Waitsfield, Vermont

2 cannabis dispensaries in Waitsfield, VT

Two adult-use dispensaries serve the Sugarbush and Mad River Glen ski corridor — Blue Sage in the village and Valley Meade at the Route 100 / Route 17 corner, where the road splits toward the mountains.

Population: ~1,800 (Waitsfield town, 2020 census) ZIPs: 05673

In short

Waitsfield, Vermont (Washington County, ZIP 05673) has two CCB-licensed adult-use cannabis dispensaries, both open daily 11:00 AM–7:00 PM. (1) Blue Sage, 5121 Main St, Waitsfield Village Square (bluesagevt.com; 802-583-2193): an adult-use retailer founded by Kevin Kennedy and Per Arneberg; holds a Tier 1 hybrid license and is vertically integrated — it grows and manufactures its own Vermont cannabis and also carries a curated selection from other Vermont producers; flower, edibles, concentrates, all lab-tested. (2) Valley Meade Dispensary, 8 VT-17 (valleymeade.com; 802-496-5344): a family-owned farm and dispensary at the corner of Route 100 and Route 17; markets its own exclusive strains alongside premium flower, edibles, topicals, tinctures, and accessories. Getting to the mountains: Route 17 West runs ~5 miles up the Appalachian Gap to Mad River Glen; Sugarbush Resort's Lincoln Peak base is reached via Route 100 South to Warren, then the Sugarbush Access Road (~9 miles / ~20 min from Waitsfield) — NOT via Route 17. Valley Meade sits at the corner where those two roads split. Vermont cannabis tax in Waitsfield is 21% (14% state excise + 6% state sales + 1% local option), the local 1% having taken effect July 1, 2026 after a 362–168 Town Meeting vote on March 3, 2026. S.278 (effective July 1, 2026): possession limits 2 oz flower / 10 g concentrate. Adults 21+ with valid government-issued photo ID; no public consumption. Sugarbush Resort (Warren, VT) is one of Vermont's largest ski areas, second only to Killington in vertical drop, spanning two peaks (Lincoln Peak and Mount Ellen); owned by Alterra Mountain Company since 2021. Mad River Glen (Fayston): skier-only (snowboarding prohibited since 1991), owned by a cooperative of skiers, famous for its 1940s-era single-chair summit lift. Neither resort permits on-mountain cannabis consumption. Waterbury Center (3 dispensaries: Zenbarn Farms, 31° North, Vermont GoodFire) is ~15 miles north on Route 100.

About Waitsfield

The cannabis scene

Waitsfield is a Washington County village in the Mad River Valley — the ski corridor home to Sugarbush Resort and Mad River Glen. Route 100 runs north–south through the valley (connecting Waitsfield to Waterbury Center ~15 miles north), and Route 17 branches west from the village up the Appalachian Gap toward Mad River Glen.

Two CCB-licensed adult-use cannabis dispensaries serve the valley, both open daily 11 AM–7 PM. Blue Sage (5121 Main St) is in Waitsfield Village Square, the town's commercial center; founded by Kevin Kennedy and Per Arneberg, it holds a Tier 1 hybrid license and is vertically integrated — growing and manufacturing its own Vermont cannabis and carrying a curated selection from other Vermont producers. Valley Meade Dispensary (8 VT-17) sits right at the corner of Route 100 and Route 17 — the junction every skier passes — and operates as a family-owned farm and dispensary that markets its own exclusive strains.

Vermont cannabis tax in Waitsfield is 21%: the 14% state cannabis excise tax plus the 6% state sales tax plus a 1% local option sales tax that took effect July 1, 2026 (Waitsfield voters approved it 362–168 at Town Meeting on March 3, 2026).

Getting around

From Burlington: I-89 South to Exit 9 (Middlesex/Morrisville), then Route 2 East to Route 100B South into Waitsfield — about 45 minutes. Or I-89 South to Exit 10 (Waterbury), then Route 100 South about 15 minutes to Waitsfield village. Blue Sage (5121 Main St) is in Waitsfield Village Square on Route 100/Main Street. Valley Meade (8 VT-17) is right at the corner where Route 17 meets Route 100, at the south end of the village. For Mad River Glen: from that corner take Route 17 West about 5 miles up the Appalachian Gap to the ski area access road. For Sugarbush Resort (Lincoln Peak): do NOT take Route 17 — instead continue on Route 100 South about 9 miles to Warren, then turn onto the Sugarbush Access Road; the base is roughly a 20-minute drive from Waitsfield village. Free parking at both dispensaries.

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Waitsfield, VT

Blue Sage

Recreational

Closed Opens 11 AM · 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Vertically integrated adult-use dispensary in Waitsfield Village Square at 5121 Main St. Blue Sage grows and manufactures its own cannabis under a Tier 1 hybrid license and carries a curated selection of other Vermont-grown products. Daily 11 AM–7 PM.

Vertically Integrated Grows Its Own Vermont-Grown +6

Best for buyers who value vertical integration (Blue Sage grows and makes its own cannabis) Waitsfield village visitors (Village Square, near Mehuron's Supermarket on Route 100)

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Waitsfield, VT

Valley Meade Dispensary

Recreational

Closed Opens 11 AM · 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Family-owned farm and dispensary at 8 VT-17, right at the Route 100 / Route 17 corner in Waitsfield — the turn toward Mad River Glen and the gateway to the Sugarbush corridor. Advertises its own exclusive strains. Daily 11 AM–7 PM.

Farm + Dispensary Vermont-Grown Exclusive Strains +8

Best for Mad River Glen and Sugarbush skiers (at the Route 100 / Route 17 corner — the junction to both mountains) buyers who want a family-owned farm and dispensary

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Waitsfield dispensaries compared

All 2 CCB-licensed shops in one table. Hours reflect published Friday schedule.

Quick read: 0 of 2 Waitsfield dispensaries offer online ordering for in-store pickup or reservation. Compare neighborhood, Friday closing time, and standout features below.

Waitsfield dispensary comparison: neighborhood, Friday closing time, online ordering, and notable features
Dispensary	Area	Closes Fri	Online Menu	Notable
Blue Sage	Main St	7:00 PM	In-store only	Buyers who value vertical integration (Blue Sage grows and makes its own cannabis), Waitsfield village visitors (Village Square, near Mehuron's Supermarket on Route 100)
Valley Meade Dispensary	VT-17	7:00 PM	In-store only	Mad River Glen and Sugarbush skiers (at the Route 100 / Route 17 corner — the junction to both mountains), buyers who want a family-owned farm and dispensary

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Waitsfield dispensary FAQs

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How many cannabis dispensaries are in Waitsfield, Vermont?

Two CCB-licensed adult-use cannabis dispensaries operate in Waitsfield: Blue Sage (5121 Main St; bluesagevt.com; 802-583-2193; daily 11 AM–7 PM; vertically integrated, grows its own cannabis) and Valley Meade Dispensary (8 VT-17; valleymeade.com; 802-496-5344; daily 11 AM–7 PM; family-owned farm and dispensary). Both are open every day of the week; confirm seasonal hours before visiting.

Which Waitsfield dispensary is closest to the ski resorts?

Valley Meade Dispensary (8 VT-17) sits at the corner of Route 100 and Route 17 — the junction where the road splits toward the mountains. For Mad River Glen, you head west on Route 17 from that corner (~5 miles); for Sugarbush's Lincoln Peak base, you head south on Route 100 (~9 miles to the Sugarbush Access Road). Either way you pass Valley Meade's corner. Blue Sage (5121 Main St) is a short distance north in Waitsfield Village Square.

Does Blue Sage grow its own cannabis?

Yes. Blue Sage (5121 Main St, Waitsfield Village Square; bluesagevt.com; 802-583-2193) holds a Tier 1 hybrid license and is vertically integrated — it cultivates and manufactures its own Vermont cannabis and sells it at retail, alongside a curated selection from other Vermont growers and manufacturers. It is an adult-use (recreational) retailer; both Waitsfield dispensaries serve adults 21+.

What is the cannabis tax in Waitsfield, Vermont?

The total cannabis tax in Waitsfield is 21%: Vermont's 14% cannabis excise tax plus the 6% state sales tax plus a 1% local option sales tax. Waitsfield voters approved the local 1% tax 362–168 at Town Meeting on March 3, 2026, and it took effect July 1, 2026. On a $100 pre-tax purchase, expect about $21 in tax.

Can I bring cannabis on the Sugarbush or Mad River Glen ski slopes?

No. Both Sugarbush Resort and Mad River Glen are private resort facilities that prohibit cannabis consumption on their premises. Vermont law bans public cannabis consumption statewide, and both resorts add their own rules on top. Purchase cannabis at a dispensary in Waitsfield, consume it only in private accommodations where permitted, and do not bring it onto the lifts, slopes, or base lodge areas. Edibles are still subject to the public-consumption ban.

What are the nearest dispensaries to Waitsfield if I want more options?

Waterbury Center (~15 miles north on Route 100) has three adult-use dispensaries: Zenbarn Farms (1930 VT-100; medical+recreational), 31° North (2653 VT-100), and Vermont GoodFire Cannabis (3627 VT-100). Morrisville (~25 miles north via Route 100 and Route 15) has four dispensaries. Montpelier (~20 miles east via Route 2) has two. Burlington (~45 min via I-89) has the widest regional selection.

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