Genesee Country Village & Museum celebrates all things hop-related this Labor Day, September 2. As one of New York State’s original cash crops, hops are enjoying a revival with the burgeoning craft beer industry that’s been thriving locally. The museum will take visitors on a tour of hop history, and provide a taste of the present day with their own signature craft brews, created from historical recipes and brewed locally by CB Craft Brewers.
Visitors to the museum can tour the only working 19th-century brewery in the U.S. and see the hops being harvested on site. In addition to the signature Fat Ox and Intrepid Ales on tap, there will be beer-inspired food tastings on hand throughout the Village, as well as demonstrations and crafts all related to the theme of hops and history. For families, games and sack races make for a fun day for all ages, plus a walk down to visit the farm animals is always a popular option. In the John L. Wehle Gallery, two exhibits are currently running, the popular Victoria’s Closet and the engaging Working Like a Dog.
Genesee Country Village & Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, plus Labor Day. Pre-sale tickets for Hop Harvest are discounted $2 each when purchased through the museum website, gcv.org, for a reduced cost of $20 adults, $17 seniors and college students, $12 youth, free for children three and under. GCV&M members receive free admission. Support provided by Market NY through I LOVE NY/New York State’s Division of Tourism as a part of the Regional Economic Development Council awards. This event is also sponsored by Tompkins Bank of Castile.
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