A fall festival for the whole family

Join us for our annual Agricultural Fair at Genesee Country  Village & Museum! Celebrate the bountiful Western NY harvest as the Museum shines in its finest fall colors! Enjoy livestock and cooking demonstrations, entertainment for the whole family, and browsing for unique finds at the market in the tradition of the country fairs of days gone by.

Shop a Farmer's Market:

Find fresh, flavorful, and wholesome smoked meats, honey, apples, cheeses, maple syrup, baked goods, and other tempting wares for sale to satisfy the palates of many. All items are grown or made right here in Western New York. So mark your shopping list and head to the fair!

Growing Together:

Celebrate the rich tapestry of agricultural innovation and cultural heritage. Dive into New York’s food justice history with SUNY Geneseo, and visit the NYS Soil Health mobile unit to explore soil’s crucial role in our ecosystem. Join Hodinöhsö:ni partner Leon Briggs to experience a fry bread demonstration and insights on decolonizing indigenous foods. Hear from pioneering organic farmer Elizabeth Henderson on climate-conscious eating, and discover ethical chocolate sourcing with Laughing Gull Chocolates. Connect with Homesteads for Hope, one of New York State’s first working communities to offer more choice and purpose for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and unique Wild Hill Farm, managed completely without chemicals, pesticides, or GMOs.

Goats and Horses and Birds, oh my!

Experience the Rochester Poultry Association’s 116th annual show, marvel at sheepherding demonstrations by Ox Creek Farm, visit the Genesee Valley Dairy Goat Club, and enjoy a meet-and-greet with the WNY Sidesaddle & Equestrian Heritage Society. Don’t miss the spectacular parade of horse owners showcasing their majestic steeds through the historic village!

Live Entertainment:

Dive into a world of fun! Tom Bohrer’s One & Only Punch & Judy Show will bring classic marionette entertainment to life, while WellVentions’ Innerspace Puppet Theater offers a playful, educational experience where kids learn to master their emotions through laughter and creativity. Enjoy lively music by Hey Mabel, The Brian Lindsay Band, and River Lynch. Join Seneca craftswoman Veronica Reitter for hands-on corn husk craft workshops. It’s a day full of joy, learning, and artistic expression!

Blue Ribbon Showcase:

Exhibit your creativity, skill, and mastery in over 100 categories from baked goods to preserves, fiber art to horticulture, and so much more! NEW this year – we will host both an awards ceremony, and offer participant-only socials where you can meet fellow contestants and specialists.

Entry Rules and Submission Categories
Online Entry Form