The Mad River Valley Village

Artist Spotlight with Elizabeth Harris
2025-10-13 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
The artwork that adorns our Taproom walls rotates monthly with a different Vermont artist. This month we’re spotlighting Moretown, VT artist Elizabeth Harris. Come join Liz and the rest of the team on Monday, October 13th to take in the art and chat with the artist!

Moonlight Mountain Farm Pop-up at East Warren Community Market!
2025-10-13 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | East Warren Schoolhouse, 42 Roxbury Gap Road, Warren, VT, 05674, United States
Kristen from Moonlight Mountain Farm will be at the East Warren Community Market on Monday, October 13 from 10am showcasing and selling her lovely dried flower wreaths.
If you are starting to think about gift-giving or simply a way to bring joy and beauty into any space, her creations are perfect!
We will also be carrying her creations throughout the fall and winter months in the store.

Weekly MRV Retailer Council Meeting
2025-10-13 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.

Boots & Burgers: Community Line Dancing @ Afterthoughts
2025-10-12 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Join Larissa for some low-stakes social dancing you can do solo. ALL are WELCOME!
+ 5 PM: Doors open for dining in and drinks from Peace Burger + Afterthoughts’ full bar
+ 7 to 9 PM: Line Dancing Lessons & Open Dancing
What to expect:
+ Admission: Pay what you can at the door, $10 recommended contribution (Venmo or cash)
+ Dancing:
– Starting at 7 PM Larissa will be teaching then reviewing several line dances at multiple entry levels
– A little after 8 PM folks will get a chance to vote on what dances they want to do during Open Dancing
– See event website for select tutorial videos
Looking forward to dancing with you soon!

Granfilm Festival
2025-10-12 18:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Corner School Resource Center of Granville Vermont, 75 Post Office Hill 75 Post Office Hill, Granville, Vermont, 05747, United States
A celebration of Vermont Filmmakers with selected shorts and excerpts.
We’ve rounded up some of our favorite local filmmakers, with work by Rob Gardner, Kate Youngdahl, Willow O’Farrell, Kate Stryker, Chris Spencer, and Melissa Kosmaczewski.
Whimsical, topical, abstract and poignant. And did we mention the Lost Ark AND manta rays? Don’t miss this fun, free, family-friendly event.
Light refreshments served. Doors open at 6:30! Many of the filmmakers will be on hand to discuss their work.

$30 App & an Entrée at Rumble’s
2025-10-12 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.

Climb It for Climate
2025-10-12 15:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
Join Friends of the Mad River, the Mad River Valley Backcountry Coalition and Sugarbush for a day of outdoor adventure and meaningful conversation.We’ll kick things off with a colorful fall foliage hike before gathering for dinner, drinks and an inspiring keynote with Carolina Rubio MacWright — ultrarunner, lawyer, mother, non-profit founder and Protect Our Winters ambassador. Carolina will share The Activist Athlete, a powerful talk about how outdoor athletes can unite and take action on the climate crisis.Schedule3:00 PM – Hike departs5:00 PM – Return to base area5:30 PM – Dinner & drinks (pizza, salad, beverages)6:00–7:30 PM – The Activist Athlete keynote + activities with Carolina Rubio MacWrightCome for the hike, stay for the conversation and leave ready to be part of the movement.

Climb It For Climate Fall Rally – The Activist Athlete
2025-10-12 15:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lincoln Peak, 102 Forest Dr, Warren, VT 05674
Climb It For Climate – Fall Rally
Event Details: The Activist Athlete with Carolina Rubio MacWright
Sunday, October 12th @ Lincoln Peak during Sugarbush Community Days
Join Friends of the Mad River, the Mad River Valley Backcountry Coalition, and Sugarbush for a beautiful fall foliage hike followed by an inspiring conversation about collective climate action. Carolina Rubio Macwright- a POW ambassador, ultrarunner, lawyer, mother, and non-profit founder will give a keynote address to prime us all for a wonderful conversation about how we, as outdoor athletes, can take action on issues related to the climate crisis.
Logistics:
3 pm – Hike starts
5 pm – Back to base area
5-5:30 pm – Dinner! Pizza, salad, and beverages.
5:30-7 pm – The Activist Athlete Keynote and activities with Carolina Rubio MacWright

Steelers Bar(n) : Steelers vs the Browns
2025-10-12 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 1824 House, 2150 Main St., Waitsfield, VT, 05673
Come watch the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Cleveland Browns in an AFC North matchup.
When the terrible towel flag is waving, we are watching the Steelers game. We will be offering food from our Pittsburgh centric menu including pierogies and our “”Burgh” sandwich with Either Bologna or Capicola with provolone, fries and slaw stuffed between 2 slices of Italian bread. As always we have Rolling Rock 16oz cans for $5.
All fans are welcome but we only play the Steelers game on the 75 inch tv.

BAKED BEADS JEWELRY & SCARF WAREHOUSE SALE – 3-for-$20
2025-10-12 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-11 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Baked Beads, 6973 Main Street, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
All earrings, necklaces, bracelets & scarves priced at 3-for-$20 . . . Plus rings, key chains, bags of beads, displays & more!
Baked Beads has been designing, manufacturing, and wholesaling fashion jewelry and scarves in Vermont’s Mad River Valley since 1991. We launched our first retail sale in Waitsfield that same year as a way of selling our previous season’s first quality overstocks . . . And we’ve been doing it ever since. While the sales have evolved over the last 34 years, they’re still all about an abundant selection of affordable jewelry and scarves, spending time with friends, making new ones, the thrill of bargain hunting, and of course, the great music. There’s no better way to kick off your holiday shopping!
Follow us on Facebook & Instagram, and sign up on our website to receive our emails for all in-person warehouse and online sale info!

Middlebury Car Show & Fall Festival
2025-10-12 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Triangle Park/Main Street, Triangle Park/Main Street, Middlebury, Vermont, 05753, United States
Join us in Middlebury for the 4th annual Middlebury Car Show & Fall Festival.
Main Street will close to welcome 75 classic cars and trucks. Food trucks, 30+ vendors, music, kids’ activities and more!
Free for spectators. Don’t miss this fun, family-friendly event brought to you by the Addison County Chamber of Commerce and the Better Middlebury Partnership.

Puppet Show and Family Harvest Festival
2025-10-12 09:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Living Tree Alliance, 96 Living Tree Ln, Moretown, VT, 05660, United States
Talking Hands Theatre visits the Mad River Valley to perform a skit explaining the universal traditions of the Jewish festival Sukkot to families of all backgrounds.
Sukkot is a time to camp under the stars, be thankful for the harvest and share meals out of doors.
Living Tree Alliance Collective Farm will be offering farm stations all morning: apple pressing, potato harvesting, saurkraut making and nature crafts.

Community Day
2025-10-12 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York)
It’s a new and improved Community Day! Join us as we revamp our annual celebration of community with fresh activities and some returning favorites from past years.Celebrate the people and organizations that make up the Mad River Valley with vendors from the Waitsfield Farmers Market and local organizations tabling in the Lincoln Peak Courtyard. Enjoy scenic lift rides, live music, pumpkin carving, and axe throwing throughout the day. Catch up on all things Sugarbush with Resort President John Hammond giving his annual update. Finally, join a Climb it for Climate event with a hike up to Allyn’s Lodge followed by a presentation and talk in The Schoolhouse afterwards.

MRVBC Fall Trail Work Day on the Catamount Trail Section 18
2025-10-12 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Catamount Trail – specific meeting spot TBD, Rt 17, Fayston, Vermont, 05671, United States
Our trail work days are always a fun time – make new buddies, learn the backcountry area, and generate some excellent snow karma! There is often an informal apres as well.
Fall Trail Days
If you enjoy working in the woods and have some time to spare, please join the Valley’s Catamount Trail Assn Trail Chiefs in the their annual effort to clear the Catamount Trail of blow-downs, branches, and brush.
Things You’ll Need
You’ll need lunch, water, long pants, layers, work gloves, hiking boots, an orange hunting vest or similar during hunting season, and a pair of loppers or handsaw. Bring a friend, give back to the trails you enjoy, and help CTA provide trail users with great experiences this winter.

Community Day
2025-10-12 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Courtyard, Lincoln Peak
Mark your calendars for a peak foliage weekend at Sugarbush, where vibrant views meet vibrant community. We’re gathering with our local partners to celebrate the season and share what’s ahead at our annual State of the Mountain. It’s a time to connect, reflect, and look forward – don’t miss this chance to be part of it all. Full details coming soon!

Foliage Weekend
2025-10-12 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York)
Take a foliage lift ride on America’s favorite Single Chair, first chair up is at 10 AM and the last chair is loaded at 2:30 PM. Foliage lift ride tickets are good for a round trip from base to summit and back down again, the cost is $20 for adults and $15 for juniors and seniors (free for season pass holders). Foliage lift ride tickets can be purchased in person at the ticket window. Stark’s Pub, the General Store and Ticket Booth will all be open, please see our operational hours listed below.
Stark’s Pub: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Mad Shack: Closed
Lift Operations: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
General Store: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Ticket Office: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Barn Concert with Avi Salloway and Friend
2025-10-11 19:45 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Living Tree Alliance, 96 Living Tree Ln, Moretown, VT, 05660, United States
We welcome Avi Salloway & friends for a luminous night of art-rock, global grooves, and folk music that’ll make you want to dance! Followed by smores and bonfire. Desserts donated by Red Hen Bakery. All ages welcome!
Avi Salloway is an acclaimed musician, activist, and educator. He grew up learning music from American folk legends, Pete and John Seeger, and from an early age, was exposed to the power of music to bring people together. Salloway is the bandleader for Billy Wylder, has co-written, produced, and recorded on 15 albums and performed over 1500 concerts across six continents. He also toured for many years in Bombino’s band, the Tuareg guitar hero from Niger. Highlight performances include Coachella, New Orleans Jazz Fest, Carnegie Hall, and Lincoln Center.

Sukkot on the Farm Harvest Festival
2025-10-11 15:30 - 2025-10-12 13:01 (America/New_York) | Living Tree Alliance, 96 Living Tree Ln, Moretown, VT, 05660, United States
Join us for our 12th annual Sukkot on the Farm festival—a joyful weekend celebrating the fall harvest with song, learning, delicious food, and community connection under our creatively designed temporary dwelling, the sukkah.
Weekend highlights:
Saturday afternoon: Kirtan with Anna Sobel and meditation with Rabbi David Fainsilber (of Jewish Communities of Greater Stowe)
Saturday evening: “Stone soup” dinner with veggies from the harvest and bread from Red Hen Baking Co., followed by songs and teachings in the sukkah
Saturday night: Live concert in the barn featuring Avi Salloway & Friends
Sunday morning: Children’s puppet show with Anna Sobel of Talking Hands Theater, family nature walk with lulav making, and hands-on skills building workshop (plant identification, basket weaving, sheep to yarn, art of fermentation)
Sunday midday: Song Circle followed by sandwich-bar lunch

Annual Community Cider Pressing
2025-10-11 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Farmsprung Gatherings, 2692 East Warren Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Open Barn Event | Free & open to the public, fun for all ages!
It’s that time of year again… Join us for cider pressing (and drinking) at Stowell Barn, plus games, light snacks, and good company!
Definitely bring:
1. weather-appropriate clothing (this event is rain or shine, and is essentially outdoors so it may be chilly!)
2. some elbow grease for crushing & pressing apples
Optional things to bring:
1. your own apples to press (highly recommended—our apple trees had a hard time this year so we are working with much less fruit than usual!)
2. clean water-tight containers to take cider home with you
3. snacks and/or drinks to share with friends & neighbors
About the Venue:
Parking is on the grass, perpendicular to the barn (look for a white sandwich board marking a curb cut!)
Accessible porta-let available on-site
Questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out!

Demo Sale
2025-10-11 10:00 - 2025-10-12 16:00 (America/New_York)
Upgrade your gear and score an unbeatable deal during our annual Demo Ski & Board Sale, happening alongside Oktoberfest and Community Day.We’re clearing out our demo fleet, which means you can take home premium gear from the industry’s top brands at seriously low prices. Skis + bindings and snowboards + bindings starting at just $150! Ski brands include Volkl, Rossignol, K2, Stockli, Elan and Line. Snowboard brands include Rome and Yes.Quantities are limited, and the best deals go fast. Come early, shop smart and head into winter with high-quality gear for a fraction of the price.

Demo Sale
2025-10-11 10:00 - 2025-10-12 16:00 (America/New_York)
Upgrade your gear and score an unbeatable deal during our annual Demo Ski & Board Sale, happening alongside Community Weekend and Oktoberfest celebrations. We’re clearing out our demo fleet, which means you can take home premium gear from the industry’s top brands at seriously low prices.Skis + bindings and snowboards + bindings starting at just $150! Ski brands include Volkl, Rossignol, K2, Stockli, Elan, and Line Snowboard brands include Rome and Yes Quantities are limited, and the best deals go fast. Come early, shop smart and head into winter with high-quality gear for a fraction of the price.

Addison West Annual Tent Sale
2025-10-11 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Addison West, 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Don’t miss our one-day-only annual tent sale!

Inklings Children’s Books 2nd Anniversary Celebration!
2025-10-11 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Join Inklings Children’s Books in celebrating their second anniversary!!
Starting at 10am, Inklings is hosting an all-day celebration filled with drinks, cupcakes, storytime, craft making and more!
We can’t wait to see you. FREE and open to all!

Split Spirits at Addison West Maker’s Market
2025-10-11 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Addison West, 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Discover Split Spirits, America’s first Climate Neutral certified distillery—handcrafted and infused with local woods for a true taste of place.
Sip, savor, and explore their unique, sustainable spirits at our pop-up event!

Banoffi & Such at Addison West Maker’s Market
2025-10-11 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Addison West, 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Banoffi & Such is popping in with their famous homemade pop tarts—flaky, buttery, and absolutely irresistible.
Don’t miss your chance to grab one (or a dozen) fresh from the source!

Volunteer Mountain Work Day
2025-10-11 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Volunteer Mountain Work Days will once again utilize pre-registration and limit the total group size. Space is extremely limited, don’t wait, register online!
Events will be confirmed by 6:00 pm the day prior via the contact email provided. A wait list will be maintained with open slots filled by 6:00 pm the day prior.
Any minors that register must be at least 12 years of age, accompanied by their legal guardian/parent throughout the day, no dogs or swinging tools (hatchet, axe, maul) are allowed.

General information: The purpose of Volunteer Mountain Work Days is the maintenance of MRG’s legendary tree skiing and regeneration zones in our mountain forest. This involves cutting lines as well as setting aside areas for new trees to grow. Everything is done with hand tools. Work days are organized and led by Lars Bruns in consultation with ski area management. Volunteer Mountain Work Days are a great chance to get out on the mountain, care for your favorite terrain, and learn about how northeastern mountain forests grow. It is hard work, but also fun and satisfying to see a ski line take shape, and how trees will grow in response to care.
We welcome both experienced veterans and newcomers to the mountain work days. Each person who works a full day receives a complimentary day pass voucher for each day she or he works.
Summer/Fall 2025 Schedule

August 23rd
September 27th
October 4th
October 11th

Logistics

Report at 9:00 am at the Cricket Club picnic table. We’re back down at 3:30 – 4:00 pm.
Most of the time we hike from the base, so be physically fit and prepared to hike the mountain top to bottom.
Most days are held rain or shine – Working in the rain is fun!
Bring work gloves, hiking boots, drinks & lunch.
Loppers are the most useful tool to bring. Make sure they are in good working order.
Work days navigate our gnarly terrain; no dogs or kids under 12 please. Minors under the age of 18 must register and be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

The incidence of Lyme Disease is increasing rapidly in Vermont. This disease is debilitating and hard to get rid of. More Info on how to protect yourself while thrashing around the woods of Stark Mountain.
The following tools are not allowed: All power tools such as chain saws, and swinging tools such as hatchets or axes.
Outfitting for Rain Events:

Outer layer – The primary function is to hold in heat, as well as keep water out for as long as possible.

Goretex shell or other rainwear
Waterproof pant shell – old ski pants work well
Waterproof gaiters (Goretex)
Waterproof boots beforehand
Brimmed synthetic hat and fleece hat
If the weather is warm, then staying warm is not a problem. Fast-drying shorts, gaiters, and a rain shell may be sufficient.

Inner layers – No cotton – must keep one warm when wet.

Wool or synthetic shirt and long underwear
Fleece
Wool socks
Thin windbreaker underneath the shell to hold even more heat in

Other Tips

Put dry (synthetic) clothing in a garbage bag
Bring a second synthetic inner layer shirt (in the garbage bag) to change into at lunch
Put first aid kit in a waterproof bag
A thermos of hot tea or soup. Caffeine constricts capillaries and should be avoided
Bring backup gloves. Cold hands will not warm up in wet gloves

Warren Fire Department Pancake Breakfast
2025-10-11 08:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York)
Join us at the Warren Fire Department to raise funds for the Warren Fire Department. Support your local fire department with pancakes and all of the fixings, served by the firefighters themselves. Suggested donation is $10 per person. All proceeds benefit the Warren firefighter relief fund which provides support to Warren fire members past, present and future.Please note: The Pancake Breakfast has a new location this year. It will take place at the Warren Fire Department in the town of Warren, NOTat the Sugarbush satellite station as in previous years.

Warren Fire Department Pancake Breakfast
2025-10-11 08:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York)
Join us at the Warren Fire Department to raise funds for the Warren Fire Department. Support your local fire department with pancakes and all of the fixings, served by the firefighters themselves. Suggested donation is $10 per person.

Harwood Boosters Fundraiser for co-curricular and extracurricular
2025-10-11 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Big Picture Theater, 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, 05673
Harwood Union High School Homecoming Alumni Social. Sat, Oct 11th, 2-5pm at The Big Picture.
Enjoy a cash bar and light hors d’oeuvres, live music and a performance by The Harwood Assembly Band. The alumni social is hosted by the Harwood Boosters Club and proceeds from the fundraiser will support co-curricular and extracurricular activities at Harwood.
Tickets: $20 for one, $35 for two.
