Into the Roc: Genesee Country Village & Museum Agricultural Fair

Join Into the ROC for Genesee Country Village & Museum's Agricultural Fair.

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. Visit the historic village, art museum, and nature center. Explore exhibitions in more than 150 categories of judged baked goods, preserves, hand-made needlecrafts, photography, and 19th-century industrial arts. Watch a live game on the only replica 1800s base ball park in the nation.

At 12:30 in the afternoon in Brooks Grove Church join RIT faculty Dr. Sandi Connelly (RIT, Life Sciences) and Dr. Jeff Mills (RIT, Chemistry and Integrated Sciences) for an amazing talk "The Science of Modern Cooking."
Have you ever wondered why we use baking soda in some recipes, and baking powder in others? And how did we ever survive before both were staples in our pantries? What about Jell-O!? Now primarily a kid's snack Jell-O was used in the early 20th century to extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables (and meats!). Take a stroll down memory lane with us as we dig into some iconic recipes from the 18th and 19th century's and how we have adapted them today. Let's look at the way science has changed how we approach everything in our kitchens - from food "gathering" to preparation.

Throughout the day, stop at the Tinsmith shop in the Village Center to create an RIT-specific tin ornament.


There will be two buses for this event, which will be on rotation every half hour. The first bus will leave promptly from the Sentinel Statue at 10am.

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