From the Ferris Wheel All Is Golden: Scenes from 156th Agricultural Fair
Skillet throw heats up Sunday at the fair.
Skillet throw heats up Sunday at the fair.
Samantha Seidel-Aldrich-Moodie with her terrier, Whiskey. Dog show competitors recieved extra points for having dogs cool off in kiddie pools.
Samantha Seidel-Aldrich-Moodie with her terrier, Whiskey. Dog show competitors recieved extra points for having dogs cool off in kiddie pools.
Emma Finkelstein and Chillie compete in the dog show.
Emma Finkelstein and Chillie compete in the dog show.
Sheldon the basset hound.
Sheldon the basset hound.
Vivian Tatum and Lilly.
Vivian Tatum and Lilly.
Furry face-off: golden retrievers gather at Ag Fair dog show.
Furry face-off: golden retrievers gather at Ag Fair dog show.
Obedience judge Sue Shaw checks in with James Rath and Libby.
Obedience judge Sue Shaw checks in with James Rath and Libby.
Gus, Addie, and Ben Cummings pose with their blue ribbon winner, Little Murray Sparkles.
Gus, Addie, and Ben Cummings pose with their blue ribbon winner, Little Murray Sparkles.
Judge Tom Shelby appraises canine competitors.
Judge Tom Shelby appraises canine competitors.
All in the champion family: best in show winner Pearl, right, with her brother Walter.
All in the champion family: best in show winner Pearl, right, with her brother Walter.
Heather Capece is in fine form at skillet toss.
Heather Capece is in fine form at skillet toss.
Julie O'Connor, 65 and older division skillet toss champion with 31 foot, five inch throw.
Julie O'Connor, 65 and older division skillet toss champion with 31 foot, five inch throw.
Past champion Jennifer Gardner gears up for her skillet throw. She placed fourth in her division.
Past champion Jennifer Gardner gears up for her skillet throw. She placed fourth in her division.
Natalie Barmakian surrenders to the skillet.
Natalie Barmakian surrenders to the skillet.
Strong arms prevail in skillet throw competition.
Strong arms prevail in skillet throw competition.
Tamara Buchwald placed fifth in her division with 38 foot, one inch throw.
Tamara Buchwald placed fifth in her division with 38 foot, one inch throw.
Sunflowers and colorful quilts brighten Agricultural Hall.
Sunflowers and colorful quilts brighten Agricultural Hall.
Littlest judge makes her choice in the sheep pen.
Littlest judge makes her choice in the sheep pen.
Next ride I get to drive, okay?
Next ride I get to drive, okay?
Rain brings midway rides to standstill.
Rain brings midway rides to standstill.
So much to see over four days of the fair.
So much to see over four days of the fair.
The rope ladder climb is often a wiggly walk toward failure.
The rope ladder climb is often a wiggly walk toward failure.
Hot dogs and hamburgers fresh off grill at West Tisbury firemen's booth.
Hot dogs and hamburgers fresh off grill at West Tisbury firemen's booth.
Tractors in a row, time to rev up for the fair.
Tractors in a row, time to rev up for the fair.
Best view at the fair; Ferris wheel keeps spinning.
Best view at the fair; Ferris wheel keeps spinning.
Summer night, fair lights.
Summer night, fair lights.
Sheep mix and mingle.
Sheep mix and mingle.
Round and round on the swings.
Round and round on the swings.
Time to take a turn at the water pistol game.
Time to take a turn at the water pistol game.
Astrolis Hannagain says three cheers for the fair.
Astrolis Hannagain says three cheers for the fair.
Teddy Foran enjoys playing frog game.
Teddy Foran enjoys playing frog game.
Sonja Wixsom of Cooperstown, N.Y. competes in axe-throwing competition.
Sonja Wixsom of Cooperstown, N.Y. competes in axe-throwing competition.
Bullseye.
Bullseye.
Dwight Kaeka takes on 10,000 pounds in tractor pull.
Dwight Kaeka takes on 10,000 pounds in tractor pull.
Ellen BIskis performs Saturday at the fair.
Ellen BIskis performs Saturday at the fair.
Fred Kitka slices through lumber at woodsmen's competition.
Fred Kitka slices through lumber at woodsmen's competition.
Big slide is fun for all ages.
Big slide is fun for all ages.
Skylar Stevenson, 6, of Natick and Edgartown, learns a new craft in the fiber tent.
Skylar Stevenson, 6, of Natick and Edgartown, learns a new craft in the fiber tent.
Austin Higgins and Teddy Karalekas face off in final round of shucking competition.
Austin Higgins and Teddy Karalekas face off in final round of shucking competition.
Announcer Ken Goldberg, second place finisher Austin Higgins, and grand champion Teddy Karalekas pose after shucking competition.
Announcer Ken Goldberg, second place finisher Austin Higgins, and grand champion Teddy Karalekas pose after shucking competition.
Horse holds court in the barn.
Horse holds court in the barn.
Artwork to quilts, so much to look at in the hall.
Artwork to quilts, so much to look at in the hall.
During the dizzying peak of summer, when intersections are thick with cars, celebrity sightings keep Islanders buzzing, and long lines stretch from ice cream counters, post offices and ferry terminals, another line begins to form in West Tisbury on the grounds of the Agricultural Hall for the Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society Livestock Show and Fair.