The Mad River Valley Village

Bread and Puppet presents: Our Domestic Resurrection Revolution in Progress Circus
2025-07-20 15:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Bread and Puppet Theater, 753 Heights Rd, Montreal, Vermont, Glover, United States
Sundays, July 13-August 31 at 3pm
The company presents Our Domestic Revolution in Progress, a brand new show in the tradition of the iconic Bread & Puppet Circuses that began at Goddard College in Plainfield, Vermont in 1970. As usual, the show will draw on traditional circus tropes and familiar Bread and Puppet iconography to draw attention to the urgent issues of the day. Stilt dancers, paper maché beasts of all sizes and a riotous brass band make a raucous, colorful spectacle of protest and celebration.
After the show Bread & Puppet will serve its famous sourdough rye bread with aioli, and Bread & Puppet’s “Cheap Art” – books, posters, postcards, pamphlets and banners from the Bread & Puppet Press – will be for sale prior and after the show.
Tickets: $15, no one turned away for lack of funds.
https://breadandpuppet.org/on-the-farm
Dogs are discouraged, though well behaved dogs on leash are allowed. If you bring your dog, PLEASE SIT IN THE BACK of the audience, at the top of the amphitheater, as far away as possible from the brass band and bring plenty of water (there is none onsite). Dogs are not able to attend our indoor performances.

Weekly MRV Retailer Council Meeting
2025-07-21 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.

Timothy and Karinna Karsten visit Inklings!
2025-07-21 15:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Join Timothy and Karinna Karsten, whose travels inspired the delightfully charming “The Spark at the Center of the Universe.”
This captivating book weaves together themes of awe, curiosity and wonder with self confidence and environmental stewardship, encouraging young readers to discover the world’s beauty, mystery, and endless possibilities.
Following the reading there will be a craft for the children. This book also includes a downloadable activity packet!!
FREE and Open to All!

Broadway in Vermont
2025-07-21 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Moose Meadow Lodge, 607 Crossett Hill, Waterbury, VT, 05676, United States
Now in its 5th year, Broadway in Vermont returns to Moose Meadow for an unforgettable evening of Broadway hits.
Join Vermonter actor/singer Merritt David Janes and his Broadway friends for a truly special musical event.

Taco Tuesday
2025-07-22 16:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Hyde Away, 1428 Mill Brook Rd, Waitsfield, 05673
Taco Tuesday. Great Specials on Food and Drink. $3 Tacos, $6 Margaritas.
Every Tuesday, in addition to our full menu.

Tuesday Tunes: Red River North
2025-07-22 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673
Jeremiah Strauss and Rick Frauton bring red dirt country covers and originals to the Lawson’s Finest Taproom.

Tuesdays on the Big Deck
2025-07-22 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
2025-07-23 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.

Memorable Times Cafe Summer Social
2025-07-23 13:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Mad River Seniors, 5308 Main St #20, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Join us for Memorable Times Cafe, an in-person gathering especially welcoming of folks with mild to moderate memory loss and their care partners.
Meet friends and enjoy a healthy snack! Live music will fill out this free, dementia-friendly activity.
Contact Barb Asen at basen@cvcoa.org or 802-476-2681 to register.

Live Music in Stark’s Pub
2025-07-23 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
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 8:30 PM.

In the warmer months, enjoy stunning mountain views while dining al fresco on the deck or from the comfort of the cozy indoor seating. The atmosphere is relaxed and family-friendly, with yard games to entertain kids and miles of scenic hiking trails just steps from your table.
Whether you’re winding down after a day on the slopes or hiking in the Green Mountains, Stark’s Pub is the perfect spot to refuel and reconnect. Don’t miss our live music performances—après-ski in the winter and on Wednesday summer evenings. For a full schedule of musical guests, visit our event calendar.
A special thanks to our friends at Lawson’s Finest Liquids for helping us support local artists and keep the good vibes going all year long at Stark’s Pub.

Family Summer BBQ Party
2025-07-23 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Chabad of Stowe, 1357 Maple Street, Waterbury Center, Vermont, 05677, United States
This coming Wednesday, join us for a backyard BBQ party that is fun for adults and kids alike, hosted by Chabad of Stowe-Waterbury.
This is a community celebration full of sun, fun, and food. At 5:30 pm, join us for a delicious summer BBQ spread, games for the kids, smores, drinks, music, bubble fun, and more!
July 23rd, 2025
5:30 PM
At Chabad of Stowe (RSVP for address)
Please RSVP to: sara@chabadofstowe.com

$65 Thursdays at the Golf Club
2025-07-24 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.

Fresh Catch Thursdays
2025-07-24 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.

Fresh Catch Thursday
2025-07-24 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Every Thursday starting at 4pm we host Nor’Easter Catering for a raw bar pop-up. Come on down and enjoy the freshest oysters you can get your hands on, and a variety of weekly specials that often include lobster rolls, shrimp cocktails, tuna poke bowls, blue crab quesadillas, and more!

LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring Al’s Pals!
2025-07-24 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!

The Drowsy Chaperone
2025-07-24 19:30, 2025-07-25 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.

VALLEY PING PONG
2025-07-24 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Come out for a little #PingPong this Thursday! Free to play.
#allskilllevelswelcome
#TableTennis #pingponglife #ValleyPongNight #MadRiverValley #ThingstodoWaitsfield

Bread and Puppet presents: Oh You Beasts Descendants
2025-07-25 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.

Live Music at Hogan’s Pub
2025-07-25 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.

Pointe Noir Cajun Band at our Concerts on the Green
2025-07-25 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Camp Meade, 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex, 05602
Come join us as we dance the night away to Pointe Noir Cajun Band!
Pointe Noir finds its rhythm deeply seated in Southwest Louisiana, where many of its members have studied and learned Cajun music. Come enjoy their uplifting combination of exciting dance music, country songs, and Cajun tunes from Lafayette and beyond.
Doors at 5pm, music begins at 5:30pm.

July Feel the Wheel
2025-07-25 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Blockhouse Studio, 5031 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 05673
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 a simple to understand process, you will learn the foundational techniques needed to enjoy this meditative and somewhat magical craft. Most students will successfully throw at least 2 pots which will be fired and finished by us, ready to pick up in approximately 3 weeks. If you throw more than 2 that you would like to keep we can finish them as well for $15/pot (first 2 are included). Shipping is available for additional fees.

LIVE MUSIC: OPEN MIC NIGHT
2025-07-25 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Got something to say? A song to sing? A joke to land? Come share your talent, try something new, or just cheer on the brave souls who take the mic!
🎶 Music, poetry, comedy, stories—whatever you’ve got, we want to hear it.
6pm-8:30PM
Sign-ups start at 5:30pm. First come, first on stage!
Bring your friends, grab a drink, and let’s make some noise.
All skill levels welcome. No pressure, just good vibes.
Hosted by Old Dave who will be taking the mic at 9pm playing two sets of classic originals and original classics!

Buen Camino
2025-07-25 20:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Edgcomb Barn, 970 Dump Rd, Warren, Vermont, Warren, United States
After a sudden unexpected loss, a woman has nothing left to lose except the stories that bind her to the past.
Told through 23 captivating characters and dynamic multimedia, Susan Edsall’s one-woman show is an hour-long walk through 540 miles of rain, resentment, and redemption.

Yoga with Emma Delphin
2025-07-26 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
2025-07-26 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.

Artist Katie Babic at Addison West Saturday Maker’s Market
2025-07-26 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Addison West, 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Tree ring prints crafted using sustainable practices and archival materials, each piece captures the beauty of nature’s timeline.

Artist Carrie Root at Addison West Maker’s Market
2025-07-26 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Addison West, 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Nature-inspired stained glass—colorful, whimsical, and full of woodland charm.

Stretch & Sip Yoga
2025-07-26 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).

Author Gillian Wynne Grimm Visits Inklings Children’s Books!
2025-07-26 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
We are so excited to welcome author Gillian Wynne Grimm for a reading of her brand new book, THE TAIL OF MORRIS.
This charming picture book tells the story of Morris – a serious cat with a serious problem! His tail WILL NOT BEHAVE! What’s a serious cat supposed to do, reader? Morris needs your help!
Following the reading, Gillian will lead children through a very special craft!
GILLIAN and her family split their time between Oregon and Vermont. She has a dog, Winnie, and two cats, Goose and Finn. Goose, like Morris, has problems controlling her tail.
