The Mad River Valley Village

Low Lily at Knoll Farm
2025-08-23 18:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Knoll Farm, 700 Bragg Hill, Fayston, Vermont, 05673
Low Lily is an acoustic trio whose music bridges traditional folk and modern songwriting.
With roots in the American and Celtic traditions, the Vermont-based group is celebrated for their vocal harmonies, instrumental skill, and clean, engaging arrangements. Their performance at Knoll Farm promises a warm, intimate evening of songs that connect past and present.
This donation-based performance is a benefit for Knoll Farm’s Better Selves Fellowships.

the Susan Ursprung Band at Stowell Barn
2025-08-23 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Farmsprung Gatherings, 2692 East Warren Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Farmsprung Gatherings is excited to welcome the Susan Ursprung Band back to Stowell Barn this summer.
Join us for another family-friendly evening of all original, live music that’s not to be missed!
Barn doors open 30 minutes before the concert begins.
No tickets required, but RSVPs greatly appreciated!
Susan is offering this concert for FREE in appreciation for all of her generous neighbors in the Mad River Valley.
The band joining her in Vermont includes the incredibly talented Audie Bridges on guitar, Sam Bridges on upright bass, and Steve Tapper on flute and woodwinds.
Venue Logistics:
Parking on the grass as marked: look for a white sandwich board marking the curb cut near the barn
Wheelchair accessible porta-let available on site
Please note that although we have a ramp to make our barn accessible, guests will be navigating from grassy area parking that may be challenging for wheelchairs. Let us know in advance and we will do our best to accommodate you!
Questions about the event? Don’t hesitate to reach out! farmsprungvt@gmail.com

Susan Ursprung Band POSTPONED: Community Dance Party Instead!
2025-08-23 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Farmsprung Gatherings, 2692 East Warren Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Susan had a family emergency that unfortunately required her to call off her concert this weekend. We hope to have her back with the band soon, timing TBD!
In the meantime, Stowell Barn will still be open to the public for a FREE Pop-up Community Dance Party
Line Dancing for sure, and Larissa will take requests for whatever music folks feel like moving to.
Light snacks provided, and feel free to BYOB!
Stowell Barn is all dressed up and ready to hold space for some joy with the community, and we will do our best to provide that even in Susan’s absence.
About the Venue:
Parking on the grass as marked: look for a white sandwich board marking the curb cut near the barn
Accessible porta-let available on site
Please note that although we have a ramp to make our barn accessible, guests will be navigating from grassy area parking that may be challenging for wheelchairs. Let us know in advance and we will do our best to accommodate you!
Questions about the event or want to submit a music/dance request? Don’t hesitate to reach out! farmsprungvt@gmail.com

Phantom Theater Presents The First One: An Evening of New Dance Works
2025-08-23 20:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Edgcomb Barn, 970 Dump Rd, Warren, Vermont, Warren, United States
Fun, joyful, musical, uplifting evening of dance by Bosse DeBelina Dance with guests from the DAMC Performance Workshop.

Benedicts in the Barn
2025-08-24 08:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 1824 House, 2150 Main St., Waitsfield, VT, 05673
Join us on the 4th Sunday of the month, May through October, as we celebrate breakfast in the heart of the Mad River Valley.
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.
📅 2025 Dates:
May 25 • June 22 • July 27 • August 24 • September 28 • October 26
☕ Come hungry. Leave happy.

Benedicts in the Barn
2025-08-24 08:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 1824 House, 2150 Main St., Waitsfield, VT, 05673
Join us on the 4th Sunday of each month from May through October for Benedicts in the Barn—a delightfully rustic brunch experience set in our charming Vermont barn
Feast on an evolving menu featuring classic and creative takes on Eggs Benedict, fluffy pancakes, custom omelettes, house‑made corned beef hash, smoked salmon toast, and premium meats from 5th Quarter Butcher—all served in a cozy, barn‑style atmosphere.
This Month’s Specials
Stuffed French Toast with fresh berries
Reservations: Strongly recommended—visit 1824house.com/breakfast or call/text 802‑496‑7555

2nd Annual Mad River Valley Summer Carnival!
2025-08-24 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Mad River Green, 105 Mad River Green, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Come out to the 2nd Annual Mad River Valley Summer Carnival for an afternoon of fabulous fun. Families will enjoy games, food, a bounce house, face painting, live animals and more. There’s even a dunk tank and raffle!
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: Featuring the Brothers Miclon, a juggling extravaganza!!
Admission is FREE. All money raised from activity ticket sales goes to the Fayston, Moretown, Waitsfield, and Warren Elementary Parent Organizations.
Sunday, August 24th from 11am – 2pm at Mad River Green.

The Big Red Barn Art Show
2025-08-24 12:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-28 16:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Big Red Barn at Lareau Farm, 48 Lareau Road, Waitsfield, 05673
The Big Red Barn Art Show has been a summer tradition for 27 years. The Exhibition presents an eclectic selection of work that highlights the talents and creativity of local artists and fine craftspeople. The Show runs from July 27 – August 31 at the Red Barn Galleries at Lareau Farm in Waitsfield.
Thursday – Friday 4:00 – 9:00
Saturday – Sunday 12:00 – 9:00

Auditions for A Chorus Line
2025-08-24 12:00 - 2025-08-27 22:00 (America/New_York) | Lyric Theatre Company, 7 Green Tree Dr, South Burlington, VT 05403 7 Green Tree Dr., South Burlington, Vermont, 05403, United States
Join Lyric Theatre Company in celebrating the 50th anniversary of A Chorus Line this November. This show features one powerhouse number after another, and the artistic team is looking for artists from all backgrounds to help bring these authentic stories to life. Dive into the raw, emotional, and electric world of performers chasing their dreams as they navigate the vulnerability of putting yourself out there, the fear of rejection, and the need for validation, both on and off the stage.
We are excited for the chance to experience so much talent in our community during the audition process. The artistic team is striving to cast the right person for the role, regardless of gender, race, age, ethnicity, or body type. Please review the character descriptions on our website for guidelines around stage age range, gender, and specific skills needed by role. We hope to see you at auditions!
*To audition for a role in A Chorus Line, you must be at least 18 years old as of Sunday, 8/24/25.
You can learn more about the production and what to expect at auditions at the Kick Off on August 20.

Fluid Impressions: Barrie Fisher and Susie Conrad
2025-08-24 14:00 - 18:00, 2025-08-25 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-26 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-27 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-28 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Planetary Art Institute, 961 Route 2, Middlesex, Vermont, 05602, United States
The Planetary Art Institute at Camp Meade is delighted to present these meditations as a conversation between two creators and friends-Barrie Fisher and Susie Conrad, in keeping with our mission to support creativity, collaboration, and community in central Vermont.
Monday – Friday 10am to 4pm
Sunday – 2pm to 6pm
Select Saturdays

Summer Sundays: Granville Daze
2025-08-24 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673
Granville Daze started in July 2021. John and Victoria Crowne have been married over 33 years and moved with their 2 children, now grown men, to Granville Vermont in 2006. They sing all original music all the time, written by John. Their tag line is: Organic music handcrafted and harvested in the Green Mountains of Vermont. They have been performing around central Vermont and Enfield New Hampshire. The goal was to get good enough to play for the neighborhood. They didn’t expect the success and support they have received from the musical community. They sing about Peace, love, songs that make a statement about the environment and social activism. They recently submitted a song for NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert Contest. Granville Daze is excited to play for Lawson’s Finest and their friends in Waitsfield and surrounding towns.

Camp Meade Concerts on the Green
2025-08-24 15:00 - 18:00 (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

Bread and Puppet presents: Our Domestic Resurrection Revolution in Progress Circus
2025-08-24 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.

Bread and Puppet presents: Our Domestic Resurrection Revolution in Progress Circus
2025-08-24 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.

On the B&P 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.

$30 App & an Entrée at Rumble’s
2025-08-24 16:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Rumble’s Bistro & Bar, 102 Forest Dr, Warren, VT 05674
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.

NOT YOUR GRANDMA’S BINGO AT AFTERTHOUGHTS
2025-08-24 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Ring the bell, it’s game time! Back to school vibes meets #NotYourGrandmasBingo with DJ T.RAD (@taylorhopesforkindness) this Sunday, August 24! 6-8pm.
$5/card. Limit two per person please.
Don’t miss it!

Weekly MRV Retailer Council Meeting
2025-08-25 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.

Taco Tuesday
2025-08-26 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
2025-08-26 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
2025-08-26 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
2025-08-27 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.

Live Music in Stark’s Pub
2025-08-27 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.

$65 Thursdays at the Golf Club
2025-08-28 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 Thursday
2025-08-28 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
2025-08-28 16:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Rumble’s Bistro & Bar, 102 Forest Dr, Warren, VT 05674
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.
