It may not have been a four-day event, but it sure was fun.

The Rochester Family Fun Day ended Sunday evening after a full day of games, chainsaw artistry, a parade and the celebrated Golf Ball Drop. The event was held at the Dexter Lane Recreation Park in lieu of the multi-day Rochester Country Fair, formerly at Plumb Corner and now being moved to Pine Street.

“It went very well,” said Fair Committee member Julie Koczera. “We didn’t know what to expect since this was a stepping stone to our new location next year. Everyone seemed happy to be here and everyone came with smiles on their faces.”

Koczera said planning for the Family Fun Day started in June after Plumb Corner became off limits due to liability concerns earlier in the summer.

“We did the best with what we had and decided to keep the momentum going,” she added. “Everything went well.”

The day started with a 1960s-themed parade featuring old cars and tractors decked out in peace signs and tie-dye swirls. Koczera said this year had a smaller amount of entries but nonetheless was a big crowd pleaser.

Rochester resident Fred Bates didn’t mind the decline in entries.

“I just like the old cars and tractors,” Bates said. “I’m into the antique John Deeres. In the late 1960s I worked at a John Deere dealer, so that’s where it all started.”

Two of the biggest events were the chainsaw artistry by Michael Higgins and the Golf Ball Drop. Higgins, a Rhode Island resident, sculpted eight pieces for a raffle set up by Wellspring Farm Learning Center in Rochester. Higgins worked nearly non-stop since 8 a.m. cutting, sanding and spray-painting various sculptures.

The Golf Ball Drop, hosted by the Rochester Police Brotherhood, involved 1500 golf balls plummeting toward a golf pin flag and cup after being released by a helicopter.

“We had three winners,” said Rochester Police Sgt. Bill Chamberlain. “First place was Robert Balzarini. Second place went to somebody by the name of Jimmy. All we had was ‘Jimmy’ written down with a telephone number. Third place actually went to my sister, who is Esther Anne Chamberlain.”

Work continues for the grounds at the Pine Street location, which will host next year’s Rochester Country Fair.