Middlebury Car Show & Fall Festival
2025-10-12 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Triangle Park/Main Street, Triangle Park/Main Street, Middlebury, Vermont, 05753, United States
Join us in Middlebury for the 4th annual Middlebury Car Show & Fall Festival.
Main Street will close to welcome 75 classic cars and trucks. Food trucks, 30+ vendors, music, kids’ activities and more!
Free for spectators. Don’t miss this fun, family-friendly event brought to you by the Addison County Chamber of Commerce and the Better Middlebury Partnership.

BAKED BEADS JEWELRY & SCARF WAREHOUSE SALE – 3-for-$20
2025-10-12 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Baked Beads, 6973 Main Street, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
All earrings, necklaces, bracelets & scarves priced at 3-for-$20 . . . Plus rings, key chains, bags of beads, displays & more!
Baked Beads has been designing, manufacturing, and wholesaling fashion jewelry and scarves in Vermont’s Mad River Valley since 1991. We launched our first retail sale in Waitsfield that same year as a way of selling our previous season’s first quality overstocks . . . And we’ve been doing it ever since. While the sales have evolved over the last 34 years, they’re still all about an abundant selection of affordable jewelry and scarves, spending time with friends, making new ones, the thrill of bargain hunting, and of course, the great music. There’s no better way to kick off your holiday shopping!
Follow us on Facebook & Instagram, and sign up on our website to receive our emails for all in-person warehouse and online sale info!

Steelers Bar(n) : Steelers vs the Browns
2025-10-12 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 1824 House, 2150 Main St., Waitsfield, VT, 05673
Come watch the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Cleveland Browns in an AFC North matchup.
When the terrible towel flag is waving, we are watching the Steelers game. We will be offering food from our Pittsburgh centric menu including pierogies and our “”Burgh” sandwich with Either Bologna or Capicola with provolone, fries and slaw stuffed between 2 slices of Italian bread. As always we have Rolling Rock 16oz cans for $5.
All fans are welcome but we only play the Steelers game on the 75 inch tv.

Climb It For Climate Fall Rally – The Activist Athlete
2025-10-12 15:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lincoln Peak, 102 Forest Dr, Warren, VT 05674
Climb It For Climate – Fall Rally
Event Details: The Activist Athlete with Carolina Rubio MacWright
Sunday, October 12th @ Lincoln Peak during Sugarbush Community Days
Join Friends of the Mad River, the Mad River Valley Backcountry Coalition, and Sugarbush for a beautiful fall foliage hike followed by an inspiring conversation about collective climate action. Carolina Rubio Macwright- a POW ambassador, ultrarunner, lawyer, mother, and non-profit founder will give a keynote address to prime us all for a wonderful conversation about how we, as outdoor athletes, can take action on issues related to the climate crisis.
Logistics:
3 pm – Hike starts
5 pm – Back to base area
5-5:30 pm – Dinner! Pizza, salad, and beverages.
5:30-7 pm – The Activist Athlete Keynote and activities with Carolina Rubio MacWright

Climb It for Climate
2025-10-12 15:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
Join Friends of the Mad River, the Mad River Valley Backcountry Coalition and Sugarbush for a day of outdoor adventure and meaningful conversation.We’ll kick things off with a colorful fall foliage hike before gathering for dinner, drinks and an inspiring keynote with Carolina Rubio MacWright — ultrarunner, lawyer, mother, non-profit founder and Protect Our Winters ambassador. Carolina will share The Activist Athlete, a powerful talk about how outdoor athletes can unite and take action on the climate crisis.Schedule3:00 PM – Hike departs5:00 PM – Return to base area5:30 PM – Dinner & drinks (pizza, salad, beverages)6:00–7:30 PM – The Activist Athlete keynote + activities with Carolina Rubio MacWrightCome for the hike, stay for the conversation and leave ready to be part of the movement.

$30 App & an Entrée at Rumble’s
2025-10-12 16:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Make your summer Sundays delicious. For just $30, enjoy an appetizer and entrée from Rumble’s rotating menu, featuring seasonal flavors and chef-crafted dishes. Available Sunday evenings all summer long. Come for the food, stay for the views and treat yourself to a weekly dinner worth looking forward to.

Granfilm Festival
2025-10-12 18:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Corner School Resource Center of Granville Vermont, 75 Post Office Hill 75 Post Office Hill, Granville, Vermont, 05747, United States
A celebration of Vermont Filmmakers with selected shorts and excerpts.
We’ve rounded up some of our favorite local filmmakers, with work by Rob Gardner, Kate Youngdahl, Willow O’Farrell, Kate Stryker, Chris Spencer, and Melissa Kosmaczewski.
Whimsical, topical, abstract and poignant. And did we mention the Lost Ark AND manta rays? Don’t miss this fun, free, family-friendly event.
Light refreshments served. Doors open at 6:30! Many of the filmmakers will be on hand to discuss their work.

Boots & Burgers: Community Line Dancing @ Afterthoughts
2025-10-12 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Join Larissa for some low-stakes social dancing you can do solo. ALL are WELCOME!
+ 5 PM: Doors open for dining in and drinks from Peace Burger + Afterthoughts’ full bar
+ 7 to 9 PM: Line Dancing Lessons & Open Dancing
What to expect:
+ Admission: Pay what you can at the door, $10 recommended contribution (Venmo or cash)
+ Dancing:
– Starting at 7 PM Larissa will be teaching then reviewing several line dances at multiple entry levels
– A little after 8 PM folks will get a chance to vote on what dances they want to do during Open Dancing
– See event website for select tutorial videos
Looking forward to dancing with you soon!

Weekly MRV Retailer Council Meeting
2025-10-13 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.

Moonlight Mountain Farm Pop-up at East Warren Community Market!
2025-10-13 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | East Warren Schoolhouse, 42 Roxbury Gap Road, Warren, VT, 05674, United States
Kristen from Moonlight Mountain Farm will be at the East Warren Community Market on Monday, October 13 from 10am showcasing and selling her lovely dried flower wreaths.
If you are starting to think about gift-giving or simply a way to bring joy and beauty into any space, her creations are perfect!
We will also be carrying her creations throughout the fall and winter months in the store.

Artist Spotlight with Elizabeth Harris
2025-10-13 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
The artwork that adorns our Taproom walls rotates monthly with a different Vermont artist. This month we’re spotlighting Moretown, VT artist Elizabeth Harris. Come join Liz and the rest of the team on Monday, October 13th to take in the art and chat with the artist!

The Eternal Song
2025-10-13 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Big Picture Theater, 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, 05673
Playing October 13th @ 7pm Tickets can be purchased at the concession stand. Across sacred lands, Indigenous voices reveal both the deep wounds of colonization and the ancestral wisdom that guides us toward healing.
THE VISION
Our vision for the 12-film documentary series is to honor Indigenous resilience, illuminate sacred wisdom held for humanity and Earth, and invite healing across communities facing trauma and colonial erasure.
ABOUT THE FILM
The Eternal Song, the first in a 12-film documentary series, is a cinematic journey through timeless lands and Indigenous cultures. Voices from across generations and traditions invite us to witness the enduring scars of colonization on lands and peoples, and the healing pathways carried through ancestral wisdom.
Entrusted with medicine stories, the film grapples with colonial legacies, intergenerational trauma, and the culture of separation that fragments our lives.
The film reveals how modernity severs our connection to nature, each other, and the ancestral realm, while feeding us empty promises of salvation, unlimited consumption and economic growth, and individual happiness.
As we are drawn into the intricate web of kinship and honoring the living presence of Mother Earth, we awaken a deeper remembrance. A sacred dance comes to life and we begin to hear the eternal song of Life itself, calling us back to belonging.
BROUGHT TO YOU BY
SAND is a nonprofit organization under section 501.c.3 of the US tax code. Its headquarters are on Coastal Miwok and Southern Pomo Land in Sebastopol, CA. We thank the past, current, and future Indigenous stewards of this territory.

After School Cafe
2025-10-14 03:30 - 05:00 (America/New_York) | Big Picture Theater, 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, 05673
We’re proud to partner with Hannah’s House for an after-school café—a safe, welcoming space where high school students can unwind, work on projects, connect with peers, and enjoy tea and snacks from Red Hen and other local establishments.
STARTING OCTOBER 14th
3:30-5:30pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

MRV Chamber Marketing Workshop
2025-10-14 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Remote, United States
The next of our monthly Marketing workshops will take place on Tuesday August 12th at 9:30 am. The month the plan is to “Put a Social Media Manager on the Hot Seat”. This will be your opportunity to ask professional media marketing consultant, Brittany Winfield, any questions you have regarding social media, email and web design. No need to register in advance for ththis remote meeting. Here is the meeting access info:
Join with Google Meet:
https://meet.google.com/hmt-dvim-cvg
PIN: [REDACTED]#
Or dial: (US) +1 336-864-0746
View all the previous workshops on the Marketing Resources Playlist on MRV’s Chamber’s YouTube Channel. In addition, each workshop has an E-Book to document the workshop. Workshops are held on the second Tuesday of each month.

Monthly Marketing Workshop
2025-10-14 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Remote, United States
Monthly Marketing Workshops
Level up your marketing game—one month at a time. As a Mad River Valley Chamber member, you have access to a unique resource designed to give your business a competitive edge: Monthly Marketing Workshops. These sessions are practical, approachable, and packed with tools you can use right away to grow your business. What to Expect Held on the second Tuesday of every month at 9:30 AM, our workshops cover the full spectrum of marketing, including: Social media strategy & content creation Email marketing campaigns Website design and optimization tips Creative branding approaches Real-time Q&A to tackle your unique challenges
Led by Brittany Winfield, Chief Inspiration Officer of The Winfield Creative, these workshops are built to spark new ideas and give you actionable next steps. With over 10 years of marketing experience, an MBA from Champlain College, and a passion for helping businesses shine online, Brittany brings both expertise and energy to every session. Easy to Join No registration required—just drop in and join the conversation:
Join via Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/hmt-dvim-cvg
Call-in PIN: [REDACTED]#
Missed a session? No problem. Every workshop is recorded and archived on our YouTube Marketing Playlist for on-demand viewing. You’ll also find downloadable E-Books that make it easy to reference key insights anytime.
Why It Matters
This isn’t just about marketing tips—it’s about building a culture of collaboration and community. Thanks to our partnership with Brittany, the Chamber is also: Hosting a monthly consultation with our various Sector Groups to align efforts. Providing business owner trainings that strengthen the Valley’s collective marketing power. Developing a tracking system to evaluate and improve results over time. The Monthly Marketing Workshops are a powerful member benefit and a great example of how the MRV Chamber is stepping up to give local businesses the tools they need to thrive.

Organic Gardening Pest Control with Charlie Nardozzi
2025-10-14 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Warren Public Library, 413 Main Street, Warren, 05674
Open to the public, the Mountain Gardeners presents Charlie Nardozzi on October 14th, at 1 pm at the Warren Library (lower level).
Doors will be open at 12:45 pm. Nardozzi will be speaking about “pests” in our gardens. Not only informative and entertaining, Charlie is a nationally recognized garden writer, speaker, radio, and television personality. He brings expert gardening information to home gardeners through radio, television, lectures, the internet, and the printed page.
To enable us to have an estimate of the number of people who may be attending, we ask that you complete the short on-line form by clicking on the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/AJfXE4ZqGE

Taco Tuesday
2025-10-14 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: John Lackard Blues Duo
2025-10-14 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Regular Taproom favorite John Lackard brings his blues and rock n’ roll back to the stage.

How Low Can We Go? – Modern Airtightness Targets in Multifamily Housing with Nate Gusakov, Green Mountain Enclosure Consulting, LLC. (Yestermorrow Fall Speaker Series)
2025-10-15 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Yestermorrow Design/Build School, 7865 Main Street, Waitsfield, 05673
Driven by code, available incentives, and forward-thinking design teams, many of the recent or upcoming large multifamily new construction projects in Vermont are targeting (and usually achieving) airtightness levels that approach those of certified PHIUS buildings. Using examples from local case studies, this presentation gives an overview of the current journey towards ultra-airtightness in large buildings including challenges, lessons learned, and thoughts on the future.
Fall Speaker Series: Innovative Homes
This talk is presented as part of our Fall 2025 Speaker Series. All talks are free and open to the public, and take place Wednesday evenings from 6:30 – 8 pm. No registration required, just drop by.
Twice a year, we curate a series of lectures on a design/build theme. This Fall we are tackling part two of our “Innovative Homes” series, this time focusing in on multi-family homes. We’ll discuss different ways cities and towns are approaching sustainable housing development and affordability through case studies of unique living spaces.

Fall Art Class at Inklings, Grades K – 3
2025-10-16 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Thursdays from 3:00 – 4:30pm. Starts October 16th.
EXPLORE PAINTING, SCULPTURE, & WORK WITH RECYCLED MATERIALS. Starting October 16th, your young artists will begin a six week course. Each week children will receive their own book based on a featured artist.
Following a read aloud, children will jump into an art project based on the artist’s work. A perfect introduction to the wider world of creativity!!
SIGN UP using the EVENT LINK

Fresh Catch Thursday
2025-10-16 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!

Sushi Thursdays at Rumble’s
2025-10-16 16:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Sushi Thursdays are rolling into Rumble’s! Join us every Thursday this summer for fresh-made sushi, creative rolls and stunning mountain views. Whether you’re a purist or a spicy tuna lover, there’s something on the menu for you. Dine in, sip something cold and make Thursday your new favorite night out.

“From Earth to Earth” Special Screening
2025-10-16 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Big Picture Theater, 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, 05673
Playing October 16th @ 5pm A film screening and community conversation about Natural Burials, hosted by the Mad River Valley Cemetery Commissions and the founder of Vermont Forest Cemetery. Free and open to all—bring your questions and a friend!
About the event
From Earth to Earth: Exploring Natural Burial in the Mad River Valley and Beyond
Wednesday, October 16 | 5:00–7:00 PM
Big Picture Theater, Waitsfield
Free and open to the public
Join the Mad River Valley Cemetery Commissions for an evening of film, conversation, and community learning centered on natural (green) burial—an environmentally conscious, deeply personal alternative to conventional burial and cremation.
We’ll begin with a screening of From Earth to Earth, a moving 20-minute documentary that introduces natural burial through the voices of Vermonters who helped make it legal and those whose experiences show how it can bring peace, healing, and reconnection to the cycles of nature.
Following the film, stay for a Q&A and community discussion with:
Michelle Acciavatti, founder of Vermont Forest Cemetery—Vermont’s first conservation cemetery
Jim Hogle, President and Outreach Coordinator at Vermont Forest Cemetery
Local cemetery commissioners from across the Mad River Valley
Together, we’ll explore what natural burial looks like in practice, how it’s being embraced here in Vermont, and what options are currently—or could be—available in our own towns.
Whether you’re planning ahead, supporting a loved one, or simply curious, this event offers a welcoming space to learn, ask questions, and begin the conversation.
Doors open at 4:45 PM
Complimentary dessert and a cash bar will be available in the lounge after the formal program.

LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring Al’s Pals!
2025-10-16 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!

Family Fridays
2025-10-17 16:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Big Picture Theater, 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, 05673
Kick off the weekend with Family Fridays! From 4:30–6:00 pm October 17th 2025, adults can unwind during cocktail hour while kids enjoy fun, rotating activities in the Red Room. A little something for everyone to start the weekend right. More information coming soon.
The Bigger Picture is thrilled to collaborate with Inkling bookstore to bring you Family Family’s. Relax and unwind in the lounge while children are entertained reading stories and making seasonal crafts in the Red Theater next door.
Ages 3 and up

Stardust Speaker: Mariama Jones shares “Constellations & Cultures’
2025-10-17 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Mad River Valley Arts, 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield, 05673
Mariama Jones the Science Educator from The Fairbanks Museum comes to Mad River Valley Arts on Oct.17, 5:30-7pm.
Humanity’s obsession with the stars is so ancient its been depicted in cave paintings. We have always looked up at the stars with wonder and curiosity which led us to create the patterns that we now call constellations. These constellations often come with stories meant to explain the existence of stars, tell epic tales or teach important lessons.
Every culture has their own constellations and stories which we will explore in this presentation one story at a time.
Join us for Constellations & Cultures at Mad River Valley Arts /MRVtv.

Co-op Board of Trustees Off-Season Meeting
2025-10-18 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York)
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

Join us on Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/jhi-umff-poa

NO KINGS Valley Rally
2025-10-18 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Waitsfield United Church of Christ, 4355 Main Street, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Celebrate democracy with your neighbors at the corners of MAIN & BRIDGE STREETS
No thrones. No crowns. No kings.
Hosted by INDIVISIBLE MAD RIVER VALLEY — because IT’S UP TO US.
Then head to MONTPELIER AT NOON for the STATE HOUSE RALLY —
A double feature for community and country!
Sign up here: https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/850872/
