October 3 - 13, 2025
August 2015- Check out the Fair, crowd free! Everyone gets to see the fair once it has already opened, but how many people can say they got to explore the Topsfield Fair crowd free? Check out all your favorite spots as you run through the fair and along scenic Topsfield. Our race after party puts all other parties to shame. Our race...
July 2015- The biggest way to get involved this year is by entering in our new exhibit categories made especially for this year’s theme! The Farm Photography Contest has added “Year of the Sunflower” categories for Youth and Adults. The Educational Department has added a special youth “Year of the Sunflower” poster contest as well. Adults have always been able...
March 2015- Tomorrow (March 8th), 100 local brides will flock to Coolidge Hall on the Topsfield Fairgrounds for the Essex Agricultural Society’s “Fairest of Them All” Bridal Expo. The Expo, which will be open from 11AM to 4PM, will be an event to remember, with a live DJ, lots of demonstrations, and food samples. We have a wonderful assortment...
September 2014- If you haven’t heard of Abbey D’Agostino, you will soon. The 22 year old Topsfield native already took Dartmouth college by storm and is now getting ready to take her talents to the national level. She is a passionate and fierce competitor, Abbey is easily the most decorated athlete in Darthmouth history. She is just beginning to start...
September 2014- If you think you have the greatest oatmeal cookie recipe, then we have the perfect contest for you! This year’s Cookie Celebration supported by Goodie’s Ice Cream theme is “Favorite Oatmeal Cookie.” Entries will be judged based on flavor, texture, appearance, and originality/creativity. First place wins a blue ribbon (for bragging rights), $40 (to buy more ingredients to...
September 2014- If you like running for a good cause, then we have great news for you! The Topsfield Fair Annual Road Race is back for another year! Join us on September 28th, at 8AM for check in and 10AM for race start! Every year the Essex Agricultural Society donates over $25,000 in scholarship money to rising seniors throughout Essex...
September 2014- Recently I went to visit Woody Lancaster of Topsfield, who won the Giant Pumpkin competition in 2013. I had never seen a Giant Pumpkin being grown before, my pumpkin experience up until this point was picking one out at a local farm from my house around Halloween. When talking with Woody, I soon realized I knew absolutely nothing...
August 2014- NBC’s The Voice winner, Danielle Bradbery, is coming to the 2014 Topsfield Fair! The seventeen-year-old country music singer from Cypress, Texas, sung her way into our hearts when she won Season Four of The Voice in 2013. She holds the title of being the youngest contestant ever to win the show. While on the show The...
September 2014- Here at the fair, we know a lot of people are on a budget! We decided to put our best ideas together to come up with a list of tips for you to have the most fun, without spending too much money! 1) Buy Pre-Sale Tickets Pre-Sale tickets are only $9.00 and can be used on a weekday...
August 2014- This year’s theme is brought to you by Jenna Melvin from Danvers, MA and could not be more perfect for this year’s fair! In a literal sense, “Let the Good Times Grow” applies to the agriculture part of the fair. After all, we are the world’s oldest agricultural fair. It represents all the great things we have that...
August 2014- The 2014 Topsfield Fair is proud to announce that The Royal Canadian Mounted Police, more commonly known as “The Mounties,” are coming to the Fair’s Arena! Known for their red coats and Stetson hats, The Mounties are members of the federal and national police force of Canada who volunteer for musical ride duty after two years of active...
August 2014- Come see the Axe Women Loggers of Maine at the 2014 Topsfield Fair! These all female timber sports athletes travel throughout North America entertaining at fairs, sports shows, and festivals. This group of six world titleholders are champion axe throwers and choppers. Their skills include underhand chopping, standing block chopping, hot sawing, cross cut sawing, axe throwing...
September 2014- The 2014 Topsfield Fair is proud to announce that America will be back to perform Wednesday October 8th in the fair’s Grandstand. America, a folk rock band established in London in 1970, has had several number one hits and won a Grammy for best new musical artist in 1972. Some of their best-known songs include “A Horse With...
August 2014- The 2014 Topsfield Fair is thrilled to announce that Confederate Railroad, will be performing on Tuesday October 7 at 7:00 PM. This country music band entered the scene back in the 90’s when they signed with Atlantic Records. Their hit song “She Took It Like A Man” went directly to number 26 on the charts. Two more singles...
July 2014- Come see giant trucks with pick up truck bodies, massive suspension, and extremely large wheels crush smaller vehicles and man made barriers. The names of the trucks include The Illuminator, Green Mountain, Avenger, and Brutus. The whole family will not only be entertained, but amazed and astounded when they attend the Monster Truck Show coming back to the...
August 2014- The 2014 Topsfield Fair is pleased to announce that North Sea Gas, one of Scotland’s most popular and highly entertaining folk bands, will be performing on Monday October 6 at the Grandstand. Not only does this band feature guitars, but they also use mandolins, fiddles, bouzoukis, whistles, bodhrans, and banjos to enhance their dynamic Celtic/Scottish sound. They have...
August 2014- Massachusetts native, Ayla Brown, is singing her way to center stage at the Topsfield Fair! Originally from Wrentham, MA, Ms. Brown was a contestant on American Idol season 5 where she placed in the top 16. A woman of many talents, she is also a former NCAA basketball player and a graduate of Boston College with a degree...
July 2014- The Fair is excited to present the Nerveless Nocks – an aerial stunt show! The Nocks have earned universal acclaim for their daring stunts on skyscraping sway poles, completely free of guy wires and safety means. The Nocks can bend their sway poles to a perilous 40 degree angle. They also feature an unbelievable and risky mid-air sway...
June 2014- Missed the Racing Pigs last year at the Topsfield Fair? They are back this year and ready to race! Robinsons Racing Pigs have been entertaining fair-goers for many years with their athletic abilities in the water and on the racetrack. Come watch the Paddling Porker Show as they race four at a time, diving into a twenty-four foot...
July 2014- It’s official – at 1PM today (June 25, 2014) we reached exactly 100 days until the 2014 Topsfield Fair! Do you know what that means? Our daily countdown to the Fair is officially on, featuring posts on our Facebook and Twitter every day from now until Opening Day, with entertainment announcements, reminders about Exhibitor’s Handbook, and LOTS of...
August 2014- As a life-long resident of Danvers, I have attended the fair with family and friends every year since I was born. As far back as I can remember, my dad and I would take a day off from school/work and go to the fair and spend the day eating our favorite fair foods (Vegetable Tempura!) and playing the...
July 2013- The Topsfield Fair is being proactive. We know that if there had ever been an incident, we would have regretted not being as prepared as possible and not doing everything we could to prevent it. There have been no threats of any kind, we simply want to be educated and keep ourselves and our patrons safe. The Topsfield...
July 2013- Roll up your sleeves and roll out some dough for the 2013 Fleischmann’s Yeast “Best Baking Contest,” an annual recipe contest hosted at the Topsfield Fair (and exclusively at 33 more state and county fairs). The contest helps a good cause: for each entry nationwide (between July and October, 2013) ACH Food Companies will contribute $10 to the...
August 2013- – The Topsfield Fair is glad to be welcoming back a fan favorite to the 2013 Topsfield Fair – the Demolition Derby and Double Figure-8 Race! Each year, the Arena stands fill as we round out the end of the Fair with these great events. The Double Figure-8 Race starts at 3:30PM and the Demolition Derby starts at...
July 2013- The Topsfield Fair will be hosting the second annual 5K Walk/Run Race to help support the Essex Agricultural Society’s College Scholarship fund. The Topsfield Fair 5K Road Race will take place on Sunday, September 29, 2013. Check-in begins at 8:00 a.m. Race starts at 10:00 a.m. The race begins and ends at the Topsfield Fairgrounds, 207 Boston...
July 2013- This week’s 100DOP Question is: “Will you be exhibiting with us this year?” Deadlines for entries forms (and even some actual entries) will be here soon! With only 72 days until the 2013 Topsfield Fair, it is hard to believe there is only two weeks until the first Exhibitor’s Handbook deadline. The first competition deadline is the Amateur...
July 2013- This week’s Win It All Wednesday’s question is: What is the street address of the Topsfield Fairgrounds? The Topsfield Fair seems like a staple for Topsfield, MA, but the Fair has not always called this town its home. The Essex Agricultural Society started the Fair in 1818 as a cattle show to “promote and improve the...
August 2013- The Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show is a historical, educational, humorous show, filled with audience participation. The Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show has been performing and competed at Logging Shows and Sport Shows for over 28 years. The Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show will take place on Saturday, October 12th, Sunday, October 13th, and Monday, October 14th, 2013 in the...
The 2013 All New England Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off will begin in the Arena at 4 pm in the arena. Pumpkins will start being unloaded at 1 pm. The 2012 Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off held at the Fair was, without a doubt, the most exciting Weigh-Off to date. The world’s first one ton pumpkin, grown by New Englander, Ron Wallace from Greene, RI,...
August 2013- The Topsfield Fairgrounds is announcing that they will be holding a job fair for the 2013 season. If you are looking for a temporary job this fall, and you enjoy people and a fun atmosphere, Topsfield Fair is looking for you. The Fair is looking to fill temporary positions for the 2013 Fair, which runs from October 4th – October...
August 2013- After announcing the Topsfield Fair’s first ever theme contest, over 200 submissions flooded into the Fair’s fanpage. The staff judged all of the entries, and announced the Top 5 theme entries on Monday, April 15th. The finalists consisted of “Barn in the USA”, “Fun for the Whole Herd”, “It’s a Family A-Fair”, “Make Time for a Great Time”,...
August 2013- Calling all Monster Truck lovers! You’re in luck- this year the 2013 Topsfield Fair will have two Monster Truck shows on Saturday, October 5th! Located in the Arena, the shows will start at 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm. Tickets cost $15 each and are limited so make sure to order yours ASAP as they will sell out. Please...
August 2013- The Topsfield Fair is excited to be hosting our annual Winemaking Competition at the 2013 Fair. Homemade Wine entries are being accepted now until Wednesday, August 7, 2013. Entries, along with registration forms, should be dropped off at the Topsfield Fair’s Administration Building (207 Boston St, Topsfield, MA). Entries will be awarded points based on the following categories:...
August 2013- This week’s 100 Days of PreFair, Freebie Friday is: Earn a ribbon by completing the Agricultural Adventure program! The Topsfield Fair’s “Agricultural Adventure” program was created by our Education & Outreach Coordinator in the days leading up to our 2011 Fair. Our goal with the program was to create a fun, but educational, guide to the Agricultural Buildings....
August 2013- Think back to the 80’s. Then think back to “It’s A Night For Beautiful Girls” and “Psycho Chicken”. That’s right – at the 2013 Topsfield Fair we will be welcoming to our Grandstand Stage: The Fools! The Fools have sold over 2 million records and have performed live in front of over 3 million people! Besides for being...
August 2013- Did you know that you can rent out different parts of the Fairgrounds for special events? Over the years, we have hosted a variety of events on the Fairgrounds, including weddings, birthday parties, horse shows, dog shows, craft festivals, art galleries, and more! It hosts our annual Fair, and our annual 5K Walk/Run Race, as well as many...
August 2013- This week’s Freebie Friday is: “Hold a chick, pet a calf, and have fun with many of our other farm animals!” Topsfield Fair patrons come from all over the state, region, country, and even the world. Many of you come from inner-city areas and have never seen an actual farm. Even more of you have never interacted with...
August 2013- Today’s #100DOP question is: “Have you ever volunteered at the Fair before? Do you want to in the future?” Each year, we have hundreds of volunteers who come out and help in a variety of different manners. Many patrons don’t realize that when you walk into one of our Agricultural buildings, it is more than likely you are...
August 2013- Can you believe it? Today, June 26th, is the 100 day mark until the 2013 Topsfield Fair! In honor of this amazing milestone, we’re introducing the 100 Days of PreFair (100DOP). Topsfield Fair will be talking to our fans every day for the next 100 days – until the Fair arrives! We have a great line-up of posts...
August 2012- The Royal Canadian Mounted Police or “Mounties” have performed their spectacular musical ride at the Fair in our previous years. This year, THEY ARE BACK! With a full troupe of 32 scarlet coated riders and their horses, the Mounties are ready to prove once again just how skilled they are as performers when they maneuver into various intricate...
August 2012- Just last week Burnham announces their scheduled performance at the fair this year on their Twitter page, for all to see. But it is safe to say that after their performance at the fair last year Burnham has created a rather large, devoted fan base here at the Topsfield Fair who have already marked their calendars for another...
Founded in 1798, the United States Marine Corps Band is the oldest continuously active professional musical organization in America. The group has over 500 performances a year and this year two of those performances are right here at the Topsfield Fair! You can come and see the U.S Marine Corps Band play for free twice a day for two days!...
August 2012- With three generations of talent within the industries of music, TV, and movies, we are proud to announce Frankie Avalon’s performance at the Fair this year. For those more mature audience members, you may recall Frankie’s fame as a teenage idol when his tunes were played at the finest establishments. After playing in the band Rocco and the...
August 2012- Would you ever think that deep fried bubblegum would come to mind while looking for something to eat at the Fair? Seems shocking, but this new treat will be making its debut at the Fair this year! After doing some research, we found that deep fried bubble gum was a big hit at the State Fair of Texas...
August 2012- Hey y’all guess who’s coming to the fair this year? Country Super Star John Michael Montgomery! Guess who can see him for free? YOU CAN! On Friday, October 5, 2012 you can come to the Fair and see John Michael Montgomery perform live for FREE! Mr. Montgomery is a country singer phenomenon and has found unbelievable success in the...
August 2012- Ever wondered how you could have the most fun with your canine friend? The Dock Dogs know just how, and will provide astounding entertainment for all ages this year at the Fair. Known for their incredible leaps and athletic abilities, these dogs will sure be welcomed for their appearances at the 2012 Topsfield Fair! In the Super Elite...
August 2012- This year at the fair, the Flying Wallendas will be providing spectacular performances that will certainly prove to be jaw-dropping! For those who are not familiar with the Flying Wallendas, let’s recall a man’s recent journey across the death defying Niagara Falls by tightrope! He was a part of the Wallenda Family! Yes, this group, or should we...
August 2012- This year, we will be hosting our first annual 5K Road Race! Yes, that’s right; you may now RACE to the fair! We are looking forward to a great turn out, as all proceeds will go towards the Essex Agricultural Society’s College Scholarship Fund. The race will be held on Sunday, September 23, 2012 on our fairgrounds. Runners...
August 2012- Bacon is leaving the breakfast table behind and is coming to the Topsfield Fair this year covered in chocolate. Yes that’s right, that last sentence just said chocolate, you read it correctly. We’re proud to announce that the Topsfield Fair will be serving a new food this year called Pigs in Mud, otherwise known as chocolate covered bacon....
August 2012- Looking for a temporary job? Want to be a part of America’s oldest agricultural fair for it’s 2012 season? Stop by our JOB FAIR tomorrow, July 19th from 5-8 PM or Saturday, July 21st from 9 AM – Noon at Coolidge Hall on our fairgrounds. All positions are temporary and require individuals to be available during this year’s fair...
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