
LOCAL MAVERICK EVENTS
From markets and festivals to demos and dinners, we strive to provide a diverse range of experiences that foster learning, creativity, and community engagement. Whether you're looking for a fun night out with friends or an opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills, our events have something for everyone. Stay up-to-date on our upcoming events by checking back frequently and signing up for our newsletter. We can't wait to see you there!
Featured Events
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How They Built It! Featuring Foam & Taunik! 9/20
Learn More/TicketsA night to highlight some of our favorite Burlington businesses and the founders behind them! Featuring the team behind Foam Brewers and Taunik
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Local Maverick's 3rd Birthday Bash & Benefit for Only Cannoli! 10/5
Tickets/Learn MoreA 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.
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How They Built It! Featuring Vermont Comedy Club! 10/17
Learn More/TicketsA night to highlight some of our favorite Burlington businesses and the founders behind them! Featuring Natalie & Nathan the founders of VCC!
Upcoming Events
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"How They Built It" | Featuring Foam & Taunik 9/20
Learn More/TicketsA night to highlight some of our favorite Burlington businesses and the founders behind them! More info to come!
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Fall Cooking Demo with Anastasia Surmava | 10/4 Details TBA
Details TBA! A night of recipies, cooking, and fun!
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Local Maverick's 3rd Birthday Party! 10/5
Details TBA! Come celebrate 3 years of Local Maverick! Presented by Switchback and hosted at Nectars! Drinks, Dancing, and more info to come!
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"How They Built It" | 10/17 Featuring Vermont Comedy Club
Learn More/TicketsA night to highlight some of our favorite Burlington businesses and the founders behind them!
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Cooking with Stephanie!
Learn More/TicketsHow to make the ULTIMATE Charcuterie Board! Join Chef Stephanie in a night of fun learning how to make the ultimate charcuterie board full of local products!
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HALLOWEEN BLOCK PARTY! 10/28
Learn More/TicketsVERMONT CONSTRUCTION CO IS TEAMING UP WITH LOCAL MAVERICK & SWITCHBACK TO THROW A BIG HALLOWEEN BLOCK PARTY ON THE LAWN OF SWITCHBACK!
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Thanksgiving Cooking Demo with Anastasia Surmava | 11/10 Details TBA
Details TBA! A night of recipies, cooking, and fun!
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Making Mavericks! November Speaker Series
Details TBA! A new series hilighting Vermont entrepreneurs!
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Holiday Artisan Market At Switchback!
Details TBA! A day of local vendors, food, beer, and activities!
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Holiday Cooking Demo with Anastasia Surmava | 12/15 Details TBA
Details TBA! A night of recipies, cooking, and fun!
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Making Mavericks! December Speaker Series
Details TBA! A new series hilighting Vermont entrepreneurs!
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Maple Demo with Bridge Road Sugarworks!
Details TBA! We are teaming up with Molly from Bridge Road Sugarworks for a night of maple sugar & Syrup! Learn how it's made, get a new recipie, and taste delicious maple creations!
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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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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.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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
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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
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Lawn Market at The Essex Resort
Outdoor Artisan Market at The Essex Resort! Featuring portable mini golf, lawn games, brunch, and Vermont vendors!
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Khinkali Demo Night with Anastasia Surmava
Chef Anastasia Surmava and her Mother, Chef Tsiala spent the night sharing Georgian music, wine, and khinkali (dumplings)!
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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!
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How They Built It! Season 1
A speaker series highlighting Burlington Entrepreneurs
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Suga & Soul with Harmony's Kitchen
Chef Harmony created a night of maple infused soul food, poetry, music, and good vibes!
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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
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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!