Camp Meade Concerts on the Green
2025-08-15 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-10 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

The Big Red Barn Art Show
2025-08-15 16:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-14 16:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-10 12:00 - 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

Fluid Impressions: Barrie Fisher and Susie Conrad
2025-08-15 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-14 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-13 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

von Trapp Open Garden Days
2025-08-15 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | vonTrapp Greenhouse, 208 Common Rd, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673
Visit the display garden created and nurtured by Tobi von Trapp.
The first of five weekend openings happens over July 4th Weekend, 10:00-4:00 Saturday and Sunday.

High Fives Green Mountain Open
2025-08-15 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Golf Club, 1091 Golf Course Road, Warren VT 05674
Join us Friday, August 15 for the High Fives Green Mountain Golf Tournament – a day of friendly competition, big laughs, and even bigger impact. Hit the links at Sugarbush to help raise funds for the High Fives Foundation and support injured outdoor athletes on their road to recovery.

Bread and Puppet presents: Oh You Beasts Descendants
2025-08-15 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Bread and Puppet Theater, 753 Heights Rd, Montreal, Vermont, Glover, United States
Join us in the Paper Maché Cathedral for a brand new, urgently-needed puppet show. Keeping the work up-to-the-minute, the show will evolve over the course of the summer.
In Peter Schumann’s words:”We human beasts, descendants of revenge and elimination gods, and of the gods of love who preach by killing love, how can we survive while our very own evil empire promotes incinerations and starvation warfare and supreme inhumanity is performed in front of our eyes? We, the numerous people here on the face of the earth, we occupants of not knowing where else to be, living in the jungle of beastly minutes, need Mother Dirt to rebirth our joy muscles, strip us of our horror inhumanity, and make water and bread of life obligatory.”
Every Friday at 7pm July through August
Tickets: $15, no one turned away for lack of funds.
*Capacity is limited at our indoor shows*
https://breadandpuppet.org/on-the-farm
Dogs are not permitted at our indoor performances.

OPEN MIC NIGHT W/OLD DAVE AT AFTERTHOUGHTS
2025-08-14 18:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
🎤 Open Mic Night at Afterthoughts 🎶
Bring your songs, stories, jokes, or whatever’s been bouncing around in your brain — we’ve got the mic, you bring the magic. 🎸✨
Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just want to try something new in a low-pressure, friendly space, this is your night. Come hang out, sip something cold, and cheer on local talent.
🍔 Food by Peace Burger + full bar
5PM-10PM
Dine-in and Outside seating options
Free to perform, free to watch — all that’s missing is you.

LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring Al’s Pals!
2025-08-14 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!

40th Anniversary Community Event!
2025-08-14 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | American Flatbread, 46 Lareau Rd, Waitsfield, 05673, United States
Come celebrate 40 amazing years with American Flatbread at Lareau Farm & Forest!!!
Thursday, August 14th from 5-9pm.
FREE event! Flatbread, Music, Art and Bonfires.
Cash Bar – Please no outside beverages. No Pets.

Sushi Thursdays at Rumble’s
2025-08-14 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.

Fresh Catch Thursday
2025-08-14 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!

$65 Thursdays at the Golf Club
2025-08-14 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.

Live Music in Stark’s Pub
2025-08-13 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.

Old Round Church Concert series with Otter Creek
2025-08-12 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Old Round Church, 25 Round Church Road, Richmond, Vermont, 05477, United States
The Summer Concert Series at the historic Old Round Church continues on Tuesday, August 12 at 7:00 PM , with a performance by Otter Creek , a Vermont-based group known for their heartfelt blend of bluegrass, folk, and Americana.
Founded in 2021 by four friends with a shared passion for roots music, Otter Creek draws on traditional and contemporary styles, crafting a sound that’s both nostalgic and refreshingly original. With instruments ranging from mandolin and fiddle to upright bass, their high-energy sets promise an unforgettable evening for music lovers of all ages. https://www.ottercreekband.com
The concerts are hosted by the Richmond Historical Society and generously sponsored by Northfield Bank. All proceeds benefit the preservation of the Old Round Church—a national historic landmark—and the ongoing community projects of the Richmond Historical Society.
This series is about bringing community together through music and history. There’s no better setting than the Round Church on a summer evening.
Admission by donation (suggested: $15) The Old Round Church is handicapped accessible.
Support local history. Celebrate local music. See you at the Round Church!
For more information, visit https://www.richmondvthistory.org or contact us at RHS@richmondvthistory.org.

Tuesdays on the Big Deck
2025-08-12 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.

Tuesday Tunes: Ragged Company
2025-08-12 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673
Hard rockin’ originals and covers from blues, alt country, and rock!

Taco Tuesday
2025-08-12 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.

MRV Chamber Marketing Workshop
2025-08-12 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.

Weekly MRV Retailer Council Meeting
2025-08-11 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.

This Is Also Possible
2025-08-10 20:00, 2025-08-10 18:00 (America/New_York) | Edgcomb Barn, 970 Dump Rd, Warren, Vermont, Warren, United States
ANIMAL DANCE presents modern dance that explores a world where our lives constantly rearrange and change, and the pace becomes faster, more painful and seemingly constant. Yet we are always adjusting and finding a way.
What else is possible?
With dramatic visuals and an Artist Talk Back post show.
Live DJ Sunday!

$30 App & an Entrée at Rumble’s
2025-08-10 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.

Vermont Philharmonic Pops Concert
2025-08-10 16:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Moose Meadow Lodge, 607 Crossett Hill, Waterbury, VT, 05676, United States
The Vermont Philharmonic brings its big orchestral sound to the lawn at Moose Meadow Lodge on Sunday August 10th at 4:00 PM for its annual Summer Pops Concert.
Under the baton of music director Lou Kosma, the orchestra will entertain the audience with music from West Side Story and Carmen (“March of the Toreadors”) and composers Leroy Anderson and Duke Ellington. Concertmaster Joanna Alpizar will sing Sabor a Mi, and principal clarinetist Margaret Barsumian will perform the rousing Clarinet Polka. The program also features a work by a young Vermont composer, Alexander Maroney, along with audience favorites “Washington Post March”, “Ashokan Farewell”, “Bohemian Rhapsody”, and “Take Me Out to the Ballgame”. The program concludes, of course, with “The Stars and Stripes Forever”.
Moose Meadow Lodge is located at 607 Crossett Hill Road in Duxbury. The grounds will be open for picnicking at 3:00 PM. Tickets are $25 adults, $20 seniors, $5 students, $55 family of 4 – available online or at the venue (cash or check).
In case of rain, the concert will be held at Harwood Union High School, 458 Rte 100, Moretown.
Celebrating its 66th Season, the Vermont Philharmonic is composed of professional and talented amateur musicians from throughout Vermont. It is Vermont’s oldest community orchestra, founded in 1959 by Jon Borowicz, emeritus professor of music at Norwich University. Since 1993, the Philharmonic’s home base has been the Barre Opera House. Lou Kosma has been the Music Director of the Philharmonic since 1999.
Information and tickets are at www.vermontphilharmonic.com.

Bread and Puppet presents: Our Domestic Resurrection Revolution in Progress Circus
2025-08-10 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.

Summer Sundays: Cooie’s Trio
2025-08-10 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673
As a trio, Cooie, Adlai & Patti combine their considerable talents and convey a spirit of musical adventure across multiple genres.
Instrumentally, Cooie’s steady rhythm guitar, Adlai’s masterly keyboard accompaniment, and Patti’s bassline create the perfect foundation for their vocal stylings, incorporating tight three-part harmonies.
