🎪 Ag Fair 2026 Guide
Everything you need to know about the Martha's Vineyard Agricultural Fair organized into one digital post
The Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Fair is our family’s favorite event of the summer! The animals, the crafts, the rides, the food - we can’t wait! This post makes it easy to find what’s happening each day—organized the MVacay way.
💡 I created this guide to help families like mine avoid the info overload. Instead of flipping through the 100 page fair book or missing something great, you can check this post for the full schedule, parent tips, food details, and more. Bookmark it, share it, and enjoy the Fair!
🗓️ Dates: Thursday, August 13–Sunday, August 16, 2026
📍 Location: Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society Fairgrounds, 35 Panhandle Road, West Tisbury
🎪 This year: The Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society celebrates its 164th Livestock Show & Fair with the theme Farm • Family • Fair.
🎟️ Ticket information, carnival ride details, daily schedules, Fair entry deadlines, and tips are included below.
🧭 Overview
Fair Hours:
Thursday, August 13: 10a–11p / Cattle Day
Friday, August 14: 10a–11p / Horse Day
Saturday, August 15: 10a–11p / Farm Machinery Day
Sunday, August 16: 10a–6p / Dog Show Day
🎡 Carnival rides open at 11a each day.
🎟️ Entering something in the Fair? Hall registrations are due Thursday, August 6 at 7p, while Barn registrations are due Sunday, August 9 at 5p. Full drop-off information is included later in this guide.
