Mad River Valley Community Calendar

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The Comprehensive Mad River Valley Event Calendar is our community's most complete and widely used calendar of events. It is powered by a collaboration between the Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Valley Reporter. Everyone is invited to include their event on the calendar for free.

3D Drawing for Kids: Tricks for Drawing with Depth

Camp Meade 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex

Have you ever wanted to draw your pet and have them look 3D? Or make a drawn ball look truly round? Artists have a toolkit of tricks for giving their work depth on a flat page and in this workshop, we’ll try them out for ourselves. Come learn all the secrets to make your art…

Co-op Board of Trustees Meeting

The Co-op’s Board of Trustees meets monthly, except July and August. 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 by emailing coopboard@madriverglen.com…

Mad River Riders Season Kick-Off

Mad River Barn

Join Us For Mad River Riders 2024 Season Kickoff Party Come join us at the Mad River Barn on Saturday, May 18th at 5pm to kick off the 2024 season. Enjoy mingling with other biking enthusiasts, light apps, and a short presentation on our trail enhancement and programming plans for the 2024 season. Pub Open…

Author Kate Hosford Visits Inklings!

Inklings Children's Books 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT

Inklings is so excited to welcome author - and Waitsfield native - Kate Hosford on Sunday, May 19th at 10am for a reading of her brand new book, YOU'LL ALWAYS BE MY CHICKADEE. This beautiful picture book weaves together the wonders of nature and a parent’s devotion in one glorious day of outdoor exploration. It's…

Bella Voce “Singing and Living in Harmony” Spring Concert

Stowe Community Church 137 Main Street, MIDDLESEX, Vermont

The “Singing and Living in Harmony” theme of the concerts speaks to the important role that music plays in our own personal life and in our connections with others.   Music of Hildegard von Bingen, Ola Gjeilo, Gwyneth Walker, and more. Guest Artists: The Hildegard Ensemble, (for Stowe:) and Students of Stowe Middle High School For…

The Harwood Assembly Band: Free Concert on the Camp Meade Green

Camp Meade 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex

Camp Meade is excited to announce that we are kicking off our summer community concert series with Harwood High School's flagship modern music ensemble - The Assembly Band! Featuring some of the best youth talent in Vermont, this 14-piece band leans into the jam-band-funk-pop realm performing music from the likes of Stevie Wonder, Tedeschi Trucks,…

THE HARWOOD ASSEMBLY BAND AT OUR CONCERTS ON THE GREEN

Camp Meade 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex

Kick off our summer community concert series with Harwood High School's flagship modern music ensemble - The Assembly Band. Featuring some of the best youth talent in Vermont, this 14-piece band leans into the jam-band-funk-pop realm performing music from the likes of Stevie Wonder, Tedeschi Trucks, Grateful Dead, Ozomatli, The Doobie Brothers, Sammy Rae and…

Tuesday Tunes: Chris Peterman Quartet

Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT

The Chris Peterman Quartet brings together four of Vermont’s finest and most sought-after musicians, playing a wide variety of contemporary and classic jazz in a uniquely melodic style, and focused on the dialog and interplay that are the heart of jazz. Their repertoire includes compositions by the band as well as reimaginings of the music…

PROSPECTIVE STUDENT INFORMATION SESSION

Zoom Meeting 123 Main Street, Anytown, Vermont

Join us online for a general information session for prospective students. We are beginning to offer these information sessions as a time for folks to learn more about our school and our programs, campus life, and student trajectories, and to ask any questions of our staff. While we will provide information that will be useful…

Fresh Catch Thursday

Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT

Join us every Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00pm as Nor’Easter Catering serves up fresh oysters on the half shell and other tasty sea treats! Pair it with a $5 pint of our Nitro Irish Stout!

Stoke Ramen Pop-Up

Mad River Barn

Get Stoked…Stoke Ramen is Back! Join us in the Pub Every Thursday in May from 5 – 9pm to enjoy all of your Stoke Favorites!

Stark’s Pub Opens for Summer Dinning

General Stark’s Pub opens for the summer with Friday night fish fry from 4:30 until 8:30 tonight. Stark’s Pub offers an unparalleled family dinning atmosphere you can’t find anywhere else in the Mad River Valley. The Pub is open during the summer months from Memorial Day through Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Dinner is served on Wednesday,…

1st Annual Memorial Day Pig Jig at Mount Ellen

Mount Ellen Mount Ellen

Join us for the 1st Annual Memorial Day Pig Jig at Mount Ellen! Featuring live music and a pig roast. Free. Doors open at 11am.11:30am - 1pm - GuitFiddle3:30pm - 4:30pm - Wild Leek River Band

Playful Minds Workshops

Camp Meade 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex

Calling all young artists, storytellers, movers, groovers, and explorers - Playful Minds Workshops are made for kids! In this series of five workshops, early childhood educators Raya and McKinley will lead kids through fun-filled and enriching themed experiences that support creative expression through exploration. These workshops are not just educational and entertaining, but are a…

The Art & History of Tea // Tasting & Meditative Practice

Firefolk Arts 4424 Main Street, Waitsfield, Vermont

Led by Vanessa Santos Eugenio Saturday, May 25th, 2024 — 3-6 PM COST: $30 Join Vanessa Santos Eugenio for a gentle afternoon, learning a history of tea and creation of various teas, intuitive gongfu style brewing, and meditative practice. We will explore two types of high mountain oolongs and one hong cha (red tea). While…

Stone Bishop Backyard BBQ Benefit Concert

Mad River Barn

Join us Saturday May 25th from 5 – 9pm in our events pavilion for a community benefit concert. Live Music provided by Running In Circles Mad River Barn will be cooking up classic backyard BBQ fare for purchase Cash Bar | Silent Auction Proceeds will benefit Mike Bishop & Rebekah Stone with the financial hardships of…

Stark’s Pub Live Summer Music

Stark’s Pub offers an unparalleled family dining atmosphere you can’t find anywhere else in the Mad River Valley. The Pub is open during the off-season from Memorial Day weekend through Green & Gold weekend. Dinner is served Wednesday through Saturday from 4:30 to 8:30 PM with brunch offered on Sundays from 10:00 AM until 2:00…

Summer Sundays: Bettenroo

Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT

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,…

Bent Nails House Band: Free Concert on the Camp Meade Green

Camp Meade 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex

Montpelier fan favorites The Bent Nails House Band will take you from rock to soul to funk to country to jazz to Motown and back again. Come dance and sing along as they venture out of the bistro and onto our outdoor stage! Doors at 3:30pm, music begins at 4pm.

Fresh Catch Thursday

Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT

Join us every Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00pm as Nor’Easter Catering serves up fresh oysters on the half shell and other tasty sea treats! Pair it with a $5 pint of our Nitro Irish Stout!

Gopher Launch Party & 1 Year Celebration

Capstone Community Action 20 Gable Place, Barre, Vermont

Gopher, a new non-profit transportation service operated by Community Rides VT in Barre is celebrating one year of providing door-to-door rides in all electric vehicles for rural Vermonters throughout Washington County and neighboring towns in Orange County. Gopher it and help us celebrate at this free event. All are welcome on May 30 in the…

Stoke Ramen Pop-Up

Get Stoked…Stoke Ramen is Back! Join us in the Pub Every Thursday in May from 5 – 9pm to Enjoy all of your Stoke Favorites!

Open Mic Night

The Local: Wine & Beer 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VT

Gather with us at The Local for an open mic night hosted by Sarah and Derek in the Tasting Room. All levels of experience are welcome. Dig deep to find that inner songstress, dancer, poet, or performer! There is so much talent in our little neck of the woods, and we’re happy to give you…

VT Kindness Project: Returning Home to Ourselves

Moretown Town Hall and Library 1147 Route 100B, Moretown

Come to the Moretown Library for a free wellness event with trauma educator and local PA Kimberly Pierce, and view her short film followed by a discussion on the impacts of stress and childhood trauma, and what we can do to help heal ourselves. Light refreshments provided. RSVP here: https://forms.gle/FYnJg154TGewD1hw5 The Vermont Kindness Project believes…

Three Sisters Four Women

Lost Nation Theater 39 Main Street, Montpelier

Written by Laura Michele Erle and Samantha Haviland, and directed by Kathleen Keenan. an intimate, fun, and modern reimagining of Anton Chekhov’s classic story of hope in the hardest times. One that puts The Three Sisters points of view front and center! Get privy to the inner lives - and secret loves - of our…

Birding By Ear Workshop

Moretown Town Hall and Library 1147 Route 100B, Moretown

Have you ever wondered which bird is making what sound in the overwhelming chorus of song this time of year? Then join the library and the Mad Birders as we delve into the exciting world of birding using our ears. We will meet indoors on Saturday afternoon to learn the basics, then practice these skills…

Spring Hill School presents The Modern Times Puppet Theater’s brand new show!

Lareau Farm Inn 46 Lareau Rd., Waitsfield

To celebrate Spring Hill School's 40th birthday, Spring Hill School presents the Modern Times Puppet Theater’s brand new show, “The Perils of Mr. Punch: Let’s Agree to Disagree” . We’re so pleased to welcome Modern Times back for a second year. This is an event for all! Co-founders Rose Friedman and Justin Lander are a…

Spring Hill School’s Bid & Boogie

Bliss Ridge Farm 216 Gove Road, Moretown, Vermont

Help Spring Hill School celebrate 40 years of helping children (and grown ups) grow! Coming up Saturday, June 1st is the second part of our annual fundraiser “The Bid & Boogie”. We checked off the “Bid” last fall with a very successful online auction and now it’s time to party! Please plan to join us…

Make your own Pride Flag!

Rainbow Bridge Community Center 81 N. Main St. Suite 2 Barre, VT 05641, Barre, Vermont

Join Mosaic in making personalized Pride Flags! We’ll supply white bandanas and paint, you bring the creativity! Create your own flag that represents who you are, write your favorite phrase, and what pride means to you!

Fresh Catch Thursday

Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT

Join us every Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00pm as Nor’Easter Catering serves up fresh oysters on the half shell and other tasty sea treats! Pair it with a $5 pint of our Nitro Irish Stout!

Meet the Winemaker: Camila Carrillo

The Local: Wine & Beer 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VT

We're thrilled that winemaker Camila Carrillo of La Montañuela will be with us at The Local on Thursday, June 6th! She's a first generation winegrower who is farming and making wine here in Vermont under the direction of Deirdre Heekin and Caleb Barber of La garagista. We'll be tasting through her wines, learning about her…

MRV Libraries Pub Trivia

Hostel Tevere 203 Powderhound Rd, Warren, VT

June's pub trivia is all about cars, whether in movies, books, film or on the streets. Come and share your knowledge as we take a rollicking ride. Be sure to call the Hostel Tevere in advance to land a table at 802-496-9222.

SafeTrails First Aid Course

MRV Chamber Welcome Center 9 Route 17, Waitsfield, VT

Mad River Riders is hosting SafeTrails First Aid and their trails-specific first aid course to Mad River Valley on June 8th.  This 4-hr program will help you be prepared to deal with many common injuries and determine what can be handled later--when your hike or ride is done, what will require you to cut your…

Mountain Gardeners’ Plant Sale

The Slow Road by Shaw's Slow Road, Waitsfield

Locally Grown Perennials $7.50 per plant / $20 for 3 plants One of the highlights of our year is the Plant Sale. The sale helps to fund the Rena Chernick Memorial Scholarship for local students in the fields of horticultural or environmental sciences. This year the plant sale will be held on Saturday, June 8th…

Art Market at Firefolk Arts

Firefolk Arts 4424 Main Street, Waitsfield, Vermont

All ages, Free Art Market at Firefolk Arts -- held at 4412 Main St. Waitsfield -- in the "Kodak Building" next door to the gallery 20 vendors, selling art of many mediums: ceramics, painting, jewelry, textiles, woodcraft, metalwork, photography, clothing, prints, comics, poetry, etc. Korean + Filipino Food, Herbal Mocktails, and Ice Cream for sale

Co-op Board of Trustees Meeting

The Co-op’s Board of Trustees meets monthly, except July and August. 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 by emailing coopboard@madriverglen.com…

The Magic Toy Box

Corner School Resource Center of Granville Vermont 75 Post Office Hill 75 Post Office Hill, Granville, Vermont

A week-long half-day camp for kids ages 4 - 6 (pre-K through Gr. 1) in our beautifully renovated one-room schoolhouse. Beloved teaching artist at The Flynn and schools across Vermont, Tracy Martin takes children on a joyful journey of movement, crafts, storytelling and performance made for and by kids. Siblings welcome! Scholarships available, supported in…

THE MOB & STONEWALL: Unraveling the Mafia’s Influence in the 1969 Uprising

Waterbury Congragational Church Route 100, Waterbury, VT

Donations benefit the Duxbury Historical Society. THE MOB & STONEWALL: Unraveling the Mafia’s Influence in the 1969 Uprising The Stonewall Uprising stands as a pivotal moment in history—a fierce response by the LGBTQ community to relentless police raids. On June 28, 1969, the New York City Police descended upon the Stonewall Inn, a beloved gathering…

Meet the Winemaker: Michele D’Aprix

The Local: Wine & Beer 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VT

Michele D'Aprix is back in The Tasting Room. She's the only American woman making her own wine in France' Boardeaux region, and we're excited she's returning to share her wines and their stories with us. Throughout the evening, Michele will guide us through five of her wines - from white to rosé to red -…

4th of July Weekend at Sugarbush

Sugarbush Resort Warren

Unanimously voted the #1 Fourth of July Parade by everyone on the planet, the Warren Parade offers an ever-evolving, engaging and (often/sometimes) humorous take on our independence. You’ll want to be in Warren Village before 10 AM on the 4th to grab a spot along the route, but don’t wait until Tuesday to enjoy the…

DGVT Sugarbush Huk tour

Lincoln Peak 102 Forest Dr, Warren, VT 05674

More information coming soon!Check out DGVT