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2011 Topsfield Fair - September 30 - October 10
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New England Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off Friday Night, September 30th in the Arena
The weigh-off will begin at 2pm and pumpkins will start being unloaded at 1pm. Will there be a winner this year larger than last year's 1,675 lb. giant grown by Steve Connolly in Sharon, MA? Let's hope the summer heat will help to produce a record weight! Call George and Maryann Hoomis of Ipswich (978) 356-0117 for more information!
Senior Day Monday October 3rd
Seniors, 60 years and older, can purchase tickets for $7.00 at our ticket booths on Monday, October 3, 2011.
Military Day Tuesday October 4th
To honor our military, all active members of the military...men and women, are invited to come to the Fair on Tuesday, October 4th to be admitted free with their families. They need only to show their identification at the admission gate to be admitted.
Mrs. Essex County Pageant
The Mrs. Essex County Pageant will be held on Sunday, October 9th in Coolidge Hall. The contestants will demonstrate their cooking abilities by entering a food dish for judging, have private interviews, and present themselves at the Pageant on Sunday. This is not a beauty contest... it is an opportunity for "the woman of today" to talk about themselves, their interest in the Fair, and their daily activities. The winner will then go on to be the Official Hostess for the 2012 Topsfield Fair throughout the year. Entry forms are available online or by calling the fair office (978) 887-5000.
Duck Races "Quack" By Popular Demand
Duck races return to thrill fairgoers. The fair audience will of course continue watching pigs race for Oreo cookies, but they can also watch mallard ducks race too. As part of an educational program prepared by Ducks Unlimited, Inc., 16 people will be chosen to release a live duck across a prepared watch course during a race and there will be five races in each show. The winners will be awarded a prize! This exhibit will be located just off Grange Road and races will be held throughout the day. Added this year, both for the Duck Races and the Racing Pigs, will be new expanded seating.
The Bengal Tiger Encounter
This animal production brings you an inspirational and educational program featuring the Incredible Bengal Tiger. On display all hours these tigers are helping to educate the public on the loss of habitat and the killing of tigers for profit in India and Africa. These tigers are loved and protected as well as cared for by loving trainers. They consume 12-14 lbs. of beef or chicken daily and undergo regular medical check ups by a certified Vet. These cats are helping to save the lives of many others in captivity with no other means of survival by raising funds for the Wild Life Rescue Center in N. Ft. Myers, Florida, a "not for profit" organization. Shows will be performed three times daily in the Grandstand Area, October, 8, 9 and 10. Please see your Daily Program for show times.
The Rawhide Rodeo
RODEO \ Ro-de-o: 1. Spanish for surround or roundup; 2. A public performance of pageantry and competition, featuring cowboys and cowgirls showcasing their skills and talents. If you're looking for some real live cowboys and cowgirls, head down to the Topsfield Fair Arena on Wednesday, October 5thand Thursday, October 6th. The rawhide will fly both days at 7:30 PM! Come on down y'all!
Maximum Velocity Professional Stunt Team
Featuring the hottest riders and skaters in their sport, these expert dare devils perform such maneuvers as "540's," "tail whips," "ice picks," "tooth picks" and other mind-bending, bone-crushing, skull-popping feats -- skying high above a 13-foot-tall, 16-foot-wide half pipe -- one of the largest portable half pipes in the world. Also featured is a four-foot-high, 22-foot-long box jump from which riders perform even more in-line and bike-bending wizardry, pulling off "back flips," "front flips," "360's," "720's" and other brain-beating, joint-wrenching, heart-ripping stunts. If you ready for the hottest action on wheels, head down Arena Road, you will not be disappointed. The Stunt Team will be here throughout the entire Fair - come visit on Arena Way. Please see the Daily Program for show times.
On-Grounds Scavenger Hunt
Friday, October 7th - Win Concert Tickets, Food Coupons, Gift Certificates. Check with Kate@Topsfieldfair.org For More Information.
Express Parking And Shuttle on Weekends
Tired of waiting in traffic to get to the Fair? Let the Fair do the driving! In an effort to alleviate the frustration of waiting in traffic, there will be off-site parking on both weekends at North Shore Community College and Masconomet Regional High School. The Express Shuttle has special dedicated traffic-free routes to the Fair. The NSCC is located just off Route 95 at exit 50. Drive onto Route One South, the college is located on Ferncroft Road in Danvers. Masconomet High School is just off Route 95 at exit 51. Parking is $5. Free continuously operating shuttles take fairgoers to and from their cars to the fairgrounds at both lots. The Topsfield Fair is also offering entertainment for the kids while you wait! A stress free way to start your day at the Fair!
Fireworks Saturday, October 1st at 9:00 p.m.
NEW - Vertigo Ride!
Excellence in Motion! The new Vertigo amusement ride comes to the Topsfield Fair. You will ascend 90 feet into the air and twirl with the sky the limit! You will be able to see afar over the fairgrounds and at night there will be a dazzling light show. You won't want to miss this NEW ride!
Sinks and Handwash Stations
While everyone is being urged these days to consistently wash their hands, the fair has several hand washing sinks in the rest rooms and outside areas. Sinks are available outside the Nursing Mothers Lounge and alongside the Adult Changing Tent (located behind the Nursing Mother's Lounge). Hand sanitizer stations are in the buildings on the fairgrounds.
Green Pavilion - "Go Green With Us!"
Visitors are welcome to visit the 3rd Annual Green Pavilion on October 3-5 in the Fair's Show Tent. Sponsored by EBSCO of Ipswich (careers.ebscohost.com), the tent will preview eco-friendly companies and organizations in Essex County. EBSCO, Coca Cola, Hiltz Waste Disposal of Gloucester and Northeast Nursery are among the eco-friendly groups that will be taking part. Hiltz will have information on the recycling program it conducts every year at the fair - cans, bottles, and cardboard. This year food wastes will all be recycled; the food waste will go to Brick Farm in Hamilton to be turned into compost and small bags of compost will be handed out at the pavilion from last year. The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection is taking part again this year to share how people can make a difference right in their own homes. For more information, or to participate as a Green Vendor, contact John Palmisano, Concessions/Sponsor Coordinator jpalmisano@topsfieldfair.org or Kate O'Brien, Education & Community Outreach Coordinator kate@topsfieldfair.org.
"Read and Win"
Expanded School Program Continues
Rain Barrels
As Topsfield Fair works to "Go Green", rain barrels are placed in several locations from the New England Rain Barrel Company of Peabody. Check out the blue barrels by the Administration Building, in the bee garden in front of the Flower Barn, and in the garden alongside the Grange/Museum Barn.
Third Annual Friesian Classic
Topsfield Fair and the Friesian Events Association will present the Topsfield Fair Friesian Classic and Open Horse Show in the arena on Thursday, October 6th, 8am-5pm, and on Friday, October 7th, 8 am to 2 pm. The show will feature many open classes including a Friesian Fantasy Costume Class, an Open Costume Class and a Friesian Period Costume Class. There will be Morgan, Canadian and Appaloosa Horse Classes and special demonstrations throughout the show. For more information call Rick Drew at (207) 272-0082 or visit www.friesianevents.com.
Visit The Cow Of The Day And Pet A Calf!
The fair's popular Cattle Barn continues its "Cow of the Day" program. Fairgoers will be able to see Milking Demonstrations and "Pet a Calf" in that building daily, as posted.
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Giant Pumpkin Weight-Off
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