West Tisbury

  • The midway is a hit.
    The midway is a hit.
    Hailey McLaughlin
  • Ryan can't wait for his turn on the ride.
    Ryan can't wait for his turn on the ride.
    Ray Ewing
  • There is much excitement for the return of the Ferris wheel.
    There is much excitement for the return of the Ferris wheel.
    Maria Thibodeau
  • Happy cows in the barn.
    Happy cows in the barn.
    Maria Thibodeau
  • Getting our summer ducks in a row.
    Getting our summer ducks in a row.
    Maria Thibodeau
  • Summer memories being made.
    Summer memories being made.
    Maria Thibodeau
  • Bath time for puddles.
    Bath time for Puddles.
    Maria Thibodeau
  • Long lines on opening day.
    Long lines on opening day.
    Maria Thibodeau
  • Oxen power.
    Oxen power.
    Maria Thibodeau
  • Getting ready to show their best.
    Getting ready to show their best.
    Maria Thibodeau
  • No brass rings, but still a great time.
    No brass rings, but still a great time.
    Maria Thibodeau
  • Everyone loves the midway.
    Everyone loves the midway.
    Maria Thibodeau
  • Hoping for a blue ribbon.
    Hoping for a blue ribbon.
    Maria Thibodeau
  • Keeping order in the ring.
    Keeping order in the ring.
    Maria Thibodeau
  • Thrills and chills on the rides.
    Thrills and chills on the rides.
    Tim Johnson
  • The swings are a crowd favorite.
    The swings are a crowd favorite.
    Tim Johnson
  • Leap frog anyone?
    Leap frog anyone?
    Tim Johnson
  • Volunteers make the fair happen every year.
    Volunteers make the fair happen every year.
    Tim Johnson
  • Classic fair food.
    Classic fair food.
    Tim Johnson
  • The fireman's burger booth is a must-stop.
    The fireman's burger booth is a must-stop.
    Tim Johnson
  • Tim Johnson
  • You can always find your way at the fair.
    You can always find your way at the fair.
    Tim Johnson
  • The best way to a bird's-eye view.
    The best way to a bird's-eye view.
    Tim Johnson
  • The animal barn is always a hit.
    The animal barn is always a hit.
    Tim Johnson
  • Not the only horses present.
    Not the only horses present.
    Tim Johnson
  • Putting a fair takes hard work.
    Putting on a fair takes hard work.
    Tim Johnson
  • Getting set up.
    Getting set up.
    Tim Johnson
  • The horsepull event brings the power.
    The horsepull event brings the power.
    Tim Johnson
  • Mama sow and piglets are the pride of North Tabor Farm.
    Mama sow and piglets are the pride of North Tabor Farm.
    Maria Thibodeau
  • It's important to hold on to your friends.
    It's important to hold on to your friends.
    Maria Thibodeau
  • Brooklyn family brings love from NYC to the Ag Fair.
    Brooklyn family brings love from NYC to the Ag Fair.
    Ray Ewing
  • Elizabeth Bonifacio has an ear of corn.
    Elizabeth Bonifacio has an ear of corn.
    Ray Ewing
  • Jean-Marc with the Upisland Band marches through the hall.
    Jean-Marc Dupon with the Upisland Band marches through the hall.
    Ray Ewing
  • Musical fun with the Upisland Band.
    Musical fun with the Upisland Band.
    Ray Ewing
  • Nancy Jephcote on the fiddle.
    Nancy Jephcote on the fiddle.
    Ray Ewing
  • The Ferris wheel lights up the night sky.
    The Ferris wheel lights up the night sky.
    Ray Ewing
  • Kids will stay up late to ride the rides.
    Kids will stay up late to ride the rides.
    Ray Ewing
  • Lauren Lynch knows how much work goes into putting on the fair.
    Lauren Lynch knows how much work goes into putting on the fair.
    Ray Ewing
  • Competition was fierce at the skillet toss.
    Competition was fierce at the skillet toss.
    Tim Johnson
  • Letting it fly.
    Letting it fly.
    Tim Johnson
  • Gazette reporter Haley Sandlow gives it her all.
    Gazette reporter Haley Sandlow gives it her all.
    Tim Johnson
  • Noah Mayrand and Chris Edwards goe head to head in the oyster shucking contest.
    Noah Mayrand and Chris Edwards goe head to head in the oyster shucking contest.
    Hailey McLaughlin
  • First and second prize.
    First and second prize.
    Hailey McLaughlin
  • One more chance.
    One more chance.
    Hailey McLaughlin
  • Inside the Ferris wheel.
    Inside the Ferris wheel.
    Hailey McLaughlin
  • Waiting for night at the fair.
    Waiting for night at the fair.
    Ray Ewing
  • A future farmer.
    A future farmer.
    Ray Ewing
  • The 4-H cowpokes strut their stuff.
    The 4-H cowpokes strut their stuff.
    Ray Ewing
  • Fair rides are a family affair.
    Fair rides are a family affair.
    Ray Ewing
  • Precision on display at the excavator competition.
    Precision on display at the excavator competition.
    Ray Ewing
  • A view from above.
    A view from above.
    Ray Ewing
  • Noah Mayrand with a first place oyster shucking and third place quahog shucking ribbon.
    Noah Mayrand with a first place oyster shucking and third place quahog shucking ribbon.
    Ray Ewing
  • The top gun ride was a crowd favorite.
    The top gun ride was a crowd favorite.
    Ray Ewing
  • The smoothes boat ride on MV.
    The smoothes boat ride on MV.
    Ray Ewing
  • Wren Robertson giving pony rides.
    Wren Robertson giving pony rides.
    Ray Ewing
  • Nora Van Riper demonstrating traditional skills.
    Nora Van Riper demonstrating traditional skills.
    Tim Johnson
  • The colors of the fair.
    The colors of the fair.
    Tim Johnson

News

New Gallery Collaboration Mixes Textiles With Glass
Jennifer Brown is a longtime textile artist who has displayed work at the Field Gallery for six years. But this summer she began a residency at Martha’s Vineyard Glassworks, translating her 2-D art...
New Exhibition Highlights the Coast of New England
New paintings by Kib Bramhall, Tamalin Baumgarten and Heather Neill hung alongside retrospectives from Milton Avery and Thomas Hart Benton at the latest exhibition at the Granary Gallery.
Speaking for The Trees at Polly Hill
Ian Peach started as the new executive director at Polly Hill Arboretum in July. He hopes to continue the legacy of education at the property and take a hard look at the impacts of climate change on...

Celebrations

Sofia Arrives
Cecelia and Andrew McElhinney, of West Tisbury, announce the birth of a daughter, Sofia Rose McElhinney, born on July 8 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Hello Alice
Taylor Achin and Philip Martineau, of West Tisbury, announce the birth of a daughter, Alice Merrill Martineau, born on May 14 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Welcome Joshua
Ewellen De Sa and Geremias Felix, of West Tisbury, announce the birth of a son, Joshua De Sa Felix , born on May 2 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Joshua weighed 7 pounds, 10.2 ounces at birth.

Obituaries

Dr. Tim Guiney, 85
There will be a celebration of life for Dr. Tim Guiney at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5 at the Grange Hall in West Tisbury. Tim died on Sept. 12, 2025 at the age of 85.
Judith Birsh, 90
Judith Birsh, of West Tisbury, died on Wednesday, June 17, after a brief illness, at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. She was 90.