The Mad River Valley Village

Join us for the Harwood Socrates Cafe! May 22 Discussion Question: “How do we decide what is right and what is wrong?”
2025-05-22 17:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Harwood Union High School Library, 458 Route 100, Duxbury, VT, 05660
Students from Harwood’s Harkness Leadership class will be hosting a community Socrates Café on Thursday, May 22 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM in the HU library to discuss the question, “How do we decide what is right and what is wrong?”
A Socrates Café is an opportunity for dialogue about timeless and timely questions that all human beings deal with. Rather than being a debate, a Socrates Café is a dialogue where participants are encouraged to listen to and learn from one another. This form of discourse- and its focus on the search for knowledge- comes from the great philosopher Socrates, who observed that “Wisdom Begins in Wonder.”
These gatherings are open to all community members, regardless of age, experience, or background. Harwood students who are experienced in leading Socratic Dialogues will facilitate the discussions. Community members of all ages are invited, and refreshments will be provided.
For questions and more information, please contact Eve Berinati eberinati@huusd.org

LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring Ragged Company!
2025-05-22 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Mad River Barn
Join us in the pub for all your favorite Mad River Barn menu items with live music from Ragged Company! Open 5 pm – 9 pm. Live music every Thursday in the summer!

PING PONG NIGHT- ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME!
2025-05-22 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
PING PONG ENTHUSIASTS AND APPRECIATORS UNITE!
Paddles up! 🏓 Whether you’re a first-timer or a pong pro, join us for a chill night of ping pong, laughs, and good vibes. All skill levels welcome — just bring your game face and let’s play!
Thursday, May 22. 8-10pm
Open at 4pm for burgers and beers.

Student Art Show, 2025
2025-05-23 16:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-24 16:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-25 16:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Mad River Valley Arts, 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield, 05673
Student Art Show
May 15 – May 25, 2025
Student/Family/School Reception: May 16, 5-7pm, Thursday and Friday – 4 to 9 PM Saturday and Sunday – noon to 9 PM
Lareau Farm and Forest, 46 Lareau Rd, Waitsfield, VT
Up to a dozen schools in the Mad River Valley pour their passion into all kinds of art projects throughout the year, which end in an outstanding display of creative discovery and enthusisam for the rural Valley community and visitors to see. Come to Lareau! This is a good hearted must that takes your breath away.

Dinner is back at 1824 House
2025-05-23 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-24 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 1824 House, 2150 Main St., Waitsfield, VT, 05673
🌿 Dinner is Back at 1824 House! 🍽️
Join us this weekend—Friday & Saturday from 5–8 PM—as we kick off dinner service in the heart of the Mad River Valley!
✨ Enjoy a cozy, flavorful evening featuring house specialties like:
• Cioppino – a coastal classic with shrimp, clams, mussels & cod in aromatic broth
• Misty Knoll Chicken – Vermont-raised, paired with creamy corn risotto
• 5th Qtr Pork Ribs – slow-cooked with KC BBQ sauce, baked beans & coleslaw
• Fried Mozzarella, Smoked Pork Belly Burnt Ends, & more tempting starters
• Build your own Chimichurri Bowl with shrimp, chicken, skirt steak, or smoked cauliflower
💚 Dine with purpose: Purchase a Community Pantry Dinner for just $12 and we’ll match it—together supporting the Mad River Valley Community Pantry with two meals for every one purchased.
📅 Limited seating—reservations highly recommended
Come hungry. Leave happy.

Camp Meade Concerts on the Green
2025-05-23 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-25 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-05-30 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Camp Meade, 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex, 05602
We are so excited to announce our Concerts on the Green Series for 2025! More band announcements to come!
Our season opener is Friday, May 23 from 5-8pm D. Davis and the Bent Nails House Band
Sunday, May 25 from 3-6pm The Hokum Brothers
Friday , May 30 from 5-8pm Dave Keller Band
Sunday, June 1 from 3-6pm Brett Hughes & That Bluegrass Band
Friday, June 6 from 5-8pm The Loonz
Sunday, June 8 from 3-6pm La Lovo
Friday, June 13 from 5-8pm Sonido Mal Maiz
Sunday, June 15 from 3-6pm Bruce Sklar’s Composers Collective
Sunday, June 22 from 3-6pm Freeway Clyde
Friday, June 27 from 5-8pm Guagua
Sunday, June 29 from 3-6pm Kerubo
Friday, July 4 from 5-8pm July 4th Camp Meade Cool-Down
Sunday, July 6 from 3-6pm Troy Millette and the Fire Below
Friday, July 11 from 5-8pm D. Davis & the Bent Nails House Band
Sunday, July 13 from 3-6pm Shady Trees
Sunday , July 20 from 3-6pm Soul Porpoise
Sunday, July 27 from 2-6pm Slap Happy Jack & The VT Suitcase Company performing The Duke (A Family Friendly Murder Mystery)
Friday, August 1 from 5-8pm Alma Picante
Sunday, August 3 from 3-6pm Prohibition Pickers
Sunday, August 10 from 3-6pm John Lackard Blues Band
Friday, August 15 from 5-8pm Silvan Pulse (formerly The Steppes)
Sunday, August 17 from 3-6pm Devonian Hot Club
Friday, August 22 from 5-8pm Faerie Godbrothers
Sunday, August 24 from 3-6pm High Summer
Friday, August 29 from 5-8pm All Night Boogie Band

LIVE MUSIC: CEDAR
2025-05-23 20:30 - 23:30 (America/New_York) | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Join us in welcoming Instrumental rock band, CEDAR to the stage at Afterthoughts.
Free Show!
Open at 4pm for Burgers & Beers. Music at 8:30PM.
Open Thursday to Sunday 4pm to close.

Waitsfield Farmer’s Market
2025-05-24 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-31 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Mad River Green Shops, 107 M, waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Rain or Shine, May 17th to October 18th. 9AM to 1PM.
Enjoy local food, live music, and support local Vermont small businesses.
Our vendors consist of 57+ small family farms, handmade artisans, and unique culinary producers.

VALLEY PROM w/ DJ cRAIG mITCHELL
2025-05-24 20:30 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Dust off those old bridesmaid dresses, best man tuxes or any other formal wear you’ve been saving for that special occasion. Because this is the occasion! We can’t let the kids have all the fun. Let’s get glam and dance the night away at the first ever, VALLEY PROM!
No outfit is too formal. Prizes for different categories of dress, so make it fun and go all out! Photo Ops, DJ cRAIG mITCHELL with the dance-all-night tunes and much much more!
$10 Cover.
21+

Benedicts in the Barn
2025-05-25 08:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 1824 House, 2150 Main St., Waitsfield, VT, 05673
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 barn setting.

Live Music at the Mad Shack
2025-05-25 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Thanks to our friends at Lawson’s Finest Liquids for supporting local artists & good vibes year-round in Stark’s Pub.

MAY 25th: Sara Whitehair Band

Summer Sundays: Hard Scrabble
2025-05-25 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673
Vermont bluegrass and acoustic blues.

NOT YOUR GRANDMA’S BINGO NIGHT W/DJ T.RAD
2025-05-25 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
DJ T.RAD is back with another fun-filled evening of Bingo, Burgers and Bodacious prizes!
$5 to play.

Live Music in Stark’s Pub
2025-05-28 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Stark’s Pub offers an unparalleled family dining atmosphere you can’t find anywhere else in the Mad River Valley. The Pub is open weekly Wednesday to Saturday during the summer months from May 21st through October 12th. Dinner is served from 4:30 to 8:30 PM featuring nightly specials, a kids menu and some of your favorite Pub classics. Thanks to our friends at Lawson’s Finest Liquids for supporting local artists & good vibes year-round in Stark’s Pub.

MAY 21st: Al’s Pals
MAY 25th: Sara Whitehair Band
MAY 28th: Brisson Boss & Pelletier
JUNE 4th: Brett Hughes
JUNE 11th: Rob & Bob
JUNE 18th: Russ Lawton & Friends
JUNE 25th: Madigan

The Songbird Project: Love Colors
2025-05-28 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Live Music! Singing duo performs classic rock, blues and folk.
Highlights include Moody Blues, John Legend, Fleetwood Mac and Alannah Myles.
Two secret special guests will be joining.
Music runs 6-8:30;
Peace Burgers will be serving!

Fresh Catch Thursdays
2025-05-29 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.

LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring Al’s Pals!
2025-05-29 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | 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 Thursday in the summer!

LIVE @ MRVTV with The Tsunamibots this Thursday!
2025-05-29 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Mad River Valley Television, 5031 Main St, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
This Thursday! Join Mad River Valley TV for *LIVE @ MRVTV* with local robotic surf punk band The Tsunamibots! 🤖🎸
Thursday, May 29th at 6PM
5033 Main St. in Waitsfield
We will be broadcasting LIVE to local Channel 44! Tune in, stop by, and rock out!
This event is BYOB and free to the public! Donations welcome!
Come check out the Mad River Valley’s local Community Media Center and nonprofit Public Access TV studio!

Boots & Burgers: Monthly Community Line Dancing @ Afterthoughts
2025-05-29 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!

Boots & Burgers: Monthly Community Line Dancing @ Afterthoughts
2025-05-29 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, 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
PLEASE NOTE the March 27th has been rescheduled to April 3rd
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!

Toddler Time Art Class at Inklings Children’s Books!
2025-05-30 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
It’s Toddler Time Art Class at Inklings Children’s Books! Friday mornings from 10am – 11am.
Caregivers and their little ones are invited to explore colors, shapes, and develop those fine motor skills; all while having some creative fun!
Activities will include making one-of-a-kind butterflies, garden themed art, and colorful caterpillars.
Begins Friday, May 30th and goes for 6 weeks.
Ages: 18mo – 4yrs
Price: $85 (all six classes)
Drop-in Price: $15/per class

May Feel the Wheel
2025-05-30 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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. If you throw more than 2 that you would like to keep we can finish them as well for $15/pot (first 2 are included). Shipping is available for additional fees.

LIVE MUSIC: REGGAE NIGHT WITH SATTA SOUND
2025-05-30 20:00 - 23:30 (America/New_York) | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Reggae Night with Satta Sound.
FREE

River Exploration: From Bugs to Birds
2025-05-31 10:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Lareau Park, 6051 Vermont Rte 100, Waitesfield, VT, 05673
Come down to the river for a morning of family friendly exploration activities with Friends of the Mad River and Audubon Vermont. We’ll explore the connection between birds and rivers, spending time learning about the habitat along rivers, the birds that live there, and the river creatures that they eat. We’ll have the chance to take a walk and look for birds, flip rocks in the stream in search of bugs, and take part in fun activities like a scavenger hunt and demonstrations of popular nature apps.
This event is free, meant for all ages and welcomes families with children! Come with a curious mind, waterproof boots if you would like to wade in the river, and binoculars if you have them.
Registration is required for this event. Please sign up at bit.ly/bugstobirds or on the event website.
This event is part of the Mad About Birds Day hosted by Friends of the Mad River, an day of activities celebrating the Mad River Valley’s birds and the landscapes they call home. To learn more and see the other events happening as part of the celebration, visit friendsofthemadriver.org/madaboutbirds.
