The Local: Wine & Beer

At The Local: Wine & Beer, you can pick any bottle off the shelf knowing that it will taste great, and that it was created with purpose by people who…

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MRV Arts to Host Mad Mingle Mixer

On Tuesday, January 23rd beginning at 5:30 pm Mad River Valley Arts will be hosting the next Mad Mingle chamber mixer in their Festival Gallery. This will be a great…

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MRV Chamber Mad Mingle

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The next MRV Chamber “Mad Mingle” is slated to take place on Wednesday, August 30 at the MRV Welcome Center on the corner of Route 100 and 17. The gathering will…

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Lunch Box Food Truck

At Sugarbush Resort, the Lunch Box Food Truck is located near the Super Bravo Lift at Lincoln Peak, the Lunch Box serves delicious sandwiches, fried goodies, and beer. Order ahead…

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vonTrapp Farmstead

We believe that wholesome, flavorful food begins with healthy soils and animals. We’re proud to have brought  you distinctive organic cheeses and pastured meats from our family farm in the…

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Irasville Neighborhood

Folks don’t always realize that Bridge Street isn’t Waitsfield’s only village center. Irasville is the other one. There are retail shops on both sides of Main Street. On your right (when…

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Summer Events in Central Vermont

Many would argue that summer is the best season in Vermont. Even though a case for every season, it’s hard to argue with gorgeous weather (escape the humidity and visit…

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Mother’s Day in the MRV

Mother’s Day is coming up on May 8th and the Mad River Valley’s retailers, makers, restaurants and other businesses are coming together to celebrate. You are encouraged to explore the…

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Valley of Makers

Long before it was “a thing”, Vermont’s Mad River Valley has been home to an astonishing array of “makers” of all kinds. It’s a community that has been an attractive…

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Holiday Shopping Under Way

The holiday shopping season is upon us and there are so many ways to give unexpected, genuine, unique and delightful gifts from our many local shops that have survived in…

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Quirky Dining in the MRV

Quirky is defined as “characterized by peculiar or unexpected traits” and the Mad River Valley certainly fits the bill in any number of ways. Without question our renowned dining scene…

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Starting a Business in the MRV

The Mad River Valley has long been a hot bed of entrepreneurial spirit and energy. In many ways it is an ideal incubator for small businesses with supportive fellow entrepreneurs…

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Dining in The MRV

The Mad River Valley’s restaurants and eateries have been generous, gracious, diligent and creative as our community navigates these unusual times and gets our economy going again. They’re where we…

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The Mad River Valley’s restaurants and eateries have been generous, gracious, diligent and creative as our community navigates these unusual times and gets our economy going again. They’re where we…

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Dining in The MRV

The Mad River Valley’s restaurants and eateries are at your service. Here are their hours for the winter of 2020-2021 À La Carte Open Tuesday through Saturday 5 to 8…

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Holiday Shopping

Shopping in the Mad River Valley Vermont

The holiday shopping season is a bit different this year, that’s for sure!  One silver linings of these crazy times is a renewed desire to shop locally and support the…

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Farm and Food Tours

Vermont Cheese Tour The Vermont Cheese Council is based right here in the MRV at the Mad River Taste Place. It has the most complete collection of cheese made in…

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Dining in The MRV

The Mad River Valley’s restaurants and eateries have been generous, gracious, diligent and creative as our community navigates these unusual times and gets our economy going again. They’re where we…

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Hostel Tevere has New Owner

When you meet Ryan Donnelly, you will notice a slight twang in his voice!  Ryan is not from around here, he’s from a bit further south and by that we…

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Farrell Distributing

Founded in 1933 Farrell Distributor is a Vermont family business going back 4 generations.  Distributor of wine, beer, non-alcoholic, cider & CBD.  Farrell works with national corporations, large and small…

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Pie Sunday at The Swanson Inn

On most Sunday afternoons the parking lots of our local inns tend to be emptying out as visitors head home after a weekend of fun in the MRV. Meanwhile the…

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Toast & Eggs

The place to go for breakfast and lunch! Located on Rt.100  in downtown Waitsfield, open 8am-2pm for dine-in and take-out. Fresh-baked breads, buttermilk pancakes, craft egg sandwiches, savory benedicts, hearty…

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Norwich 200 – Congratulations!

The Mad River Valley community would like to congratulate you and your fellow  Norwich University family on the 200th anniversary of this hallowed institution! We here in the Mad River…

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A Family Affair!

  Water runs in their blood, but not the way you might think!  Jen Fleckenstein and her brother Steve Parker grew up under the tutelage of their father, Jim Parker,…

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Mad River Taste Week

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MAD RIVER TASTE WEEK An annual summer event featuring farm tours, tastings, pairings, dinners and more The Mad River Food Hub’s annual Mad River Taste Week, a 9-day celebration of…

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Mad River Taste Place

The Mad River Taste Place is a specialty grocery store featuring a curated collection of local Vermont products and other culinary delights, thoughtfully selected to educate and delight. The Waitsfield-based…

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The Warren House

The Warren House is a private guesthouse located on the Mad River. The house features a large fully stocked kitchen, dining room,  living room with large deck overlooking the river! Minutes…

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Lawson’s Finest Liquids

Lawson’s Finest was founded in 2008 by Sean and Karen Lawson. Lawson’s Finest Liquid’s goal is to provide beers of the highest quality and outstanding freshness, featuring world-class IPA’s and unique…

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