The 19th Annual Rochester Country Fair will kick off Thursday, Aug 16, and continue  through Sunday, Aug. 19, at the 65 Pine St. fairgrounds with the return of some old favorites and a few new additions.

"We are excited to welcome back 4-H demonstrations and live stock," Rochester Country Fair Chairman Kelly Morgado said. "There will be various musicians for you to relax to while you enjoy a bit to eat from many of our food vendors.  Once your belly is full, you can take browse through our amazing craft vendor area for some specialty items."

Fair hours are from 4 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 16 and Friday, Aug. 17, and from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18, and Sunday, Aug. 19. Admission is $5 per person. Children under age 5 get in for free.

Morgado said the most exciting addition to the fair this year is the beer and wine garden, which will be open Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from 5 to 9 p.m.. The wine and beer garden is hosted the Acushnet Lions Club.

Some popular events and activities have made a come back, she noted.

"We have decided to bring Thursday night back with a '50s sock-hop with DJ Howie and we're welcoming New England Truck Pulling Association," Morgado said.

She said the fair committee has also brought back the Woodsman Show. The popular axe and sawing event will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17, in the main arena. The Antique Transfer Tractor pulls are also coming back this year, she said.

The fair will offer many options for entertainment on Saturday, Aug. 18, with plenty of fun activities for all ages, including a fiddling contest from 1 to 4 p.m., a pie-eating contest at 3 p.m., and the return of the professional wrestling matches from 7 to 9 p.m., and musical performances through the day. The the popular track pull events will include Connecticut State Tractor Pulleres, who are new to the fair, she said.

Morgado said they would also be adding some  new activities in the children’s arena, including the Princesses of New Bedford.

On Sunday, Aug. 19, the popular Slab & Garden Tractors pulls and Mass Mini Tractor Pullers in the tractor area and a few surprises up top.

Meanwhile in the main tent, there will be line dancing lessons from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in A live auction will take place from 1 to 3:30 p.m. in th main tent.

For more information, go online to: www.rochesterma.com.