inn at Round Barn Farm 1661 East Warren Road, Waitsfield, VT, United States

Celebrate the Mothers in your life at our whimsical Mother’s Day Tea Party. Enjoy unlimited tea and delicious savory and sweet treats towers, featuring scones, biscuits, sandwiches and more!

Iconic Sunday — Sugarbush & Ikon Passholder Night

Déco Restaurant and Bar 203 Powderhound Rd, Warren, United States

Wrap 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 […]

Mother’s Day Takeaway

1824 House 2150 Main St., Waitsfield, VT

Celebrate Mom with a Thoughtfully Prepared Mother’s Day Takeaway Feast Make Mother’s Day effortless and delicious with our curated takeaway menu—perfect for a relaxed family gathering at home. Choose from three signature mains, fresh seasonal sides, and indulgent dessert to create a meal Mom will love.   ✨ How It Works: Pre-order your Mother’s Day […]

MadLove Mondays

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

Every Monday at Lawson’s Finest Liquids!

STAND UP FOR SAFETY WORKSHOPS

MRV Chamber Welcome Center 9 Route 17, Waitsfield, VT, United States

In the Mad River Valley, we believe that everyone — whether they live here, work here, or visit — deserves to feel safe. To support that vision the chamber’s is launching a new series of Stand Up for Safety workshops designed to help hospitality workers recognize and respond to situations that may threaten the safety or […]

Tuesday Tunes: Zack Tyler

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

Singer/songwriter Zack Tyler graces the Taproom for the first time with his own brand of original folk-rock songs. Please help us welcome him to the Valley!

Sunshine Brat Wednesdays

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

This ain’t your grandpa’s beer and a bratwurst.

Wing Wednesdays

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

On Wednesdays we eat wings! Enjoy a plate of mini bone-in pork shank wings tossed in our honey mustard and sriracha sauce.

Shelf Inventory and Collections Tiering at the Fayston Historical Society meeting

Fayston Town Hall 866 North Fayston Road, Fayston, VT

On Wednesday, May 13, Hannah Kirkpatrick from the Vermont Historical Society will come join us at 2:00 to continue our Shelf Inventory and introduce historical society volunteers to Collections Tiering. At 4:00- 5:15 we will have our regular monthly meeting and discuss the oral history interview project that we will engage in this summer. Please […]

MRV Chamber Board Meeting

MRV Chamber Welcome Center 9 Route 17, Waitsfield, VT, United States

The Mad River of Valley Chamber of Commerce board meets every other month throughout the year. All chamber members in good standing are encouraged to attend board meetings. You can reach out to the board’s group email to: board@madrivervalley.com. Executive Committee Sean Kramer – Chair,  – 1824 House Inn Anna Nasset– Vice-Chair, Executive Committee – Stand […]

Fayston Historical Society Meetings: Second Wednesday of Every Month

Fayston Town Hall 866 North Fayston Road, Fayston, VT

The Fayston Historical Society has established regular monthly meetings one the second Wednesday of every month from 4- 5:30 at the Fayston Town Hall . Everyone is welcome! Our next meeting is Wed, Jan 14 from 4- 5:30 pm For more information and/or to join the FHS contact faystonhistoricalsociety@gmail.com Lots of exciting things are happening!

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 States

Every Thursday starting at 4pm we host Nor’Easter Catering for a raw bar pop-up.

MRV Women in Business – Social Media Workshop

MRV Chamber Welcome Center 9 Route 17, Waitsfield, VT, United States

These bi-monthly workshops are a place to have an open conversation about social media, what is working for everyone, what isn’t, what do you need help with? The MRV Chamber’s MRV Women in Business group decided to host these bi-monthly Social Media Workshops in the months in between the more structured MRV Women in Business […]

MRV Women in Business Social Media Workshop

MRV Chamber Welcome Center 9 Route 17, Waitsfield, VT, United States

Social Media Workshop with Brittany Winfield & Kaylee Mumford  is an open conversation workshop where we talk about social media with guest speakers from The Winfield Creative & Pink Lens Creative. Join the Mad River Valley Women in Business for a conversation circle on short-form video content and how to create social media videos that […]

LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring Al’s Pals!

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 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, Waitsfield

Student 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 […]

The Revolution within the Revolution: African-Americans in the War for Independence

Warren Public Library 413 Main Street, Warren

As the American colonies fought to free themselves from the British two hundred and fifty years ago, one fifth of that population — the enslaved African-American population — undertook their own struggle for liberty. Their stories of ingenuity and heroism speak to us, two and a half centuries later, of how precious the birthright of […]

Toddler Time, Creative Shapes Art Class at Inklings!

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

It’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, Waitsfield

Kick 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, Waitsfield

Student 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 […]

Second Chance Prom Fundraiser

Mad River Barn

Whether you were Prom King or Queen or you did not go to Prom back in High School here is your chance for a Second Chance to make some amazing memories for a good cause! It will be a magical night, in a magical spot where we can all dance and enjoy while also raising […]

Concert by Onion River Chorus

Unitarian Church of Montpelier 130 Main Street, Montpelier, Vermont, United States

On Friday May 15 at 7:30 pm and Saturday May 16 at 7:30 pm, Onion River Chorus presents the famous Requiem Mass in C minor by 19th-century Italian composer Luigi Cherubini (1760-1842). Both concerts will be at the Unitarian Church of Montpelier (130 Main St.). The Onion River Chorus is directed by Richard Riley and […]

Co-op Board of Trustees Off-Season Meeting

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 […]

Pasture Turnout Day

von Trapp Farmstead 251 Common Road, Waitsfield, Vermont

Once icy winter has ended and spring has shaken off it’s last chill our fields turn vibrant green with lush grass. Freshly grown and nutrient dense, it’s time for our cows to return to their favorite spot. Share in the joy as our cows dance, holler, and feast on fresh pasture. Join us to welcome […]

Sprouts Club for Young Gardners – Ready, Set, Grow!

Roots Farm Market 903 US Rt 2, Middlesex, VT

Roots Farm Market’s Sprout Club is for young gardeners and nature lovers. Take and make seedling starter pots, pollinator water stations, toad abodes and nature crowns. Learn about plant anatomy and lifecycles, pollinators, toads, amphibians, flowers and pest management in our summer-long series of monthly events on Saturday May 16th; June 20th, July 18th, and […]

Forest City Designs at Addison West Makers Market

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

Todd 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.

Kate Ives Art at Addison West Makers Market

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

A Vermont based painter whose work is inspired by time spent outdoors. Her bold paintings capture the movement and energy of mountain landscapes and winter days well spent.

Lemon Fair View Homestead at Addison West Makers Market

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

We are lucky to have Lemon Fair View Homestead bringing their sourdough breads and other small-batch baked goods to Waitsfield from their Champlain Valley home base.

Avi Sipe Art

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

Vermont 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.

Author Kate Hosford visits Inklings Children’s Books!

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

We are excited to welcome back author – and Waitsfield native – Kate Hosford on Saturday, May 16th at 11am for a reading of her new book, YOU AND I ARE STARS AND NIGHT. This whimsical picture book celebrates the loving, playful, and imaginative relationship between caregiver and child through a shared dreamy journey before […]

March to End Violence

State House Lawn 133 State Street 101, Montpelier, Vermont, United States

Held annually, Mosaic’s March to End Violence invites the community to help create a safe, empowering space where those affected by sexual and gender-based violence are heard, seen, and supported. Join Mosaic and our youth advisory committee for a community gathering with activities and resources, a welcome ceremony with guest speakers, and a march led […]

Stark Mountain Foundation Naturalist Hikes

Stark Mountain Foundation is thrilled to welcome back Vermont Master Naturalist Gene O. Desideraggio for our seasonal series of free, family-friendly guided hikes. More than just a walk in the woods—it’s an invitation to step into the hidden world of the Green Mountains. This season’s hikes will take place:  May 16th: 2pm-4pm – Snowshoe Trail […]

Big Red Barn Student Art Show

Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield

Student 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 […]

Concert by Onion River Chorus

Unitarian Church of Montpelier 130 Main Street, Montpelier, Vermont, United States

On Friday May 15 at 7:30 pm and Saturday May 16 at 7:30 pm, Onion River Chorus presents the famous Requiem Mass in C minor by 19th-century Italian composer Luigi Cherubini (1760-1842). Both concerts will be at the Unitarian Church of Montpelier (130 Main St.). The Onion River Chorus is directed by Richard Riley and […]

Mending Storytime with Product Think Tank!

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

Join Annemarie Furey at Inklings on Sunday, May 17th at 11am. Following a reading of IGOR AND THE MENDING MICE, Annemarie will lead a demonstration in simple sewing & mending methods. Children will have the chance to create their own cloth bookmarks using upcycled materials. FREE & OPEN to ALL Rec. ages: 5 – 12 […]

Basic Tapestry and Weaving Techniques Workshop

Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield

Interested in learning more about basic tapestry and weaving techniques? Master weaver, Susan Snider, will provide weaving instruction to a limited number of participants. Individuals in this workshop will use a simple frame loom and other “unique weaving frames” to create a piece which expresses a thought, memory, idea or inspiration. Because this session begins […]

Iconic Sunday — Sugarbush & Ikon Passholder Night

Déco Restaurant and Bar 203 Powderhound Rd, Warren, United States

Wrap 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, Waitsfield

Student 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 […]

The Unique Magic of Making Picture Books: A Conversation with 3 Picture Book Authors

Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield

Come to Joslin Library for a panel discussion with three authors on the art of writing picture books. Hear from Kate Hosford, Tanya Lee Stone, and Brian Wray about their artistic process, what draws them to this unique storytelling medium, and what it’s like to work in the picture book industry. This program is for […]

MadLove Mondays

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

Every Monday at Lawson’s Finest Liquids!

Coffee With an Advisor

MRV Chamber Welcome Center 9 Route 17, Waitsfield, VT, United States

Life is full of questions, and money is no different. Sometimes you just want to ask something. Bring or pour a cup of your favorite warm beverage, and join me at the Mad River Valley Welcome Center. Come as you are. All are welcome. And every question counts—simple, complex, or somewhere in between.  It’s a […]

Sunshine Brat Wednesdays

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

This ain’t your grandpa’s beer and a bratwurst.

Wing Wednesdays

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

On 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 […]



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