Upcoming Events

  • Hotel Champlain Permanent Jewelry & Sampling Pop-up 11/7

    Join us at Hotel Champlain from 3pm-6pm for Permanent Jewelry by Homegrown Jewelry and samples of a selection of our Vermont Specialty Food products from the gift shop!

    60 Battery Street Burlington, VT

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  • Sip & Shop & Collection Launch! 11/9

    Join us in Burlington for the holiday collection launch of Homegrown Jewelry! We will have cocktails from Split Spirits and Holiday shopping from all your favorite Vermont businesses!

    100 Bank Street

    TICKETS DROPPED NOVEMBER 1ST! 
  • Professional Workshop 11/14: Data Driven Marketing

    A Professional Workshop: Data-driven marketing = Sales


    In our brief talk, we’ll show you how to transform fuzzy ROI into a clear, data-driven strategy that increases customer acquisition and drives top-line sales. With over 25 years of experience and 100+ clients served, J. Scott Marketing knows how to help businesses grow.

    Join us from 12pm-1:30pm on Thursday, November 14th!

    REGISTER HERE 
  • Local Maverick Holiday Market 11/23

    A Holiday market in the newly renovated Hotel Champlain! (Formerly the Hilton Burlington Lake Champlain)! Jump on your holiday shopping early with a variety of Vermont producers and businesses, giveaways, a Photo Booth, DJ, and bar on site! 

    Join us from 11am-5pm

  • Small Business Saturday Market in NYC 11/30

    A Vermont market full of shopping, drinks, and activities on Small Business Saturday!

    More Details TBA in September

    TICKETS DROPPED IN NOVEMBER 
  • Culinary Mavericks: Le Bon GoĂ»T Popup Dinner 12/9

    Join us at Cold Hollow Cider Mill for an African cuisine popup dinner Monday, 12/9! 

    This special event will feature a multi-course meal created by Le Bon GoûT blending authentic African cuisine with the seasonal bounty of Vermont.

    Sponsored by Split Spirits

    3600 Waterbury-Stowe Road Waterbury Center, VT

    TICKETS DROPPED IN NOVEMBER 
  • Culinary Mavericks: Thingz From Yaad Pop-up Dinner 1/13

    Join us at Cold Hollow Cider Mill for a Jamaican Fall Harvest Dinner with Thingz From Yaad! on Monday, 1/13 

    This special event will feature a multi-course meal created by Chef Shaneall Ferron of Thingz From Yaad, blending authentic Jamaican cuisine with the seasonal bounty of Vermont.

    Sponsored by Split Spirits

    3600 Waterbury-Stowe Road Waterbury Center, VT

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  • Vermont Holiday Market NYC 12/14-12/15

    A two-day Vermont Holiday extravaganza! Complete with holiday themed decor, activities, and shopping bundles!

    More Details TBA in September

    TICKETS DROPPED IN NOVEMBER 
  • Après Ski Chalet Oculus Takeover 1/18

    We will be transforming The Canvas 3.0 event space into a Vermont "ski-chalet"! Transport yourself from the city to the mountain! Featuring ski-chalet themed outfits, fondue, drinks, and Vermont shopping!

    More Details TBA in September

    TICKETS DROPPED IN NOVEMBER 
  • Culinary Mavericks: Winter BBQ 1/27

    Join us at Cold Hollow Cider Mill for a winter BBQ popup dinner Monday, 12/9! 

    This special event will feature a multi-course meal created by Southern Smoke blending BBQ flavors with the seasonal bounty of Vermont.

    Sponsored by Split Spirits

    3600 Waterbury-Stowe Road Waterbury Center, VT

    TICKETS DROPPED IN NOVEMBER 
  • Making Maverick's featuring Homegrown Jewelry!

    Making Maverick's featuring Francesca D'Elia! A speaker series highlighting the stories of Vermont entrepreneurs, artists, & creators!

    Hear about Homegrown Jewelry's story! Learn what inspired Francesca and what the future holds!

    TICKETS TBA SOON 

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Past Events

Switchback's 21st Birthday Bash!

Get ready to party! Switchback's turning 21 and can finally drink with the rest of us! To celebrate, Switchback is teaming up with Local Maverick to throw an epic Birthday Bash you won't want to miss.

We will pay homage to the history & Innovation of Switchback, showcase the dynamic elements of what Switchback is today, and give a sneak peek at the future evolution of Switchback.

Enjoy 25+ local vendors, exciting family-friendly activities, live music, and a raffle & silent auction to benefit Vermont Works for Women and Age Well

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  • Total Eclipse of the Heart 4/8

    Join us for the Hilton Burlington Lake Champlain’s totally tubular 2024 “Total Eclipse of the Heart” event. Once the moon passes and we’re walking on sunshine again, head to our Mezzanine level and get ready to party hardy. Local Maverick will be curating tastings, local vendors, and products for the special day!

  • Thingz From Yaad Pop-up Dinner 4/5

    Join us Friday April 5th! We're bringing the vibrant flavors of Jamaica to your plate with an authentic 3-course family-style dinner experience you won't find anywhere else presented by Thingz from Yaad.

  • Galentine's Cupcake Decorating Class 2/10

    Join Below Deck star and former chef, Anastasia Surmava for a Galantines Day Cupcake Decorating Afternoon! Celebrate the spirit of friendship and creativity at our exclusive Galentine's Cupcake Decorating Class! Grab your bestie and join us for an evening of sweet indulgence and delightful company.

  • Making Maverick's! 12/11

    Making Maverick's featuring Kelsy Raap! A speaker series highlighting the stories of Vermont entrepreneurs, artists, & creators!

    Hear about Upstate Elevator Co & Green State Dispensary! Learn what inspired Kelsy and what the future holds!

  • Switchback Holiday Party! Friday 12-8

    A comfy cozy holiday party at the Tap Room complete with... Cocktails from App Gap, Mini Maverick Holiday Market, Music from DJ CRWD CTRL (5-8PM), and Beer & Cookie Pairing!

  • Making Maverick's! 11/28

    Featuring Alexx, Founder of The Vermont Marshmallow Company!

    Local Maverick hosting a monthly video podcast series to showcase the stories of some of Vermont's favorite and emerging people.

  • Culinary Maverick's Harvest Dinner! 11/14

    Harvest Dinner! A 4-Course Dining Experience featuring chef Matt Stewart of Hen of The Wood!

    Immersive yourselves as we showcase innovative takes on classic Thanksgiving dishes, highlighting Vermont producers.

  • Satsivi Demo! 11/10

    Anastasia Surmava and her mom Tsiala are hosting a Georgian Satsivi cooking demonstration & tasting!

    Learn how to make authentic Georgian Chicken Satsivi! Chicken Satsivi is a traditional Georgian dish.

  • Flavors of Fall! With Chef Brian!

    A delicious popup dinner featuring Chef Brian from Southern Smoke. We indulged in delicious seasonal flavors from Vermont farms, hilighting chef Brians skills.

  • Local Maverick's 3rd Birthday Bash & Benefit for Only Cannoli! 10/5

    A night to Celebrate 3 years of Local Maverick! We are teaming up with Switchback for an evening of Music, Dancing, Beer, and Food! In addition, we are raising funds for our friends at Only Cannoli! 6pm-9pm at Nectars.

  • "How They Built It" | Featuring Foam & Taunik 9/20

    A night to highlight some of our favorite Burlington businesses and the founders behind them! More info to come!

  • How They Built it! Featuring South End Get Down 8/24

    A night to highlight some of our favorite Burlington businesses and the founders behind them! Featuring the brothers behind South End Get Down & The Pinery.

  • Bikes & Brew Crawl 8/20

    Bikes & Brews Crawl! Take a tour around Burlington to experience a day of local coffee, food, and drink! Tastings, scavenger hunts, and more! Participating cafes and locations are Brio, Scout, Nomad, Vivid, & Maverick Market!

  • BTV Creative Mornings! 8/18

    Join us Friday morning at Maverick Market for CreativeMornings BTV! Featuring artist Charlotte Dworshak! The theme for August is PRIDE 🫀Pride is when you stand tall and say, “This is who I am.” Pride is when you reclaim the parts of your identity that others might have scorned.

  • Switchback's 21st Birthday Bash! 8/12

    Switchback's turning 21 and they are teaming up with us to throw an epic Birthday Bash you won't want to miss! An incredible evening of Vermont music, beer, food, art, and community!

  • Dog Days of Summer

    A festival converted into a Flood relief Fundraiser for Vermont Farm Fund. 3 Tuesdays in July, 7/11, 7/18, 7/25. A dog friendly festival series at Switchback empowering people with disabilities. Local vendors and live performances by Jamie Lee Thurston, Kat Wright & Brett Hughes

  • How They Built It! With Brio & Venetian

    A night to highlight some of our favorite Burlington businesses and the founders behind them! Featuring Magda co-founder of Brio and Justin, founder of Venetian Beverages & Venetian Soda Lounge

  • Lawn Market at The Essex Resort

    Outdoor Artisan Market at The Essex Resort! Featuring portable mini golf, lawn games, brunch, and Vermont vendors!

  • Khinkali Demo Night with Anastasia Surmava

    Chef Anastasia Surmava and her Mother, Chef Tsiala spent the night sharing Georgian music, wine, and khinkali (dumplings)!

  • Only Cannoli's First Birthday Party

    A celebration of one our favorite local businesses, Only Cannoli! We had a party at 110 Main with cannolis & cocktails from Venetian Soda lounge!

  • How They Built It! Season 1

    A speaker series highlighting Burlington Entrepreneurs

    Watch Week 1 

    Watch Week 2

    Watch Week 3

    Watch Week 4

  • Suga & Soul with Harmony's Kitchen

    Chef Harmony created a night of maple infused soul food, poetry, music, and good vibes!

  • Frog Hollow Farm 4-Course Dinner

    Local Maverick teamed up with Frog Hollow Farm, Jasper HIll Farm, and Switchback to create the ultimate 4-course farm dinner & beer paring menu

  • Baking with Maple Sugar!

    We teamed up with Molly from Bridge Road Sugarworks to show you how Maple Sugar is made & what to bake with it!