The Mad River Valley Village

LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring Al’s Pals!
2025-07-17 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!

Build Your Own Cutting Board
2025-07-17 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Yestermorrow Design/Build School, 7865 Main Street, Waitsfield, 05673
Build your own hardwood edge-grain cutting board or charcuterie board from start to finish! In this class, you will gain experience with the table saw, jointer, and planer to prepare the components of your cutting board.
This course will take place in 2 evening sessions on Tuesday July 15 and Thursday July 17 from 6-9 pm.
In the first session, we’ll then learn how to properly glue those pieces together into a rough panel. In session two, we will trim and shape those boards, use the router table to add customized edge details, and sand and oil the boards. You will finish the class with a ready-to-use 11”x17” (maximum size) cutting board.

46th Annual Middlebury Summer Festival on-the-Green
2025-07-17 19:00 - 21:45, 2025-07-18 19:00 - 21:45 (America/New_York) | Middlebury Village Green, 3 Main Street, Middlebury, Vermont, 005753, United States
Join us for a delightful week of free, family-friendly performances at the 46th Annual Middlebury Summer Festival on-the-Green.
The Festival offers a unique blend of music and community spirit under the big white tent on the Middlebury, Vermont, Village Green. Enjoy “Brown Bag” programs weekdays from 12:00–1:00 PM, perfect for families and lunch-break entertainment.
In the evenings, live musical performances light up the night from 7:00–9:45 PM, Sunday through Saturday culminating in a Street Dance with the Vermont Jazz Ensemble.
Free admission; donations welcomed. Events take place rain or shine. In the event of severe weather, performances move to Town Hall Theater, 72-76 Merchants Row, Middlebury, VT 05753.

The Drowsy Chaperone
2025-07-17 19:30, 2025-07-18 19:30 (America/New_York) | Lost Nation Theater, 39 Main Street, Montpelier, 05602
IT’S ONE SHOW-STOPPING NUMBER AFTER ANOTHER! Eric Love is back to direct and Star in this award winning Spectacular! When a die-hard theatre fan plays his favorite cast album, the characters come to life in this hilarious musical farce. A loving send-up of the “golden age” of musicals.
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.)
Reservations are $15 – $47, depending on day/type of ticket. Center reserved guarantee seats available for additional fee.
INFO & TICKETS: https://WWW.LOSTNATIONTHEATER.ORG
The Flood made LNT/City Hall’s elevator inoperable, requiring climbing stairs to attend in person. The play will be available digitally to make the show accessible to those unable to physically join us. We appreciate your understanding during this emergency situation. Since we cannot provide wheelchair/walker access, please call us (802-229-0492) or email info@lostnationtheater.org to discuss options for seeing the show.
SPONSORS: Vermont Recovery & Resilience Fund of the Vermont Community Foundation, Montpelier Strong Fund, The City of Montpelier, Vermont Mutual Insurance, The Random Acts of Kindness Fund, National Life Group, The World, Eternity, The Estate of Ted Richards, The Mary Shriver Fund of the Alan Weiss Estate, and Greenway Institute
ABOUT LNT: Lost Nation Theater winner “Theater of the Decade” – Broadway World (2020); “Best of New England”, Yankee Magazine, was named “One of the Best regional theaters in America” by the New York Drama League, “Outstanding Achievement Award” from the New England Theatre Conference; and has won the People’s Choice awards from both Seven Days and The Times Argus for Best Theater.

PING PONG NIGHT @ AFTERTHOUGHTS
2025-07-17 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Paddles up! 🏓 Come out for some friendly ping pong Thursday, June 26th!
ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME! Whether you’re a pong master or just starting out and want to hone your skills, come out and play and meet other ping pong appreciators.
Say hi to Dan, our official Valley Ping Pong Coordinator.
You can play ping pong most days we are open but on Valley Pong Nights we go hard. 😁 Two tables of play!
Mark your calendars for upcoming Pong Nights:
June 26
July 17
August 21

Bread and Puppet presents: Oh You Beasts Descendants
2025-07-18 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Bread and Puppet Theater, 753 Heights Rd, Montreal, Vermont, Glover, 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 summer.
In Peter Schumann’s words:”We human beasts, descendants of revenge and elimination gods, and of the gods of love who preach by killing love, how can we survive while our very own evil empire promotes incinerations and starvation warfare and supreme inhumanity is performed in front of our eyes? We, the numerous people here on the face of the earth, we occupants of not knowing where else to be, living in the jungle of beastly minutes, need Mother Dirt to rebirth our joy muscles, strip us of our horror inhumanity, and make water and bread of life obligatory.”
Every Friday at 7pm July through August
Tickets: $15, no one turned away for lack of funds.
*Capacity is limited at our indoor shows*
https://breadandpuppet.org/on-the-farm
Dogs are not permitted at our indoor performances.

von Trapp Open Garden Days
2025-07-18 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-19 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | vonTrapp Greenhouse, 208 Common Rd, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673
Visit the display garden created and nurtured by Tobi von Trapp.
The first of five weekend openings happens over July 4th Weekend, 10:00-4:00 Saturday and Sunday.

Zero Limits Red-Carpet Film Premiere
2025-07-18 14:30 - 18:30 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Zero Limits Movie
About the film: Bestselling author Dr. Joe Vitale (The Secret)
A transformative journey into forgiveness, remembrance, and miracle-minded living.
Featuring Vermont Locals: Lisa Schermerhorn, Lily and Barrie Fisher. Includes scenes filmed in the beautiful Mad River Valley.
Event Schedule:
Pre-Show Celebration at Lawson’s Finest Liquids taproom: local community, celebration and connection. Open to all!
Live music from Shrimp Tunes
2:30 to 6:30pm.
Two Movie Screenings at the Big Picture Theater
5:00 and 7:00pm

Red Carpet Movie Event at the Big Picture and Pre-Celebration with Music and Dancing at Lawsons Finest!
2025-07-18 14:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Big Picture Theater, 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, 05673
ZERO LIMITS is more than just a film – IT’S A MOVEMENT!
This transformational award winning documentary, explores the power of the human mind, the infinite possibilities of the universe, and the journey to unlocking your highest potential.
Featuring visionary experts, spiritual leaders, and life-changing insights. Filmed in locations worldwide showcasing Vermont’s scenic Mad River Valley, includes local Vermonters, Lisa Schermerhorn and Barrie Fisher.
THIS IS A MOVIE YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS!
Seats are limited.
Walk the red carpet with cast members
Photos with Lisa by Barrie Fisher
Live Q&A
Surprise giveaways
Pre-Launch Party!
JOIN US at Lawson’s Finest Liquids from 2:30 PM – 6:30
Pre-Show Celebration Event at Lawson’s Finest Liquids for music and dancing at, 155 Caroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT 05673
Music guest Shrimp Tunes 2:30 pm – 6:30 pm (Lawson’s Finest is right across the street from the Big Picture Community Hub for the Arts).
Shrimp Tunes offers an eclectic mix of classic tunes in Rock, Pop, Funk, Blues, Country and Reggae genres, so bring your dancing shoes!
THIS IS A VERMONT CELEBRATION YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS and IS OPEN TO ALL!

Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition
2025-07-18 16:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-19 12:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Big Red Barn at Lareau Farm, 48 Lareau Road, Waitsfield, 05673
The Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition brings outstanding watercolor paintings from across North America. The Exhibition runs from June 15 – July 20, 2025 at the Red Barn Galleries at Lareau Farm
Days & Times
Thursday & Friday – 4 pm to 9 pm
Saturday Sunday – Noon to 9 pm
This is the 13th iteration of this exhibition which has received past recognition in the international magazine The Art of Watercolour. The exhibition, including a special showing of paintings by Whiskey Painters of America and the Vermont Watercolor Society, has developed the reputation of presenting the most contemporary styles of watercolor practiced today.
Thomas Bucci of Camden, ME will serve as judge of awards.

Live Music at Hogan’s Pub
2025-07-18 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Hogan’s Pub, 1091 Golf Course Road, Warren VT 05674, Warren, 05674
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.

Dwight + Nicole at our Concerts on the Green
2025-07-18 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Camp Meade, 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex, 05602
Join us at our Concerts on the Green as we welcome back the magnetic and soulful Dwight + Nicole. A beautiful mixture of heartfelt songs and incredible musicianship. This is a show you won’t want to miss.
Doors open at 5pm, music begins at 5:30pm

Mad Arts Garden Party & Tour
2025-07-18 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Mad River Valley Arts, 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield, 05673
Mad River Valley Arts Garden Party & Tour will be held July 18 & 19. Please join us for one of our major fundraisers featuring a Garden Party Friday night July 18 from 5:30-7:00pm at a home with stunning views of the Northfield Range. The tour is Saturday, 10am to 4pm and is self-guided. Enjoy a number of private gardens featuring working artists and related activities, rain or shine. Tickets at madrivervalleyarts.org Events or the day of the tour at the Mad Arts Gallery, 5031 Main St, Waitsfield, 9:30am-1pm. Join us at the oarty for great food and drink and a fabulous raffle! Bring a friend or two!
Tickets
$35 Garden Tour
$55 for 2 people
$60 for the Pre-Tour social party
$85 for the Pre-Tour Social + GT

Phantom Turns 40!
2025-07-18 20:00 - 21:30, 2025-07-19 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Edgcomb Barn, 970 Dump Rd, Warren, Vermont, Warren, United States
Forty years is a lot to celebrate.
A smashing mash-up of throwback scenes from our greatest hits, song and dance, moments of reflection, sketch comedy!
Performed by the All-Stars: Directed by David Sinaiko and featuring Josh Broder, Ramsey Brown, Cat Carr, Umit Celebi, Jeanne Darst, Rob Donaldson, Karen Leiner, Tracy Martin, Ben Schneider, and ….

Mad River Valley Arts Garden Tour
2025-07-19 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Sugarbush Resort, 102 Forest Drive Warren, VT 05674, Warren, 05674
Join Mad River Valley Arts for a weekend of flowers, art, and mountain views. Enjoy a Friday evening Garden Party, then explore stunning private gardens on a self-guided tour Saturday. Tickets and full details available through Mad River Valley Arts.LEARN MORE & REGISTER

Mad River Valley Arts Garden Tour
2025-07-19 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Sugarbush Resort, 102 Forest Drive Warren, VT 05674, Warren, 05674
Join Mad River Valley Arts for a weekend of flowers, art, and mountain views. Enjoy a Friday evening Garden Party, then explore stunning private gardens on a self-guided tour Saturday. Tickets and full details available through Mad River Valley Arts. Stick around after the garden tour for a new open house gallery at Rumble’s Bistro & Bar featuring local Mad River Valley artists.LEARN MORE & REGISTER

Yoga with Emma Delphin
2025-07-19 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York)
Join Emma for yoga classes that are equal parts grounding, strengthening, and relaxing—always with a sense of humor and a gentle reminder to do what feels right for your body. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or just stretching your way into summer, Emma will guide you with breath-focused cues and alignment tips that help you feel more centered. Surrounded by the beauty of summer at MRG, you’ll leave class feeling physically at ease and mentally refreshed.
Emma brings over a decade of teaching experience and holds both 200- and 300-hour yoga teacher certifications, plus additional training in Barre and Pilates. Originally from the coast of Massachusetts, she now lives in Huntington with her partner and their extremely cute dog, Fernand (aka Fernie). When she’s not teaching or pouring drinks at Stark’s Pub, you’ll find her hiking in the woods, skiing, or enjoying time with friends.

Class Details:

Drop-in: $10 (cash or Venmo preferred)

What to bring: A mat or towel if you have one—some mats and blocks will be available to borrow

Weather dependent: Check social media or email Emma at Emma.Delphin@gmail.com for updates or questions

Waitsfield Farmer’s Market
2025-07-19 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.

Mountain Girl Studio at Addison West Saturday Maker’s Market
2025-07-19 10:00 (America/New_York) | Addison West, 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Artist Zarabeth Duell of MTN GRL Studio with her layered landscapes and delicate watercolors that capture the essence of the Green Mountains.

DSKI Hand-Bound Journals at Addison West Saturday Maker’s Market
2025-07-19 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Addison West, 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Eric’s journals and leather goods blend old-world craftsmanship with modern detail. Each piece is crafted to inspire adventure and made to last a lifetime.

Mad Arts 2025 Tour
2025-07-19 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Mad River Valley Arts, 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield, 05673
The 2025 Garden Party & Tour is coming July 18 & 19. Please mark your calendars and join us for one of our major fundraisers featuring a garden party on Friday evening at a beautiful home with stunning views of the Northfield Range and a Saturday tour of private gardens and more throughout the Valley and featuring working artists and related activities. The Garden Party is Friday, July 18, 5-7pm. And the Garden Tour is Saturday, July 19, 10am-4pm. Purchase tickets for the Garden Party and/or Tour at madrivervalleyarts.org under Events or on the day of the event at The Mad Arts Gallery, 5031 Main St, Waitsfield on Saturday the 19th, 9:30am-1:00pm. Please join us and bring a friend or two!

$35 Garden Tour, $55 for 2 people,
$60 for the Garden Party, $85 for the GP + GT

Madam Cutler & Co at Addison West
2025-07-19 10:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Addison West, 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Bring your clean knives, scissors, and hand pruners for on-site sharpening by the pros at Madam Cutler & Co.
Walk away with tools that cut like new.

Stretch & Sip Yoga
2025-07-19 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | The Featherbed Inn, Waitsfield, VT, 5864 Main St, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Make the most of your Saturday with a fun and refreshing outdoor experience incorporating gentle, yoga-based movement at a mindful pace, plus tea (iced or hot) and scones, and a dip in the pond if it pleases. Join Karen of Salt & Sand Studios and Karen & Mick of the Featherbed Inn for this unique, al fresco, weekly seasonal event in a gorgeous landscape.
For locals, visitors, 16 YO and up who’d like to start winding down their day with gentle mindful yoga-based movement followed by refreshments and connection with like-minded people.
Bring a swimsuit or swim in your yoga clothes for extra refreshment. Bring a mat or towel on which to practice.
Sunscreen and bug spray is recommended.
Please Register (minimum of 2 hours in advance).

Birds & Your Buffer Landowner Workshop
2025-07-19 14:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Multiple Locations, Sugarbush Resort
Are you curious how you could improve the health and quality of your land? Join Friends of the Mad River and Audubon Vermont for a landowner workshop, designed for those interested in learning more about land stewardship, especially in the context of bird habitat and river systems.
During this workshop, we will explore a landowner’s property that was planted with 1,200 native trees and shrubs last year as part of ongoing riparian restoration efforts. As we walk and talk, we will explore the connection between river dynamics, land management, bird habitat, and restoration work. We will learn more about how riparian buffers and upland forests provide valuable habitat for birds as well as protect water quality and river health.
We will hear expertise and insights from:
– Ira Shadis, Executive Director, Friends of the Mad River
– Mark LaBarr, Conservation Program Manager, Audubon Vermont
– Macie Broussard, Senior Conservation Associate, Audubon Vermont
The event will go on rain or shine, so we suggest wearing appropriate weather clothing. In the event of rain, there will be a gathering place out of the elements provided.
There is a limited number of spots available for this workshop, so please register ahead of time. Find registration at https://tinyurl.com/birdsbuffer. To respect the privacy of the landowner, we will contact you with specifics about the location of the workshop at the email you use to register.

CHIMERA Co-lab: Work-in-Progress Showing & Artist Discussion
2025-07-19 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Farmsprung Gatherings, 2692 East Warren Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Choreographers and a composer are collaborating on some brand new work together this summer, and you’re invited to come see what we’ve been working on!
The annual CHIMERA Art Co-Lab launched the summer of 2022 as the inaugural artistic residency in the newly-restored Stowell Barn (c.1798). Surrounded by the beautiful dual-tone timber frame that joins old and new lumber, choreographers came together to experiment with their craft and collaborate on new work together. The CHIMERA Art Co-Lab was established as an embodiment of hybridization–from the creative venue, to the artistic process and product. At the time of its inception, returning to in-person creation and performance seemed an unrealizable dream; the CHIMERA Art Co-Lab continues annually as a way to celebrate bringing together artistic bodies and minds in a creative space.
The 4th annual Co-lab culminates in an informal ‘work-in-progress’ showing and artist discussion at Stowell Barn with artists in residence:
Reject Dance Theatre and Augmentation Movement Project
in collaboration with
Murdock Solo Modular Synthesis
This event is FREE and open to the public! Please RSVP on the event website to reserve your seats.
