Mad River Valley Community Calendar

Formerly known as the Graybeard’s Clinic, this program is re-designed for men of all ages who are intermediate to advanced skiers. The program’s focus will be on learning how to fully enjoy the Mad River Glen skiing experience by deepening fundamental skills and then applying them to the mountain’s legendary terrain. Participants will learn to […]

Every Monday at Lawson’s Finest Liquids! $5 pours of all our draft beers all day Mac and cheese specials Double your Toast loyalty points 20% off cases of beer in our retail shop Our favorite recorded live shows over the speakers. Have a favorite? Let us know! Also! Monthly artist spotlights and community features  

Every Monday at Lawson’s Finest Liquids!

Warren Public Library staff host a Zoom discussion where we share the books we’re reading and loving right now. No required reading, no pressure, just a talk about books. Please come prepared to share your recommendations for adult fiction and non-fiction. A Zoom link will be sent to registered participants. Register at warrenlibrary.com.

Monthly Marketing Workshops Level up your marketing game—one month at a time. As a Mad River Valley Chamber member, you have access to a unique resource designed to give your business a competitive edge: Monthly Marketing Workshops. These sessions are practical, approachable, and packed with tools you can use right away to grow your business. […]

ZERO CELSIUS takes place at Mad Arts and Sugarbush Resort, and gathers artists who explore the textures, tensions, and transformations of winter. From the hush of frozen landscapes to the volatility of a warming climate, the exhibition reflects on how the cold season shapes—and is reshaped by—human and environmental relationships. Bringing together sculpture, installation, sound, […]

$3 Tacos – $5 Margaritas – Other Great Specials – Full Regular Menu

From reggae, to funk, to rock and everything in between. The Loonz are a can’t miss quartet from Central Vermont and we’re thrilled to welcome them to the Taproom for the first time.

Head to head racing with a pro jump. Race Announcement 

This ain’t your grandpa’s beer and a bratwurst.

This ain’t your grandpa’s beer and a bratwurst.

This ain’t your grandpa’s beer and a bratwurst. Every Wednesday come to Lawson’s Finest Liquids for some big time flavor: A massive jalapeño cheddar beer bratwurst made with Sip of Sunshine by our friends at 5th Quarter Butcher, served on a pretzel bun made by none other than Patrick from Green Mountain Twisters Pretzels, comes […]

Welcoming 1st through 6th grade students from the Waitsfield Elementary School for an afternoon of skiing!

ZERO CELSIUS takes place at Mad Arts and Sugarbush Resort, and gathers artists who explore the textures, tensions, and transformations of winter. From the hush of frozen landscapes to the volatility of a warming climate, the exhibition reflects on how the cold season shapes—and is reshaped by—human and environmental relationships. Bringing together sculpture, installation, sound, […]

The Fayston Historical Society has established regular monthly meetings one the second Wednesday of every month from 4- 5:30 at the Fayston Town Hall . Everyone is welcome! Our next meeting is Wed, Jan 14 from 4- 5:30 pm For more information and/or to join the FHS contact faystonhistoricalsociety@gmail.com Lots of exciting things are happening!

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 Wednesday in the winter!

The Women’s Mid-Week clinic is sold out for 2026. These clinics are our most popular adult ski school offerings, if you are interested in joining for the 2027 ski season please contact the Ski School Desk. The Women’s Mid-Week Alpine Clinic is designed for women and taught by women using positive attitude, tactics and techniques […]

ZERO CELSIUS takes place at Mad Arts and Sugarbush Resort, and gathers artists who explore the textures, tensions, and transformations of winter. From the hush of frozen landscapes to the volatility of a warming climate, the exhibition reflects on how the cold season shapes—and is reshaped by—human and environmental relationships. Bringing together sculpture, installation, sound, […]

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.

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!

Every Thursday starting at 4pm we host Nor’Easter Catering for a raw bar pop-up.

John Morris, brewmaster at Cousin’s Brewing Co. Mark your calendar! Our next Mad River Valley Chamber Mad Mingle Mixer is coming up on Thursday, January 15, from 5–7 PM, and it’s a two-location happening at Cousin’s Brewing Company and the MRV Chamber Welcome Center — and we’d love to see you there. It’s the perfect opportunity to reconnect with fellow business owners and […]

Join us to watch Best Day Ever at The Big Picture Theater and Cafe in Waitsfield, VT. Best Day Ever (48 min) has won awards at film festivals worldwide. We’re excited to bring it back to Vermont to share it with our local community. This screening is a fundraiser for the Kelly Brush Foundation, Vermont […]

Big Conversations in 10 Short Minutes is a virtual meetup in the Mad River Valley. There is no agenda other than to meet and enjoy brief conversations with others in the community. Here’s how it works: We’ll give you a couple of conversation prompts. One is simple. One leans more toward the philosophical. You’ll be […]

It’s Toddler Time, Creative Shapes Art Class at Inklings Children’s Books! Friday mornings from 10am – 11am. Caregivers and their little ones are invited to explore shapes in a whole new way, and develop those fine motor skills; all while having some creative fun! Activities will include painting with balloons, creating shapes with different materials, […]

ZERO CELSIUS takes place at Mad Arts and Sugarbush Resort, and gathers artists who explore the textures, tensions, and transformations of winter. From the hush of frozen landscapes to the volatility of a warming climate, the exhibition reflects on how the cold season shapes—and is reshaped by—human and environmental relationships. Bringing together sculpture, installation, sound, […]

Join us après-ski, from 2:30 to 5:00 for FREE live music! A huge thank you to our friends at Lawson’s Finest Liquids for supporting local musicians. 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 […]

For the first time ever, we’re changing it up. On Friday January 16th at exactly 4:00pm, we’ll be tapping the first keg ever of Double Dry-Hopped Double Sunshine with Krush hops. This will be draft only, and exclusive to the Taproom. Krush is a super new hop varietal that Yakima Chief Hops describes as “fruit […]

Kick off the weekend with Family Fridays! From 4:30–6:00 pm. Adults can unwind during cocktail hour while kids enjoy fun, creative activities in the Red Room. Seasonal crafts provided by Inkling Bookstore! A little something for everyone to start the weekend right. Simple snacks for children will be provided. Ages 3 +

À la Carte Dining at Allyn’s Lodge offers a cozy, elevated mountain experience featuring seasonally inspired Vermont dishes in an intimate lodge setting. See sample menu. Learn more about the Allyn’s Lodge Experience, and to make a private dinner reservation, please contact Jen Schonder at 802-583-6527 or jschonder@sugarbush.com.

The Co-op’s Board of Trustees meets monthly during the winter ski season. All Co-op Shareholders are encouraged to attend Board meetings. Stay abreast of what is happening at America’s only skier-owned mountain by checking out the latest Board Meeting Minutes. If you have a comment, question or concern for the board you can reach them […]

Handmade skis out of Breckenridge, Colorado.

Each and every Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 AM you can join one of our Naturalists for a guided snowshoe trek tailored to your interests 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 […]

ZERO CELSIUS takes place at Mad Arts and Sugarbush Resort, and gathers artists who explore the textures, tensions, and transformations of winter. From the hush of frozen landscapes to the volatility of a warming climate, the exhibition reflects on how the cold season shapes—and is reshaped by—human and environmental relationships. Bringing together sculpture, installation, sound, […]

Eleva is proud to present the return of the award-winning string quartet, DragonBoot, based at Juilliard for an unforgettable Winter afternoon. These extra-ordinarily talented women will make you experience string music like you’ve never heard before. Saturday, January 17, 2026, 3:00 PM Waterbury Congregational Church 8 North Main, Waterbury, VT PROGRAM: Beethoven: String Quartet Op. […]

The Co-op’s Board of Trustees meets monthly during the winter ski season. All Co-op Shareholders are encouraged to attend Board meetings. Stay abreast of what is happening at America’s only skier-owned mountain by checking out the latest Board Meeting Minutes. If you have a comment, question or concern for the board you can reach them […]

The Co-op’s Board of Trustees meets monthly during the winter ski season. All Co-op Shareholders are encouraged to attend Board meetings. Stay abreast of what is happening at America’s only skier-owned mountain by checking out the latest Board Meeting Minutes. If you have a comment, question or concern for the board you can reach them […]

Join us Saturday Jan. 15th, 5:30 pm with David Goodman and Porter Fox in conversation about the future of snow and winter. We are gathering to honor the winter spirit in all of us. This is a pertinent time to engage collectively around our beloved earth and the winter beauty she provides for our survival, […]

Mad River Valley Arts welcomes David Goodman and Porter Fox for a public conversation about ‘winter’ at the ZERO CELSIUS Exhibition in Waitsfield, VT — January 17, 2026 | 5:30–7:00 PM David Goodman—award-winning journalist and host of The Vermont Conversation, known for his reporting on climate impacts and natural disasters—will join Porter Fox, acclaimed author […]

Harwood Alum, Reid Parsons, will return to the Mad River Valley to headline a fundraising concert for the Harwood Auditorium Revitalization Project at the Big Picture on Saturday, January 17th. The show will celebrate the legacy of high-quality music education at Harwood by featuring Parsons and including the current HUHS student band, the Glam Cowboys, […]

Hard hitting Blues, Rock and Soul… Come help us blow the doors off and dance till you drop with The Remnants at Cousins Brewing / Localfolk Smokehouse!

Each and every Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 AM you can join one of our Naturalists for a guided snowshoe trek tailored to your interests 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 […]

Get your crafting project kicked off! Spend time with Molly, our in-house fiber expert and the maker behind all of our knitting, needlepoint, and cross-stitch samples. She’ll get you started, answer questions, and make sure you’re ready to take your project across the finish line! A $10 reservation holds your spot and becomes a $10 […]

Bring your clean knives, scissors, and hand pruners for on-site sharpening by the pros at Madam Cutler & Co. Walk away with tools that cut like new.

Award-winning Vermont singer/songwriter. Ryan is a true delight on stage and a top notch musician and performer.