HISTORIC VALENTOWN
THE HERITAGE OF HOPS
Saturday July 20th 11 am to 4 pm


Learn about the history & lore around of the use of hops in our area of New York State.


Enjoy Lectures, Demos & Displays related to hops and their cultivation and use in Tonics, Brewing and Breweries.



Join us for several speakers including:


Cornell Cooperative Extension
Speaker: Pilar McKay 12 noon

Learn about the current industry in New York State and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario's role in educating and helping growers on farms and home brewing in backyards.


Hop Growing & Beer Production in the Genesee Country
Speaker: Jane Oakes 2pm

For part of the 19th century, New York State was chief location worldwide for raising hops. From pioneer to immigrant, everyone enjoyed beer as a healthier alternative to often polluted well water. Learn how hops were grown and beer was made in the time of our ancestors.


12 Horse Chapter (brewery collectibles)

Come and see all the brew memories from the area. Some items like Genesee brewing you may know but there are other items from the area's past.


We will have a limited number of hops plants for sale from Schmidt Hops Farm in Farmington New York.

Newport Sterling Chinook Comet