This year’s Rochester Country Fair will be held Thursday, Aug. 13 to Sunday, Aug. 16 at 65 Pine St., and it will have a prehistoric theme. Admission is $4 on Thursday and $5 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Parking is free.
Events centered around the country fair, now in its 16^th year, will include a parade on Sunday, Aug. 16.

Participation has been low at the parade in recent years, but the fair committee hopes to see many spectators line the parade route this year to keep the tradition going. Parade participants will decorate their floats with prehistoric or caveman-themes as well as with articles now considered prehistoric by today’s standards.

Other "preshistoric" events include the Dinosaur Dig Hunt, Children's Bam Bam Strong Man Contest, Diaper Derby and costume contest.

There will be a "prehistoric" photo contest where participants can pull out old photos. Personal drawings will also be allowed and judged in a separate category. Objects from the past, such as old phones, unique items and antiques will be on display. All in the community are welcome to participate.

Other new events this year include:

Thursday, Aug. 13
Boston Fanueil Hall magician and juggler Robert Clarke will entertain at 6:15 p.m. A live auction sponsored by Camara's Auction will also return to the fair.

Friday, Aug. 14
Marion's 16-year-old guitarist and musician Aaron Norcross will perform with his band, Aaron Norcross Jr & The Old Dogs from 5 to 7 p.m.

This year's professional wrestling match starts at 7 p.m. Ring side seating is available for $5.

Saturday, Aug. 15

New London County Tractor Pullers features limited modified, enhanced farm, pro modified and pro enhanced farm tractor pull classes starting at 3p.m. At 7 p.m., Vyntyge Skynyrd will play a live concert.

Sunday, Aug. 16

The pie bake off will be held Sunday, Aug. 16 at 2 p.m. under the big tent. Applications and the complete rules can be found on the Rochester Country Fair website. Only dessert pies will be accepted. The categories are for one and two crust pies. The crust must be homemade and the recipe with the baker's name must be on the bottom of the pie plate.

Mail applications to Nancy Boutin, 128 Marion Rd, Rochester, MA 02770, or email nancy.boutin@comcast.net. Attach the recipe to the application.

For a complete schedule of events, visit www.rochesterma.com.