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Vermont Watercolor Show at Festival Gallery
Outstanding watercolor paintings by members of the Vermont Watercolor Society illustrate the diverse styles and techniques utilized by today’s watercolor artists. The collection of juried paintings features the best work produced by members of the Society. (free) Meet the artists reception/awards ceremony – October 20, 3:00 to 5:00 pm Wednesday through Saturday, 1 to 5 pm, October 5 through December 8, The Festival Gallery at Valley Arts, 2 Village Square Center, route 100, Waitsfield, Vermont – valleyartsvt.com
Women Artisan’s Boutique
Check gifts of your holiday list early and support local MRV Women Artisans and Entrepreneurs. Join us for a fun evening of shopping, appetizers and drinks, while shopping local and supporting your friends. Find unique gifts for your loved ones! We will have jewelry, CBD products, pottery, tarot reading, LulaRue, crystals, incense, candles and much more!
Women Artisans’ Boutique
Join us for an evening of Holiday Shopping with Local Women artisans and entrepreneurs. We will be hosting Three Buds Apothecary, RainRose Glass, Awaken Jewelry, SculptureBird Studio and more.
Meditation: A Guided Practice
Explore the possibilities of mindfulness through "the sitting" practice. The Sitting Still Like a Frog books have done wonders for children (and their parents) by offering simple mindfulness practices and activities to help ages 5-12 deal with anxiety, improve concentration, and handle difficult emotions. This guided morning meditation practice offers something similar for adults, though not in book form. Explore the building blocks of a meditation practice including how to sit/situate and adjust your body for maximum benefit, the power…
SPA Yoga: Relax, Restore, Refresh
A Friday evening slowdown that appeals to all your senses and transports you to new heights of relaxation. The gentle, slow, mindful SPA Yoga® practice spends time opening all energetic points of the body to leave you with a blissed out feeling. Class concludes with an extended savasana and guided meditation. During SPA, you may discover: Extra hands-on assists Head and neck massages A calming candlelit atmosphere Delightful scents Calming music Be prepared to feel like you just walked out…
MRVTV Community Dance Party at Localfolk Smokehouse
Join us for our 5th annual community benefit and party on Friday, November 22nd from 8-11PM at the Localfolk Smokehouse in Waitsfield, Vermont. The Smokehouse will offer its tasty fare and brews for purchase, with dinner service wrapping up by 8pm. Then, the Event officially kicks off at 8pm with a rare solo appearance by John Levey, who will perform an artful jazz guitar set. Next up will be EmaLou and the Beat, a Burlington, VT based trio playing a…
Lincoln Peak Opening Day
The 2018-2019 season at Sugarbush saw 166 days of skiing and riding. Another awesome ski and ride season start’s today, your patience has finally been rewarded! Check the snow report for the latest on trail openings and conditions.
The Big Kicker
Celebrate the upcoming 2019-2020 season with Sugarbush and Mad River Glen. The celebrations have moved to Mt. Ellen this year and the event will be a donation at the door benefit for Vermont Adaptive. Rail jams, kid’s games, music in the Green Mountain Lounge, raffle and prizes.
Thanksgiving Market at the Round Barn
Join us for the festive Annual Thanksgiving Farmer's Market. It takes place at the Round Barn in Waitsfield on Sunday, November 24, 2019. Local, organic and naturally raised and produced foods for your holidays or any day. Veggies, meats, fruits, sustainably harvested wild fish will be abundant. Find artisan cheese, old world charcuterie, milk, butter, honey and jams. And don't forget maple syrup and products, chocolates and caramels, local beer, spirits, and a vast array of homemade canned goods. Then…
Thanksgiving Farmers Market at the Inn at the Round Barn
Annual free community event for the public. Organic, natural and locally grown vegetables, fruit, meat, and fish for your holiday table. Hand made gift items for the holidays. Yummy food to eat while you shop, live music. 10am-2pm.
Creating Sacred Space
Please join us for a Sacred Space Workshop with Melinda Kinzie of Sacred Sound Sanctuary. We will learn how to connect with the luminous realms to create multidimensional Sacred Space for home, work, travel, ourselves, others, and groups. If you want, please bring materials for an altar - photos, crystals, mementos, statues of Saints, gods. You will definitely need a bell, rattle, drum or any instrument that makes noise to clear the space. You will go home with a crystal…
Lawson’s Finest Liquids Monday Night Music Series
Join us at the Lawson's Finest taproom in Waitsfield each Monday from 5-7pm for free music and specialty beer casks!
Eden Ciders Tasting
One of the best beverage pairings with Thanksgiving dinner is hard cider. Adam from Eden Ciders will be at the Taste Place pouring samples from their core lineup so you can choose which one will go best with your meal!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving! We are closed for Thanksgiving Day but open regular hours for the entire weekend! Enjoy the holiday with your family and friends!
Thanksgiving Day Buffet at Rumble’s Kitchen
Come celebrate the holiday here at Sugarbush! Join us at Rumble's Kitchen for a tasty Thanksgiving feast with the family.
Holiday Festival at Best Western Plus Waterbury-Stowe!
Join us for a weekend of fun celebrating the holiday season! Activities begin on Friday evening with an outdoor firepit, s’mores and warm drinks (adult beverages additional), tree lighting, and Santa’s arrival with the help of the Waterbury Fire Department Squad and their Fire Truck! The fun continues Saturday with cookie decorating, ornament making, horse drawn wagon rides, and the whole family may gather around a beautifully prepared holiday Buffet Dinner and cheer on their favorite model in the Ugly…
Small Business Saturday in the Mad River Valley
The Mad River Valley is celebrating local holiday shopping with deals for Small Business Saturday. Come by and see what this one-day-only deal in your favorite retailer means for you! Want to shop local but can't decide? Ask your local businesses about gift certificates for your gift giving needs! This event is organized by the Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Make a Holiday Ornament – Glass Blowing for All Ages
It's a Makers', Artists' and "Blown Away" Lovers' Delight! Create your own hand-blown glass ornament Family and friends' fun for (almost) all ages. Whether you've previously blown glass, tried your hand at one of our other seasonal events, loved the Netflix series Blown Away, or simply always wondered what it's like to work with hot glass, this is your event. People of all ages work with our seasoned glass blowing teacher to create one or more glass ornaments. Select your…
Aqua ViTea Kombucha Tasting
We are welcome Katie for her first demo at the Mad River Taste Place! Katie will have samples of both the original kombucha as well as the company's new line of hard kombuchas. The perfect drink after your Thanksgiving meal! Stop...
Mad River Valley Earn-Your-Turns Roundtable
Come meet with land managers, ski area operators, and earn-your-turn enthusiasts to discuss the opportunities and challenges of this growing sport! Join us for some engaging conversations and camaraderie.
Mad River Chorale Holiday Concert
A concert of holiday themed music for the community. Included will be a sing-a-long of carols and the Hallelujah chorus from Handel's Messiah. There will be a chamber orchestra and a chorus of about 50 voices. Conducted by Mary Jane Austin Admission: 11 & under-Free, Adults-$15, Students/Seniors-$12
Waffle Bar Sunday with Frosty
Join Frosty, The Snowman for waffles at the Three Mountain Cafe. 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Strawberries, Blueberries, Chocolate, Whip Cream and more on our waffle bar. Paul will be whipping up waffles to order. Nickie, will be taking pictures with Frosty and our little elves will be brewing up hot cider and hot chocolate. Don't have time to sit with Frosty? Order take-out and fill your container with sweet goodies before you leave.
Art in the Village 1 Year Anniversary
Come to the gallery in Warren Village to celebrate the 1 year anniversary of Art in the Village! Wine and cheese will be served.
Blazers Program Starts
Our popular Blazers program starts today!
Quayl’s Chocolates Tasting
Join Quayl at the Taste Place as she samples her irresistible homemade chocolate treats. Using many interesting flavors and styles Quayl’s chocolates are always a crowd pleaser and her tastings are a customer favorite at the Mad River...
Jasper Hill Farm Cheese Tasting
The folks at the Cellars at Jasper Hill will be on hand at the Mad River Taste Place to offer a tasting of their cheeses. This is a great opportunity to learn about this unique operation that has helped several Vermont cheesemakers get...
Kids Pizza & Movie Night
Drop off the kids at The Schoolhouse and enjoy a night of your own.
Movies - Smallfoot and Polar Express
SugarBash with The Funk Collection
Join us for drinks, appetizers, and dancing as we celebrate Sugarbush's Birthday with The Funk Collection
Valley Ski & Ride Week
A fifty-year tradition at Sugarbush. Hone your ski and ride skills with four consecutive days of instruction and inspiration with Sugarbush’s finest coaches.
Wine Tasting Event at Pitcher Inn
Our most popular wine tasting event at the Pitcher Inn – sparkling wine!-will be on Tuesday December 17th at 6pm. Join us for a culinary collaboration of hearty appetizers from Chef Jacob, Colleen, and dessert from our bakery and sparkling wines from around the globe. This event sells out quickly- get your tickets at the Warren Store. The cost is $50. per person, tax and gratuity included. We’ll be raffling holiday prizes too!
Vermont Symphony Brass Quintet & Counterpoint Singers
Vermont Symphony Brass Quintet and Counterpoint Singers Annual holiday concert! Tuesday, December 17 at 7:30 PM. The Warren United Church, Main St. Warren Village. Admission is free. This concert is always “sold out” For information or to reserve or pick up ticket: call Virginia Roth 802 496 3865 Email: warrenarts@madriver.com .
Ariel’s Honey Infusions Tasting
Ariel will be at the Taste Place with her beautiful honeys just in time for Christmas shopping! Honey is the best stocking stuffer! Sample her different infusions and get recipe and drink pairing ideas. We love to cook with Ariel's...
Sugarbush Holiday Community Party
Don't miss the Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce & Sugarbush Holiday Community Party! Join us at Rumble's for complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. Our owner Win Smith will be presenting his donation to the MRV Ambulance Service.
Nastar Starts Lincoln Peak
Opening day for race season!
Eden Ciders Tasting
We love all things bubbly for the holiday and our friends at Eden Ciders make some of the best bubbles! Stop in to the Taste Place and chat with Adam who will happily help you choose the best style for all of your entertaining needs!
V Smiley Preserves Tasting
Stop by the Taste Place to sample V Smiley Preserves. V Smiley Preserves are different than any preserve you have tasted. There are several reasons for that - they are sweetened with honey, made with local, organic fruits and they are made in...
Cabin Cat adventures starts
Our exciting Cabin Cat program kicks off another season!
Holiday Week
Celebrate this holiday season with Sugarbush in the beautiful mountains. A week full of great food, drink, and events is sure to keep the whole family in the holiday spirit.
Mt. Ellen Opening Day
56 years and counting. Mt. Ellen opens its diverse terrain for the 2019-20 winter season. Check the snow report for the latest updates on trail openings and conditions.
Quayl’s Chocolates Tasting
Join Quayl at the Taste Place as she samples her irresistible homemade chocolate treats. Using many interesting flavors and styles Quayl’s chocolates are always a crowd pleaser and her tastings are a customer favorite at the Mad River...
The Olive Table
Join us at the Mad River River Taste Place for an olive oil tasting with Dianne Hinaris, owner of The Olive Table. This isn't just any olive oil. It is oil from Dianne's family's farm in Greece. After years of friends telling her...
Holiday Caroling with the Whiffenpoofs
Sugarbush welcomes the world’s oldest and best-known collegiate a capella group, The Yale Whiffenpoofs.
Ugly Sweater Party
May all your sweaters be ugly and bright!
Family Gingerbread House Building Workshop
Bring the whole family for a night full of gingerbread, icing, and creativity.
Shelburne Farms Cheese Tasting
Visit the Mad River Taste Place for a tasting that will feature the beautiful cheddars made by the cheesemakers at Shelburne Farms. Tom will be on hand to sample cheese and chat about all things cheddar! Vermont cheddar is perfect for cooking...
Christmas Eve Dinner at Rumble’s Kitchen
Join us at Rumble's Kitchen for a warm and festive Christmas Eve Dinner.
Merry Christmas
The Mad River Taste Place will be CLOSED for Christmas Day - we hope you enjoy your holiday!
Kid’s Creations
Kids Creation is a 2 hour coco and canvas event for kids ages 8-12.
Warren Miller “Timeless” Film Screening
Join us in the Gate House Lodge for a film screening of Warren Miller's newest movie "Timeless"!
Quayl’s Chocolates Tasting
Join Quayl at the Taste Place as she samples her irresistible homemade chocolate treats. Using many interesting flavors and styles Quayl’s chocolates are always a crowd pleaser and her tastings are a customer favorite at the Mad River...