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.
Total Eclipse of the Bar
Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VTTake in this historic moment with complimentary viewing glasses (while they last!) and $6 pints of our special release, Path of Totality Black IPA, brewed with Eclipse hops to commemorate the 2024 total solar eclipse!
Lantern Making Workshop
Rainbow Bridge Community Center 81 N. Main St. Suite 2 Barre, VT 05641, Barre, VermontFor Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), Mosaic Vermont is holding an art workshop for members of the community to make homemade lanterns for themselves or for someone they care about. The lanterns represent hope and remembrance of those affected by sexual harm. These lanterns will be hung and lit during our annual Take Back the…
Tuesday Tunes: Sammy B
Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VTSammy Blanchette, aka Sammy B, is a New England based singer/songwriter multi-instrumentalist who’s career spans nearly two decades. His performance career began primarily out of Southern Connecticut and has since found a primary home in Southern Vermont in the Okemo Valley as of 2018. Like most start up musicians, Sammy began playing out in bars and…
Mad River Valley Women in Business
Mad River Exchange 6163 Main St., Waitsfield, VTThe next meeting of the MRV Women in Business group will meet on Tuesday April 9 a the Mad River Exchange (formerly Alpino Vino). The meeting will start at 5:30 pm. Please RSVP if you plan to attend. The meeting will star off with 30 minutes to mingle followed by our speaker program. This month's…
MRB Pub Music Series: Hogback Hollow
Mad River BarnJoin us for live music, food & drinks from 5:00-9:00pm. Music featuring Hogback Hollow Hogback Hollow is an acoustic trio from Addison County VT that writes and performs original music along with some covers. The music of Hogback Hollow is rooted in bluegrass, folk, and Americana. Dave Ogrodowczyk – Guitar, Mandolin, Vocals Matt Hecklinger –…
Raclette Night
Lawson’s Finest Brewery 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VTAlps-inspired Aprés at Lawson’s Finest Liquids, every Wednesday from 4:00pm-7:00pm. A traditional Raclette dinner, paired with specialty wines by the glass or bottle. Raclette plate: $20 https://www.instagram.com/p/C1o8yGiuj7R/
BUILDING AFFORDABILITY SPEAKER SERIES: WAITSFIELD 10 DEVELOPMENT CASE STUDY WITH MAC ROOD
Yestermorrow Design/Build School 7865 Main Street, WaitsfieldMac Rood will present and explain the process that he and Bobbi went through to create an eight-house affordable housing project on their ten acre parcel in Waitsfield as well as a larger project in Hinesburg. The intent is to highlight both the hurdles and rewards of creating such a project and to hopefully encourage…
Fresh Catch Thursday
Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VTJoin 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!
Concert at Firefolk Arts: Indie Folk + Americana / all ages
Firefolk Arts 4424 Main Street, Waitsfield, VermontCONCERT: Thursday, April 11 3 Indie Folk Artists- Live Show 6:30 doors / 7 pm show — $15 // Tickets at Eventbrite.com or at the Door All ages are welcome!…
Staged Reading of the play Murder By the Book
Warren Library 413 Main St, Warren, VTEveryone is invited to the Staged Reading of the play Murder by the Book, written by Canadian playwright Laura Teasdale and sponsored by Louise Penny. The comedy takes place in…
Waterbury LEAP Energy Fair 2024
Crossett Brook Middle School Us. 5672 VT Route 100, Duxbury, VTIs it time to weatherize your drafty house? Are you interested in energy efficient heat pumps, electric vehicles, or solar power for your home or business? Find the information you need at the LEAP Energy Fair. The LEAP Energy Fair is the largest in Vermont, and it’s completely free. Tour 65 exhibits and talk to…
Caricature Artist
Sugarbush Resort WarrenGet a goofy caricature sketch done free of you and your family in your ski gear!
Spring Fling
Sugarbush Resort WarrenWe’re excited to announce that on Saturday, April 13th, Sugarbush will be hosting our third annual Spring Fling! We have a lot to celebrate, and we want you to join in on the fun at what is shaping up to be the event of the season.
Drag Story Hour
Warren Town Hall 42 Cemetary Rd, Warren, VTDrag Story Hour (DSH) is just what it sounds like... ...drag performers reading stories to children in libraries, schools, and bookstores. DSH captures the imagination and play of the gender fluidity of childhood and gives kids glamorous, positive, and unabashedly queer role models. In spaces like this, kids are able to see people who defy…
Fly Fishing Film Festival
Big Picture Theater 44 Carroll Road, WaitsfieldThe 18th annual FLY FISHING FILM TOUR (F3T) is back on the road January 2024 with a top notch selection of short films that are sure to get you fired…
A Celebration of Showing Up: Storytelling and More…
Zenbarn 179 Guptil Rd, Waterbury, VermontIn the realm of ideas everything depends on enthusiasm, in the real world all rests on perseverance. (Johann Wolfgang von Goethe) Join us for an evening of inspiring stories told…
Closing Day
Today is our last day of lift operations for the 2024 ski season, it is also the final day of our Spring Sale on 2024/2025 Season Passes & Stark Mountain Cards – buy early and SAVE! Thank you all for making this season one to remember.
Mad River Triathlon
Around the ValleyMad River Triathlon is a four-sports event set in picturesque Mad River Valley, VT. The running race starts at the Warren School and follows the Mad River Path and VT…
Pond Skimming – Canceled
The Mad River Glen Pond Skimming Extravaganza has been canceled. We simply do not have enough snow left to build a pond for Sunday. We’ll try again next year…
Book Club: Last Night at the Telegraph Club
Harwood Union High School Library 458 Route 100, Duxbury, VTJoin us for community, discussion, and fun! When: Monday, April 15 at 5:30 Where: Harwood Union High School Library No pre-registration required. Just drop by! Email: programs@outrightvt.org
MRV Libraries Bear Art Painting Project
Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, WaitsfieldAs we celebrate the return of the bears, the MRV Libraries are calling on artists of all ages to unleash their creativity by picking up a 5 x 7 print of the bear at any valley library and painting the bear in any colors or using any material except glitter or raw meat. Only one…
Tuesday Tunes: Cooie’s Trio
Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VTAs a trio, Cooie, Adlai & Patti combine their considerable talents and convey a spirit of musical adventure across multiple genres. Instrumentally, Cooie’s steady rhythm guitar, Adlai’s masterly keyboard accompaniment, and Patti’s bassline create the perfect foundation for their vocal stylings, incorporating tight three-part harmonies.
Informational Meeting and Update from the Clean Water Committee re the Moretown village wastewater project.
Moretown Elementary School 940 VT-100B, Moretown, VTThe Moretown Clean Water Committee will provide an update for town residents on its effort to site and design a wastewater treatment system for Moretown Village and surrounding area on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 7 pm at the Moretown Elementary School. The committee has been working with Otter Creek Engineering and the Vermont Department…
Raclette Night
Lawson’s Finest Brewery 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VTAlps-inspired Aprés at Lawson’s Finest Liquids, every Wednesday from 4:00pm-7:00pm. A traditional Raclette dinner, paired with specialty wines by the glass or bottle. Raclette plate: $20 https://www.instagram.com/p/C1o8yGiuj7R/
Building Affordability Speaker Series: Small Scale, Big Impact with Kaziah Haviland
Yestermorrow Design/Build School 7865 Main Street, WaitsfieldThis talk is an overview of how individuals and land owners can expand affordable housing options in the Mad River Valley through small scale affordable housing development. It will focus on local zoning regulations, potential funding streams, and programs which make it easier for individuals to create housing solutions in their own backyards.
Mad River Valley Backcountry Coalition Dawn Patrol
Sugarbush Resort WarrenSkiers and riders will meet at either Sugarbush or Mad River Glen in the wee hours of the morning to rise and rip! Exact time and location will be TBD each week based on conditions. The event leader will communicate the details each week via email/text to all who opt in to the group. Feel…
Fresh Catch Thursday
Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VTJoin 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!
Open Mic Night
The Local: Wine & Beer 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VTGather 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…
Climate & Ecology Book Discussion: The Omnivore’s Dilemma
Moretown Town Hall and Library 1147 Route 100B, MoretownJoin the Friends of the Mad River and the Mad River Valley Libraries for a climate and ecology-themed book discussion. In April, we will be discussing "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by…
Warren Public Library Cookbook Club
Warren Public Library 413 Main Street, WarrenThis month's club features Mollie Katzen and The Moosewood Restaurant. Sign up to prepare a recipe from any Moosewood cookbook and bring it to the library for a potluck dinner. Two cookbooks are currently on display at the library to browse and photocopy recipes. Sign up at the library or online.
Sorrows + Sunshine- Grief Writing Workshop with Rachel Wylie at Firefolk Arts
Firefolk Arts 4424 Main Street, Waitsfield, VermontOpen to All: Ages 13+ April 20th 1 - 3 pm @ Firefolk Arts: 4424 Main St. Waitsfield Please Register by Email: firefolkarts@gmail.com Facilitator, Rachel Wylie believes that story is a powerful tool for connection, meaning-seeking, healing, and integrating the most beautiful and challenging parts of life. Grief can often feel very solitary, but sharing…
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…
“Little One & Me Yoga” at Inklings Children’s Books
Unnamed VenueJoin Karen McPhillips from Salt & Sand Studios at Inklings for LITTLE ONE & ME YOGA on Tuesday, April 23rd at 9:30am! Karen will start by reading Yoga Bunny. This…
Tuesday Tunes: Chicky Stoltz Trio
Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VTOriginal rock n’ roll from Waitsfield’s Chicky Stoltz, Chuck Gaidys and Alex Budney . One part gutter and one part vaulted ceiling.
Raclette Night
Lawson’s Finest Brewery 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VTAlps-inspired Aprés at Lawson’s Finest Liquids, every Wednesday from 4:00pm-7:00pm. A traditional Raclette dinner, paired with specialty wines by the glass or bottle. Raclette plate: $20 https://www.instagram.com/p/C1o8yGiuj7R/
Building Affordability: Homes For All: State-Level Housing Solutions That Can Deliver
Yestermorrow Design/Build School 7865 Main Street, WaitsfieldToday, Vermont’s home production is principally producing large, expensive single-family homes on large and mid-size lots, and large-scale multi-family apartments. Vermonters looking for housing options in-between, like a duplex or four-plex, cooperative housing, senior housing units, age-friendly homes, or townhouse condominium—commonly referred to as Missing Middle Housing—have very limited options. In this final lecture of…
Fresh Catch Thursday
Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VTJoin 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!
Scrag Mountain Music, Spiritual Sounding: Sacred Trees
Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, WaitsfieldFriday, April 26 5-6 pm Mad River Valley Arts, 5031 Main St, Waitsfield Join Evan Premo (multi-instrumentalist/composer and Scrag Mountain Music co-Artistic Director) and Mikahely (Burlington-based singer-songwriter instrumentalist originally from…
‘Do-Over’ Live Storytelling Event
Plainfield Opera House 18 High St., Plainfield, VermontMosaic Vermont is hosting a Live Storytelling Event with the thee: Do-Over! Join us in listening to chosen storytellers tell their stories about starting from scratch, second chances, and redemption! Doors open at 5:30pm. Entry is $5-$20 sliding scale, any donation is appreciated!
Firefolk Arts – Workshop + Artist Reception
Firefolk Arts 4424 Main Street, Waitsfield, VermontTo close out our current art exhibition "Rooted Revelations," by Lebanese-American artist, Feda Eid, she'll offer a workshop + live performance, at which she shares a heritage-based activity for people…
Tuesday Tunes: John Lackard Blues Duo
Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VTRegular Taproom favorite John Lackard brings his blues and rock n’ roll back to the stage.
Wine Tasting: The Wines of Australia
The Local: Wine & Beer 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VT“Pour Boys” Jack Garvin and Joerg Klauck are back in The Local's Tasting Room! Jack and Joerg are known for hosting creative and engaging wine tastings, so you won’t want to miss this one when they’ll talk about (and we’ll taste!) why there’s never been a more exciting time than right now to drink the…
BUILDING AFFORDABILITY SPEAKER SERIES – AFFORDABLE HOUSING: UNDERSTANDING LOCAL AND GLOBAL APPROACHES WITH ANYA BRICKMAN RAREDON
Yestermorrow Design/Build School 7865 Main Street, WaitsfieldAffordable Housing: Understanding Local and Global Approaches with Anya Brickman Raredon Drawing from her experience in over 20 countries, Anya Brickman Raredon will share examples of housing ecosystem analyses that have led to the development of programs, policies, and projects to increase access and affordability of housing around the world. Whether in the US, an…
Fresh Catch Thursday
Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VTJoin 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!
MRV Libraries May Pub Trivia
Hostel Tevere 203 Powderhound Rd, Warren, VTThis month we are collaborating with the Friends of the Mad River to bring you a challenging water oriented trivia.
Green Up Day – Green Valley Rally
MRV Chamber Welcome Center 9 Route 17, Waitsfield, VTFor the second consecutive year the Mad River Valley towns Green Up Committees are collaborating to make the most of the effort. They are coordinating their efforts under the banner of the Mad River Valley Green Up Day Rally. Vermont’s annual Green Up Day takes place on May 4, 2024 with the Green Valley Rally…
Green Up Day Vermont
Pick up your Green Up trash bags and get out in your community on Saturday, May 4 to clean up your neighborhood roads and waterways. As a volunteer, you make a huge difference for our environment. Green Up Vermont’s mission is to promote the stewardship of our state’s natural landscape and waterways, and the livability of…
Teddy Bear Clinic at Inklings Children’s Books!
Inklings Children's Books 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VTTake the scare out of dental care. Bring your child’s favorite stuffed animal to get a dental exam! Come for a book reading, learn and play about dental visits with certified Child Life Specialist, Kellie Maas from Coastal Coping. Recommended for children ages 2 - 8. There is a $10 charge per family, payable on…
Mad River Luau Dinner With Lawson’s Finest Liquids
Lawson’s Finest Brewery 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VTAdventure Dinner luau in the heart of the Mad River Valley! Join us for a night of luau adventure, including behind-the-scenes access to the brewery, specialty sips, and a live-fire-cooked meal inspired by the islands. You’ll be greeted with a lei and a heartfelt welcome before adventuring to the private brewery for your first tropical…
Kentucky Derby Watch Party
1824 House 2150 Main St., Waitsfield, VTPut on your best derby clothes and hats and join us on May 4th in our barn to watch the "Fastest 2 minutes in sports". We will be offering Mad…