The Mad River Valley Village

Sunday Sessions: Madigan Linnane
2026-02-22 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Our very own Madigan Linnane returns to our stage! Gorgeous voice, soothing guitar. Covers you love, and originals you will love if you don’t already know them.

CHARLIE CHAPLIN’S THE GOLD RUSH
2026-02-22 16:00 - 18:00 | Big Picture Theater, 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, 05673
The Big Picture and Phantom Theater are thrilled to present The Gold Rush- one of the greatest and most classic silent movies, accompanied with piano music by Randall Pierce. Sunday February 22, at 4 PM **Free for members
Time & Location
Feb 22, 2026, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Big Picture Theater & Cafe, 48 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT 05673, USA
About the event
The Big Picture and Phantom Theater are thrilled to present The Gold Rush- one of the greatest and most classic silent movies, accompanied with piano music by Randall Pierce. A delightful blend of slapstick humor, poignant emotion, and social commentary, The Gold Rush encapsulates Chaplin’s strengths as a writer, director, and star. While on a mission to find gold in Alaska, a lone prospector and Big Jim, a gold seeker, take refuge in a cabin during a blizzard. Chaplin – proving his belief that tragedy and ridicule are never far apart – set out to transform tales of privation and horror into a comedy. He decided that his familiar tramp figure should become a gold prospector, joining the mass of brave optimists to face all the hazards of cold, starvation, solitude, and the occasional incursion of a grizzly bear.
Randal Pierce is a composer and pianist living in Burlington, VT. He has been commissioned to write scores for silent films by The Flynn Theater, The Vermont International Film Festival, Burlington City Arts, The Discover Jazz Festival, The Green Mountain Film Festival and Big Picture Theater. Randal is also a music director for UVM’s Department of Theater and Dance and performs and writes for theater workshops, performances and recordings in NYC.
Tickets will be available at the box-office. Price of admission is $15.

The Pack Stands Blue for PCAVT – VT Coyotes basketball game
2026-02-22 17:00 - 19:30 | Barre Auditorium, 16 Auditorium Hil, Barre, VT, 05660
Come out to see the VT Coyotes – Vermont’s only professional basketball team – play the Saratoga Racers in their final game of the season AND help support Prevent Child Abuse Vermont. 100% of ticket proceeds will be donated to PCAVT to fund their work supporting children and families.
Fans are encouraged to WEAR BLUE as we turn the arena into a sea of support and solidarity.
Electric “Lights Out” start to kick off the event.
Sunday, February 22
Doors open at 4, Tip off at 5
Barre Auditorium
Fun activities including pinwheels, lights out/glowsticks intro of team, and more.
Go to the website for tickets and more information.

LINE DANCING: BOOTS & BURGERS w/Jenna from GOOD TIME LINE DANCING
2026-02-22 18:00 - 20:00 | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Line Dancing at Afterthoughts will continue through the winter with Jenna from Good Time Line Dancing!
She’ll be here on the 2nd and fourth Sunday’s (weather permitting) of the month to get down and dirty on the dance floor with some new moves and classic line dances for you.
$10 to participate. Dust off those boots and let’s boogie.

BOOTS & BURGERS: LINE DANCING W/JENNA FROM GOOD TIME LINE DANCING
2026-02-22 18:00 - 20:00 | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
You bring the Boots! We’ve got the Burgers! Warm up with us Sunday, February 22nd for Line Dancing Lessons & Open Dance (Aprés Ski) from 6-8pm!
Jenna will bring a Boot Scootin’ GOOD TIME!
Bar opens at 5pm with Peace Burger noms.

IFSA Adult 2*
2026-02-23 08:00 - 17:00
Mad River Glen is proud to be hosting an IFSA Adult 2* event. Come test your mettle on the east coast’s most challenging terrain. This event is limited to 50 competitors. It is a one run event, the primary venue is Lift Line accessible from the Single Chair.
Weather
Stay tuned to the mountain forecast.
Categories
· Female & Male Ski
Registration Information
There is no day-of registration. Competitors and spectators will need to check in and collect bibs, ticket vouchers and event information on the 3rd floor of the Basebox.
· Lift tickets are required for competitors – a voucher will be given out at bib pick-up to each visiting competitor. This discount ticket voucher will then need to be redeemed at the ticket booth in order to purchase a discounted competitor ticket.
Venue
The venue will be Lift Line under the Single Chair. The length of the course will run roughly from Tower 12 down to the finish just above Tower 9. Lift Line is our primary venue but it is subject to change at the discretion of the Technical Director depending on conditions on the day of the event.
Event Timeline
Check-in/Bib Pick up 8:00 – 9:00 AM
Safety Meeting 9:00 AM
Course Inspection 9:30-10:30 AM
Event Start 11:00 AM
Event Finish 2:00 PM
Awards Deck of the Single 4:20 PM
Venue Inspection Information
· Venue inspection is mandatory for all athletes.
· Only registered competitors and IFSA certified coaches are allowed on venue.
· During inspection, athletes must be aware of everyone else around them.
· On the day of competition athletes must have an opportunity to have access to the competition venue to inspect the terrain and features within the venue. If the venue must be changed or altered significantly, after the initial venue inspection, athletes must have an opportunity for another inspection.

Slow riding/skiing is mandatory during venue inspection.
· The Technical Director and/or head judge may disqualify a competitor from the competition for riding fast or recklessly during inspection.
· Athletes may not practice, session or rehearse a line during inspection or jump/drop any features within the venue boundary.
· In blind areas it is advised that athletes verbally announce themselves to make others aware of their presence and intended next move/position.
· Athletes are to be respectful of fellow athletes, coaches, and officials during inspection.
· Athletes should be kind to the snow while inspecting.
· Terrain enhancement will not be tolerated, any coach or competitor found altering the venue in any way without prior consent from the Technical Director will be expelled from the competition and black listed for future events – this is a ZERO tolerance policy.
· Infractions of inspection rules may result in disqualification from the event. All competitors must wear a helmet and back protector.Click here for information on IFSA JUDGING CRITERIA

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Men’s Monday Alpine Program
2026-02-23 09:30 - 11:30
Formerly known as the Graybeard’s Clinic, this program is re-designed for men of all ages who are intermediate to advanced skiers. The program’s focus will be on learning how to fully enjoy the Mad River Glen skiing experience by deepening fundamental skills and then applying them to the mountain’s legendary terrain. Participants will learn to ski groomers, bumps and trees better and with more confidence. Participants are placed in groups with skiers of similar ability and pace.
Dates: Mondays – January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9, 23 & March 2, 9
Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Cost: $389 – 8 Week Session
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MadLove Mondays
2026-02-23 12:00 - 20:00 | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
About the Event
– $5 pours of all our draft beers all day
– Mac and cheese specials
– Double your Toast loyalty points
– 20% off cases of beer in our retail shop
– Our favorite recorded live shows over the speakers. Have a favorite? Let us know!
Also! Monthly artist spotlights and community features.

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Bonus Monday Music with John Pronto
2026-02-23 17:00 - 18:00 | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
We’re kicking off Vermont vacation week with a little bonus music for y’all! Please join us in welcoming John Pronto to the taproom. John Pronto blends the soul of folk, the grit of blues, and the openness of Americana into a sound that feels both timeless and deeply personal. With a voice that carries both warmth and raw emotion, Pronto draws from the storytelling traditions of American roots music. His 2025 EP For the Birds can be found here.

Winter Golf Clinic at the SHaRC
2026-02-23 17:00 - 19:00 | SIM Suites, SHaRC
Sharpen Your Swing This Winter with PGA Pro Roger King! Take your golf game to the next level—even when the snow falls! Join PGA Pro Roger King at the SIM Suites in the SHaRC for exclusive winter golf lessons. Using state-of-the-art simulators, you’ll get personalized tips and real-time feedback to improve your swing, accuracy, and overall game.2026 Winter Golf Clinic Dates:January: 12, 26February: 9, 23March: 9, 23April: 6, 20Time:5 PM – 7 PMCost:$50 per sessionCall the SHaRC at 802-583-6700 for more information.

Zero Celsius
2026-02-24 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-25 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-26 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-27 13:00 - 17:00 | Mad River Valley Arts, 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield, 05673
ZERO CELSIUS takes place at Mad Arts and Sugarbush Resort, and gathers artists who explore the textures, tensions, and transformations of winter.
From the hush of frozen landscapes to the volatility of a warming climate, the exhibition reflects on how the cold season shapes—and is reshaped by—human and environmental relationships.
Bringing together sculpture, installation, sound, photography, and digital media, ZERO CELSIUS examines winter as material, concept, and metaphor: crystalline, fleeting, and ecologically vital. The exhibition invites visitors to consider the fragility of snow in a changing world, to reconnect with winter’s wonder and silence, and to share their own stories and memories of a season both timeless and increasingly imperiled.

Taco Tuesday
2026-02-24 16:00 - 22:00 | Hyde Away, 1428 Mill Brook Rd, Waitsfield, 05673
$3 Tacos – $5 Margaritas – Other Great Specials – Full Regular Menu

Tuesday Tunes: Red River North
2026-02-24 17:30 - 19:30 | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Country/Americana out of central Vermont. Vocals that’ll blow you away accompanied by guitar, bass, pedal steel, and cajon. Always a can’t miss show!

Sunshine Brat Wednesdays
2026-02-25 12:00 - 20:00 | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
About the Event
Every Wednesday come to Lawson’s Finest Liquids for some big time flavor: A massive jalapeño cheddar beer bratwurst made with Sip of Sunshine by our friends at 5th Quarter Butcher, served on a pretzel bun with a side of crispy greens and a side of German potato salad, and your choice of draft beer! All of this for just $20! Are we kidding?! Never. We’re all business, baby.

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LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring Al’s Pals!
2026-02-25 17:00 - 21:00 | 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 5 pm – 9 pm. Live music every Wednesday in the winter!

Life Drawing Wednesdays
2026-02-25 18:15 - 20:15 | Waitsfield Church Village Meeting Room, Route 100, Waitsfield, VT, 05673
✍🏻 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 Models, two weeks of Still Life or equivalent. All media are welcome except
photography.
WHEN
Every Wednesday Evening from 6:15 – 8:15 pm. Classes begin on Feb 4th.
WHERE
The UCC Waitsfield Village Meeting House. Located in Historic Waitsfield Village across from the VG. Parking is in back.
COST
The cost is $15/visit. Cash only Please.
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Photo / drawing courtesy Loida Alvarez (@Loida.art) — copyright 2026

We Can! Women’s Mid-Week Alpine Clinic
2026-02-26 09:30 - 11:30
The Women’s Mid-Week clinic is sold out for 2026. These clinics are our most popular adult ski school offerings, if you are interested in joining for the 2027 ski season please contact the Ski School Desk.
The Women’s Mid-Week Alpine Clinic is designed for women and taught by women using positive attitude, tactics and techniques to help you achieve your skiing goals. This eight-week program meets for 2-hour sessions on Thursday mornings.
Dates: Thursdays – January 8, 15, 22, 29 February 5, 12, 26 & March 5 (No session 02.19.26)
Time: 9:30 am until 11:30 pm
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Free Cabot Fondue
2026-02-26 15:30 - 17:00
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 Thursday
2026-02-26 16:00 - 19:00 | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
About the Event
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!

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Free Heel Fridays
2026-02-27 00:00 - 23:59
This telemark clinic meets every Friday throughout the season. Not available during holiday periods.
Time: 10:00 – 12:00 or 1:00 – 3:00
Cost: 2-hour clinic $109 (with lift ticket $149)
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Toddler Time, Creative Shapes Art Class at Inklings!
2026-02-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, 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, and color matching.
Begins Friday, Nov. 7th and goes for 6 weeks.
Ages: 18mo – 4yrs.
Price: $85 (all six classes) Drop-in Price: $15/per class

Live Music Aprés in Stark’s Pub
2026-02-27 14:30 - 17:00
Join us après-ski, from 2:30 to 5:00 for FREE live music! A huge thank you to our friends at Lawson’s Finest Liquids for supporting local musicians. Throughout the ski season, we’ll showcase a rotating lineup of talented local artists. Be sure to check out our event calendar for a full list of performances. Stark’s Pub is open daily during the winter ski season, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Come join us for great music and good times!

Family Fridays!
2026-02-27 16:30 - 18:00 | Big Picture Theater, 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, 05673
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 +

Fish Fry Fridays
2026-02-27 17:00 - 20:00 | 1824 House, 2150 Main St., Waitsfield, VT, 05673
Join us Fridays through March for our popular “fish n chips”!
Our crispy batter dipped cod comes with tangy coleslaw, fresh cut fries, lemon and house made tartar sauce. Our full dinner menu available along with a full bar with draft beer, wine by the glass or bottle and seasonal cocktails.

Feel the Wheel
2026-02-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Blockhouse Studio, 5031 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 05673
Here’s your chance to try your hand at the potter’s wheel! This workshop will be offered the last Friday of every month (most months).
This is a one time, two hour introduction to learn the basics of wheel throwing.
You will be guided from a ball of clay to your first bowl or cup. Using a simple to understand process, you will learn the foundational techniques needed to enjoy this meditative and somewhat magical craft.
Most students will successfully throw at least 2 pots which will be fired and finished by us, ready to pick up in approximately 3 weeks.

A Wrinkle In Time
2026-02-27 19:00 - 2026-02-28 19:00 | Lost Nation Theater, 39 Main Street, Montpelier, 05602
Alexa Kartschoke directs & choreographs the culminating project of LNT’s advanced intermediate dance-theater production intensive, performed by LNT’s students ages 9-17!
All your favorite characters from Madeline L’Engle’s beloved classic are in this enchanting stage adaptation by Morgan Gould in 45 magical minutes. See how Misfit Meg, Charles Wallace, and Calvin, aided in their quest by three celestial beings – Mrs What, Mrs Which, & Mrs Who – crusade across universes to free their dad from an evil cosmic entity. Their escapades unfold right in front of you through imaginative dance & acting, fantastical lights & sound, and more! The story soars! Explore the importance of trusting yourself and the power of true connection! A Wrinkle in Time is an intergalactic good versus evil coming of age adventure.
Covid Safety Protocols: Masks are encouraged, but not required. (LNT’s State of the Art Bio-Defense Air Purification “Synexis” System is also in service 24/7 keeping everyone as safe as possible.)
Montpelier City Hall/LNT’s elevator is still out of commission due to the flood. Patrons using wheelchairs or walkers please call or email the box office for alternatives. 802-229-0492. info@lostnationtheater.org Thanks for your understanding.
