The Mad River Valley Village

Dinner with Mima Tipper at Inklings Children’s Books!
2025-05-16 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Join Vermont author, Mima Tipper, for a reading from her timely and uplifting book, “Kat’s Greek Summer.” Following the reading, Mima will answer questions from children. She’ll also share insight into how she approaches her writing – all while enjoying delicious food!!
Registration is FREE. Only 20 seats are available.
Please RSVP at inklingschildrensbooks@gmail.com
Purchase a copy of “Kat’s Greek Summer” in advance, using the event link!
Date: May 16th, 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Dinner: Provided

Co-op Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-05-17 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 via Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/jhi-umff-poa

Waitsfield Farmer’s Market
2025-05-17 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-24 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.

Middlesex Community Energy Fair
2025-05-17 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Camp Meade, 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex, 05602
Join us for the Middlesex Community Energy Fair hosted by Camp Meade.
Food trucks, live music, art activities (for all ages!), Local + Youth Art Exhibits, an EV car show, electric tools, energy efficiency displays + demos. Gather together with your neighbors, families and friends!

Youth Art Show presented by ONE Arts Studio Opening Reception
2025-05-17 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Camp Meade, 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex, 05602
Join us at the Opening Reception for the Youth Art Show (presented by ONE Arts Studio) at the Planetary Art Institute (between Sally’s and Yoga Lab).
Featuring artwork from Brookside Elementary, Moretown Elementary and the One Arts Studio After School Art Program, enjoy fun art activities and light refreshments.
The Art Show runs May 9-17. Hours 11am-4pm Monday-Saturday.

Waterbury Community Volunteer Fair
2025-05-17 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Brookside Primary School, 47 Stowe St, Waterbury, Vermont, 05676, United States
Revitalizing Waterbury, in partnership with the Town of Waterbury, is launching an initiative to help connect local volunteer-based organizations with people who want to get involved and have fun.
There will be volunteer opportunities focused on youth, seniors, human services, arts and culture, food systems and agriculture, and sports and recreation!
Participating organizations have ongoing and one-off volunteer opportunities.

Spring into Color
2025-05-17 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-18 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Waitsfield United Church of Christ, 4355 Main Street, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Art Exhibition featuring Photography, Paintings, Pottery, Sculpture, Glass, Fiber Arts, Mixed Media and More.

Welcome Home Paula!
2025-05-17 14:00 - 18:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
A sunshine-filled celebration welcoming Lawson’s Finest sponsored athlete Paula Moltzan back to the Mad River Valley. Featuring a meet-and-greet with Paula, live music from The High Breaks, $5 pints of Beach Party IPA, beach games and more at the Lawson’s Finest Taproom.
Free raffle tickets will be available at Paula’s table starting at 2pm for a chance to win ski gear! Winners announced at 4pm. Must be present to win!
The High Breaks kick off the live music at 3pm.
Beach games all through the afternoon (weather dependent).

Student Art Show, 2025
2025-05-17 16:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-18 16:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-22 16:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-23 16:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-24 16:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Mad River Valley Arts, 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield, 05673
Student Art Show
May 15 – May 25, 2025
Student/Family/School Reception: May 16, 5-7pm, Thursday and Friday – 4 to 9 PM Saturday and Sunday – noon to 9 PM
Lareau Farm and Forest, 46 Lareau Rd, Waitsfield, VT
Up to a dozen schools in the Mad River Valley pour their passion into all kinds of art projects throughout the year, which end in an outstanding display of creative discovery and enthusisam for the rural Valley community and visitors to see. Come to Lareau! This is a good hearted must that takes your breath away.

Cornhole Tournament
2025-05-17 17:00 (America/New_York) | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Who’s up for some Cornhole?!
Stop into Afterthoughts this Saturday 5/17 and throw down with Taylor and Zero Gravity Beer. We’ll have beer specials, prizes and a good time.
Free to play, but RSVP to Taylor@afterthoughtsvt.com.
Space is limited.

Stark’s Pub Opens for Summer!
2025-05-21 16:30 - 20:30 (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 Lawson’s Finest Liquids for helping us support local artists and keep the good vibes going all year long at Stark’s Pub.

Live Music in Stark’s Pub
2025-05-21 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.

MAY 21st: Al’s Pals
MAY 28th: Brisson Boss & Pelletier
JUNE 4th: Brett Hughes
JUNE 11th: Rob & Bob
JUNE 18th: Russ Lawton & Friends
JUNE 25th: Madigan

Community Recreation Visioning
2025-05-21 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Lareau Farm, 48 Lareau Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Community Forum, Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Lareau Pavilion
5 – 6 Potluck
Please bring a plate and utensils, cash bar. Multiple CRV Steering Committee
members with laptops will do demos of the online mapping tool. You can look at your own land or a
favorite spot in the Valley.
6 – 8 Meeting Agenda:
– Welcome and brief overview of the evening (5 min) Phil Huffman
– Shared Vision document presented (20 min) Phil Huffman, Ira Shadis & Bob Kogut
– CRV 2.0 structure (brief intro including Work Priorities & Leads) (10 min) Laura Arnesen
– Walk about (45 min): Laura explains, Alice Rodgers manages bell to encourage people to
move tables
– CRV Partners have tables around the room (all Conservation Commissions at one table)
and attendees move between tables; CRV partners explain how they are implementing CRV in their
work and future plans
– One table, staffed by CRV members, has posters with top CRV Work Priorities & Leads –
attendees are asked for input by attaching a post it-note with questions, suggestions or offers of
help. Five priorities:
1 Code of Ethics for MRV Recreation Users, we’d like your suggestions?
2 Promote CRV outreach efforts to private landowners. Possible strategies: develop and
share a toolkit with information and contacts and/or establish a CRV technical assistance
process for private landowners considering new trails. Other strategies?
3 Seek scientific data to better understand the ecological health of the valley for siting and
management of existing and future trails. Data to include wildlife corridors, road crossings,
habitat connectors, etc. Please weigh in on the importance of this data.
4 Opportunities to enhance our understanding of the ecological health of the valley and the
effect of trails and recreation on it. Please suggest topics and/or specific speakers.
5 Dogs on Trails. Town statutes pertain: Warren and Fayston require leashes; Waitsfield and
Moretown dogs must be under voice command. Issues: dogs off leash, dog poop is not
always picked up and bags are sometimes not disposed of properly, visitors may not know
dog policies, etc. Suggestions for improvement?
– “Play” by Trails groups based on CRV Recreational Trail Development Process Guide (10
min) Misha Golfman and friends, this fun loving group of trail managers will bring this document to
life as they “consider” developing a new trail.
– Q & A (10 min)
– Closing thank you and next steps (5 min) Sam Robinson

Fresh Catch Thursdays
2025-05-22 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.

Join us for the Harwood Socrates Cafe! May 22 Discussion Question: “How do we decide what is right and what is wrong?”
2025-05-22 17:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Harwood Union High School Library, 458 Route 100, Duxbury, VT, 05660
Students from Harwood’s Harkness Leadership class will be hosting a community Socrates Café on Thursday, May 22 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM in the HU library to discuss the question, “How do we decide what is right and what is wrong?”
A Socrates Café is an opportunity for dialogue about timeless and timely questions that all human beings deal with. Rather than being a debate, a Socrates Café is a dialogue where participants are encouraged to listen to and learn from one another. This form of discourse- and its focus on the search for knowledge- comes from the great philosopher Socrates, who observed that “Wisdom Begins in Wonder.”
These gatherings are open to all community members, regardless of age, experience, or background. Harwood students who are experienced in leading Socratic Dialogues will facilitate the discussions. Community members of all ages are invited, and refreshments will be provided.
For questions and more information, please contact Eve Berinati eberinati@huusd.org

LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring Ragged Company!
2025-05-22 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 5 pm – 9 pm. Live music every Thursday in the summer!

PING PONG NIGHT- ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME!
2025-05-22 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
PING PONG ENTHUSIASTS AND APPRECIATORS UNITE!
Paddles up! 🏓 Whether you’re a first-timer or a pong pro, join us for a chill night of ping pong, laughs, and good vibes. All skill levels welcome — just bring your game face and let’s play!
Thursday, May 22. 8-10pm
Open at 4pm for burgers and beers.

Dinner is back at 1824 House
2025-05-23 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-24 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 1824 House, 2150 Main St., Waitsfield, VT, 05673
🌿 Dinner is Back at 1824 House! 🍽️
Join us this weekend—Friday & Saturday from 5–8 PM—as we kick off dinner service in the heart of the Mad River Valley!
✨ Enjoy a cozy, flavorful evening featuring house specialties like:
• Cioppino – a coastal classic with shrimp, clams, mussels & cod in aromatic broth
• Misty Knoll Chicken – Vermont-raised, paired with creamy corn risotto
• 5th Qtr Pork Ribs – slow-cooked with KC BBQ sauce, baked beans & coleslaw
• Fried Mozzarella, Smoked Pork Belly Burnt Ends, & more tempting starters
• Build your own Chimichurri Bowl with shrimp, chicken, skirt steak, or smoked cauliflower
💚 Dine with purpose: Purchase a Community Pantry Dinner for just $12 and we’ll match it—together supporting the Mad River Valley Community Pantry with two meals for every one purchased.
📅 Limited seating—reservations highly recommended
Come hungry. Leave happy.

Camp Meade Concerts on the Green
2025-05-23 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Camp Meade, 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex, 05602
We are so excited to announce our Concerts on the Green Series for 2025! More band announcements to come!
Our season opener is Friday, May 23 from 5-8pm D. Davis and the Bent Nails House Band
Sunday, May 25 from 3-6pm The Hokum Brothers
Friday , May 30 from 5-8pm Dave Keller Band
Sunday, June 1 from 3-6pm Brett Hughes & That Bluegrass Band
Friday, June 6 from 5-8pm The Loonz
Sunday, June 8 from 3-6pm La Lovo
Friday, June 13 from 5-8pm Sonido Mal Maiz
Sunday, June 15 from 3-6pm Bruce Sklar’s Composers Collective
Sunday, June 22 from 3-6pm Freeway Clyde
Friday, June 27 from 5-8pm Guagua
Sunday, June 29 from 3-6pm Kerubo
Friday, July 4 from 5-8pm July 4th Camp Meade Cool-Down
Sunday, July 6 from 3-6pm Troy Millette and the Fire Below
Friday, July 11 from 5-8pm D. Davis & the Bent Nails House Band
Sunday, July 13 from 3-6pm Shady Trees
Sunday , July 20 from 3-6pm Soul Porpoise
Sunday, July 27 from 2-6pm Slap Happy Jack & The VT Suitcase Company performing The Duke (A Family Friendly Murder Mystery)
Friday, August 1 from 5-8pm Alma Picante
Sunday, August 3 from 3-6pm Prohibition Pickers
Sunday, August 10 from 3-6pm John Lackard Blues Band
Friday, August 15 from 5-8pm Silvan Pulse (formerly The Steppes)
Sunday, August 17 from 3-6pm Devonian Hot Club
Friday, August 22 from 5-8pm Faerie Godbrothers
Sunday, August 24 from 3-6pm High Summer
Friday, August 29 from 5-8pm All Night Boogie Band

LIVE MUSIC: CEDAR
2025-05-23 20:30 - 23:30 (America/New_York) | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Join us in welcoming Instrumental rock band, CEDAR to the stage at Afterthoughts.
Free Show!
Open at 4pm for Burgers & Beers. Music at 8:30PM.
Open Thursday to Sunday 4pm to close.

VALLEY PROM w/ DJ cRAIG mITCHELL
2025-05-24 20:30 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Dust off those old bridesmaid dresses, best man tuxes or any other formal wear you’ve been saving for that special occasion. Because this is the occasion! We can’t let the kids have all the fun. Let’s get glam and dance the night away at the first ever, VALLEY PROM!
No outfit is too formal. Prizes for different categories of dress, so make it fun and go all out! Photo Ops, DJ cRAIG mITCHELL with the dance-all-night tunes and much much more!
$10 Cover.
21+

Benedicts in the Barn
2025-05-25 08:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 1824 House, 2150 Main St., Waitsfield, VT, 05673
Feast on Eggs Benedict (classic & creative!), fluffy pancakes, house made corned beef hash, custom omelettes, smoked salmon toast, and premium meats from 5th Quarter Butcher—all served in our cozy, rustic barn setting.

Live Music at the Mad Shack
2025-05-25 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Thanks to our friends at Lawson’s Finest Liquids for supporting local artists & good vibes year-round in Stark’s Pub.

MAY 25th: Sara Whitehair Band
