On Saturday, August 15, the Rochester Grange will hold its 105th Agricultural Fair. Doors will open at 1:30 pm. Admission is free. A Ham & Bean Supper will be served at 6:00 pm. Tickets, which are $7 for adults and $3 for children under 10, can be purchased at the door. At 7:15 pm, there will be an auction of vegetables etc. from the fair.
Work on the fair begins in the spring with putting together the Premium Book. In these books you will find the rules for entering the fair, suggestions on entries, as well as ads from businesses who have continually supported our organization over the years. We thank them for their continued support. These books have been out and about the Tri-Town area since early July.
With the help of Boy Scout Troop #31, set-up of the hall began on Monday night. Displays both of interest and pleasing to the eye are our goals while showing off the many kinds of vegetables, handcrafts, baking, etc. entered by young and old from the community.
Entries for the Fair will be accepted Friday afternoon between 2:00 and 4:00 pm and again from 7:00 to 8:30 pm with judging of entries to follow. Anyone, of any age, is eligible to enter. If you wish to enter and have a premium book, please be sure to read the information pertaining to entering. If you have grown or made something not listed in the book, that is OK. You can still enter the item. Anyone who does not have a book but would like to enter, please contact Herb or Sue LaFleur at 508-295-8908 or sash48@comcast.net for information.
We know many of you will be busy going from here to there enjoying the summer weather and all the activities that go along with that. Should you find yourself on Hartley Road (we hope you are) and passing by, stop and take a few minutes to check out our little fair. See what your neighbors have been growing in their backyards or handcrafted through the winter. Competition among friends is always fun as they look to beating out one another and winning the blue ribbon for their entry. There will also be a baked-goods table with lots of goodies to purchase. Your sweet-tooth will thank you.
We look forward to many of you stopping by and saying ‘Hi.’ Remember, the Fair is Saturday, August 15, beginning at 1:30 pm.