Blue Skies and Sunny Saturday Draws Throngs to Ag Fair
Sunflower queen.
Sunflower queen.
Taking a break in the animal barn.
Taking a break in the animal barn.
Spot on throw for the ax toss.
Spot on throw for the ax toss.
Making it rain on the midway.
Making it rain on the midway.
Appreciative sheep relishes the attention.
Appreciative sheep relishes the attention.
Sack races for young and old.
Sack races for young and old.
Island-made quilts hang from the rafters of the Ag Hall.
Island-made quilts hang from the rafters of the Ag Hall.
Clam shucking contest.
Clam shucking contest.
Kelley DeBettencourt shows off her blue ribbon for oyster shucking skills.
Kelley DeBettencourt shows off her blue ribbon for oyster shucking skills.
Baby chicks at their first Ag Fair.
Baby chicks at their first Ag Fair.
Baby toss isn't a midway attraction but family fun is.
Baby toss isn't a midway attraction but family fun is.
Chris Lyons and Lauren Lynch enjoy a picture perfect day.
Chris Lyons and Lauren Lynch enjoy a picture perfect day.
Cicilio Neto gives rides in his cart.
Cicilio Neto gives rides in his cart.
Island eggs on display.
Island eggs on display.
View from the fiber tent.
View from the fiber tent.
Prize winnings!
Prize winnings!
Titan won a second place ribbon.
Titan won a second place ribbon.
Digging in for the tug of war.
Digging in for the tug of war.
The Ag Fair is a chance for both summer friends and Islanders to take a breather from the busy season and spend a moment enjoying a tradition that dates back to the 19th century. The sun shone on Saturday and the fairgrounds were bustling with appreciative fairgoers for the 161st year.