The Mad River Valley Village

Vermont Cheese Council
2025-09-11 00:00 - 23:59, 2025-09-10 00:00 - 23:59, 2025-09-09 00:00 - 23:59, 2025-09-08 00:00 - 23:59, 2025-09-07 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Around the Valley
Vermont Cheese Week is a statewide, weeklong celebration designed to feed the fanaticisms of all you cheese lovers out there. (We see you!)
Enjoy unique, authentic Vermont experiences that celebrate our beloved cheesemakers, and the land and animals that make cheese possible.
Vermont Cheese Week features lodging and dining specials, educational experiences, tastings and pairings, cheese dinners, farm and facility visits, and more!
Visit https://vtcheese.com/cheeseweek for more information and check back frequently for updates.

Beer Pairing Dinner with Chef Andy Landry
2025-09-10 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
For the third installment of our 2025 beer pairing dinner series we’ve teamed up with local chef, Andy Landry of Nor’easter Catering, to provide a menu that explores the bounty of both land and sea, inspired by the flavors of summer and paired expertly with the latest offerings from the Lawson’s Finest brewery and taproom.
Guests will meet in the brewery at 6:00pm for a welcome beverage, and then make their way to a private seating in our taproom retail space for a 4-course dinner from 6:30 to 8:00.
Seating is very limited, and tickets can be purchased here.

Live Music in Stark’s Pub
2025-09-10 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.

Fluid Impressions: Barrie Fisher and Susie Conrad
2025-09-10 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-09 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-07 14:00 - 18:00 (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

Tuesdays on the Big Deck
2025-09-09 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
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: Bettenroo
2025-09-09 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673
Bettenroo is a dynamic, versatile musical duo with undeniable vocal strength. Lori Jacobs & Anne Davey‘s flawlessly blended harmony is complemented with instrumental versatility of guitar, bass, and occasional percussion.
Based in Delaware & Vermont, Bettenroo performs in the US and beyond. They have been featured on Freeman Stage (a host to many national acts like Alison Kraus, Chicago, Melissa Etheridge, etc), Milton Theatre, WBOC’s Delmarva Life, Florida’s Gulf Coast & Keys, Ladybug Festival, New England as well as venues in New Zealand, Australia, Ireland, Costa Rica and Belize. Audiences can’t help but become an integral part of Anne and Lori’s passionate musical delivery. Check out Bettenroo’s CD ‘Live Out Loud‘.

Taco Tuesday
2025-09-09 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
2025-09-09 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.

PUPPY LOVE – Special Screening
2025-09-08 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Big Picture Theater, 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, 05673
Director Gail Gilbert’s inspiring tale of special needs puppies touches audience’s hearts.
Waitsfield, VT – September 8th, 2025 PUPPY LOVE tells a personal story with a universal message. “My puppy and his litter mates suddenly became paralyzed and the vet told us to put them down” explains writer-director Gail Gilbert. The documentary follows a literal “life and death” struggle as every from Chinese herbs to chicken soup to nurse the pups back to health.
“PUPPY LOVE is more than a movie about dogs – it’s a story about power of the human spirit to conquer things seem unconquerable.” Said Gilbert.

Weekly MRV Retailer Council Meeting
2025-09-08 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.

Mow Crew
2025-09-08 07:00 - 2025-09-19 15:00 (America/New_York)
Mow some grass, earn your pass! Mow crew is the best way to get an intimate look at all of the nooks and crannies of Stark Mountain, burn some calories and make new ski buddies. At the end of the 10 days of work you’ll have earned some cash for your pocket and a full season’s pass for the upcoming winter.
A little run down on how we mow our trails… We use hand scythes to cut the grass, ferns and shrubs on the steepest slopes here at Mad River Glen. Most of the beginner and intermediate terrain is mowed with a tractor, mow crew steps in to finish off the areas the tractor can’t go. We mow and move in a line shoulder-to-shoulder hiking up the trails as we go. It can be tough work but the camaraderie makes it so much fun! Truly, it is rewarding and at the end of the 10 days, you’ll have a full season ski pass and some cash in your pocket. Not only that but you will likely have learned something about the terrain you didn’t already know and you’ll have gained a couple of new ski buddies.
The day begins at 7:00 am and we mow until about 3:00 pm with many short breaks in between. A backpack with a hydration pack is highly recommended and you should also pack yourself enough food to get you through the day. There will be water stations along the route to refill your containers and likely a ride down on the chairlift at the end of the day to ease the knees. Most people wear pants and long sleeves to fend off bugs and protect them from the sun but a few hardy folks go shorts and tees, everyone wears hiking boots – no exceptions. We will provide the scythe, a pair of work gloves, a sharpening stone/tools and water.
If you’re interested in joining the mow crew this fall please send an email to ry@madriverglen.com.

$30 App & an Entrée at Rumble’s
2025-09-07 16:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
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.

“Music and Poetry” Concert at First Congregational Church of Berlin
2025-09-07 16:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | First Congregational Church Berlin, 1808 Scott Hill Road, Berlin, Vermont, 05602, United States
On Sunday September 7 at 4 pm, Christopher McWilliams and friends will present “Music and Poetry” at First Congregational Church of Berlin (1808 Scott Hill Road, Berlin VT 05602) where Christopher is Music Director.
Joining Christopher for the concert are Denise Ricker (flute), Kailea Silvers (cello), Lotta Suter (violin), Arthur Zorn (baritone) and Stuart Williams (bass). The program celebrates summer and the coming change of seasons with music ranging from Yukie Smith’s “Scent of Summer” to “Fisherman’s Song” by Jean Sibelius. Other composers whose music is featured in the concert include Robert Schumann, Isaac Albeniz, Felix Mendelssohn and Franz Liszt.
The musicians will also present two pieces by Christopher McWilliams: “En Septembre” from his “Tableaux d’une exposition”, and his two-movement “Trio for Flute, Violin and Piano based on two poems by France Preseren”. Admission is free, with donations to benefit Capstone Community Action. The concert will be followed by a reception in the FCCB Community Hall, including the opportunity to view the new exhibition of photographs by Nancy Fowler and Nancie Austin-Bradley.
For more information, see the FCCB website (fccbvt.org) or contact Rob Griffin at griffinsuter@hotmail.com

Summer Sundays: Hard Scrabble
2025-09-07 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673
Vermont bluegrass and acoustic blues.

Made in the Mountains Art Show
2025-09-07 14:00 - 2025-09-28 16:00 (America/New_York) | Corner School Resource Center of Granville Vermont, 75 Post Office Hill 75 Post Office Hill, Granville, Vermont, 05747, United States
The Third Made in the Mountains Art Show features oils, watercolors, mosaics, blown glass, mixed media and photography created by artists in the from the Green Mountains including the Mad River Valley and White River Valley.
Meet them at the Opening Reception on September 7!

35th Annual Green Mountain Photo Show
2025-09-07 13:00 - 2025-10-12 20:30 (America/New_York) | Mad River Valley Arts, 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield, 05673
Photographs ranging from black and white to color and from realism to abstract are featured in this popular annual show.
The spacious galleries, located in the historic Red Barn, are the perfect venue for viewing the large format photographs and small intimate images that reflect the diverse contemporary practices of both amateur and professional photographers. The show is especially appealing to children who search out diverse subjects such as animals, birds and flowers. Assorted subject matter and conceptual experimentation are continuing to enter the foreground of the Vermont vernacular to show the ever-evolving nature of photography with new technologies and formats along with technical manipulation.
This exhibition is grounded in the Valley community and continues to inspire all who visit during the leaf-peeping season.

Pittsburgh Steelers Watch Party
2025-09-07 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 1824 House, 2150 Main St., Waitsfield, VT, 05673
Come out and watch the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the New York Jets. These teams swapped quarterbacks this year and are ready to see who can beat their former team. One of these teams will be in first place in their division, unless of course they tie. When you see the terrible towel flag waiving you know its time for some football. If yinz can’t be dahn tahn to watch the stillers with an ahrn, this is the next best place.
Once again this year we will be offering our Pittsburgh centric menu of sandwiches with fries and slaw on them, salads with fries on them, imported pierogies and this years new addition fried jumbo.
Doors open 30 minutes before kickoff.

Warren Public Library 125th Anniversary Ice Cream Social
2025-09-07 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Warren Public Library, 413 Main Street, Warren, 05674
The Warren Public Library continues a year of 125th anniversary celebrations with an ice cream social for the whole family featuring special guests Elephant and Piggie from the Mo Willems book series.
The festivities kick off at 1:00 pm with an Elephant and Piggie storytime and photo opportunities.
Afterwards, guests of all ages are invited to board The Arts Bus to contribute to a community art installation. Ice cream sundaes will be served to all.

DJ MYTH SUMMER SEND-OFF DANCE PARTY @ AFTERTHOUGHTS
2025-09-06 20:30 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Join us as we say “see ya” to the summer of 2025, with DJ Myth
Playing the best in hip-hop, soul, R&B, pop, funk and more…
8PM!
FREE!
Afterthoughts
8 VT 17
Waitsfield, VT 05673

Jazz night at The Phoenix Gallery
2025-09-06 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | The Phoenix Gallery & Music Hall, 5 Stowe St., Waterbury, Vermont, 05676, United States
HARP Jazz Night – The Bruce Sklar Quartet with Jeremy Hill, Andy Gagnon & Josh Bruneau
Hosted by TURNmusic
$20 suggested donation at the door.
Proceeds go to the Harwood Auditorium Revitalization Project (HARP)
www.harpvt.org

Deaf Glow IPA Release with Deaf Night Out
2025-09-06 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
For the second straight year we’re partnering with the Vermont Association of the Deaf to bring you Deaf Glow IPA. Come spend the afternoon with us as we kick off at 4:00pm with a free American Sign Language class. Absolutely all skill levels welcome. Afterward, we are privileged to be the September host site for Deaf Night Out.
Deaf Glow IPA is brimming with dank and juicy flavors from a healthy dose of Galaxy, Simcoe, and Mosaic hops, and comes in at 7.2% ABV. This beer falls under our Good Brews for a Cause umbrella, with proceeds benefitting the Vermont Association of the Deaf and their support of the Yolande Henry Community Foundation. Deaf Glow IPA will be available all day on draft at the taproom, as well as in cans to-go from our retail space.

Music in the Courtyard
2025-09-06 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Courtyard, Lincoln Peak
Kick back in the Lincoln Peak Courtyard with live music, mountain views, and good company. Grab a drink, snag a bite at Rumble’s, and let the afternoon play out. Presented by Lawson’s Finest Liquids.

Stretch & Sip Yoga
2025-09-06 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | The Featherbed Inn, Waitsfield, VT, 5864 Main St, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Make the most of your Saturday with a fun and refreshing outdoor experience incorporating gentle, yoga-based movement at a mindful pace, plus tea (iced or hot) and scones, and a dip in the pond if it pleases. Join Karen of Salt & Sand Studios and Karen & Mick of the Featherbed Inn for this unique, al fresco, weekly seasonal event in a gorgeous landscape.
For locals, visitors, 16 YO and up who’d like to start winding down their day with gentle mindful yoga-based movement followed by refreshments and connection with like-minded people.
Bring a swimsuit or swim in your yoga clothes for extra refreshment. Bring a mat or towel on which to practice.
Sunscreen and bug spray is recommended.
Please Register (minimum of 2 hours in advance).
