A Fair to Remember
Tristan Scott, Charlotte Scott, Lucia Capece and Koko Capece show off their livestock entries at the 152nd Martha's Vineyard Agricultural Fair.
Tristan Scott, Charlotte Scott, Lucia Capece and Koko Capece show off their livestock entries at the 152nd Martha's Vineyard Agricultural Fair.
Jane Bollin competed in the skillet throw for the first year, and won third place in her division with a throw of 45 feet, one inch.
Jane Bollin competed in the skillet throw for the first year, and won third place in her division with a throw of 45 feet, one inch.
Up on his high horse in the competition ring.
Up on his high horse in the competition ring.
Delectable strawberry shortcake.
Delectable strawberry shortcake.
Aliens and Earthlings alike enjoy the fair.
Aliens and Earthlings alike enjoy the fair.
Goats and roosters stay on alert in the barn.
Goats and roosters stay on alert in the barn.
Cory Laliberte and Aaron Swinderman put their backs into the tug-o-war as Emma Hall and Eve Heyman cheer them on.
Cory Laliberte and Aaron Swinderman put their backs into the tug-o-war as Emma Hall and Eve Heyman cheer them on.
Robby Belknap's entry into the themed exhibit category of the fair.
Robby Belknap's entry into the themed exhibit category of the fair.
Grace Brakeman and Grace Taylor of Wellesley flip out on one of the new rides on the midway.
Grace Brakeman and Grace Taylor of Wellesley flip out on one of the new rides on the midway.
Prizewinning rabbits in the barn.
Prizewinning rabbits in the barn.
Fred Fisher rides Cash in the Island Draft Horse Show. The pair won second place.
Fred Fisher rides Cash in the Island Draft Horse Show. The pair won second place.
Buddy the Clown bubbles over with enthusiasm for the fair.
Buddy the Clown bubbles over with enthusiasm for the fair.
Looking sheepish in the judging barn.
Looking sheepish in the judging barn.
Dahlia submitted for judging.
Dahlia submitted for judging.
Dinner time for fairgoers.
Dinner time for fairgoers.
Cotton candy, daredevil rides, draft horses, a tractor pull, and, of course, the women's skillet throwing contest — the Martha's Vineyard Agricultural Fair was back for the 152nd year this weekend to delight visitors of every age.