The Rochester Historical Society is sponsoring a photo contest for Rochester children sixteen years and under. In line with the theme of the Country Fair this year, the topic for the photo contest is "Farming in Rochester." There are many types of farms in Rochester: (i.e. cattle, cranberries, poultry, horses, vegetables, haying, sheep, etc) and a variety of equipment to get the farming done.

The photos submitted will be on display at the Historical Society Booth for the 3 days (August 18 - 20) of the Country Fair at Pine Street, Rochester. Voting for favorites will be done by those attending the fair and the top 3 winners will be announced at the Fair on Sunday afternoon. Prizes will be awarded for the top 3 winners.

Voting will end at noon on Sunday, August 20. The winners will be posted at the Historical Society booth at the Country Fair. Pictures must be at least 3 X 5 inches in size and can be either color or black/white.

Each person may enter one (1) photo. Please put your name, address, phone number and age on the back of the photo and mail to Rochester Historical Society PO Box 171, Rochester MA 02770. Deadline for mailing the photos is August 1. Any questions, call 508-961- 7401.