The Mad River Valley Village

Spring into Color
2025-05-08 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-09 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-10 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-11 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-12 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-13 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.

Fresh Catch Thursdays
2025-05-08 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.

LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring Jaded Ravins!
2025-05-08 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 Jaded Ravins! Open 5 pm – 9 pm. Live music every Thursday in the summer!

Ground Truth Art Exhibition
2025-05-09 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-10 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-10 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-11 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-11 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Camp Meade, 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex, 05602
Ground Truth: Vermont Artists at Camp Meade’s Planetary Art Institute
March 11 – May 11, 2025
Mon-Fri 11am-4pm and select weekends
Ground Truth explores the foundations and landscapes of truth on which six central Vermont artists ground their visions of the world. This exhibition continues the yearlong inauguration of the Planetary Art Institute at Camp Meade, a nonprofit dedicated to childcare, arts education, and cultural programming in Middlesex, VT.
Join us at 961 Route 2 for an opening reception on Friday, March 14th 4-7pm to celebrate the work of Kurt Budliger, Daryl Burtnett, Erin Harris, Niall McCallum, Katie O’Rourke, and Samantha Lightner.

Youth Art Show presented by ONE Arts Studio Opening Reception
2025-05-09 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-10 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-12 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-13 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.

D Davis’s Youth Open Stage
2025-05-09 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Camp Meade, 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex, 05602
Sign up to take the stage with your performance talent at the Planetary Art Institute at Camp Meade on Friday, May 9th 4-7pm or Friday, May 16th 4-7pm. Meet other young musicians from central Vermont (21 or younger only)!
Sign Up Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1UVeU1_IlXhr7shD-S8XDvfKO5MBeAZnYf__Pr8Wt1_k/edit?usp=drivesdk
Music, dance, voice, something else? – express your creativity here with us.
Local musician and instructor D Davis will be there to support you, and family and friends can also join in or watch the show. We might have more dates soon!

“True North: a Love Letter to Canada” Spring Concert by Onion River Chorus (May 9 / 10)
2025-05-09 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-05-10 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Unitarian Church of Montpelier, 130 Main Street, Montpelier, Vermont, 05602, United States
Onion River Chorus presents “True North: A Love Letter to Canada.” on Friday May 9 and Saturday May 10 at the Unitarian Church of Montpelier. Both concerts will be at 7:30 pm. The 60-voice Onion River Chorus will be directed by Richard Riley, with pianist Lynnette Combs accompanying.
The program contrasts Canadian folk music in English composed and arranged by Larry Nickel (b. 1952), with original and arranged music in the Cree and Ojibway languages by Andrew Balfour (b. 1967). Nickel and Balfour are lifelong Canadians, both prominently featured in the exceptionally vibrant choral scene in Canada.
Much of the program will alternate music between Nickel and Balfour. The opening piece by Balfour, “Ambe,” (“Come in, two legged beings”) was most recently performed at Carnegie Hall on March 16. The second piece on the program, by Nickel, is the light-hearted romp called “All the Little Rivers of Canada” about 17 different Canadian rivers! Twelve more short pieces, some including sounds of Canadian wildlife, will also be performed.
Also featured will be two recently-composed pieces performed by Canadian-American violist
Elizabeth Reid, “a passionate, even fierce champion of Canadian contemporary music,” who lives in
Northfield, VT.
Onion River Chorus is happy to offer special admission pricing for this concert. Suggested admission is $25 or “pay what you can” at the door. Advance tickets are available at sevendaystickets.com for $25 only. As always, 18 and under are free.
For more information, see www.onionriverchorus.org, call 802.476.2541 or contact Rob Griffin at griffinsuter@hotmail.com

Roost.World : Burlington Electronic DJ Pre Anniversary Show
2025-05-09 20:30 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Roost.World will be back Friday night at Afterthoughts for a free show to kick off the weekend!
8:30PM-12AM before their 3 year anniversary blowout in Burlington on Saturday.

Painting with Flowers at Inklings Children’s Books!
2025-05-10 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
It’s Spring Painting with Flowers! Join Erica from A Colour Reverie at Inklings on May 10th to create one-of-a-kind creations, just in time for Mother’s Day!!
Using flowers grown in Erica’s garden, she will show us how to extract their colors on paper – looking and acting like watercolors – allowing children to create their own unique spring artwork.
Sign up using the event link!

Mother’s Day Tea
2025-05-10 12:30 - 16:30, 2025-05-11 12:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | The Inn at Round Barn Farm, 1661 East Warren Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Treat Mom to a Very Vermon-Tea Afternoon! Saturday May 10th or Sunday May 11th, 12:30-4:30pm.
The very best of a proper British Tea with a Vermont twist. You’ll be presented with savories, scones, and sweets, all made in-house with an endless pot of tea of British and Vermont Artisan teas to choose from.
Honor the mothers in your life with this delightful experience.
$49pp/ kids $19 advance tickets, multiple seatings

LIVE MUSIC: THE NEON RAMBLERS
2025-05-10 20:30 - 23:30 (America/New_York) | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
The Neon Ramblers are back on stage at Afterthoughts this Saturday to treat you and your ears to some modern tunes with a bluegrass twist.
Invite your favorite mom and treat her to an Early Mother’s Day treat.
$10 at the door. Music starts at 8:30PM.
Open at 4pm for Peace Burger Smashes & Drinks from the bar.

Mother’s Day Takeaway Feast
2025-05-11 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 1824 House, 2150 Main St., Waitsfield, VT, 05673
Celebrate Mom with a Thoughtfully Prepared Mother’s Day Takeaway Feast
Make Mother’s Day effortless and delicious with our curated takeaway menu—perfect for a relaxed family gathering at home. Choose from beautifully crafted mains, fresh seasonal sides, and indulgent dessert to create a meal Mom will love.
Signature Mains
Select from 3 delicious entrées—order as many as you need for your celebration:
The Farmer – Sliced Maple Dijon Chicken
The Forager – Mushroom, Spring Onion & Chèvre Tart
The Fisherman – House Crab Cakes
Seasonal Sides (included with every order)
• Spring Salad with Strawberries, Sliced Almonds, Pecorino & Poppyseed Dressing
• Fresh Herbed Couscous
• Potato Rösti
• Lemony Asparagus Salad
• Melon, Pistachios & Mint with Honey Yogurt Dressing
• Mushroom Bisque
• Fresh Baked Focaccia
Sweet Endings
• Every meal includes Apple Crumble Tart
A La Carte Additions
Looking to round out your table? Add these crowd-pleasers:
• Creamy Mac n’ Cheese
• Sliced Misty Knoll Maple Dijon Chicken Breast
• House smoked Smoked Salmon
✨ How It Works:
• Pre-order your Mother’s Day meal by noon on Wednesday May 7
• Pick up on Sunday May 11 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
• Simple reheating instructions included—so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time celebrating Mom.

Mother’s Day on the Farm
2025-05-11 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Living Tree Alliance, 96 Living Tree Ln, Moretown, VT, 05660, United States
Families with young children are invited to honor our mothers and Mother Earth with a morning on the farm. We’ll share in song, story, and the joys of planting in the spring.
Who: Young children (1–7 years old) and their families; older siblings welcome
Cost: Sliding-scale donation, $18–$54 per family
Our morning of fun includes:
—Song and movement under the tent with Miss Andrea from Musical Munchkins
—Decorating and planting flowerpots to give to moms and grandmothers, remembering the value in honoring our parents
—Planting veggies in the garden that will be harvested later for the local food shelf
—Visiting farm animals
While children are enjoying the farm with LTA’s farm educators, parents are invited for a discussion about raising healthy children
Families are invited to bring their own picnic lunch and stay to enjoy some more time on the land!

Mother’s Day Market
2025-05-11 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
To market, to market!
This Mother’s Day leave nothing to chance! Grab that special someone in your life and bring them down to the Taproom, which will be fully transformed for our Mother’s Day Market. Twenty local artisans will be set up inside and outside with their locally made wares. There will be flowers, tea towels, ceramics, wall weavings, watercolor paintings, perfumes, tea, jewelry, outdoor gear, birdseed wreaths, baked goods, barbecue sauce, plant starts, and much more! All produced right here in the Mad River Valley.
Grab one of our many taproom draft beer offerings, or a draft Prosecco with fresh squeezed orange juice and walk around the market from 11am to 2pm.
Celebrate someone special in your life, support local, and take in a lovely spring morning at the Lawson’s Finest Taproom in the heart of the Mad River Valley.

Featured Artisans
Vert Mont Perfumery
Knead Creations
Forest City Design
Acorn Painting
Lauren Labella
Goose Chase Cake Design
Auger Jewelry
Alexi High Ceramics
Malas and Mandalas
Cosmic Earth Wellness
Vermont Birdseed Wreath Company
Birch Studios
Dead Maple BBQ
Pembroke Bakery
Mad Rover
Self Healing Wellness
Stitchdown Farm
Tiny Tea House
Twin Feather Studios

Wildflower Walk with Mom
2025-05-11 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Moretown Recreation Fields, 79 School Street, Moretown, Vermont, 05660, United States
Bring the mother in your life for an easy walk at the Moretown Rec Fields to look for all things blooming in field and forest.
Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the conditions.
Hosted by library director and naturalist Cory Stephenson

May Climate & Ecology Book Club
2025-05-12 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Joslin Memorial Library, 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield, 05673
Join Friends of the Mad River and Joslin Library for the May meeting of the Climate & Ecology Book Club to discuss “Birding to Change the World” by Trish O’Kane. In this uplifting memoir, professor and activist Trish O’Kane shares the lessons that birds teach us about life, social change, and environmental protection.
A limited number of copies will be available for checkout at Joslin Library. Please reach out to marcy@friendsofthemadriver.org with questions. Sign up for the discussion at the link included!
