West Tisbury was the place to be for the 160th annual Martha's Vineyard Agricultural Society Fair, where a blend of old and new kept crowds entertained from August 18 to 21.

On Thursday morning, the gates opened for the 160th Martha's Vineyard Agricultural Society Fair. And for the next four days, all roads lead to West Tisbury.

Carnival rides have begun to invade into the hayfield on the Agricultural Society grounds as preparations are underway for the 160th annual Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society Fair, which runs August 18 to 21.

Artist Saundra LaBell's design was chosen to represent the poster for the 160th Agricultural Fair in West Tisbury, which takes place August 18 to 21.

Tropical storm Henri may have cut the Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society Livestock Show and Fair short by a day, but it did little to dampen the enthusiasm and dedication of the Island community.

Poultry judging, the dog show, horse pull, skillet toss, knitting competitions and carnival rides will all return next week when the 159th Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society Livestock Show and Fair gets under way.