Ellie Stevenson
The gates to the 163rd Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Fair opened on Thursday at 10 a.m. and eager fairgoers quickly headed for the rides and food stalls, or to the barn to check out the newest entrant: over 10 piglets, born just as the event began.
Strong winds and high surf conditions from Hurricane Erin are expected to cause disruptions to ferry service to Martha’s Vineyard this week.
The day of remembrance at Stillpoint began with a gathering of the tribal community and then in the afternoon the wider Vineyard community was invited to take part in the discussions and activities.
The Granary Gallery’s latest exhibit features a diverse range of artwork, from the saturated floral landscapes of David Wallis to paintings of Harriet Tubman by Daryl Royster Alexander.
For many dancers, Built On Stilts is a life-long tradition. Isla Luckey, for example, said she started performing at the summer dance festival when she was six years old.
It was a West Tisbury School trifecta on the men’s side at the Chilmark Road Race on Saturday, with Sam Fetters taking first place, Jack Lionette coming in second and Michael Schroeder notching third place.