Welcome to the MV Agricultural Society
The Martha's Vineyard Agricultural Society was established in 1859. It promotes the pursuit of agriculture, horticulture, land conservation, youth activities, mechanic and domestic arts and encourages the raising and improving of plant and animal stock and the sale of island-grown produce and flowers at local farmers' markets.
The Society, which has over 1000 year-round and seasonal members, is perhaps best known for its annual Agricultural Fair, which attracts thousands of islanders and visitors each summer.
In 1993, to meet the growing needs of its membership and the public, the Society sold its Agricultural Hall to the Town of West Tisbury and purchased the 21-acre site at the Panhandle.
Come to the Fair!
Come to the Fair!! Rides, games, shucking and fiddle contests, skillet toss, horse pull, woodsmen competition, fiber-arts tent, dog & livestock shows. The 2011 Agricultural Society Fair will be held August 18, 19, 20 and 21. The fun begins Thursday and runs for 4 days from 10am to 11pm on the fairgrounds in West Tisbury. (August 21st 10am to 7pm). It's a real old-fashioned Agricultural Country Fair with Mid-Way sponsored by the Martha's Vineyard Agricultural Society. Click here to learn more!
Grants and Scholarships
The purpose of the grant program is to assist and perpetuate agriculture on Martha's Vineyard. The society was organized in 1858 and is funded by contributions from its membership as well as annual community events. The Society has also, for many years, offered a scholarship to graduation seniors. Click here to learn more!
Golden Wedding Contest
The Fair will be having a Golden Wedding contest. The couple must be married for at least 50 years on or before June 1, 2011. . .Entry must be postmarked not later than July 1, 2011. . .There is no entry fee. There will be four classes with a plaque awarded to the winner in each class. Classes are as follows: married the longest, most living children, most living grandchildren, most living great-grandchildren. Send the following information to MVAS, PO Box 73, West Tisbury, MA 02575.
Date:________________
Husband's Name:___________________________________________________
Wife's Name:______________________________________________________
Mailing Address:____________________________________________________
Telephone Number:_________________________________________________
Date of wedding:_____/_____/__________
Number of living children:___________
Number of living grandchildren:__________
Number of living great-grand children:__________