Some came for the rides, others the food, many spent their time with the animals, competed in tests of skill and endurance, or put their prize tomatoes on the line with ribbons and pride at stake.
The 161st Agricultural Fair opened Thursday morning in West Tisbury, a tradition that dates back to 1858. Nearly 2,000 people attended that first fair, which was held for one day on October 27, 1858, the traditional harvest season.
The 161st edition of the Agricultural Fair takes place Thursday, August 17 through Sunday, August 20.
Planning begins in October, when organizers from the Agricultural Society meet for a debrief and begin reserving slots on the Steamship Authority ferry.
This year’s Agricultural Fair poster is designed by Nancy Mulcahy, an Edgartown seasonal resident.
The Martha's Vineyard Agricultural Society is now accepting submissions for its annual fair poster contest.
Before this Friday, I had never been to the Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Fair.