Calling all base ball fans - modern and vintage alike!
Join us at Genesee Country Village & Museum’s Silver Base Ball Park, Great Meadow, and South Field for the National Silver Ball Tournament on Friday, August 9, Saturday, August 10, and Sunday, August 11!
Here at GCV&M, we offer the nation’s most comprehensive 19th-century base ball program, including games all summer, and the National Silver Ball Tournament in August. Each season 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. Vintage clubs from around the East Coast, and Midwest will visit GCV&M during this exciting weekend to compete in a round-robin tourney.
PLEASE NOTE: The kickoff games for Silver Ball Tournament on Friday, August 9, have been cancelled due to inclement weather. Please join us on Saturday and Sunday for a full lineup of games!
Tournament Schedule
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10
9 a.m.: LO/VBBC VS. Elkton (Silver Ball Park), and Talbot VS. Crossing Rails (Great Meadow)
11 a.m.: Mount Athletic VS. Rochesters (Silver Ball Park), Spring Creek VS. Diamond Street (Great Meadow), and Akron VS. Flower City (Upper Staging)
1 p.m.: Crossing Rails VS. LO/VBBV (Silver Ball Park), Cleveland VS. Talbot (Great Meadow), and Talbot VS. Rochesters (Upper Staging)
3 p.m.: Diamond St. VS. Cleveland (Silver Ball Park), LO/VBBC VS. Akron (Great Meadow), and Talbot VS. Rochesters (Upper Staging)
5 p.m.: Spring Creek VS. Mount Athletic (Silver Ball Park), Flower City VS. Elkton (Great Meadow)
SUNDAY, AUGUST 11
9 a.m.: Talbot VS. Akron (Silver Ball Park), Spring Creek VS. Crossing Rails (Great Meadow), LO/VBBC VS. Cleveland (Upper Staging)
11 a.m.: Flower City VS. Mount Athletic (Silver Ball Park), Rochesters VS. Elkton (Great Meadow), and Diamond St. VS. Crossing Rails (Upper Staging)
2 p.m.: CHAMPIONSHIP GAME: TBD VS. TBD
Music by Bec & The Bopcats
12 - 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 10
Don’t miss a fun outdoor concert with Rochester’s own Bec & The Bopcats! Bec & the Bopcats are a four-piece Rockabilly band in Rochester, NY who cover tunes by Elvis, Wanda Jackson, the Stray Cats and more. The band will be performing in the Carport outside of the Depot Restaurant. Grab lunch and a craft beer and hang out to enjoy the show!
Explore the history of the game
Did you know? We offer the nation’s most comprehensive 19th-century base ball program, including games all summer and the National Silver Ball Tournament. Each season 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.
They are carrying on a long tradition of base ball (as it was spelled in the 19th century) in the Rochester area. For three months, the ball park is filled with all the ambiance of play in the 1860s—no gloves or other protective equipment, wooden bats and scoreboard, grand stands, bleachers, tally-keeper’s perch, top-hatted umpires, and a concession stand selling peanuts, snacks, and cold drinks.
Ticket Information
August 9 Kick-Off Game
Watch the opening games of the National Silver Ball Tournament at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. on the Great Meadow! As an added bonus, listen to live music from Bec and the Bopcats from 5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.!
Please note: prices listed are online pricing. Tickets purchased onsite are an additional $2.
Adults: $8
Youth (3 – 12): $8
Children under 3: FREE
August 10 & 11 Tournament Games
Please note: prices listed are online pricing. Tickets purchased onsite are an additional $2.
Museum Members: FREE
Adults: $10
Seniors (62+): 10
Students (13 – 18): $10
Youth (3 – 12): $10
Children under 3: FREE
FAQs
Parking is free and plentiful! Park in any of the main lots at the front of the Museum. Please leave the first two bays available for handicapped parking.
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.
Yes! The Admissions Tunnel will open at 8:45 a.m. for early arrivals.
No! The $10 admission fee grants you access to all base ball games and the Historic Village.
Yes! Please feel free to bring your own seating to watch the ball games.
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.
