Agricultural Fair Calls Them All
The Sizzler heats up as the sun goes down at 152nd annual Agricultural Fair.
The Sizzler heats up as the sun goes down at 152nd annual Agricultural Fair.
Katie Atchley of Boston scales the rock wall.
Katie Atchley of Boston scales the rock wall.
Not spaghetti, just home-dyed yarn.
Not spaghetti, just home-dyed yarn.
Breezy Rappazini of Mendon holds Cleo the bunny, owned by Candy Nichols (not pictured).
Breezy Rappazini of Mendon holds Cleo the bunny, owned by Candy Nichols (not pictured).
Jack, Forest, and Elsa Holmes leap high in the sack races.
Jack, Forest, and Elsa Holmes leap high in the sack races.
Andy Rice's sheepdog keeps the ewes in line before shearing.
Andy Rice's sheepdog keeps the ewes in line before shearing.
Bryan Marino, in hat, gets a hello from Luke, a Percheron from New Hampshire.
Bryan Marino, in hat, gets a hello from Luke, a Percheron from New Hampshire.
Master Woodsmen compete in the Springboard event.
Master Woodsmen compete in the Springboard event.
Lion, a seven-year-old boxer, enjoys the sunshine.
Lion, a seven-year-old boxer, enjoys the sunshine.
A Robinson's Racing Piglet emerges from the swimming portion of the course.
A Robinson's Racing Piglet emerges from the swimming portion of the course.
Quilts hang in the Ag Hall.
Quilts hang in the Ag Hall.
Friends on the Ferris wheel.
Friends on the Ferris wheel.
The gates opened on Thursday morning for the 152nd annual Agricultural Fair, and within minutes the livestock judging was underway, six horses cantered around the show ring, and a person scaled the portable rock wall at the edge of the food area. Inside the Agricultural Hall judges conferred over which entries merited blue, red and yellow ribbons, while young security guards wearing bright fluorescent vests sat watch outside the closed doors. The fair was well-attended and ran through Sunday evening.