SLIDE SHOW: Martha's Vineyard Agricultural Fair

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  The Martha's Vineyard Agricultural Hall lit up on the first night of the fair.

  

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  Entrance sign to the fair framed by the ferris wheel.

  

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  Setting up for the Fair.

  

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  A ride on The Sizzler brings smiles.

  

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  Saturday at the fair.

  

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  Hoping to win a prize.

  

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  A young Angora Goat.

  

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  More goats with their handlers at the fair.

  

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  Norwegian Fjord Pony and his owner participants in the Draft Horse Pulling Contest.

  

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  Warming up for the Draft Horse Pulling Contest.

  

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  2 man log sawing competition in the Woodsmen's Contest.

  

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  Competitors in the Woodsmen's Contest.

  

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  A contestant gives it her all in the Skillet Throw.

  

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  A bulldog brings home second place in the Dog Show.

  

Kelley DeBettencourt, a photographer on Martha’s Vineyard, has a passion for photographing people and food. In this slide show of the Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Fair, she captures the spirit of the fair. You can see more of Kelley’s work on her website: www.kelleydebettencourt.com. She also features food photography and reviews of local restaurants, recipes, adventures and travel destinations on her Hungry Native blog.

Learn more about Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Fair, which takes place in late August.

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