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Mountain Girl Studio at Addison West Maker’s Market

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

Artist Zarabeth Duell of MTN GRL Studio with her layered landscapes and delicate watercolors that capture the essence of the Green Mountains.

As Little Cooking as Possible at Addison West Maker’s Market

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

Elisa’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.

Bristol Harvest Festival

Bristol Town Green Bristol Town Green, Bristol, Vermont, United States

Join the 26th annual Bristol Harvest Festival presented by the Addison County Chamber of Commerce with support by the Bristol Recreation Department. The event features more than 70 vendors displaying local crafts and terrific food options on the green. All day live music at the bandstand with kids’ activities, an ADA-compliant children’s playground and a […]

Fall Foliage Fly-in at the Warren-Sugarbush Airport

warren-sugarbush airport 2355 Airport Road, Warren, VT

Join us for a spectacular day as the leaves turn vibrant shades of red, orange, and gold! Bring the whole family to the Fall Foliage Fly-In at Warren-Sugarbush Airport for a celebration of aviation and autumn. 🌭 Enjoy a delicious BBQ fundraiser benefiting Flight Experience for Youth — a great way to support young aspiring […]

Author Leda Schubert Visits Inklings Children’s Books!

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

Inklings is excited to welcome author Leda Schubert on Saturday, September 27th at 11am for a reading of her book, FIRSTS & LASTS, THE CHANGING SEASONS. In this jubilant ode to seasonal rituals, Leda Schubert evokes the familiar, enchanting rhythm of the four seasons; each captured with evocative words and glorious cut-paper collages. Following the […]

Oktoberfest at the Taproom

Lawson’s Finest Brewery 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, United States

Another year, another Oktoberfest celebration at the Taproom! Join us all day on Saturday September 27th for the best Oktoberfest celebration in the Mad River Valley. We’ll have half liters of our delicious Fest Bier on draft, with specialty glassware you can keep for $15 including the pour. Eine halbe, Danke! In addition to Fest […]

Explore the Seasons with Naturalist-Led Hikes at Stark Mountain

Mad River Glen 57 Schuss Pass Road, Waitsfield

Waitsfield, VT — The Stark Mountain Foundation is excited to announce a new series of free, family-friendly naturalist hikes on Stark Mountain, led by Vermont Master Naturalist Gene O. Desideraggio. These guided hikes offer a unique opportunity to explore the mountain’s diverse ecosystems throughout the changing seasons. From vibrant spring wildflowers to the brilliant colors […]

Guided Naturalist Hikes

The Stark Mountain Foundation is excited to announce a new series of free, family-friendly naturalist hikes on Stark Mountain, led by Vermont Master Naturalist Gene O. Desideraggio. These guided hikes offer a unique opportunity to explore the mountain’s diverse ecosystems throughout the changing seasons. From vibrant spring wildflowers to the brilliant colors of fall foliage, […]

$30 App & an Entrée at Rumble’s

Make your summer Sundays delicious. For just $30, enjoy an appetizer and entrée from Rumble’s rotating menu, featuring seasonal flavors and chef-crafted dishes. Available Sunday evenings all summer long. Come for the food, stay for the views and treat yourself to a weekly dinner worth looking forward to.

The Mad River Table at Knoll Farm

Knoll Farm 700 Bragg Hill, Fayston, Vermont

Knoll Farm’s in-house Chef Matthew Casatta prepares a culinary experience in the historic McLaughlin Barn. Featuring a menu curated around the Mad River Valley’s abundant offerings, the Mad River Table is an intimate gathering designed to highlight the magic of Knoll Farm’s idyllic setting overlooking the valley. Farm and garden-fresh fruits and vegetables will complement […]

TALIB KWELI W/SKYZOO, LANDON WORDSWELL & MISTER BURNS

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

“Hip-hop heavyweights land in Waitsfield! 🎤 Talib Kweli hits the Afterthoughts stage with Skyzoo, Landon Wordswell & Mister Burns—then sticks around to throw down a late-night DJ set. Don’t miss this one!”

Benedicts in the Barn

1824 House 2150 Main St., Waitsfield, VT

Join us on the 4th Sunday of the month, May through October, as we celebrate breakfast in the heart of the Mad River Valley. Feast on Eggs Benedict (classic & creative!), fluffy pancakes, house made corned beef hash, custom omelettes, smoked salmon toast, and premium meats from 5th Quarter Butcher—all served in our cozy, rustic […]

Foliage Weekend

Take a foliage lift ride on America’s favorite Single Chair, first chair up is at 10 AM and the last chair is loaded at 2:30 PM. Foliage lift ride tickets are good for a round trip from base to summit and back down again, the cost is $20 for adults and $15 for juniors and […]

Bread and Puppet presents: Autumn Screams and Possibilitarian Hallelujahs of the Servants of the Abyss

Bread and Puppet Theater 753 Heights Rd, Montreal, Vermont, United States

September 14th, 21st and 28th at 3 p.m. 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 month. In Peter Schumann’s words: “We the involuntary servants of the abyss, both: the wounded universe abyss and the abysmal […]

Bread and Puppet presents: Autumn Screams and Possibilitarian Hallelujahs of the Servants of the Abyss

Bread and Puppet Theater 753 Heights Rd, Montreal, Vermont, United States

September 14th, 21st and 28th at 3 p.m. 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 month. In Peter Schumann’s words: “We the involuntary servants of the abyss, both: the wounded universe abyss and the abysmal […]

Bread and Puppet presents: Autumn Screams and Possibilitarian Hallelujahs of the Servants of the Abyss

Bread and Puppet Theater 753 Heights Rd, Montreal, Vermont, United States

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 month. In Peter Schumann’s words: “We the involuntary servants of the abyss, both: the wounded universe abyss and the abysmal empire abyss, are charged with the possibilitarian task […]

Summer Sundays at Lawson’s Finest: Red Admiral

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

Red Admiral is Vermont’s preeminent alternative rock jug band. Come on down to delight your senses!

$30 App & an Entrée at Rumble’s

Make your summer Sundays delicious. For just $30, enjoy an appetizer and entrée from Rumble’s rotating menu, featuring seasonal flavors and chef-crafted dishes. Available Sunday evenings all summer long. Come for the food, stay for the views and treat yourself to a weekly dinner worth looking forward to.

NOT YOUR GRANDMA’S BINGO AT AFTERTHOUGHTS: BENEFIT FOR AMERICAN FOUNDATION for SUICIDE PREVENTION

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

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness month, so this months’ Bingo Night is dedicated to raising funds, awareness and support for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. $10/card with all proceeds going to @afspnational. Enjoy a good eats from Peace Burger, a bevvie from our bar and #DJTRAD hosting the funnest bingo night with the bestest […]

Artist Spotlight with Sarah Lavoie

Lawson’s Finest Brewery 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, United States

The artwork that adorns our Taproom walls rotates monthly with a different Vermont artist. This month we’re spotlighting the photography of Burlington’s Sarah Lavoie. Come join Sarah and the rest of the team on Monday September 29th to take in the art and chat with the artist!

Fall Sales Deadline Day

Today is the deadline for the best deals on Season Passes, Stark Mountain Cards and Kids’ Seasonal Programs. September 30th also marks the fiscal year for the Co-op, APR is due and Mad Money from the previous season expires. *Please note that Stark Mountain Cards are NOT available to purchase following the September 30th deadline.

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. Executive Committee Sean Kramer – Chair,  – 1824 House Inn Anna Nasset– Vice-Chair, Executive Committee – Stand Up Resources Mimi Buttenheim– Treasurer; Executive Committee – Mad River Distillers […]

Taco Tuesday

Hyde Away 1428 Mill Brook Rd, Waitsfield

Taco Tuesday. Great Specials on Food and Drink. $3 Tacos, $6 Margaritas. Every Tuesday, in addition to our full menu.

Tuesday Tunes at Lawson’s Finest: Troy Millette

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

Witty onstage persona, imaginative covers, and heartfelt original songs. One of Vermont’s best folk artists.

Tuesdays on the Big Deck

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.

MRV Rotary Club Meeting

Toast & Eggs 4752 Main St, Waitsfield, VT

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.

Live Music in Stark’s Pub

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 […]

$65 Thursdays at the Golf Club

Hit the course for $65 rounds, then sink your teeth into ½ priced burgers at Hogan’s Pub from 4-8PM. Golf, grub, and good times all in one swing.

Fresh Catch Thursday

Lawson’s Finest Brewery 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, United States

Every Thursday starting at 4pm we host Nor’Easter Catering for a raw bar pop-up. Come on down and enjoy the freshest oysters you can get your hands on, and a variety of weekly specials that often include lobster rolls, shrimp cocktails, tuna poke bowls, blue crab quesadillas, and more!

Sushi Thursdays at Rumble’s

Sushi Thursdays are rolling into Rumble’s! Join us every Thursday this summer for fresh-made sushi, creative rolls and stunning mountain views. Whether you’re a purist or a spicy tuna lover, there’s something on the menu for you. Dine in, sip something cold and make Thursday your new favorite night out.

Pub Trivia

After Thoughts 8 VT 17, Waitsfield, Vermont, United States

The MRV Libraries present four rounds of trivia inspired by divas and performers throughout the ages. Reservations are requested for tables of 4 or more and can be obtained by contacting the venue or the Warren Public Library. Please limit teams to 6 people. ​

Next to Normal

Lost Nation Theater 39 Main Street, Montpelier

Next to Normal – the musical, by Brian Yorkey and Tom Kitt; Winner: Pulitzer Prize for Drama & multiple Tony Awards! October 2 – 19! A soaring Rock Musical as exhilarating as it is haunting. The story centers on a mother’s struggle with worsening bipolar disorder and the aftershocks her illness has on the entire […]

Fall Toddler Time Art Class at Inklings!

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

It’s Fall Toddler Time Art Class at Inklings Children’s Books! Friday mornings from 10am – 11am. Caregivers and their little ones are invited to explore the colors & shapes of the season, and develop those fine motor skills; all while having some creative fun! Activities will include painting on torn newspaper, craft pumpkins, and colorful […]

Live Music at Hogan’s Pub

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.

CROSSROADS POSTCARD & STAMP SHOW

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Crossroads Postcard & Stamp Show will be on Saturday, October 4th, 2025, at the Mid Vermont Christian School Gym in Quechee, Vermont, from 9 am to 3 pm. This event is free to the public and free parking.

Volunteer Mountain Work Day

Volunteer Mountain Work Days will once again utilize pre-registration and limit the total group size. Space is extremely limited, don’t wait, register online! Events will be confirmed by 6:00 pm the day prior via the contact email provided. A wait list will be maintained with open slots filled by 6:00 pm the day prior. Any […]

Green & Gold Weekend

Foliage lift rides are available on America’s favorite Single Chair both Saturday and Sunday, first chair up is at 10 AM and the last chair is loaded at 2:30 PM. Foliage lift ride tickets are good for a round trip from base to summit and back down again, the cost is $20 for adults and […]

Split Spirits at Addison West maker’s Market

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

Discover Split Spirits, America’s first Climate Neutral certified distillery—handcrafted and infused with local woods for a true taste of place. Sip, savor, and explore their unique, sustainable spirits at our pop-up event!

Mountain Girl Studio at Addison West Maker’s Market

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

Artist Zarabeth Duell of MTN GRL Studio with her layered landscapes and delicate watercolors that capture the essence of the Green Mountains.

Symbols of the Sun: Raptors & Us

At 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 4, SMF proudly sponsors Symbols of the Sun, an interactive slideshow and discussion led by the Vermont Museum of Natural History. Accompanied by two live birds of prey, the presenter will illuminate the relationship between humans and birds of prey that has evolved over thousands of years. It will […]

Rover Roundup at the Mad River Valley Dog Park

Mad River Valley Dog Park School Road Behind Brooks Field, near Solar Panels, Warren, Vermont, United States

The Mad River Valley Dog Park will be hosting its first annual “Rover Roundup” — a day of community gathering, fun, education, and lots of barks and wags!! There will be food, music, exciting contests, demonstrations of canine skill, vendors, crafts, puppies for adoption, and lots more! Bring the whole family and your well behaved, […]

Stem In Motion – Interactive ECHO Science Exhibits

Big Picture Theater 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield

Mad River Valley STEM Festival Brings Hands-On Science Fun to Local Families Interactive ECHO Science Exhibits Come to Big Picture Community Hub for the Arts This October Mad River Valley, VT – The Mad River Valley community is invited to explore the exciting world of science, technology, engineering, and math at the inaugural Mad River […]

Naturalist (Downhill) Hike

Join us for a free guided hike starting at the top of Stark Mountain with naturalist Gene O. Desideraggio from 1:00 – 4:00 PM. Use the lift or hike to the summit to join the group. If using the lift, we recommend leaving the base area no later than 12:40. If hiking, start no later […]

Co-op Shareholder Town Hall

Annual Town Hall meeting for the owners of America’s only skier-owned mountain. All shareholders are encouraged to attend either in-person on the 3rd floor or watch a live stream via Google Meet. Google Meet Link

The Mammals at Knoll Farm

Knoll Farm 700 Bragg Hill, Fayston, Vermont

The Mammals are a Hudson Valley-based folk-rock band known for their high-energy shows imbued with deep roots in American traditions. Their performances blend fiddle-driven dance tunes with thoughtful original songs, offering a delightfully danceable blend of of abandon and substance. Join them in the barn at Knoll Farm for a lively, community-centered concert to close […]

Green & Gold Weekend

Foliage lift rides are available on America’s favorite Single Chair both Saturday and Sunday, first chair up is at 10 AM and the last chair is loaded at 2:30 PM. Foliage lift ride tickets are good for a round trip from base to summit and back down again, the cost is $20 for adults and […]

Allen Clark Hill Climb

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

Sunday October 5, 2025 The Allen Clark Memorial Hill Climb — the annual grunt-fest that has fast become a rite of cycling passage in the Mad River Valley — is a grueling time trial that rises 1,600 vertical feet in 6.2 miles, from the intersection of Routes 100 and 17 to the top of Appalachian […]

Allen Clark Hill Climb

The Allen Clark Memorial Hill Climb — the annual grunt-fest that has fast become a rite of cycling passage in the Mad River Valley — is a grueling time trial that rises 1,600 vertical feet in 6.2 miles, from the intersection of Routes 100 and 17 to the top of Appalachian Gap. The event is […]



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