The 162nd Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Fair came to a close on Sunday, bringing an end to four days of carnival favorites, Island eats and face time with furry barnyard friends.
On Thursday, when the 162nd Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Fair opened at 10 a.m., people streamed through the gates, admiring livestock, pets and poultry of all sizes, enjoying rides, and sipping pickle lemonade.
This year’s theme at the third annual Climate Action Fair was Greening Vineyard Landscapes, with an emphasis on sustainable living.
The Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society has chosen a painting by Traeger di Pietro as the winning entry for this year's fair poster contest. The 162nd annual agricultural fair takes place August 15 to 18.
The Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society received a $61,882 grant from the state Department of Agricultural Resources this week, part of a statewide effort to promote local agriculture.
The Barn Raisers Ball is an annual celebration to commemorate the raising of the Agricultural Hall in 1994. This year's party takes place Saturday, Nov. 4 from 7 to 10 p.m.