Free Cabot Fondue
2025-01-30 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.

Fresh Catch Thursdays
2025-01-30 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.

Beer and Cheese Pairing
2025-01-30 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
On January 30th join us for an intimate beer and cheese pairing guided by Lawson’s Finest Liquids lead educator Mark Leopold and head of the kitchen Jenny Welch.
The focus will be on how to pair intense flavors and will feature cheeses from Vermont, New York, and Quebec and the following beers: Holiday Break Ginger Brown Ale, Barrel-Aged Fayston Maple Imperial Stout, Barrel-Aged Spruce Tip Winter Lager, and Sticky Maple Barrel-Aged Amber Ale.
Come learn, sip and eat! 6:00pm to 7:30pm.
Tickets available here.

“River” Nature Documentary Screening
2025-01-30 18:00 - 19:45 (America/New_York) | Moretown Town Hall and Library, 1147 Route 100B, Moretown, 05660
Join Friends of the Mad River and Moretown Library for a screening of the visually stunning documentary “River” narrated by Willem Dafoe. With gripping music and breathtaking shots of river systems around the world, this film explores the timeless relationship between humans and rivers.
There will be popcorn provided!
Check out the film’s trailer at https://youtu.be/EBgIKJ6YhVY?feature=shared.
Note: In the case of inclement weather, the back up date for this screening with be February 3rd at 6 pm.

Boots & Burgers: Monthly Community Line Dancing @ Afterthoughts
2025-01-30 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | After Thoughts, 8 VT 17, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
After a great December Line Dancing pop-up at Afterthoughts, we’re making it a regular event!
LAST THURSDAY of the MONTH | every month through May, 2025
Join us for some low-stakes social dancing you can do solo. All are welcome!
Grab your boots and come have a bite courtesy of Peace Burger before line dancing with Larissa 7 to 9PM!
+ Peace Burger & bar are open from 5 PM
+ Line Dancing lessons + open dancing from 7 to 9 PM
Admission is pay what you wish at the door: Venmo (preferred) or cash
What to expect:
Dancing:
+ Larissa will be reviewing/teaching several line dances at multiple entry levels, starting with beginner and going up from there
+ see tutorial videos on the Farmsprung Gatherings event page to review dances that were taught at previous pop-ups
Venue:
+ Afterthoughts has a full bar that will be OPEN! I’ll build in some beverage breaks during the lesson
+ delicious smashburgers and MORE available for purchase from Peace Burger
Parking
+ along guard rail in main parking lot shared with Valley Meade
+ across Route 17 behind the Chamber of Commerce (next to Cousins Brewery—be careful crossing the road!)
+ a few spots up top along Route 100 in front of the Valley Meade sign (these are the Accessible spots)
Looking forward to dancing with you soon!

Fiddlehead Friday
2025-01-31 11:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Castlerock Pub, Sugarbush Resort, Warren, 05674
Kick off the weekend with Fiddlehead Fridays at Castlerock Pub! The Fiddlehead crew will be hanging out with fun swag, good vibes, and plenty of cheers over delicious Fiddlehead drafts. Enjoy a special discount on Fiddlehead pours while soaking in the après scene. Grab your friends, raise a glass, and make Fridays even better with Fiddlehead!

Abstract^2
2025-01-31 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-01 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-02 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-03 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-04 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Mad River Valley Arts, 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield, 05673
Mad River Valley Arts (Mad Arts) presents Lisa Dimondstein, Julie Parker and Sandra Shenk in Abstract^2.
These three women photographers are dedicated to radicalizing the photo as image.
They abstract from a pre-existing abstract sculpture with the aim to capture the essential properties and relationships of the original abstract concept, and in doing so they remove themselves from any context or specific content or representation. The process involves eliminating any reference to real-world objects or situations and to focus only on the inherent structures and relationships.
The Cold Hollow Sculpture Park, in Enosburg Falls, has over 70 large abstract sculptures by renowned artist David Stromeyer. The photographs of Lisa, Julie and Sandra
are inventive abstractions from David’s sculpture. They utilize an in-camera multiple exposure technique to explore the intricate relationship between color, texture, movement, line and form.

Chicky Stoltz Vinyl Release Party
2025-01-31 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
5:00pm to 8:00pm come to the taproom for the vinyl release of Chicky Stoltz’s Polecat. Featuring a live show from Chicky Stoltz and the Charlie Nobles from 5:00 to 7:00 and then a start to end listen of the full-length album starting at 7:00.
Chicky Stoltz is a reflective mountain man. High in the Green Mountains of Vermont, he would prefer to think of himself now as more storyteller than a musician. He holds the music in the highest regard.
To be fair, he has spent nearly four decades out there as a musician. Singer, drummer, guitarist, one-man band. Bars and halls, good and bad. Shared the stage with and opened for many of the best (Patti Smith, Paw, Duke Robillard, etc.) but now prefers the company of himself to make music happen.
Some have mentioned Tom Waits, Bruce Springsteen, and Jonathan Richman when listening to his music. Chicky was most honored when someone referenced filmmaker David Lynch when referring to his music. Thrilling for sure.
The music explores many fictional stories of fraud, land development/environmentalism, technology, and death. Somehow done with tongue squarely in cheek.
Chicky’s fifth album, Polecat, is a full length studio retrospective covering material from his first four home studio albums. Made with great friends from 2022 to 2024; it is a lifetime goal achieved and available in all the places.

It’s ‘Almost’ Cocktail Hour
2025-01-31 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Phoenix Gallery & Music Hall, 5 Stowe St., Waterbury, Vermont, 05676, United States
Mosaic Vermont is hosting our second annual “It’s Almost Cocktail Hour,” a non-alcoholic drink tasting!!
Join us to reflect on how we choose to celebrate during the holiday season and discover new NA options! There will be delicious NA beer, mocktails, and fizzy drinks available to taste!
Stick around for a vinyl DJ and mocktails!
Come learn about Mosaic and the work we do–all profits will lift up our work to end sexual violence, support survivors, and find ways to interrupt the patterns of addiction that are so prevalent in our communities.

After Dark Winter Music in Stark’s Pub
2025-01-31 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
Al’s Pals features a rotating cast of some of Vermont’s greatest players lead by Bass Player / Singer Alex Budney.
Al’s Pals plays a whole variety of music spanning Funk / Soul / Blues / Rock covering legends such as Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan and MUCH MORE!

Kandahar Mountain Race
2025-02-01 07:30 - 10:00 (America/New_York)
A race of a bygone era, the Kandahar channels the spirit of full mountain races that were once commonplace on the racing circuit and at MRG. The last version held in the 1980s began on Creamery, descended onto Moody’s, before taking on (Grand) Canyon. At the bottom of Canyon, racers went straight across Easy Way, over the cliff on One Way, and over S-Turn Cliff onto Lower Periwinkle and finished by the base of the Double. Whew! Our modern version is a bit more modest but will still reward those who can ski gates as well as terrain on the trail. The trail combination and exact set to get from the start to the finish are dependent on snow depth and conditions. Please see the race flyer (when available) for additional course details.
Details:
Registration: Visit the online store
Field Limit: 75 racers
Age requirement: 10 years old or older as of January 1st, 2025
Athlete Lift: Tentatively 7:30 am
Race Begins: Tentatively 8:00 am
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.
2024 Kandahar Overall Results
2024 Kandahar Women’s Results
2024 Kandahar Men’s Results
Proceeds from this event go to benefit the Mad River Glen Race Club and are non-refundable.
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.

MRVBC Tour of the Phen Basin
2025-02-01 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Catamount Trail – specific meeting spot TBD, Rt 17, Fayston, Vermont, 05671, United States
Skiers will ascend into the Phen Basin of the Camel’s Hump State Park on Section 19 of the Catamount Trail to explore the Hemlock Hill area.
Climbing skins will be required. Advanced skiers will enjoy downhill turns through the unmanaged hardwood forest. This is a five-hour tour. Bring lunch and layers.
See our Difficulty Rating System (https://www.mrvbc.org/tours-events/tours) to determine if MRVBC’s tours are the right fit for you.
See website for more details and to sign up!

Never Summer Snowboard Demos
2025-02-01 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Base Area, Mt Ellen
Join us at Mt. Ellen on February 9th for an exciting Never Summer Snowboard Demo Day from 9:00-3:00PM! Come ride one of Never Summer’s snowboards, hand-crafted in Denver, Colorado. This domestic, in-house production allows for precision tolerances and improved technologies, making their boards some of the highest quality and most durable available.Whether you’re a seasoned rider or just getting started, this is your chance to experience the performance and craftsmanship of these top-of-the-line boards. Hit the slopes and see for yourself why Never Summer is a favorite among snowboarders.Our team will be on hand to help you find the perfect ride and answer any questions. Don’t miss this opportunity to test out their new line and elevate your ride at Mt. Ellen!

Women’s Alpine Ski Clinic
2025-02-01 09:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Alpine ski clinics by women, and for women using positive attitudes, tactics and techniques to help you achieve your skiing goals. The price per day includes the clinic and lunch.
Dates: Saturdays – January 4, February 1 & March 1
Time: 9:30 am until 3:00 pm
Cost: $249/day or $309/day with lift ticket
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Naturalist Guided Snowshoe Tours
2025-02-01 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-02-02 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.

SKATIUM Open Air Ice Skating Rink
2025-02-01 12:00 - 22:00, 2025-02-02 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.

Live Après Music
2025-02-01 14:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Multiple Locations, Sugarbush Resort
Saturday Après Lineup | February 1Wunderbar | 2–5 PMSettle in with Ragged Company as they bring their acoustic charm to your Saturday afternoon.Rumble’s Bistro & Bar | 3–6 PMEnjoy an intimate and lively performance by Mitch and Friends, blending great tunes with good vibes.Green Mountain Lounge | 3–6 PMCoane, Rowell & Schabner deliver a dynamic set of live music, perfect for kicking back after a day on the slopes.Castlerock Pub | 3–6 PMCatch The Sarah Whitehair Band for a high-energy show filled with captivating tunes and good times. Plus, enjoy beer specials from our friends at Lawson’s Finest.

Walt’s After Dark
2025-02-01 16:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Walt’s Glen House, Mt Ellen
Grab your headlamp and join us Saturday nights (weather and terrain permitting) this winter for a special après at Walt’s at the Glen House. Catch last chair or tour/skin up the Mt Ellen Uphill Route for dinner and drink at the historic Glen House. With it being “Walt’s After Dark” and all, participants should be comfortable skiing or riding down (it’s the only way down) via headlamp under any conditions.Last call is at 7:30pm!Know before you go! Please check our trail report before starting your tour. And remember, Uphill Travellers must have their FREE uphill travel pass prior to traveling uphill.

Ice Skating Disco
2025-02-01 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | The Ice Center, 546 River Rd, Waterbury, Vermont, 05676, United States
Join us for a night of fun on the ice this year at Winterfest. Put on your dancing skates and your favorite disco outfit and we will meet at the Waterbury Ice Center for some icy fun. Be ready for dancing, karaoke, and costume contests with prizes!
No registration necessary – thanks to a strong partnership with the Ice Center. Cost to attend is a monetary donation or non-perishable food item to benefit the Waterbury Common Market.

Ikon Pass First Tracks
2025-02-02 07:30 - 08:00 (America/New_York) | Super Bravo Lift, Lincoln Peak
Ikon Pass holders can unlock untouched powder and crispy corduroy with free Ikon Pass First Tracks. Grab early morning laps before the lifts open to the public. Your Ikon Pass will allow you to get on Super Bravo a half hour early on Sunday February 2nd.Learn MoreWant early ups every weekend and holiday?Add-On Early Ups

VARA NVC U14 Slalom Race
2025-02-02 08:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Vermont Alpine Racing Association U14 Slalom Race.
https://www.vara.org/

3×3 Basketball Tournament
2025-02-02 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Brookside Primary School, 47 Stowe St, Waterbury, Vermont, 05676, United States
Bring your teammates to compete in the 3×3 basketball tournament!
There will be 3 brackets in our FIBA style, 3×3 basketball tournament based on age (this will potentially be combined into 2 brackets depending on registrations).
U15 years old
15-17 years old
18+
All team members should be within the age range of the bracket that you choose.
REGISTRATIONS ARE ORGANIZED BY TEAM – ONLY 1 TEAM MEMBER NEEDS TO REGISTER. During registration, you will be asked for a Team Name (you get to make it up!) and the names of your 2 or 3 additional teammates. All players will be required to sign a liability waiver, provided at the event. Children must be accompanied by an adult. If you do not have enough team members, feel free to reach out to Waterbury Rec for other contacts (kmandych@waterburyvt.com).
COST: $30 per team of 3 or 4
LOCATION: Brookside Primary School Gym
TIME: 10am-3pm (Specific game times TBD)
TOURNAMENT DETAILS: This will be a double elimination tournament – each team is guaranteed at least 2 games. Brackets including game times will be posted a week before the tournament. Prizes will be awarded to the winning teams in each bracket!
Registration Minimum: 4 teams/bracket, Maximum: 8 teams/bracket. If we do not meet minimum registration, event could not take place. Waterbury Recreation will let registrants know if event is changed, it will not be subject to the Cancellation Policy.

Graybeard’s Clinic
2025-02-03 09:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
The Graybeard’s Clinic is designed for men who are intermediate to advanced skiers. The clinic will focus on learning to fully enjoy the Mad River Glen skiing experience by deepening fundamental skills and then applying those skills to the varied terrain that makes Mad River special. Participants will learn to ski groomers and the bumps better and with more confidence – making it more fun and joyful. We will also focus on specific mechanics that are a bit easier on your body, thus enhancing your overall ski experience here at Mad River Glen and wherever your skis may take you.
The clinic will be led by Rick Ruback who has been coaching ski racing at Mad River for over twenty years. Rick is excited to bring some racing skills and drills into adult teaching as a way to help the participants improve their skiing. Joining Rick will be a collection of some of the most experienced members of the Mad River Glen Ski School.
Dates: Mondays January 27 February 3, 10 & 24, March 3, 10 & 17
Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Cost: $349 7 week session (valid ticket or pass required)
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Women’s Telemark Tuesday Clinic
2025-02-04 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Telemark ski programs by women, for women using positive attitudes, tactics and techniques to help you achieve your skiing goals. This program is designed for intermediate telemark skiers and above. Eight 2-hour lessons on Tuesday mornings. Space is limited.
Dates: Tuesdays – January 7, 14, 21, 28 February 4, 11, 25 & March 4
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Cost: $349 – 8 Week Session (Valid Pass or Ticket required)
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