The Mad River Valley Village

Mad River Tubing Shuttle
2023-09-03 00:00 - 23:59, 2023-09-04 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | 1824 House, 2150 Main St., Waitsfield, VT, 05673
Come spend the day on a leisurely float down the Mad River. Umiak Outdoor Outfitters is providing this tour as an option in place of our usual tours, which are presently recuperating from the recent floods in Vermont. Each day from Thursday through Monday we run three tours at 10 am, 12 pm, and 2 pm. Based on water levels and the time of the season we average this tour taking between 2-3 hours. Guests will meet us at our takeout in Waitsfield. From there we will shuttle you upriver and drop you off at our put-in. Your shuttle driver will go over some river safety and explain the takeout point in detail. From there the rest is up to you! Enjoy the scenic float on the Mad River! Float duration is dependent on water levels.
Reservations are Required

Home Design/Build
2023-09-03 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-04 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-05 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-06 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-07 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Yestermorrow Design/Build School, 7865 Main Street, Waitsfield, 05673
This course has been offered since 1980 and is the heart of our curriculum. It is appropriate for a range of individuals, from the person who wants to “do it all” to the person who simply wants to be informed enough to have meaningful and productive conversations with his or her architect and builder. Students will learn through hands-on construction projects, studio sessions, lectures, slide shows, house tours, and discussion. The Home Design/Build Course will provide individuals with the fundamental skills and resources necessary for creating their dream home – be it new construction or renovation. This course is also a good introduction for those interested in pursuing an architecture or building career. At the end of this intensive course, students typically leave with schematic floor plans, a scale model, and section and elevation drawings. They have gained a new awareness of design, materials, and the process of realizing a home that reflects their values and lifestyle.

Design/Build for Public Spaces
2023-09-03 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-04 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-05 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-06 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-07 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Yestermorrow Design/Build School, 7865 Main Street, Waitsfield, 05673
You will engage in the hands-on process of designing and building a full-scale community project alongside a nonprofit partner or local community member. Class kicks off with a client meeting where students address a structural need. From there, the team will work within a budget, propose and develop a design, schedule the work, and ultimately build the structure throughout the duration of this two-week class.
A flagship Yestermorrow course that has yielded whimsical structures like the infamous Snail bus stop structure, a mobile farm stand for Shelburne Farms, and a trail shelter for the Mad River Path and more. Students are given the creative freedom to design a project that meets the unique needs of their client. As a result, this course often produces unique and whimsical structures – a building style that Yestermorrow is known for.
This year, we will be building a structure for the new Warren Dog Park. Make your mark on the community, and provide shelter for your neighbors for years to come.

Yoga with Emma
2023-09-03 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Kenyon’s Field, 3337 Main St., Waitsfield, 05673
No experience needed, all levels welcome! Emma‘s goal is for her Vinyasa yoga classes to be as inclusive, balancing and strengthening as possible. Through an active yoga flow class she helps students find calm and focus. Add in a little light hearted humor and start your day energized! Students can expect to activate physically to find mental calm, while focusing on breath.
Please bring a mat or towel and meet at the 52nd Annual Craft Fair, Kenyon’s field, 3337 Main St., Waitsfield, VT. The $5 entry fee is a donation to the Valley Players. After yoga stay for live music and great shopping! Put your name in our door prize raffle and be eligible to win more than 25 prizes!

The Great Duck Race!
2023-09-03 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Lareau Park, 6051 Vermont Rte 100, Waitesfield, VT, 05673
Mark the calendar for the Great Rotary Duck Race on September 3 at the Lareau Swim Hole.
The Mad River Valley Rotary Club is bringing the duck race back to The Valley. For the last dozen years, the club has raised funds for the scholarships and grants it provides to Mad River Valley students and organizations with this event. In total, over $100,000 has been provided to the Mad River Valley courtesy of this fund raiser.
Join the Mad River Valley Rotary Club on September 3 at the Lareau Swim Hole for the quack of the starting gun as the racers head down the river. The sponsor of the winning duck will receive $1000 with second and third prizes of $500 and $250.
Duck Race starts promptly at 3pm but bring the family for fun starting at 1pm with music, food, kids activities and more. The event will be a quacking good time for all with music and food at the start so don’t duck out, sponsor a duck and join the fun! Rotarians will be selling tickets at the Waitsfield Farmers Market and Mehuron’s throughout the summer. People can also sponsor by paddling over to https://mrvrotary.rallyup.com/duckrace2023

Sunday Funday at Sugarbush
2023-09-03 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Lincoln Peak Courtyard, Warren, 05674, United States
Join us every Sunday through Labor Day Weekend for Sunday Fundays in the Lincoln Peak Courtyard. Family friendly activities and specials will be offered to end your weekend the right way! Partake in lawn games in the courtyard like corn hole and ladder ball, or enjoy our summer mountain activities including scenic lift rides, disc golf, or mountain biking. The Lunch Box will be serving up $5 tacos to snack on and beer specials.

Soule Monde plays our Concerts on the Green!
2023-09-03 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Camp Meade, 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex, 05602
We are excited to welcome Soule Monde to the Green! Come check out their avant funk, born of the syncopated minds of power drummer Russ Lawton and organ wizard Ray Paczkowski. The “duo” is cemented into an indestructible unit, where bold improvisational leaps are interpreted telepathically and reciprocated effortlessly. This is the jazz-duo your parents warned you about! Doors at 5pm, band begins at 5:30pm

Rumble’s 2 for $30 Dinner Special
2023-09-04 16:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Rumble’s Kitchen, 102 Forest Drive, Warren, 05674, United States
We’ve been hard at work whipping up a variety of weekly food specials around the resort. Join us at Rumble’s every Monday night for 2 for $30 appetizer and an entrée. The menu changes weekly so you can try something new for a great deal every week!

Pick-Up Ultimate Frisbee
2023-09-04 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Brooks Field – Warren Elementary School, 296 School Rd, Warren, VT, 05674, United States
Come join in the fun — Mad River Disc hosts weekly pick-up games and an annual tournament, The Mad Hatter.
Where: Brooks Field, Warren VT
When: May – November; Mondays 6-8 pm
We play under the lights in the fall & until the snow flies.
Mad River Disc is dedicated to the health of ultimate frisbee, and is focused on building community and friendly competition in the Mad River Valley.

Karaoke Night at Emily’s Bar and Bistro
2023-09-04 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Emily’s Bar & Bistro, 5081 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 056673
Emily’s Bar and Bistro hosts their famous Karaoke nNight on the first Monday of every month.
Join in on the fun!

The Mad Contemporary
2023-09-05 13:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-06 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Mad River Valley Arts, 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield, 05673
Mad River Valley Arts in Waitsfield, VT is excited to present ‘The Mad Contemporary’ a cartoon and comics exhibition this August 2- September 14.
The opening reception is on August 3, from 5-7pm. There will be an artist talk on August 3rd at 5:30pm.
MRVArts has invited over a dozen creators of varying ages to share this hybrid art form of pictorial narrative from their own point of view and visual language. Feelings, ideas and personal myth unfold in dramatic sequencing or single captions of imagery with text. Each of their pictorial approaches of character, action, symbol and commentary create story for the purposes of human connection, reflection and social understanding. Come join us and see how this powerful medium of communication draws upon contemporary life today.
The gallery is free to all and open Tuesday- Saturday from 1-5 pm.

Tuesday Tunes: When Dinosaurs Roamed the Earth
2023-09-05 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673
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.

von Trapp Farmstead Wine Down Wednesdays
2023-09-06 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | von Trapp Farmstead, 251 Common Road, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673
Built into the north west corner of the vonTrapp barn, the Farm Store features all their certified organic farmstead cheeses and yogurts, and pastured meats. They also carry products from over 40 different Vermont producers, including charcuterie board fixings, beer & wine, organic produce, ready-to-eat, and pantry staples. They opened the farm store in 2020 as a way to share their love of quality, local food – and products – directly with the MRV community.
Every Wednesday is “Wine Down Wednesdays” where all their win offering are 15% off.

Beers & Brats
2023-09-06 12:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Join us for 5th Quarter Butchery Beer Brats and $5 pints of Little Sip IPA, all day long!

Mad River Dining Experience
2023-09-06 17:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | 1824 House, 2150 Main St., Waitsfield, VT, 05673
Join 1824 House Inn + Barn for a dining experience unlike any other in the Mad River Valley as we dine along the banks of the mad River. This family style meal will offer a selection of locally sourced grilled meats and vegetables along with savory side dishes and dessert.

The Round Up
2023-09-06 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | The Sweet Spot, 1178 Senor Road, Warren, Vermont, 05674, United States
All are welcome!
This is a free event that has
Food trucks, Music, and Spirits.
A place where friends, families neighbors gather for good conversations, tasty food, and a good time!
The Round Up takes place by the Covered Bridge in Waitsfield, VT.

Mad River Glen Wednesday Night Live Music Series
2023-09-06 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Mad River Glen, 57 Schuss Pass Road, Waitsfield, 05673
Come on up to Mad River Glen every Wednesday for live music and tasty vitals and libations at general Stark’s Pub!
Check out the line up!

7/12 Medicine Tribe Trio
7/19 Evan Jennison
7/26 TBD
8/2 TBD
8/9 TBD
8/16 Ragged Company
8/23 Atom and the Orbits
8/30 Danielle Keegan and friends
9/6 Jaded Ravins
9/13 Alex Budney and Friends
9/20 Easy Street Duo
9/27 She Was Right
10/4 TBD

Summer Live Music Series
2023-09-06 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Stark’s Pub, 57 Schuss Pass Rd, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Stark’s Pub offers an unparalleled family dining atmosphere you can’t find anywhere else in the Mad River Valley. The Pub is open during the summer months from Memorial Day through Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Dinner is served on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from 4:30 to 8:30 PM with brunch offered on Sundays from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM. Thanks to our friends at Lawson’s Finest Liquids for supporting local artists & good vibes year-round in Stark’s Pub.

7/12 Medicine Tribe Trio
7/19 Evan Jennison
7/26 Polvo de Oro
8/2 Phineas Gage
8/9 Brission Boss and Pelletier
8/16 Ragged Company
8/23 Atom and the Orbits
8/30 Danielle Keegan and friends
9/6 Jaded Ravins
9/13 Alex Budney and Friends
9/20 Easy Street Duo
9/27 She Was Right
10/4 TBD

$1 Wing Night at Rumble’s
2023-09-07 02:00 (America/New_York) | Rumble’s Kitchen, 102 Forest Drive, Warren, 05674, United States
We’ve been hard at work whipping up a variety of weekly food specials around the resort. Wings pair perfectly with disc golf and cornhole, and Rumble’s has them for just $1 during Throwdown Thursdays.

Live Music Thursdays at The Filling Station
2023-09-07 06:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Filling Station, Rt 2, Middlesex, Vermont, 05068, United States
Join us for The Filling Station’s Thursday night music series! Check out the line-up:

8/17 – Ali T
8/24 – Tom Bisson
8/31 – The Rough Suspects – Acoustic Duo
