The Mad River Valley Village

Waitsfield Farmer’s Market
2025-06-21 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.

Rutland County Pride Festival
2025-06-21 11:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Downtown Rutland, 28 Center Street Center Street, Rutland, Vermont, 05701, United States
The 2025 Rutland County Pride Festival is happening on Saturday June 21, 2025 from 11:00 – 5:00 PM on Center Street and Merchants Rows in Rutland, Vermont!
In partnership with the Rutland Area Branch of the NAACP, join us as we kick off the 2025 Pride Festival with a Juneteenth Strut starting at the Rutland Free Library at 11:00 as we make our way into the festival!
The festival will include: vendors, entertainment, speakers, music, drag performances, food, games, prizes and more!
Find updates and get involved by visiting: https://www.rcpride.org/pridefestival

Dance with The Grift at Blueberry Hill Outdoor Center
2025-06-21 15:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Blueberry Hill Outdoor Center, 1288 Goshen Ripton Road, Goshen, Vermont, 05733, United States
It’s a fundraiser for the Blueberry Hill Outdoor Center!
An afternoon of danceable live music by The Grift to support the Blueberry Hill Outdoor Center!
Join us in Goshen and spend the afternoon surrounded by nature, community, and music by local favorites, The Grift. Whether dancing in the field or relaxing in the shade, you’ll support our mission of keeping our trails and building well-maintained and open to all. Arrive early to enjoy a scenic hike, walk, or run on the trails before the music kicks off.
Donation + Tickets: Like access to our trails, this event is by donation only. Upon arrival, you’ll have the opportunity to donate.

LIVE MUSIC: REGGAE NITE WITH DJ SATTA SOUND
2025-06-21 20:30 - 23:30 (America/New_York) | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
REGGAE NITE @afterthoughts.vt 6/21 Solstice Vibes!
PLAYING THE BEST IN ROOTS & REGGAE featuring @sattasound + friends
Needle drops at 9PM

Benedicts in the Barn
2025-06-22 08:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 1824 House, 2150 Main St., Waitsfield, VT, 05673
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 barn setting.
📅 2025 Dates:
May 25 • June 22 • July 27 • August 24 • September 28 • October 26
☕ Come hungry. Leave happy.

Solstice Shine Yoga
2025-06-22 09:30 - 10:45 (America/New_York) | Moretown Town Hall and Library, 1147 Route 100B, Moretown, 05660
Come to the library for an uplifting and joyful yoga practice to celebrate the start of summer!
Cross-culturally, solstice marks a potent point on the wheel of the year. Together, we will harness this powerful energy and leave feeling refreshed, renewed and inspired.
This is a gentle to moderate community practice & beginners are welcome. Join us as we embrace warmth, light, freedom, energy and a new season!
Donations of $5-$20 are greatly appreciated but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.

Summer Sundays: Madigan Linnane
2025-06-22 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Madigan Linnane is an emerging musician with roots in The Mad River Valley. Her thoughtful lyrics, drawn from emotional life experiences, combined with a modern folk/pop/indie musical style create songs that appeal to broad audiences.
Over the last several years she has delighted listeners with performances in coffee shops, restaurants, country clubs, farmer’s markets and a variety of private events. A versatile musician performing a mix of originals and covers, Madigan plays acoustic guitar, ukulele and piano but is best known for her velvety, tender vocal style and original songwriting. Madigan took first place in Padavano’s Place 2018 Singer-Songwriter contest by performing 3 original songs including her Christmas song, Snow Falls. Victor Infante of the Worcester Telegram wrote that she “…has a way of focusing on the joy her persona finds in other people’s delight, a perspective that skirts the consumerism of the season.”

Camp Meade Concerts on the Green
2025-06-22 15:00 - 18:00 (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

Concerts on the Green feat. Freeway Clyde
2025-06-22 15:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Camp Meade, 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex, 05602
Join us for a wild night as Michael Chorney brings Freeway Clyde back to the Green. We know you will love this electric, omni-genre ensemble as much as we do!
Doors at 3pm and music begins at 3:30pm

NOT YOUR GRANDMA’S BINGO WITH DJ TRAD at AFTERTHOUGHTS
2025-06-22 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Don’t miss this month’s installment of #NotYourGrandmasBingo with DJ TRAD on Sunday, June 22. 6-8pm
And since it’s pride month, the theme can only be “Big Gay Bingo!”
So come on out and play!
$5/card, Crazy Prizes!
Burlington Beer Co. specials and swag!

Inklings Summer Writing Camp for Kids!!
2025-06-23 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-24 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-25 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-26 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Inklings is excited to launch its Summer Writing Camp for Kids!!
Our summer writing program is designed for children to develop their own adventure stories using exercises, lessons, and fun activities.
Children will enjoy a week of imaginative writing prompts, creating characters, art activities, and mythic world building. Young writers will have the chance to share their ideas and respond to each other’s work as they polish their stories. A perfect way to experience the joy of writing.
Please select which week you prefer when signing up!
Date Options: June 23rd – 27th, or August 18th – 22nd. 9am – 12pm
Tuition Fee: $290 per week
Rec. Ages: 10 – 14
SIGN UP using the event LINK

Weekly MRV Retailer Council Meeting
2025-06-23 09:15 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Remote, United States
At our recent Mad River Valley Retailers Council discussion, several members expressed interest in creating a regular opportunity for our retail businesses to connect, collaborate, and support one another. In response, we’re excited to kick off weekly Retailer Roundtable meetings starting Monday, June 16th at 9:15 AM.
The remote Link (This link will be the same for each meeting)
Retail Council Weekly Meeting
Every week on Monday at 9:15 am
Join Zoom Meeting – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87696161764
Meeting ID: 876 9616 1764
Mobile: +13092053325,,87696161764# US

These meetings will be held remotely and are designed to be quick, focused, and helpful. We’re aiming to keep them to 30-45 minutes. Each session will give you a chance to hear updates, discuss common issues, share feedback, and stay connected with fellow retailers throughout the Valley. Please let me know if you plan to attend and/or if you have any questions, comments or concerns.
Agenda for the First Meeting:

Monthly Marketing Workshops
Led by professional media consultant Brittany Winfield. Bring your questions, ideas, and challenges.
Collaborative Social Media Posting Program
An easy, no-cost way to get your business in front of a larger audience, expand your reach, and build stronger community connections.
Business Planning Calendar
Stay ahead of seasonal promotions and align your marketing efforts with Valley-wide events using the Chamber’s new Business Planning Calendar.
Retailer’s Roundtable
Share what’s happening at your business and in your corner of the Valley.
Retail Council Meeting Schedule
We’ll check in to see if Mondays at 9:15 AM works for the majority or if adjustments are needed going forward.

We hope you’ll join us for these ongoing conversations as we work together to strengthen our retail community.
As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions, suggestions, or agenda items you’d like to see covered.

Build Your Own Adirondack Chair
2025-06-24 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-26 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Yestermorrow Design/Build School, 7865 Main Street, Waitsfield, 05673
Build your own pine Adirondack chair to use in your backyard or on your porch! This course will cover how to cut your materials, assemble, and finish your chair.
You’ll cover the safety and use of the chop saw, circular saws, band saws, jigsaws, routers, drills, impact drivers, and orbital sanders.
This course will meet on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 1-5pm.
No previous woodworking skills required.

Trades Meet-Up
2025-06-24 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Yestermorrow Design/Build School, 7865 Main Street, Waitsfield, 05673
Casual, fun, and free meet-up for women, trans, & non-binary folks in construction and the trades.
Join us to connect, share experiences, and build a supportive community in a safe space. Feel free to bring a friend or colleague — the more the merrier!
Co-hosted by HELM Construction Solutions, Vermont Works for Women, and Yestermorrow Design/Build School.

Tuesday Tunes: Sammy B
2025-06-24 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Sammy Blanchette, aka Sammy B, is a New England based singer/songwriter multi-instrumentalist who’s career spans nearly two decades. His performance career began primarily out of Southern Connecticut and has since found a primary home in Southern Vermont in the Okemo Valley as of 2018. Like most start up musicians, Sammy began playing out in bars and nightclubs at age 13 as well as sitting in with multiple Southern CT bands, including Hubinger St. which he became the full time bass player from 2010 to 2018. His style of work on electric and acoustic guitar ranges from a broad mix of rock, jazz, reggae, blues and jam band styles.

Tuesdays on the Big Deck
2025-06-24 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | The Big Deck, Mt Ellen
Kick back like a local with Tuesday evenings 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.

Tuesdays on the Big Deck
2025-06-24 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | The Big Deck, Mt Ellen
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
2025-06-25 07:00 - 08:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Red Cross Blood Drive at Cabot Creamery
2025-06-25 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | cabot creamery, Mad River Park - 193 Home Way, Waitsfield, VT, 05673
We are hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive at Cabot Creamery HQ (193 Home Farm Way, Waitsfield, VT) on Wednesday, June 25th from 10 am – 3 pm. You can view available appointments and SIGN UP TODAY!
Red Cross Promo: As an added incentive, the American Red Cross will email this month’s donors a $15 Amazon gift card after their appointment. And… another Bonus: We have cheese to share!!!

PING Golf Demo Day
2025-06-25 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Driving Range, Sugarbush Golf Club
Join us on Wednesday 6/25, at the Sugarbush Golf Club for a FREE demo session hosted by PGA Pro Roger King. Test out the latest gear from PING, get expert tips, and take your swing for a spin on the range. Whether you’re dialing in your game or just starting out, it’s your chance to see, swing, and upgrade before the season tees off.

Live Music in Stark’s Pub
2025-06-25 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

$65 Thursdays at the Golf Club
2025-06-26 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Golf Club, 1091 Golf Course Road, Warren VT 05674
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.

As You Like It
2025-06-26 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Valley Players Theater, 4254 Main Street, Route 100, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
As You Like It by William Shakespeare is a romantic comedy set in the Forest of Arden, where characters discover love, identity, and forgiveness.
Rosalind, disguised as a boy, flees into the forest with her cousin, Celia, and Touchstone, the court jester to escape her power-hunger aunt, Duchess Fredericka. There she encounters her love Orlando, who loves her in return but doesn’t recognize Rosalind in her disguise. The story weaves together comedic misunderstandings, philosophical musings, and a love triangle, culminating in reconciliations, revealed identities, and multiple weddings, celebrating love’s transformative power and the joy of self-discovery.
This production marks the first time the Valley Players have produced a play by Shakespeare in their 46-year history. The play is directed by local playwright and director, Jeanne Beckwith.

Taproom Closed For Staff Retreat
2025-06-26 12:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Sorry we aren’t around today, we’re on our once-a-year all-staff retreat! We look forward to welcoming you back tomorrow.

Fresh Catch Thursdays
2025-06-26 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 Ragged Company!
2025-06-26 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!
