Lawson's Finest Liquids

Summer Sundays: When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth
2025-06-01 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
A rock trio playing select guitar rock from the 1970’s. Bands like Jeff Beck, Santana, David Bowie, Billy Cobham, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Neil Young and a far out collection of era songs that will feather your hair.

Tuesday Tunes: Bettenroo
2025-06-03 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-01 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
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, etc), Milton Theatre, WBOC’s Delmarva Life, Florida’s Gulf Coast & Keys, Ladybug Festival, New England as well as venues in New Zealand, Australia, Ireland, Costa Rica and Belize. Audiences can’t help but become an integral part of Anne and Lori’s passionate musical delivery. Check out Bettenroo’s CD ‘Live Out Loud‘.

Summer Sundays: REDadmiral
2025-06-08 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Hailing from the greater Burlington area of Vermont, REDadmiral plays foot stomping alt rock music covering a wide range of styles and vibes. Songwriter Gordon Glover concocts tasty original tunes, which the band serves up with a side of satisfying covers. Originally playing electric instruments, the band has shed the big amps in favor of a more organic groove. Resonator and acoustic guitars, backed by stand up bass and an eclectic mix of hillbilly percussion blend together for a warm and energetic sound.

Tuesday Tunes: Cooie's Trio
2025-06-10 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
As 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.

Father's Day 2025!
2025-06-15 11:00 - 18:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Come celebrate Father’s Day with a fresh glass or two of Kolsch down at the Lawson’s Finest Taproom. We’ll be pouring traditional stange glassware full of bright, clear Kolsch. Our freshest summer offering, for only $3 a glass.
We’ve also curated the perfect Dad Pack, for those that are searching for the ultimate gift. A brand new hat with matching glassware, a 4-pack of Kolsch, and a jar of house made dry rub, all bundled up in a Taproom tote bag and ready to go!
At 3:00pm Bloodroot Gap will take the stage for their 3rd annual Father’s Day bluegrass show at our taproom.
Don’t overthink it! Come on down!

Summer Sundays: Bloodroot Gap
2025-06-15 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Formed after a serendipitous jam session at a Vermont bluegrass festival, Bloodroot Gap is a musical collaboration between brothers Rob and Jim McCuen (Swing Noire), Freeman Corey (Catamount Crossing, Big Spike Bluegrass) and Jake Munson.
Corey, a fiddle player who grew up on a dairy farm in Benson, is the son of a fine, old-time fiddler. He started playing at age 10, learning hundreds of Irish, Scottish and French-Canadian fiddle tunes from his father. Corey has become one of Vermont’s most sought-after traditional fiddlers, gracing the stage with Bob Amos and Catamount Crossing, Big Spike Bluegrass, The Haymakers and Spare Parts among countless other notable groups and musicians.
The McCuen Brothers have been performing side-by-side for nearly 30 years, founding the bands Wiley Dobbs, Acoustic Undermind, and Swing Noire, and sharing the stage with the likes of Frank Vignola, Jamie Masefield, Charlie Hunter and Doug Perkins. The brothers provide tight vocal harmonies and rhythmic accompaniment, as only twins can. Rob dazzles audiences with his fluid solos on mandolin and guitar, while Jim holds down the low end on upright bass.

Tuesday Tunes: John Lackard Blues Duo
2025-06-17 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Regular Taproom favorite John Lackard brings his blues and rock n’ roll back to the stage.

Beer Pairing Dinner with 5th Quarter Butcher and Provisions
2025-06-18 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Our next installment of beer pairing dinners features chef and butcher Josh Turka of Waitsfield’s 5th Quarter Butcher + Provisions. Josh and our kitchen lead, Jenny, put together a wonderful menu showcasing the best Vermont-raised meat. Courses include beef tartare and chips, smoked duck breast with rhubarb compote, braised beef steamed buns, and sausage roll made with Kingdom Trails IPA. Each course has been thoughtfully paired with our finest beverages by Josh, Jenny, and Lead Educator Mark Leopold to take you on a complete flavor journey that you won’t want to miss.
Tickets for this dinner are extremely limited, and available here.

Sip of Sunshine Summer Solstice Shindig
2025-06-20 14:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
The longest day of the year has the potential for the most sunshine of any day of the year, right? So as the Sunshine brewery, how could we not lean in to the solstice?!
As our sales team plans solstice events all throughout the northeast, the Vermont hub will be right here at our Taproom in Waitsfield.
We’re kicking off the festivities at 2:00pm with prizes, lawn games, live music and everything yellow! Switchel takes the stage at 2:30pm, and then music will resume at 6:00 with the return of Lazer Dad!
And to celebrate the start of summer vacation we’re thrilled to offer a 15% “School’s Out!” discount for any teacher that joins us and brings their teacher ID! Y’all made it!

Summer Sundays: Madigan Linnane
2025-06-22 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Madigan Linnane is an emerging musician with roots in The Mad River Valley. Her thoughtful lyrics, drawn from emotional life experiences, combined with a modern folk/pop/indie musical style create songs that appeal to broad audiences.
Over the last several years she has delighted listeners with performances in coffee shops, restaurants, country clubs, farmer’s markets and a variety of private events. A versatile musician performing a mix of originals and covers, Madigan plays acoustic guitar, ukulele and piano but is best known for her velvety, tender vocal style and original songwriting. Madigan took first place in Padavano’s Place 2018 Singer-Songwriter contest by performing 3 original songs including her Christmas song, Snow Falls. Victor Infante of the Worcester Telegram wrote that she “…has a way of focusing on the joy her persona finds in other people’s delight, a perspective that skirts the consumerism of the season.”

Tuesday Tunes: Sammy B
2025-06-24 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Sammy 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 nightclubs at age 13 as well as sitting in with multiple Southern CT bands, including Hubinger St. which he became the full time bass player from 2010 to 2018. His style of work on electric and acoustic guitar ranges from a broad mix of rock, jazz, reggae, blues and jam band styles.

Taproom Closed For Staff Retreat
2025-06-26 12:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Sorry we aren’t around today, we’re on our once-a-year all-staff retreat! We look forward to welcoming you back tomorrow.

Summer Sundays: Good Gravy
2025-06-29 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-20 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Good Gravy is a bluegrass trio out of Burlington, VT led by Joe Agnello. And they bring it.

Live Painting with Liza's Art
2025-06-30 14:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Live Painting with Liza’s Art at Lawson’s Finest Liquids 🎨🍻😋
Join Burlington-based artist Liza (@lizasart) for a live painting experience on Monday, June 30th from 2 PM to 7 PM at Lawson’s Finest Liquids!
Liza paints vibrant monsters paired with bold, affirming messages that explore radical inclusion, mental health, and queer joy. Their work invites you into a world where everyone is welcome—where playfulness and healing coexist in bright, expressive color.
This live session is more than a painting—it’s a celebration of community, resilience, and the power of art to bring us together. Come say hi and watch the magic happen in real time.

Taproom Closed for July 4
2025-07-04 11:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
We won’t be open on July 4th, but we’ll see you at the parade! Normal hours on the 3rd and 5th. See you soon!

Summer Sundays: Chris Peterman Duo
2025-07-06 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
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 of Pat Metheny, Weather Report, Chick Corea, and Don Grolnick, among others.

Tuesday Tunes: Twangtown Paramours
2025-07-08 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
The Twangtown Paramours are an award-winning husband and wife Soulful Folk duo from Nashville. They are three time Kerrville finalists and and winners of Texas’s Wildflower Contest. Recently, other artists have started to record their songs. Lead singer, MaryBeth Zamer used to sing background vocals for Eva Cassidy. Writer, producer, and guitar player, Mike Lewis is the author of a #1 platinum selling hit in Korea and sometimes plays upright bass for Jimmie Dale Gilmore. The newest Twangtown Paramours album, which was released in January, 2025, came in at #1 on the Folk Alliance International Chart for that month, got more spins than any #1 monthly artist in over two and a half years, and had six of the top ten songs. The last Twangtown Paramours album was #11 on the UK blues charts, and the last Folk album was #2 on the FAI Chart.
Here is what some music critics say about the duo and their new album:
“Lead singer Marybeth Zamer is a vocal force of nature – one of the most expressive vocalists I have heard in some time.”- Music News Nashville
“In the performances’ acoustic majesty, we hear the Twangtown Paramours as we’ve not heard them before, thereby bringing into bold relief the depth of their messages and the beauty of their art”- Deep Roots Magazine

“The best collection of songs they’ve ever written and recorded” – Alternate Root Magazine

“Mike and MaryBeth are a match made in musical heaven.”- Alan Cackett, Former Editor of Maverick Magazine

“It is a sign of great writing to put the listener exactly where the song wants them to be.” – Blues Matters Magazine, UK

“We love the latest release from the Twangtown Paramours” – Luxury Experience Magazine

“There is a grandeur to the songs, born of honesty, that rewards repeat listening.” – Parcbench.live

Fresh Catch Thursday
2025-07-10 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-17 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-24 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-31 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Every Thursday starting at 4pm we host Nor’Easter Catering for a raw bar pop-up. Come on down and enjoy the freshest oysters you can get your hands on, and a variety of weekly specials that often include lobster rolls, shrimp cocktails, tuna poke bowls, blue crab quesadillas, and more!

Summer Sundays: Hard Scrabble
2025-07-13 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Vermont bluegrass and acoustic blues.

Tuesday Tunes: The Dale & Darcy Band
2025-07-15 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
The Dale and Darcy band is composed of veteran acoustic musicians who play together at farmer’s markets, fairs, festivals, weddings, in bars and taverns and anywhere people appreciate a lively tune.
Their music is clean, crisp and clear. They have entertained guests every Saturday at The Von Trapp Family Brewery and Bakery for the past five summers and it is during that time that they developed the sweet harmonies and uncomplicated tunes you will find on their album. The tenor banjo, fiddles, mandolin, guitar and vocals create a sound that is pleasing to listen to, to dance to or to have playing quietly in the background. While some of the tunes are familiar favorites, others are simply their favorites, the tunes that have made a lasting impression on us all.

Zero Limits Red-Carpet Film Premiere
2025-07-18 14:30 - 18:30 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Zero Limits Movie
About the film: Bestselling author Dr. Joe Vitale (The Secret)
A transformative journey into forgiveness, remembrance, and miracle-minded living.
Featuring Vermont Locals: Lisa Schermerhorn, Lily and Barrie Fisher. Includes scenes filmed in the beautiful Mad River Valley.
Event Schedule:
Pre-Show Celebration at Lawson’s Finest Liquids taproom: local community, celebration and connection. Open to all!
Live music from Shrimp Tunes
2:30 to 6:30pm.
Two Movie Screenings at the Big Picture Theater
5:00 and 7:00pm

Tuesday Tunes: Red River North
2025-07-22 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Jeremiah Strauss and Rick Frauton bring red dirt country covers and originals to the Lawson’s Finest Taproom.

Summer Sundays: Mike Mac
2025-07-27 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
An absolute favorite of the Taproom. Excellent guitarist and vibes that’ll get you out of your seat and moving.

Tuesday Tunes: Bob Recupero
2025-07-29 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Music for your ears and soul.

Summer Sundays: Chris Peterman Quartet
2025-08-03 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
