GCVM_Photo1 (10)Mumford, NY (September 24, 2024) – Genesee Country Village & Museum’s annual Agricultural Fair returns on October 5 and 6, offering a family-friendly fall festival reminiscent of country fairs of old. Visitors can explore a market tent with 40+ local vendors, enjoy live music, traditional entertainment, livestock shows, Blue Ribbon Competition, and experience the historic village in vibrant fall colors. The Agricultural Fair is sponsored by Palmer Food Services, Tompkins Community Bank, Monroe County Economic Development, and Power & Construction Group. Tickets are available at www.gcv.org/event/ag-fair.

Animals galore

Visitors can experience a wide variety of animals, including heirloom breeds like oxen, sheep, and chickens. Highlights include the Rochester Poultry Association’s 116th Annual Show, sheep herding demonstrations, horse parades, and the Genesee Country Dairy Goat Club Show.

Historical happenings

Step into 19th-century farm life with corn shelling and seasonal chores. Watch period tools in action and explore heirloom gardens, while historic kitchens bring traditional recipes to life.

Blue Ribbon Competition and Horticultural Displays

View judged entries of baked goods, preserves, needlecrafts, photography, and heirloom vegetables. Eye-catching floral displays and handcrafted items are also showcased.

Live entertainment and educational activities for the whole family

Catch Tom Bohrer’s One & Only Punch & Judy Show and enjoy live music by Hey Mabel, The Brian Lindsay Band, and River Lynch. Take a hands-on corn husk crafting workshop, see demonstrations of fry bread making, and sit in on talks about climate-conscious eating and ethical chocolate sourcing.

Find a variety of local vendors in the Market Tent

Peruse the Market Tent at the Agricultural Fair to shop fresh, flavorful, local finds including produce and handcrafted wares – all grown or made in Western NY. Vendors in the Market Tent this year include:

Tickets

More information about the Agricultural Fair and tickets can be found at https://www.gcv.org/event/ag-fair/. Tickets are free for Museum Members, $23 for adults; $20 for seniors (62+); $20 for students (13 – 18); $17 for youth (3 – 12); and free for children 2 and under. Pre-purchase is recommended, as there will be a small additional fee for tickets purchased day-of at the door.

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Photo: Join us on Saturday, October 5, and Sunday, October 6, for the annual Agricultural Fair at Genesee Country Village & Museum!

GCV&M is the largest living history museum in New York State with the largest collection of historic buildings in the Northeast. The Museum, with its John L. Wehle Gallery, working brewery, vintage base ball park, and Nature Center, is located in Mumford, NY, 20 miles southwest of Rochester and 45 miles east of Buffalo. Visit www.gcv.org for more information.