The Mad River Valley Community Calendar is The Valley’s most comprehensive events calendar. All are invited to submit their event here:
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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 […]
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.
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
Vermont bluegrass and acoustic blues.
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 […]
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 […]
DJ T.RAD is back with another fun-filled evening of Bingo, Burgers and Bodacious prizes! $5 to play.
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 […]
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!
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.
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!
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! […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Reggae Night with Satta Sound. FREE
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.
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 […]
Join us for the 2nd Annual Pig Jig at Mt. Ellen on Saturday 5/31 from 12-6PM. We’re throwing down a full-on backyard bash with a classic pig roast, ice-cold drinks, lawn games, and plenty of live honky tonk tunes to keep you dancing all afternoon. Whether you’re two-steppin’ or just here for the BBQ, it’s […]
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, […]
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 […]
Riparian buffers and upland forests provide valuable habitat for a wide variety of birds as well as playing a crucial role in protecting water quality and river health. Restoration projects are a meaningful way that landowners can improve their riverside and forest habitat. During this workshop, we will tour a private property that was planted […]
Have you ever wondered which bird is making what sound in the overwhelming chorus of song this time of year? Then join the Moretown Library and the Mad Birders for our 9th annual Birding By Ear workshops. We will meet indoors on Saturday afternoon to learn the basics of identifying bird song, then practice these […]
Rewind to the 90s! Get ready for a night of throwback vibes, iconic hits and pure nostalgia as killer tribute acts #DrugstoreCowgirl (311 Tribute band), @bathwatervt (No Doubt tribute band) and #DJKanga bring the best of 90s music back to life. It’s all happening live at Afterthoughts — so don’t miss the soundtrack of a […]
Have you ever wondered which bird is making what sound in the overwhelming chorus of song this time of year? Then join the Moretown Library and the Mad Birders for our 9th annual Birding By Ear workshops. We will meet indoors on Saturday afternoon to learn the basics of identifying bird song, then practice these […]
Enchanted Lion’s Claudia Bedrick will join Inklings for a reading of their beautiful book, THERE WAS A SHADOW! Selected by the New York Times as one of the best children’s books of 2024, this charming story invites readers to notice the position of the sun and the subtle ways in which light and shadow reveal […]
Join us for a celebratory afternoon of performances, bread, and museum appreciation to mark the beginning of the summer season at the Bread & Puppet farm. The Open House will begin at the Museum’s entrance where local singers will gather to sing songs in the “Shape Note” tradition, an early American sacred singing tradition with […]
A rock trio playing select guitar rock from the 1970’s. Bands like Jeff Beck, Santana, David Bowie, Billy Cobham, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Neil Young and a far out collection of era songs that will feather your hair.
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 […]
Bettenroo is a dynamic, versatile musical duo with undeniable vocal strength. Lori Jacobs & Anne Davey‘s flawlessly blended harmony is complemented with instrumental versatility of guitar, bass, and occasional percussion. Based in Delaware & Vermont, Bettenroo performs in the US and beyond. They have been featured on Freeman Stage (a host to many national acts like Alison Kraus, Chicago, Melissa Etheridge, […]
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.
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 […]
Celebrate Peer Power at Peerapolooza 2025! Washington County Mental Health Services (WCMHS) is thrilled to announce a two-day conference dedicated to celebrating and advancing the vital work of Peer Specialists across Vermont. Recognized leader in the peer movement nationally and throughout Vermont, Will Eberle, the keynote will offer powerful insights into the future of peer […]
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.
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!
The MRV Libraries return for their monthly session of pub trivia. Bring a team to the restaurant and compete for prizes with four rounds of trivia questions. In recognition of the libraries’ 2025 Summer Learning Program theme “Color Our World” questions this month will be about art, artists, and all the things that color our […]
Four bold n’ bodacious women try not to lose their heads in this rebellious, girl-powered comedy set during the French Revolution. Amidst the Reign of Terror, four renegades—an assassin, a spy, a writer, and, of course, Marie Antoinette—hang out, plot murder, find friendship, and try to beat back extremist insanity in Paris. Armed with sharp […]
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.
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 […]
Montpelier ART WALK PERFORMANCE and Art Exhibition DENISE RICKER, FLUTE and ARTHUR ZORN, PIANO Friday June 6th, 2025 4:30 – 5:30 PM Bethany Church 115 Main ST Montpelier, VT No Fee. If you wish, donations given to be used by Bethany Church Flood Recovery Efforts Music of Handel, Doppler, Chaminade and arrangements of familiar tune […]
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 […]
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 […]
Four bold n’ bodacious women try not to lose their heads in this rebellious, girl-powered comedy set during the French Revolution. Amidst the Reign of Terror, four renegades—an assassin, a spy, a writer, and, of course, Marie Antoinette—hang out, plot murder, find friendship, and try to beat back extremist insanity in Paris. Armed with sharp […]
FREE SHOW! MEAT MILK. What more is there to say? A lot probably, but we’re going to leave it as is. Come check out this band on Friday, June 6th. Free show. Free good vibes. Free high fives. Bar open at 4pm with Peace Burger serving the smashed hambs. Music at 8:30PM.
The Mountain Gardeners are having their annual perennials plant sale June 7, 2025, 9am – noon on Slow Road, near Shaw’s. Members meet Tuesday and Thursday mornings during May to pot the plants, all of which have been grown locally, either from member gardens or from donations. Each plant is labeled with its common and […]
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.
Author and former math teacher, Christine Foster Harvey will be at Inklings on Saturday, June 7th at 10am for a reading of her brand new book, PIE FOR BREAKFAST. This charming, math-themed story of a pie-loving bear is sure to engage young readers!
Ridgeline Outdoor Collective is proud to host Ridgefest 2025 in Rochester, VT. This event is for all ages and includes a group hike and MTB rides. A potluck party will follow. Ridgeline will be providing the mains, bring a side to share if you can. BYOB.
