The Mad River Valley Village

Free Cabot Fondue
2025-02-27 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
2025-02-27 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.

Boots & Burgers: Monthly Community Line Dancing @ Afterthoughts
2025-02-27 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | After Thoughts, 8 VT 17, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
After a great December Line Dancing pop-up at Afterthoughts, we’re making it a regular event!
LAST THURSDAY of the MONTH | every month through May, 2025
Join us for some low-stakes social dancing you can do solo. All are welcome!
Grab your boots and come have a bite courtesy of Peace Burger before line dancing with Larissa 7 to 9PM!
+ Peace Burger & bar are open from 5 PM
+ Line Dancing lessons + open dancing from 7 to 9 PM
Admission is pay what you wish at the door: Venmo (preferred) or cash
What to expect:
Dancing:
+ Larissa will be reviewing/teaching several line dances at multiple entry levels, starting with beginner and going up from there
+ see tutorial videos on the Farmsprung Gatherings event page to review dances that were taught at previous pop-ups
Venue:
+ Afterthoughts has a full bar that will be OPEN! I’ll build in some beverage breaks during the lesson
+ delicious smashburgers and MORE available for purchase from Peace Burger
Parking
+ along guard rail in main parking lot shared with Valley Meade
+ across Route 17 behind the Chamber of Commerce (next to Cousins Brewery—be careful crossing the road!)
+ a few spots up top along Route 100 in front of the Valley Meade sign (these are the Accessible spots)
Looking forward to dancing with you soon!

IFSA Junior 3*
2025-02-28 07:30 - 17:00, 2025-03-01 07:30 - 17:00, 2025-03-02 07:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Mad River Glen’s IFSA Junior 3* is scheduled for Friday, February 28th & Saturday, March 1st with Sunday, March 2nd as a weather day.
Important Registration Information:

Lift ticket or season pass required
Competitors MUST have an active 2025 IFSA Membership to register for this event.
This event is limited to 100 competitors.
This competition is a two-day event scheduled over 3 days including Sunday as a weather window
Helmets and back protectors are mandatory.

Event Description:
Mad River Glen, the fertile crescent of big mountain skiing in New England is proud to be hosting a two-day IFSA Junior 3* series event. Come test your mettle on the east coast’s most challenging terrain. This event is open to skiers age 12-14 and 15-18 with an active 2025 IFSA membership. The competition is named in honor of Ryan Hawks and the Flyin’ Ryan Foundation.
Age Categories:
12-14 Female & Male Ski
15-18 Female & Male Ski
Event Information:
The event is limited to 100 competitors. The top finishers from Friday will qualify for Saturday’s final. Scores from both days will be calculated to determine the overall winners. Competitors must properly wear their bib, helmet and back protector in order to compete. We will run in start order as best we can within age/gender categories, late arrivals will be sent so long as we have not moved on to another age/gender. On finals day we will run in reverse order based on finishes from day one. Bibs will be collected in the finish area both days. Start lists, venue maps and results will all be made available via Stack Team App and LiveHeats in a timely manner. Pre-purchased competitor & spectator tickets will be distributed at check-in/bib pick-up on Friday. Spectators should visit our online store and buy in advance. Please do not wait until the end of the week to purchase. Competitors (and their support crew) who make the cut to Saturday’s finals will be given vouchers at check-in/bib pick-up to purchase tickets on Saturday. There will be no early distribution of tickets or bibs. Ticket vouchers will need to be redeemed for active tickets at the ticket booth on Saturday before loading the chairlift. The ticket booth opens at 8:00 am on weekends and 8:30 mid-week. Please note that the event timeline allows for extra time on Saturday morning to facilitate ticketing. Venue access is only permitted for event staff, patrol, authorized photographers, competitors who are properly displaying their bibs and IFSA-certified coaches. All other venue access needs to be cleared first with the Technical Director.
Competition Venues
Friday’s qualifier event will take place on Gazelle located off the top of the Sunnyside Double Chair.
Finals will take place on Saturday, the event will move over to Lift Line starting just below mid-station under the fabled Single Chair with the finish just above tower 9.
Event Timeline:
Competitor Check-in & Bib Pick-up

Friday: 7:30 – 8:30 on the 3rd floor of the Basebox
Saturday: 7:30 – 8:30 on the 3rd floor of the Basebox

Mandatory Competitor Meetings

Friday: 8:30 on the 3rd floor of the Basebox
Saturday: 8:30 on the 3rd floor of the Basebox

Course Inspection

Friday: 8:45 – 9:45 am
Saturday: 9:00 – 10:00 am

Event Start

Friday: 10:00 am
Saturday: 10:30 am

Awards/Cut Announcement

Friday: on the deck of the Single at 4:30 pm
Saturday: on the deck of the Single at 4:30 pm

EVENT SPONSORS

Abstract^2
2025-02-28 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Mad River Valley Arts, 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield, 05673
Mad River Valley Arts (Mad Arts) presents Lisa Dimondstein, Julie Parker and Sandra Shenk in Abstract^2.
These three women photographers are dedicated to radicalizing the photo as image.
They abstract from a pre-existing abstract sculpture with the aim to capture the essential properties and relationships of the original abstract concept, and in doing so they remove themselves from any context or specific content or representation. The process involves eliminating any reference to real-world objects or situations and to focus only on the inherent structures and relationships.
The Cold Hollow Sculpture Park, in Enosburg Falls, has over 70 large abstract sculptures by renowned artist David Stromeyer. The photographs of Lisa, Julie and Sandra
are inventive abstractions from David’s sculpture. They utilize an in-camera multiple exposure technique to explore the intricate relationship between color, texture, movement, line and form.

Live Music Aprés in Stark’s Pub
2025-02-28 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.

Kids SIM Take Over
2025-02-28 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Sugarbush Resort, 102 Forest Drive Warren, VT 05674, Warren, 05674
Parents, Enjoy a Night Out—We’ll Keep the Kids Entertained!
Calling all kids ages 6-12! Join us for an evening of fun and games at the SHARC SIM Rooms. While you’re immersed in exciting activities supervised by our friendly Sugarbush staff, your parents can relax and enjoy a night out.
Here’s what’s waiting for you:
Gaming adventures and activities in the SIM Rooms
Pizza, popcorn, and drinks included
Drop-off is at 6 PM, and pick-up is at 9 PM. Let us handle the fun while your parents take a well-deserved break.
Reservations are required, and spots are limited to the first 18 kids. Cost is $60 per child. Secure your spot today!

LIVE MUSIC- PHISH FRIDAY’S FEATURING SPOOPH!
2025-02-28 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
FREE LIVE MUSIC TONIGHT AT AFTERTHOUGHTS (8 VT Route 17)- Above Valley Meade Dispo. 7-10PM
SPOOPH- a PHISH nostalgia band plays live at Afterthoughts. Phish Friday’s happen once a month and are brought to you by SPOOPH!. Peace Burger will be serving up smashed hambs, so stop in and grab some food, listen to good tunes and enjoy your Friday night.
2/28- SPOOPH
4/4 – Satan’s Dogs

Time for Locals to Show Up!!
2025-03-01 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Mad River Green, 105 Mad River Green, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Protest the destructive and illegal actions of the Trump/Vance administration during JD Vance’s planned ski weekend at Sugarbush and the Pitcher Inn.
Join Indivisible Mad River Valley for a peaceful protest Saturday, March 1st from 9-10 am in Waitsfield. Meet on the sidewalk in front of the Waitsfield Green (Farmers’ Market). Bring your own signs.
SIGN UP HERE
Posted Feb 24, 2025

Women’s Alpine Ski Clinic
2025-03-01 09:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Alpine ski clinics by women, and for women using positive attitudes, tactics and techniques to help you achieve your skiing goals. The price per day includes the clinic and lunch.
Dates: Saturdays – January 4, February 1 & March 1
Time: 9:30 am until 3:00 pm
Cost: $249/day or $309/day with lift ticket
RESERVE NOW

Ski School Cookie Race
2025-03-01 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-03-02 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
This new annual event opens up the world of ski racing to youngsters in our seasonal ski school programs. The ski school cookie races take place on Lark in Birdland!

Naturalist Guided Snowshoe Tours
2025-03-01 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-03-02 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
2025-03-01 12:00 - 22:00, 2025-03-02 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.

Tuck Everlasting (TYA)
2025-03-01 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-03-01 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-03-02 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Lost Nation Theater, 39 Main Street, Montpelier, 05602
It’s Theater For Kids By Kids! At Lost Nation Theater as we present the TYA adaptation of the Broadway Musical Tuck Everlasting!
All your favorite characters from Natalie Babbitt’s beloved book are in this enchanting and magical stage adaptation by Claudia Shear & Tim Federle; featuring a soaring score from Chris Miller & Nathan Tysen.
Eleven-year-old Winnie Foster yearns for a life of adventure beyond her white picket fence, but not until she becomes unexpectedly entwined with the Tuck family does she get more than she could have imagined.
(The culminating project of LNT’s advanced intermediate dance-theater production intensive, performed by LNT’s students aged 9-17.). Directed & Choreographed by Taryn Noelle. Musical Director Timothy Guiles. Run-time is approximately 1 hour without intermission.
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.)
COST: $9 – $19. Center reserved guarantee seats available for additional fee.
INFO & TICKETS: 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, National Life Group, The World, Eternity, Vermont Arts Council/NEA, The Estate of Ted Richards, The Mary Shriver Fund of the Alan Weiss Estate
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.
*TYA stands for Theatre for Young Audiences, a branch of theater that creates and presents theatrical experiences for children, teens, young adults, and families.

Live Music: The Grift & Neon Ramblers
2025-03-01 20:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
A dual show of great music in one night!
The Grift and Neon Ramblers will take the stage at afterthoughts on Saturday, March 1st.
Tickets are $10 at the door only.
Open at 6pm for Burgers & Beer. Music at 8pm

Graybeard’s Clinic
2025-03-03 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)
REQUEST A RESERVATION

John Kearns Memorial Town Meeting Day
2025-03-04 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York)
Vermont high school, middle school and elementary school students ski for FREE!
A Town Meeting Day tradition, U12 and U14 racers descend on MRG for the annual John Kearns Memorial Town Meeting Day Slalom Race.
This is the first slalom event of the season for U12s.

Shaw’s Benefit for the Mad River Valley Community Pantry
2025-03-04 00:00 - 2025-03-31 12:00 (America/New_York) | Mad River Valley, Mad River Valley
The Mad River Valley Community Pantry is excited to announce that the organization has been selected as nonprofit partner in the Shaw’s GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS reusable bag program.
This time the the Pantry will recieve $1 for each $3 GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag sold during the month of March 2025 at the 27 Mad River Canoe Road Shaw’s store in Waitsfield

Women’s Telemark Tuesday Clinic
2025-03-04 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Telemark ski programs by women, for women using positive attitudes, tactics and techniques to help you achieve your skiing goals. This program is designed for intermediate telemark skiers and above. Eight 2-hour lessons on Tuesday mornings. Space is limited.
Dates: Tuesdays – January 7, 14, 21, 28 February 4, 11, 25 & March 4
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Cost: $349 – 8 Week Session (Valid Pass or Ticket required)
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Painting for Penelope
2025-03-04 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

Fat Tuesday Party at Castlerock Pub
2025-03-04 15:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Castle Rock Pub, Lincoln Peak
Celebrate Fat Tuesday… or just a great day of skiing.More information coming soon!

Tuesday Tunes: Zach Nugent & Joe Agnello
2025-03-04 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673
Two of the best guitarists in Vermont playing a killer set at the Taproom on Town Meeting Day. Fulfill your civic duties and then fulfill your palate with fresh, award-winning world class beers at the Taproom.

Raclette Wednesdays
2025-03-05 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.
