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It's all about the Urban Agriculture & Climate Justice Fair right now! No need to register. Just come to the Nightingale Community Garden in Codman Square on 9/28 between 11 and 3 for fun and interesting displays, games, food, ...and did I mention fun? Check out the flyer here, and consider entering the Judged Competition for a chance to win prizes and bragging rights!
For upcoming Ag Hall workshops & happenings, check the Workshops calendar here.
Agricultural Hall?
In 1818, the Massachusetts Society for the Promotion of Agriculture built the original Agricultural Hall on Dighton Street in Brighton. It served as the hub of the Brighton Fair and Cattle Show, one of the earliest and largest such fairs in the country. In 1829, "a 17-pound turnip, a 19-pound radish, and a bough on which pears hung like a cluster of grapes were among the outstanding exhibits of that year." In 1844 the building was moved to its present location at the corner of Chestnut Hill Avenue and Washington Street.
Dr. William P. Marchione &
The Bostonian Society
Agricultural Hall
245 Amory Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
617-388-7378 / e-mail Ag Hall
Open daily by appt. Calling ahead is always a good idea.
New Block
The 2016 Fair took a new turn. Agricultural Hall, The Trustees, & Haley House presented the 'Agricultural Exposition,' on October 16th, next to Hailey House in Dudley Square.
Much of the format was similar to Ag Hall's last three Urban Agriculture Fairs. The judging table didn't reach critical mass (pretty late in the season for most gardeners), but there were still plenty of games, demonstrations, contests, including a cucumber derby and a pie-eating contest. (If you've never seen a pie-eating contest, don't miss the chance if it comes up again.) Additional guests included goats and other farm animals.
We learned a lot and are already planning for 2017. Call if you want to get involved. It's nothing but fun! Check the Fair 2017 page for updates.