The Mad River Valley Village

Live Music Wednesdays at Déco!
2025-03-05 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-12 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Hostel Tevere, 203 Powderhound Rd, Warren, VT, 05674, United States
Join us every Wednesday for a vibrant evening of live music with local artist Madigan Linnane.
This is the perfect way to wind down after a day on the slopes.
The music will run from 5-7 PM.
We can’t wait to see you there!

LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring Ragged Company!
2025-03-05 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 Ragged Company. Open 5pm – 9pm.

Women’s Mid-Week Alpine Clinic
2025-03-06 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
The Women’s Mid-Week clinics are for women and taught by women using positive attitude, tactics and techniques to help you achieve your skiing goals. This eight-week program meets for 2-hour sessions on Thursday mornings.
Dates: Thursdays – January 9, 16, 23, 30 February 6, 13, 27 & March 6 (No session 02.20.25)
Time: 10:00 am until 12:00 pm
Cost: $349 – 8 week session
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Painting for Penelope
2025-03-06 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-07 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-10 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-11 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-12 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Barre Opera House, 6 N Main St #4, Barre, Vermont, 05641, United States
Art Exhibition
By: Barre Vermont Artist, Arthur B. Zorn
Exhibition: Painting’s for Penelope
Barre Opera House Lobby
Call: BOH box office weekdays
802-476-8188 and ask to visit the exhibition before arriving.
All art exhibited in is conjunction and relating to the music of Penelope, a Song Cycle
Presenting: TURNmusic Ensemble + Mary Bonhag performing Penelope, a Song Cycle Sunday,March 30, 2025 Lobby opens 1:00 pm to view art exhibition Performance 2:00 PM, Reception/Silent Auction will follow the performance
CONTACT: Arthur Zorn for information about art exhibition
vermontartmusic@gmail.com 802 522 7649
Concert Info: turnmusic.org

Free Cabot Fondue
2025-03-06 15:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Join us aprés-ski every Thursday throughout the ski season for FREE FONDUE served with toasted bread thanks to our sponsors Cabot Creamery Cooperative!
Aprés in the Pub on fondue Thursdays is historically a very popular event, supplies are limited and may run out at any time, come early, leave happy.

Fresh Catch Thursdays
2025-03-06 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.

The 2025 Vermont Flower Show
2025-03-07 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-03-08 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-03-09 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Champlain Valley Exposition, 105 Pearl St, Essex Junction, Vermont, 05452, United States
Join us at the 2025 Vermont Flower Show at the Champlain Valley Expo as we celebrate and recreate gardening through the ages and discover how we as humans learn from the past as we cultivate our own gardens and plant for the future. At this year’s show you will stroll through fields of tulips, experience an English Cottage Garden and Tea House Garden. You will take a walk back in time through Medieval, Islamic and Victory gardens. As we look toward spring and planning our own gardens, no matter how small or large, the 2025 Vermont Flower Show is sure to inspire your own style of gardening.
The show is open to the public on Friday, March 7 from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturday, March 8 from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Sunday March 9 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The daily cost of admission is $28 ($26 until Dec. 31!) for adults, $23 ($21 until Dec. 31!) for seniors (60+) & college students, $10 ($8 until Dec. 31!) for students (ages 5-17), and free for children 4 and under. Tickets can be purchased in advance at https://vnlavt.org/event/the-vermont-flower-show/. Parking for this event is free!

Live Music Aprés in Stark’s Pub
2025-03-07 14:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Our live music series continues this season on Fridays, après-ski, from 2:30 to 5:00 PM! A huge thank you to our friends at Lawson’s Finest Liquids for supporting local musicians. Fridays throughout the ski season, we’ll showcase a rotating lineup of talented local artists. Be sure to check out our event calendar for a full list of performances. Stark’s Pub is open daily during the winter ski season, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Come join us for great music and good times!

Winter Music Schedule:
12.20 The Caleb Garby Trio
01.03 Atom & the Orbits
01.10 Straight Jacket Slumber Party
01.17 Rob Pierce & Bob
01.20 Brett Hughes & Lowell Thompson
01.24 Madigan Linnane
02.07 Fun Dip
02.14 Local 28
02.28 Brett Hughes & Lowell Thompson
03.07 John Lackard Trio
03.14 Clint Bierman & Friends
03.21 Jaded Ravins
04.04 Brett Hughes & Lowell Thompson
04.11 Dave O & Mike Schuster
Thanks to our friends at Lawson’s Finest Liquids for supporting local artists & good vibes year-round in Stark’s Pub.

High Fives Foundation Meet-and-Greet
2025-03-07 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Come kick off the High Fives Foundation’s Green Mountain Shred A Thon weekend at the Lawson’s Finest Taproom. Meet High Fives athletes as well as HF board member and 3x New England Patriots Super Bowl champion Lonie Paxton.
High Fives Foundation focuses on preventing life-changing injuries and provides resources and hope if they happen. The Foundation has expanded to help over 850 athletes and veterans from 47 states and territories and Canada since its inception in 2009.
In addition to being a sponsor of the Green Mountain Shred A Thon, Lawson’s Finest is also pleased to have the High Fives Foundation ‘on tap’ as their Sunshine Fund recipient from March 1-15, 2025. Join us for world class beers and support the High Fives Foundation all at one time.

MUSIC: DJ STEAL WOOL REGGAE NIGHT
2025-03-07 20:00 (America/New_York) | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Get that Island Vibe feeling tonight at Afterthoughts (Corner of 100 & 17 Above Valley Meade). DJ Steal Wool (Al from Al’s Pal’s) spinning the Reggae tunes starting at 8PM.
We’ll be open at 5pm for dine-in Peace Burger noms and drinks at the bar. Stop in and play some pool, ping pong or test out the many board games and giant TETRIS TUMBLE!

Parlor Skis Demo Day
2025-03-08 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Parlor was founded on a shared passion for skiing in New England, with a focus on designing and building great products.
Our goal is to share this passion with as many people as we can.
Look for the Parlor tent in the base area and take advantage of a free demo!

Women’s Telemark Clinic
2025-03-08 09:45 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Telemark ski clinics by women, and for women use positive attitude, tactics and techniques to help you achieve your skiing goals.
Dates: Saturdays – January 11, February 8, March 8
Time: 9:30 am to 3:00 pm
Cost: $249/day ($309/day with lift ticket)

Naturalist Guided Snowshoe Tours
2025-03-08 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-03-09 10:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
Every Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 am Join one of Mad River Glen’s Naturalists for a guided snowshoe trek tailored to your interest in the ecology and wildlife of Stark Mountain! Our outings and content vary each week depending on snow conditions and participants. Learn about the hardwood forests of the Green Mountains as well as our resident moose, bear, deer, fisher, coyote, red fox and more! Easy to moderate difficulty. Click here to Request A Reservation today or click here to learn more about our Naturalist Programs.

SKATIUM Open Air Ice Skating Rink
2025-03-08 12:00 - 22:00, 2025-03-09 12:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Skatium Ice Rink, 40 Slow Road, Waitsfield, 05673
Come and enjoy open air ice skating and stick n’ puck hockey in the heart of downtown Waitsfield!
We will be open weekends and holidays from 12pm – 10pm, weather permitting. If we cannot open or our hours will change, we will post an update on facebook.com/skatium.
For more information and to purchase a Season Pass, see our website at skatiumvt.org.

MUSIC: XAVWAX (ALL VINYL DJ)
2025-03-08 20:00 (America/New_York) | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Join us for a night of raw beats spun by an all-vinyl DJ—no digital shortcuts here, just pure analog goodness by XAVWAX (Co-Owner of Buch Spieler Records in Montpelier.) 🎧
Pair the vinyl musings with a burger that’s as artisanal as the tunes, plus craft beers, wines, and carefully curated cocktails that’ll keep the night flowing. 🍔🍻🍷
The vibe? Chill. The space? Cozy, eclectic, and full of character. The crowd? Just like you—ready for a Saturday night to remember.

Wunderbar Time Warp
2025-03-09 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Sugarbush Resort, 102 Forest Drive Warren, VT 05674, Warren, 05674
Get ready to turn back the clock and party like it’s 1983 at the Wunderbar Time Warp, an 80s-themed extravaganza hosted by Zero Gravity Brewery! Join us on Sunday, March 9th, from 12-3PM at the Wunderbar for an afternoon packed with fun. Sip on delicious draft specials, snag some awesome swag giveaways, and enter the raffle for a Burton Throwback Snowboard—you’ll even score extra raffle tickets if you show up rocking your best retro gear.
The party vibes will be in full force thanks to a live DJ, spinning all your favorite 80s hits to keep the energy high and the dance floor moving. But the fun doesn’t stop there! The Zero Gravity crew will hit the mountain at 11 AM, cruising around in their best old-school outfits, spreading the retro spirit, and handing out swag to get everyone hyped.
This is your chance to dust off the neon, leg warmers, and vintage ski jackets and step into a totally tubular throwback celebration. Don’t miss the Wunderbar Time Warp—it’s going to be rad.

The Power of Women In Leadership (International Women’s Day Panel)
2025-03-09 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Join us for a free, open to the public, panel discussion highlighting Vermont’s women-led businesses. Panelists will share the success stories and challenges of being a trail blazing woman leader in business. Please register here for this free event!
Following the panel will be an informal networking event featuring the debut of Powerhouse Pale Ale, created and brewed by the Lawson’s Finest Women & Non-Binary Association. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Vermont Women’s Fund.

Keynote Address – Emily Bush
Director, Vermont Women’s Fund
Emily is the Director of the Vermont Women’s Fund. She has over 17 years of experience working in development with a focus on creating opportunities for women and girls. She has expertise in leadership and fundraising and has worked with many nonprofit organizations including The Clinton Foundation, Girls Who Code, AI4All and Moms First. Emily resides in Manchester, VT with her husband and four young boys.

Panel Facilitator – Adeline Druart
CEO, Lawson’s Finest Liquids
Adeline Druart is the CEO of Lawson’s Finest Liquids, a B Corp certified leading craft brewery. Previously, Druart worked at Vermont Creamery for nearly 20 years, starting as a cheesemaker intern before progressing through the company to President and the Vice-President at Land O’ Lakes post-acquisition. Druart is passionate about business ecosystems, inclusive team culture, and creating lasting social and environmental impacts. She is the executive committee vice chair and a board member of Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility.

Panelist – Sas Stewart
Founder, Adventure Dinner
Sas Stewart is a serial entrepreneur passionate about creating spaces that foster joy, acceptance and celebration—a pursuit she has manifested over her 20 years in hospitality. She was named one of Imbibe Magazine’s 75 inspiring people influencing the way you’ll drink in 2023, and her projects have been featured in Travel and Leisure, Martha Stewart Living, Food and Wine, Outside Magazine, Sift, Bloomberg, Better Homes and Gardens and other publications. Before launching Adventure Dinner, Sas was the co-founder of the award-winning distillery Stonecutter Spirits and Highball Social (cocktail bar). She is a graduate of the SBA Emerging Leaders program, and holds a B.A in English from the University of Michigan and a M.S. in Sustainable Planning and Development from Pratt Institute.

Panelist – Libby Parent
President, Vermont Bag Balm
Libby Parent is the President of Vermont’s Original Bag Balm, a 125-year-old, heritage Vermont brand.  A ninth generation Vermonter raised in an entrepreneurial family, Libby is proud to be a part of Vermont’s small business community, and passionate about contributing to sustainable business growth in the Green Mountain State. Libby started her career in Brand Marketing for Champion Athleticwear, managing national advertising campaign development.  She then returned to Vermont where she spent over five years at Keurig Green Mountain (now Keurig Dr. Pepper).  Libby held various roles in her tenure, including Global Innovation, Sales Strategy and Brand Management for two purpose driven coffee brands – Newman’s Own Organics and Hugh Jackman’s Laughing Man Coffee.  Prior to Bag Balm, Libby was the Director of Marketing for Vermont Smoke & Cure. Libby holds a BS in Marketing from Southern New Hampshire University and an MA in Global Marketing from Emerson College.

Panelist – Sascha Mayer
Cofounder and Chief Experience Offer, Mamava
Sascha Mayer is the cofounder and Chief Experience Officer (CXO) of Mamava, the creator of freestanding lactation spaces for breastfeeding on the go. Sascha is a recognized expert on lactation space design, family-friendly workplace policies, and social entrepreneurial leadership.  Her career in design started at JDK (now Solidarity of Unbridled Labour) where Mamava was incubated. As Strategy Director, Sascha designed and facilitated multidisciplinary creative-collaborative sessions with brands including HP, Levi’s, Lululemon, Nike Women, and Seventh Generation. Prior to joining Solidarity, Sascha served as assistant press secretary for former Congressman (now Senator) Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.). Sascha is also the host of The Bodacious Optimist, a podcast focused on design, brand, advocacy, and the people who have inspired her entrepreneurial journey.

Panelist – Karen Colberg
CEO, King Arthur Baking
Karen Colberg is CEO of King Arthur Baking, America’s oldest flour company, based in Norwich, Vermont. King Arthur is in the business of inspiring baking by providing knowledge, education and the highest quality ingredients and tools for the baker. As a Benefit Corporation and 100% employee-owned company, King Arthur believes in the power of baking to make a difference for their employee-owners, the larger baking community, and the planet. Prior to King Arthur, Karen built her merchandising and financial acumen at The Gap and GE, respectively. Karen joined the company in 2005 as Director of Merchandising. Prior to being named CEO, she held the roles of Co-CEO, CMO and Vice President/General Manager, Direct. Karen holds a bachelor’s degree in Mathematical Economics from Colgate University and an MBA from The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College.

Graybeard’s Clinic
2025-03-10 09:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
The Graybeard’s Clinic is designed for men who are intermediate to advanced skiers. The clinic will focus on learning to fully enjoy the Mad River Glen skiing experience by deepening fundamental skills and then applying those skills to the varied terrain that makes Mad River special. Participants will learn to ski groomers and the bumps better and with more confidence – making it more fun and joyful. We will also focus on specific mechanics that are a bit easier on your body, thus enhancing your overall ski experience here at Mad River Glen and wherever your skis may take you.
The clinic will be led by Rick Ruback who has been coaching ski racing at Mad River for over twenty years. Rick is excited to bring some racing skills and drills into adult teaching as a way to help the participants improve their skiing. Joining Rick will be a collection of some of the most experienced members of the Mad River Glen Ski School.
Dates: Mondays January 27 February 3, 10 & 24, March 3, 10 & 17
Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Cost: $349 7 week session (valid ticket or pass required)
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Winter Golf Clinics at the SHaRC Simulators
2025-03-10 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Sugarbush Resort, 102 Forest Drive Warren, VT 05674, Warren, 05674
Sharpen Your Swing This Winter with PGA Pro Roger King! Take your golf game to the next level—even when the snow falls! Join PGA Pro Roger King at the SIM Suites in the SHaRC for exclusive winter golf lessons. Using state-of-the-art simulators, you’ll get personalized tips and real-time feedback to improve your swing, accuracy, and overall game.
2025 Winter Golf Clinic Dates:
January: 13, 27
February: 10, 24
March: 10, 24
April: 7, 21
Time:
5 PM – 7 PM
Cost:
$50 per session
Call the SHaRC at 802-583-6700 for more information.

March Climate & Ecology Book Club
2025-03-10 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Warren Library, 413 Main St, Warren, VT, 05674
You wouldn’t want to miss Friends of the Mad River and Warren Library’s March Climate & Ecology Book Club!
Join us to delve into the fascinating world of beavers with Ben Goldfarb’s “Eager: The Surprising Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter.” Eager takes a humorous and riveting exploration of the science of these semi-aquatic rodents, their immense influence on the landscape, and how bringing beavers back to our ecosystems can help us all.
Books will be available for checkout from Warren Library. Sign up to attend the discussion at https://bit.ly/eagerbookclub.

Raclette Wednesdays
2025-03-12 12:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Weekly Alps-inspired Après featuring melted cheese on top of sausage and potatoes. Leave your boots in the car and cozy up with your favorite Lawson’s Finest brews. $20 a plate.
