A fall festival for the whole family
Saturday & Sunday, October 2 & 3, 2027
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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.
| Museum Members | Purchased Online in Advance | Purchased at the Door |
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Members |
FREE |
FREE |
Buy online and save $1!
| General Admission | Purchased Online in Advance | Purchased at the Door |
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Adult (18+) |
$24 |
$25 |
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Students (13 – 17) & Seniors (62+) |
$21 |
$22 |
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Youth (4 – 12) |
$18 |
$19 |
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Child (3 & under) |
FREE |
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Activities on the Great Meadow & Beyond
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.
MARKET VENDORS
- Cookwood
- Dacian Falx Leathersmith
- Dottie’s Lemonade
- Elder Earth Candles & Woodwork
- F. Oliver’s
- Farm on the Hill
- Festival Foods
- Fortuitous Farm
- Hint of Her
- Honey Works Apiary
- Knapp Farms
- KP’s Kettle Corn
- Lazy Acres Alpacas
- LiT Sauces
- Magnolia Antiques and Collectibles
- Merikan Stronghold Meadery
- Ogg’s Metal and Forge
- Rainbows & Wildflowers
- Rook’s Bags
- Schulze Winery
- Sleeping Satyr Costume (Sunday only)
- The Spice Project
- Three Little Spoons
- Troll Bridge Farm
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.
- Blue Ribbon Competitors! Drop off your entries in our Meeting Center on Thursday and Friday, October 1 and 2, from 4-7 p.m.
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.
- Take in a goat show on the Great Meadow with the Genesee Country Dairy Goat Association.
- Join the Equestrian Heritage Society and local equine owners as their majestic steeds roam throughout the Historic Village.
Live Music
- Tap your toes to lively tunes performed by local musicians, including the Ruckus Juice Jug Stompers (Saturday) and Heart Throbs String Band (Sunday) on the Whistlestop Stage
- Enjoy roaming musicians bringing the market tent to life throughout the weekend.
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 the Village Square, try your hand at turning an apple press, and then stop for a sweet treat from the Ragtime Ice Cream Co.
T. Bohrer’s One & Only Punch & Judy Show brings traditional marionette entertainment to life with humor and flair the whole family will enjoy.
At Kieffer House, join Seneca artist and educator Leon Sam Briggs for a demonstration of traditional Haudenosaunee white corn pounding, sifting, and storage. Or roll up your sleeves for a hands-on milking demonstration at Jones Farm.
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.
Join Ronnie Reitter (Seneca Wolf Clan) for an interactive cornhusk weaving workshop. The first 20 guests at each session take home your own weaved creation.
Learn from falcon expert Tom Rowe, and watch as his winged friend takes flight throughout the weekend in falconry demonstrations across the Village Square.
Visit the “Tent of Wonders,” one of the most wonderfully wacky collections of items in Western New York!
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!
SUNDAY
10 a.m. – Consolation Game
12 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
- Perceived Realities: Wildlife, Land, & Myth
Genesee Country Nature Center
During the Agricultural Fair, be sure to visit the Nature Center to learn about regenerative agriculture and dig deeper into topics like soil food webs, no-till methods, pollinator pathways, and carbon cycles. Get hands-on by collecting soil samples, testing pH levels, and making comparisons.
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.
- Carport
- Open from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- History-themed burger and sandwich specials in partnership with Palmer’s Direct to You Market.
- 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 10:30 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
- Open Saturday and Sunday from 12 – 3 p.m.
- Located at the Whistlestop.
- 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 homemade treats, including hand pies, pretzels, iced tea, lemonade, and shrub.
- Concessions
- Open for Sunday base ball, 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.
You’ll also find the Genesee Country Village & Museum inside the market tent.
FAQs
Parking is free and plentiful! Park in any of the main lots at the front of the Museum and/or utilize overflow parking lots. Please leave the first two bays available for handicapped parking. GCV&M staff will be on-site for parking assistance.
Please have your ticket(s) either printed out OR pulled up on your phone screen and ready for scanning for quick and easy check-in. Pro-tip: take a screenshot of each of your tickets to have ready and pulled up on your phone screen! Please note: Wifi can sometimes be spotty at the front of the Museum.
Yes! This event is rain or shine. The Museum will only cancel in case of a severe weather emergency.
Please dress accordingly for the predicted weather conditions.
We recommend wearing a good pair of walking shoes – there is a lot to see and do, and surfaces in the Historic Village (brick paths, cobblestone, grass), can be uneven.
Yes! Leashed service animals are welcome with proper identification.
We’re sorry to hear that you’re not able to attend! Tickets may be refunded only up to 7 days prior to the event date and are strictly non-transferable by date, entry time, or program.