A fall festival for the whole family
Saturday & Sunday, October 3 & 4, 2026
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Ticket Information
GCV&M Member admission is FREE and guaranteed for this event.
Become a Museum Member to enjoy free admission to this event plus FREE daily admission May – October.
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Notice something new? We have a new ticketing system! We hope you’ll find this easy to navigate and appreciate your patience as we roll it out. If you are having issues or have questions, please email info@gcv.org. Museum Members will need to login to received discounted Member pricing and more information on how to do that is available here. Thank you, as always, for your support of the Museum!
Activities on the Great Meadow & Beyond
- Shop a Farmer’s Market: From food like fresh vegetables and baked goods to other tempting wares for sale to satisfy the palates of many. All items are grown or made right here in Western New York.
- Goats and Horses and Birds, oh my!
- Explore the Rochester Poultry Association’s 119th annual show, featuring an impressive array of chickens, pheasants, ducks, geese, turkeys, and more.
- Experience live sheep herding demos from Cherry Hill Training Center on the Great Meadow
- Join the Equestrian Heritage Society and local equine owners for a stunning parade of horses as they showcase their majestic steeds throughout the Historic Village.
- Music, Crafts, and more
- T. Bohrer’s One & Only Punch & Judy Show brings traditional marionette entertainment to life with humor and flair the whole family will enjoy.
- Tap your toes to lively tunes performed by local musicians.
- Discover the region’s rich traditions of folk art and fine craft through live demonstrations and interpretation by the Genesee Valley Woodcarvers, Genesee Country Lace Guild, and Rug Hookers of the Finger Lakes.
- Annual Blue Ribbon Competition
- Exhibit your creativity, skill, and mastery! Entries will be displayed throughout the festival after judging is complete on Saturday around 1p.m.
- Categories include: Baked Goods, Pickles & Preserves; Dairy; Beverages; Mechanical & Horticultural Arts; Artistic and Agricultural Endeavors; and a Youth Competition.
- Vintage Base Ball
- Don’t miss the LAST matches of the 2026 season as GCV&M’s four home teams face off to determine the season winner. Matches start at 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Historic Village Highlights
Take a walk through our Historic Village, visit with costumed interpreters, take a Toward Freedom & Fairness tour, visit the farm, and so much more.
On Village Square roll up your sleeves for hands-on milking demonstrations and try your hand at turning an apple press.
19th-Century Brewing Workshop: In this engaging workshop, you’ll roll up your sleeves and actively participate in the recreated 1803 brewery of Walter Grieves, crafting a batch of beer on a commercial scale (Register Here).
Men's Vintage Base Ball
The Museum’s vintage base ball teams unpack their woolen uniforms, brown balls, and double-knobbed bats to play in Silver Base Ball Park, the first and finest replica 19th-century base ball park in the country.
Don’t miss this last Vintage Base Ball Game of the season!
11 a.m. – Consolation Game
1 p.m. – Mayor’s Cup Tournament
John L. Wehle Gallery
Home to an extensive collection of 19th-century clothing and sporting and wildlife art, the John L. Wehle Gallery includes three rotating exhibits and several smaller displays. Exhibits include:
- An Extraordinary Attraction: 50 Years of History, Art, and Nature (NEW in 2026)
- Color Me Calico: A Taste for Prints and Parties
- Perceived Realities: Wildlife, Land, & Myth
Genesee Country Nature Center
The Genesee Country Nature Center is a fantastic place to explore the flora and fauna of the Genesee Valley Region. Take a hike on a nature trail (ranging from .5 – 1.3 miles), learn from a resident naturalist, meet animals up close and personal, and so much more.
Food & Beverage
Stop into these locations for a bite to eat or something to drink!
- Depot Restaurant
- Open Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. (grill closes at 3)
- Grab a wrap or burger and a drink.
- Freight House Pub
- Open from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Grab a small bite and a craft beer or cider.
- D.M. Munger Confectionery
- Open Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Located on the Square in the Historic Village
- Stop in for Village-made cookies, candy, hand pies, and more!
- Whistlestop Bread Sale
- To be announced
- Get there early and purchase a fresh-baked good made right here at GCV&M. Hurry – the bread sells out FAST!
- Hosmer Taproom
- Open Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Located in Hosmer’s Inn
- Stop in for coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and hand pies available for purchase.
- Pavilion Garden Restaurant
- Located in the Historic Village
- Ice cream, hearty sandwiches and more.
- Concessions
- Open Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Located at the Silver Ball field
- Hamburgers, hot dogs, and snacks.
Shopping at the Flint Hill Store
Enjoy a premier shopping experience when you visit the Flint Hill Store, located adjacent to the admissions tunnel. From handcrafted goods made right here in the Historic Village, to treats and sweets, Museum apparel, local art, decor, and more, there’s something for everyone.