The Martha's Vineyard Agricultural Society is about a lot more than famous pigs and flyings skillets.
Malia Bodnar’s hen is a blue ribbon winner in her eyes. – Elizabeth CecilDon’t mess with the oxen – or the Association of New England Ox Teamsters. – Elizabeth CecilFarm animals not your thing? A pink sloth or orange elephant is just a balloon pop away. – Elizabeth CecilIn between leading dog carting demos and vegetable car races, fair volunteer Karen Ogden checks on a chick. – Elizabeth CecilA favorite part of the fair? The food, like the strawberry-cream popsicle enjoyed by Sam Omiyale-Press. – Elizabeth CecilCompetition is friendly but fierce, with entrants dropping off items just before the start of judging to ensure freshness. – Elizabeth CecilA family night on the midway means you’ve already won. – Elizabeth CecilLucia Capece is one of a feather at the Agricultural Fair. – Elizabeth CecilFrom left: Camden Townes, Molly Crawford, and Ava Townes get dizzy with excitement. – Elizabeth CecilFor four days only, the shortcake is always fresh, the Blue Hills Brass Band is always jaunty, and the pleasures of the past live on. – Elizabeth Cecil
