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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On Wednesdays we eat wings! Enjoy a plate of mini bone-in pork shank wings tossed in our honey mustard and sriracha sauce.
Stark’s Pub offers a one-of-a-kind family dining experience you won’t find anywhere else in the Mad River Valley. Open daily during the ski season from 11:00 AM to 5:30 PM whenever the mountain is running, and throughout the summer—from Memorial Day through peak foliage in October—Stark’s Pub serves dinner Wednesday through Saturday from 4:30 to […]
by Jane Wagner for Lily Tomlin! Drama Critics and Tony-Award Winner! Intimate. Infamous. Incorrigible. LNT’s production will star Maura O’Brien and Stoph Scheer! Through the eyes of a lovable, eccentric sharp-witted “bag lady” with a heart as vast as the cosmos she ponders, Wagner weaves a rich tapestry of interconnected stories. Full of a host […]
Every Thursday starting at 4pm we host Nor’Easter Catering for a raw bar pop-up.
Join the Vermont Land Trust for a community celebration at the Pratt Refuge marking the completion of new and improved trails designed to expand access, learning, and exploration. A newly built universally accessible woodland trail now connects the parking area to the cabin and restroom while guiding visitors through a Forestry for the Birds demonstration […]
Join us in the pub for all your favorite Mad River Barn menu items with live music from Madigan Linnane! Open for dinner from 5 pm – 9 pm. Live music from 6 – 8 every Thursday in the summer!
A fun-filled night of Dream on Production’s classic slideshows from the 70’s and 80’s, newly enhanced and digitized, along with a brand new tribute to the Warren 4th of July Parade! Friday, June 5th @ 7pm “Dream On Productions Is Back!” June 5th , 2026 Hosted by Peggy and Sparky Potter First act @ 7pm […]
The Silent Type June 5 – August 27 Reception: June 5, 5:30–7:00 PM This summer, The Silent Type brings together artists and designers whose work explores the intersection of visual design, natural systems, and human culture. On view from June 5 through August 27, the exhibition examines how patterns, structures, and processes found in nature are […]
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, […]
Join in with our house band, take over the stage, or sit back and enjoy great music, street food and delicious house brewed drafts.
FOLDEROL is back at Afterthoughts for a two-set night this Friday. Come dance and jam out to this local fave! No Cover. Open at 5pm. DRAFT BEER. FULL BAR. POOL TABLE. DARTS. BOARD GAMES. CORNHOLE. GOOD PEOPLE. GOOD VIBES.
Enjoy delicious, global street food, freshly prepared by Silk Road Kitchen & Catering. Sip on a tasty selection of Cousins Brewing Drafts, as well as other beer, wine, cider and canned cocktails.
The Mountain Gardeners are having their annual perennials plant sale June 6, 2026, 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 […]
In this free workshop hosted by the Warren Public Library, Sandra Grant will teach you the basics of pulling a loop of wool or yarn up through rug warp backing. We provide all the materials including a hook, cut wool, and a geometric design. This will be a simple starter design to get you familiar […]
Recently named by Food and Wine in their inaugural class of Drinks Visionaries, Lost Lantern is an independent bottler of American whiskey with a mission to shine a light on unique and exciting whiskey from every corner of the US. Come meet the team, taste some whiskies, and hear the stories of these distilleries.
Join Friends of the Number Nine Schoolhouse for a morning of sprucing up the grounds of this Fayston treasure. Help trim overgrowth, plant a perennial garden, and other projects while building community. Get to know your neighbors and enjoy some delicious BBQ and potluck from noon to 2 pm. Bring loppers, shovels, rakes, gloves, and […]
Join Early Literacy Labs, Inklings Children’s Books, and our amazing local libraries at Mad River Green to celebrate the start of summer reading! Sunday, June 7th, from 11a – 1p. Enjoy multiple storytimes with guest readers and authors, games on the green, and learn about the libraries’ Summer Learning Program. Activities are FREE & open […]
Join us for a family-friendly dance party at Lareau Farm! Featuring DJ Oh-J Freshhh on the decks. Drinks and flatbread will be available for purchase to fuel your boogying. Costumes are optional, but highly recommended! Purchase tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/SHSKidBoogie
On Wednesdays we eat wings! Enjoy a plate of mini bone-in pork shank wings tossed in our honey mustard and sriracha sauce.
The Fayston Historical Society has established regular monthly meetings one the second Wednesday of every month from 4- 5:30 at the Fayston Town Hall . Everyone is welcome! Our next meeting is Wed, Jan 14 from 4- 5:30 pm For more information and/or to join the FHS contact faystonhistoricalsociety@gmail.com Lots of exciting things are happening!
The Valley Artists Guild proudly announces the 14th Annual Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition (GMWE) —an acclaimed celebration of watercolor painting that has grown from a grassroots show in 2012 into a nationally recognized summer exhibition. The 2026 exhibition will be held June 11 through July 19 at the Historic Red Barn Galleries at Lareau Farm […]
Every Thursday starting at 4pm we host Nor’Easter Catering for a raw bar pop-up.
Join us in the pub for all your favorite Mad River Barn menu items with live music from Breanna & The Boys! Open for dinner from 5 pm – 9 pm. Live music from 6 – 8 every Thursday in the summer!
Amendment: Knell of a Nation is a ritual performance and participatory art action that draws on the healing powers of water, fire, and earth. Participants are invited to write offerings for a new social contract on seeded postcards that will be planted and grown in a garden open to the public. This performance engages thought-provoking […]
The Mad River Rug Hookers meet downstairs at the Warren library on the second Friday of every month. Our monthly “hook in” a chance to socialize, solicit rug hooking advice, admire the works of many rug hookers and meet new hookers! We have many new rug hookers, and more are welcome. We have an introductory […]
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, […]
Whether or not you are a seasoned salsa dancer or just like to shake your hips or your foot at a good beat, join us for a night of dancing, culture, community and music. LIVE! Stay after for a set by Jah Red. “Alma Picante is a Vermont-based salsa band bringing high-energy Latin dance music […]
The silhouette was displaced as the most popular form of portraiture by the invention of the camera around 1835. But a camera has never captured the “essence” of a person in the almost magical way that a silhouette does. Discover for yourself why parents today still seek out the few existing artists who practice this […]
Vermont watercolor artist Avi creates gentle, nostalgic watercolor prints inspired by the overlooked moments and objects of daily life. With a soft, intentional style, her work feels both personal and comforting—like a visual diary of the things that make a place feel like home.
Kathy Mehuron, local columnist and author, will be joining our Makers Market with her collection of novels and nonfiction works. Through her writing, she supports her nonprofit, Take Me Back, dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history of the Mad River Valley.
We are lucky to have Lemon Fair View Homestead bringing their sourdough breads and other small-batch baked goods to Waitsfield from their Champlain Valley home base.
Join Penny Hewitt to make your own basket and in the process learn one of the oldest crafts in human history. For thousands of years baskets served as indispensable objects in every culture. Carry on the tradition and take home a beautiful, durable and useful basket crafted from responsibly harvested, hand pounded, Vermont black ash […]
Help us welcome Eclipse to the taproom for the first time! Eclipse is a jazz fusion band out of Middlebury, VT. Performing unique arrangements of originals and standards, you’ll be sure to be dancing and grooving.
If you enjoy book discussions but can’t find time to read a novel, consider joining the “Tales on Tap” short story discussion series. Each month this summer the group will meet to discuss two short stories by the same author. June’s selections will be “A Temporary Matter” and “Hell-Heaven” by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jhumpa Lahiri. […]
Live music, food and kids activities the 3rd Tuesday of each month June-September. Free! 5pm food from Lareau Farm, American Flatbread, 5th Quarter and Goosechase Cake Design Kids activities from Inklings Book Store 6:30pm Music on the back porch
The Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce invites STR owners, hosts, property managers, and businesses connected to the short-term rental community to attend the next meeting of the MRV STR Collaborative. The Collaborative was launched this spring to help foster connection, communication, and collaboration among those involved in the Valley’s growing STR sector. The group […]
On Wednesdays we eat wings! Enjoy a plate of mini bone-in pork shank wings tossed in our honey mustard and sriracha sauce.
Stark’s Pub offers a one-of-a-kind family dining experience you won’t find anywhere else in the Mad River Valley. Open daily during the ski season from 11:00 AM to 5:30 PM whenever the mountain is running, and throughout the summer—from Memorial Day through peak foliage in October—Stark’s Pub serves dinner Wednesday through Saturday from 4:30 to […]
The MRV Chamber holds periodic Mad Mingles to bring together our business community. If you are interested in hosting a Mad Mingle contact info@madrivervalley.com
Every Thursday starting at 4pm we host Nor’Easter Catering for a raw bar pop-up.
All are invited to a neighbor-to-neighbor community discussion about AI data centers. Hear how Royalton approved the first-in-the-state moratorium and what the broader context is for data centers in Vermont. Jane Philbrick, a Royalton Memorial Library board member, and Kip Bergstrom, Royalton Selectboard and Planning Commission member, will present information about Royalton. Dara Torre, our […]
The Mad River Valley Libraries invite you to join us at the Joslin Memorial Library for a neighbor-to-neighbor community discussion about AI data centers. Hear how Royalton approved the first-in-the-state moratorium and what the broader context is for data centers in Vermont.. Jane Philbrick, a Royalton Memorial Library board member, and Kip Bergstrom, Royalton Selectboard […]
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, […]
House and Garden Tour and Mad Arts Garden Party Self-Guided Tour: June 20, 10-4 Garden Party: June 19, 5:30-7 Locations to be released just prior to event. TICKETS Prepaid Tour: $40 Day of Tour: $45 (at Gallery only) 2 Tour tickets: $70 Party ticket: $75 Tour + Party: $100 Print out map or pick up: […]
Acorn Youth Arts is thrilled to present ALANIS MORISSETTE’S JAGGED LITTLE PILL: THE MUSICAL at the Barre Opera House June 19-21! A powerful story about family, identity, mental health, love, and resilience, featuring the iconic music of Alanis Morissette and an incredible cast of young Vermont performers. 🎟️ Pay What You Can 💛 No one […]
America’s first Climate Neutral certified distillery—handcrafted and infused with local woods and grains for a true taste of place. Enjoy cocktails and tastings from this sustainable Middlebury-based spirits brand.
The Co-op’s Board of Trustees meets monthly, except July and August. All Co-op Shareholders are encouraged to attend Board meetings. Stay abreast of what is happening at America’s only skier-owned mountain by checking out the latest Board Meeting Minutes. If you have a comment, question or concern for the board you can reach them by emailing coopboard@madriverglen.com […]
The Co-op’s Board of Trustees meets monthly, except July and August. All Co-op Shareholders are encouraged to attend Board meetings. Board meetings are open in person or via the Google Meet link below. Stay abreast of what is happening at America’s only skier-owned mountain by checking out the latest Board Meeting Minutes. If you have […]
We’re continuing our annual Father’s Day tradition of having a traditional German kölsch service in our beer garden. Come on in, have a seat, and we’ll bring your kölsch right over to you. Eight ounces of cold crisp kölsch at a time! We have a special treat this year, welcoming The Inseldudler German Band to […]
Acorn Youth Arts is thrilled to present ALANIS MORISSETTE’S JAGGED LITTLE PILL: THE MUSICAL at the Barre Opera House June 19-21! A powerful story about family, identity, mental health, love, and resilience, featuring the iconic music of Alanis Morissette and an incredible cast of young Vermont performers. 🎟️ Pay What You Can 💛 No one […]
Continuing a several-years long traditional, we have the distinction of welcoming Vermont bluegrass all-stars Bloodroot Gap back to the taproom for a Father’s Day performance.
On Wednesdays we eat wings! Enjoy a plate of mini bone-in pork shank wings tossed in our honey mustard and sriracha sauce.
Stark’s Pub offers a one-of-a-kind family dining experience you won’t find anywhere else in the Mad River Valley. Open daily during the ski season from 11:00 AM to 5:30 PM whenever the mountain is running, and throughout the summer—from Memorial Day through peak foliage in October—Stark’s Pub serves dinner Wednesday through Saturday from 4:30 to […]
Every Thursday starting at 4pm we host Nor’Easter Catering for a raw bar pop-up.
Join us in the pub for all your favorite Mad River Barn menu items with live music from Al’s Pals! Open for dinner from 5 pm – 9 pm. Live music from 6 – 8 every Thursday in the summer!
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, […]
The annual West Windsor, Vermont Music Festival returns in June 2026. Concerts will be presented on the 26th, 27th, and 28th by world-class musicians, including Skaiko Ohashi, piano, Orli Shaham, piano, Helen Kim, violin, and the Salix Trio. Tickets will be on sale starting March 1, 2026. The concerts have been enjoyed by hundreds of […]
America’s first Climate Neutral certified distillery—handcrafted and infused with local woods and grains for a true taste of place. Enjoy cocktails and tastings from this sustainable Middlebury-based spirits brand.
If you have ever wondered how people create fire by “rubbing sticks together” this class is for you. Even if you have never used a knife before you will learn everything you need to know to create fire with friction using the bow drill method. Join Dug North of the TV show ALONE for a […]
Banoffi & Such is popping up with homemade pop tarts—flaky, buttery pastries filled with seasonal flavors and just the right touch of nostalgia. Stop by for a sweet treat (or two) and a fresh take on a classic favorite.
The annual West Windsor, Vermont Music Festival returns in June 2026. Concerts will be presented on the 26th, 27th, and 28th by world-class musicians, including Skaiko Ohashi, piano, Orli Shaham, piano, Helen Kim, violin, and the Salix Trio. Tickets will be on sale starting March 1, 2026. The concerts have been enjoyed by hundreds of […]
A week of farm adventures and creativity This special camp week blends the best of farm life with creative parade preparation. Campers will explore the joys of the farm while also creating costumes and building a float for the Warren Fourth of July parade. A typical day includes: —Morning farm explorations: tending animals, planting seeds, […]