Live Music in Stark's Pub- Summer 2026
2026-08-26 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-02 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-09 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-16 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-23 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-30 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-10-07 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Stark’s Pub offers a one-of-a-kind family dining experience you won’t find anywhere else in the Mad River Valley. Open daily during the ski season from 11:00 AM to 5:30 PM whenever the mountain is running, and throughout the summer—from Memorial Day through peak foliage in October—Stark’s Pub serves dinner Wednesday through Saturday from 4:30 to 8:30 PM.
In the warmer months, enjoy stunning mountain views while dining al fresco on the deck or from the comfort of the cozy indoor seating. The atmosphere is relaxed and family-friendly, with yard games to entertain kids and miles of scenic hiking trails just steps from your table.
Whether you’re winding down after a day on the slopes or hiking in the Green Mountains, Stark’s Pub is the perfect spot to refuel and reconnect. Don’t miss our live music performances—après-ski in the winter and on Wednesday summer evenings. For a full schedule of musical guests, visit our event calendar.
A special thanks to our friends at Lawson’s Finest Liquids for helping us support local artists and keep the good vibes going all year long at Stark’s Pub.

MAY 20: Grift Trio
MAY 27th: Evan Jennison & Matt Schrag
JUNE 3rd: Blackwolf
JUNE 10th: Seth Yacovone Solo
JUNE 17th: Honeywell
JUNE 24th: Astral Underground
July 1st: Sugar Shack
July 8th: Al’s Pals
July 15th: Brett Hughes
July 22nd: Rob & Bob
July 29th: Justin Burgess Trio

Fall Sale on 2026/2027 Season Passes, Stark Mountain Cards and Kids' Seasonal Programs
2026-09-08 - 2026-09-30
Remaining quantities of 2026-2027 Season Passes go on sale today at their current rate through the end of the month.
Stark Mountain Cards are on sale until the 30th of September and Kids’ Seasonal Programs are available to purchase at their lowest rate or until they reach capacity.
In order to maintain a unique, uncrowded ski experience, we have limited quantities of passes, seasonal programs and Stark Mountain Cards available for sale. Please buy early, once quantities are gone these products won’t be available again until next season.

Mow Crew
2026-09-14 07:00 - 2026-09-25 15:00
Mow some grass, earn your pass! Mow crew is the best way to get an intimate look at all of the nooks and crannies of Stark Mountain, burn some calories and make new ski buddies. At the end of the 10 days of work you’ll have earned some cash for your pocket and a full season’s pass for the upcoming winter.
A little run down on how we mow our trails… We use hand scythes to cut the grass, ferns and shrubs on the steepest slopes here at Mad River Glen. Most of the beginner and intermediate terrain is mowed with a tractor, mow crew steps in to finish off the areas the tractor can’t go. We mow and move in a line shoulder-to-shoulder hiking up the trails as we go. It can be tough work but the camaraderie makes it so much fun! Truly, it is rewarding and at the end of the 10 days, you’ll have a full season ski pass and some cash in your pocket. Not only that but you will likely have learned something about the terrain you didn’t already know and you’ll have gained a couple of new ski buddies.
The day begins at 7:00 am and we mow until about 3:00 pm with many short breaks in between. A backpack with a hydration pack is highly recommended and you should also pack yourself enough food to get you through the day. There will be water stations along the route to refill your containers and likely a ride down on the chairlift at the end of the day to ease the knees. Most people wear pants and long sleeves to fend off bugs and protect them from the sun but a few hardy folks go shorts and tees, everyone wears hiking boots – no exceptions. We will provide the scythe, a pair of work gloves, a sharpening stone/tools and water.
If you’re interested in joining the mow crew this fall please send an email to ry@madriverglen.com.

Siptemberfest 2026
2026-09-19 12:00 - 16:00
STARK’S PUB WILL BE CLOSED ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH FOR SIPTEMBERFEST.
Back in 2008, three folks who really like beer, really like festivals and really like Mad River Glen, decided we wanted to bring the fun of a beer fest back to the Valley and that the only way it was going to happen was if we pulled up our bootstraps and did it ourselves!
Although Siptemberfest has grown over the years it is still the greatest little beer festival in the state of Vermont. There are still only around 24 brewers and roughly 800 tickets for sale, making it the Best Little Beer Fest in Vermont. For more information check out the official SIPtemberfest website.

Stark Mountain Foundation Naturalist Hikes
2026-09-19 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-03 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-17 14:00 - 17:00
Stark Mountain Foundation is thrilled to welcome back Vermont Master Naturalist Gene O. Desideraggio for our seasonal series of free, family-friendly guided hikes. More than just a walk in the woods—it’s an invitation to step into the hidden world of the Green Mountains. This season’s hikes will take place:
May 16th: 2pm-4pm – Snowshoe Trail (~2 hours)
June 20th: 5-7:30pm – Solstice Hike to the Kent Thomas Nature Center. Join us as we explore the flora and fauna that thrives in the diverse landscape of Mad River Glen, ranging from the pollinators of common flowers along the ski trails to ephemeral plants of the moist forest. Expect to learn about wildlife and how you can contribute your day-to-day natural observations to benefit conservation. Medium/ High intensity (>800ft elevation gain)
July 18th: 2pm-3:30pm – Waterfall Hike (~1.5 hours)
August 15th: 2pm-4pm – up the Snowshoe Trail & down the 19th hole (~2 hours)
September 19th: 2pm-4pm – Snowshoe Trail (~2 hours)
October 3rd (Green and Gold Weekend): 1p-4pm (~3hrs) High Intensity (take lift up and hike down the mountain)
October 17th: Kent Thomas Nature Center – 2pm-5pm (~2.5-3hrs)
Hikes are open to ages 5+ (a supervising adult must accompany children), pre-registration is required to attend, and registration is limited. Hikes will meet at the flagpole in front of the Mad River Glen Basebox.
Click Here to register

Fall Sales Deadline Day
2026-09-30, 2027-09-30, 2028-09-30, 2029-09-30
Today is the deadline for the best deals on Season Passes, Stark Mountain Cards and Kids’ Seasonal Programs.

September 30th also marks the fiscal year for the Co-op, APR is due and Mad Money from the previous season expires.

*Please note that Stark Mountain Cards are NOT available to purchase following the September 30th deadline.

Green & Gold Weekend- Shareholder Town Hall
2026-10-03
Foliage lift rides are available on America’s favorite Single Chair both Saturday and Sunday, first chair up is at 10 AM and the last chair is loaded at 2:30 PM. Foliage lift ride tickets are good for a round trip from base to summit and back down again, the cost is $20 for adults and $15 for juniors and seniors (free for season pass holders). Foliage lift ride tickets can be purchased in person at the ticket window. Stark’s Pub, the General Store and Ticket Booth will all be open, please see our operational hours listed below.
Stark’s Pub: Lunch & Dinner 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM (Dinner service begins at 4:30)
Lift Operations: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
General Store: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Ticket Office: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday events:
SMF Animal/Naturalist Program: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (3rd floor)
MRG Homeowner’s Meeting 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM (3rd floor)
Co-op Shareholder’s Town Meeting 4:00 – 6:00 PM (3rd floor and via Google Meet)

Green & Gold Weekend
2026-10-04
Foliage lift rides are available on America’s favorite Single Chair both Saturday and Sunday, first chair up is at 10 AM and the last chair is loaded at 2:30 PM. Foliage lift ride tickets are good for a round trip from base to summit and back down again, the cost is $20 for adults and $15 for juniors and seniors (free for season pass holders). Foliage lift ride tickets can be purchased in person at the ticket window. Stark’s Pub, the General Store and Ticket Booth will all be open, please see our operational hours listed below.
Stark’s Pub: Lunch & Chicken BBQ 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Lift Operations: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
General Store: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Ticket Office: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday events:
Allen Clark Memorial Hill Climb at 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

MRVBC Primer
2026-11-07 09:00 - 17:00
The Mad River Valley Backcountry Coalition (MRVBC) has partnered again with Kel Rossiter of Adventure Spirit to offer a 1-day workshop on backcountry fundamentals. The BC Primer will be an all-day workshop held at the Mad River Glen @ the Cricket Club and on the mountain on Saturday, November 7th. The course topics will help those who are newer to backcountry skiing/riding feel more comfortable going out into the deep woods of our region in search of untracked snow. More experienced skiers/riders will gain useful insights, information, tools, and techniques for exploring mountains further afield. And all will certainly enjoy meeting and connecting with other BC enthusiasts in our community!
Registration is required, check out mrvbc.org for more information.

Opening Day of the 2026/2027 Ski Season
2026-12-12 09:00 - 15:30
December 11, 1948 Mad River Glen opened to the public for the first time, whisking skiers 2000 vertical feet to the summit of Stark Mountain on the Single. The American Steel & Wire Company had installed nearly 600 of these state-of-the-art aerial tramway systems across the country and together with Roland Palmedo brought lift-served skiing to the Mad River Valley.

Christmas Day: Closed
2026-12-25, 2027-12-25, 2028-12-25
In celebration of the festive season, we would like to let you know that we will be closed on Christmas Day. This special time of year allows us to embrace the joy of being with loved ones, and as our team prepares for the exciting ski season ahead, we truly value these moments of togetherness.
We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you back when we reopen on December 26th.
Wishing you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas filled with warmth, joy, and happiness!

John Kearns Memorial Town Meeting Day
2027-03-02, 2028-03-07, 2029-03-06
Vermont high school, middle school and elementary school students ski for FREE!
A Town Meeting Day tradition, U12 and U14 racers descend on MRG for the annual John Kearns Memorial Town Meeting Day Slalom Race.
This is the first slalom event of the season for U12s.

Co-op Annual Shareholder's Meeting
2027-04-03 17:00 - 18:00, 2028-04-01 17:00 - 18:00, 2029-04-07 17:00 - 18:00
MRG Co-op Shareholders ski free today!
The annual meeting for the owners of America’s only skier-owned mountain. All shareholders are encouraged to attend either in-person on the 3rd floor or watch a live stream via Google Meet.
Don’t forget that it is also Shareholder Appreciation Day in the General Store when all Co-op Shareholders get 20% off of their purchases.
Shareholders, please gather in front of the Basebox beginning at 4:45 for a new group photo.
