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October 4, 2011 10:30 am
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August 2011- North Sea Gas is found far from home here at the Topsfield Fair. This two man band originates from Scotland and provides attention catching, authentic folk music. They’re known for using non-traditional instruments for the United States, such as Bodhrans and Bouzoukis. They also incorporate mandolins, guitars, whistles, fiddles, and banjos. Further increasing the unique quality of their...
October 3, 2011 11:30 am
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August 2011- Here at the Topsfield Fair we are always looking for new products to showcase and this year we have quite an interesting product that us here in the office are very excited to try. It is called Slushy Magic! The basic idea is that the user can turn any beverage into a slushy drink. We are not exactly...
October 1, 2011 11:30 am
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August 2011- This here blogger is quite afraid when it comes to rides. I mean, I had to have the ride conductor stop the Tilt-a-Whirl at the fair two years ago because I was feeling sick. And take a look at this picture from Six Flags a few weeks ago to the left. Needless to say, I am not good...
September 28, 2011 12:00 pm
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August 2011- ABC’s of the Fair! A-ll about agriculture B-ee Building has 4 observation hives with a total of 16,000 honey bees C-ow Barn hosts 60 cows and calves D-uring the fair, there can be at least 30 volunteers and demonstrators at any one time in Coolidge Hall alone E-xibitors can be any age F-udge served in over 25...
September 27, 2011 10:30 am
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August 2011- Nowadays, many artists take to social media to try to make it big. Sean Kingston did just that and succeeded. He was discovered from Mypspace and was quickly signed to Beluga Heights Records. His first single “Beautiful Girls” hit number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 list. The song also went on to be number one in...
September 26, 2011 11:30 am
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August 2011- It is not a shocker that one of the hottest new fair foods is deep fried. What IS shocking is that the “food” is actually a popular beverage. Have I confused you yet? One man at the San Diego County created a popular treat with the flavor of Kool-Aid. The recipe is quite a secret but is basically...
September 20, 2011 11:00 am
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August 2011- Randy Houser was born with musical talent in his blood. His father played at small venues around Lake, Mississippi, Randy’s hometown, and greatly influenced his son. From a young age, Randy knew he wanted to be a musician, and at only 13 years old, he started his first band. He continued performing through college until 2002 when he...
September 13, 2011 10:30 am
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August 2011- Phil Vassar debuted on the country scene as a songwriter in the late 1990’s. He wrote for artists that include Jo Dee Messina, Alan Jackson, Tim McGraw, and Neal McCoy. Handful of the songs became number ones and earned him the title of American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publisher’s (ASCAP) Songwriter of the Year in 1999. ...
August 31, 2011 2:00 pm
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August 2011- Got a great pie? Pillsbury® invites pie lovers to take part in the Topsfield Fair pie baking contest. Your passion for pie could lead to a $5,000 national grand prize from the makers of Pillsbury Pie Crusts. Topsfield Fair this year operates Friday September, 30th through Monday October, 10th 2011. To enter the 2011 Pillsbury Pie Baking Championship,...
August 31, 2011 12:00 pm
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August 2011- If you cheer for chocolate, check out the 2011 Ghirardelli Chocolate Championship at the Topsfield Fair! Topsfield Fair this year operates Friday September, 30th through Monday October, 10th 2011. The competition calls for tempting treats, cakes and desserts featuring decadent Ghirardelli chocolate. From individual sweet snacks, to rich desserts that can serve a party, anything that delivers the...
August 31, 2011 10:00 am
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August 2011- Don’t miss the 2011 Fleischmann’s Yeast “Bake for the Cure” at the fair, a nationwide recipe contest that celebrates bread baking and raises breast cancer awareness. There’s $400 in cash prizes at Topsfield Fair, plus $3000 in national grand prizes. Topsfield Fair this year operates Friday September, 30th through Monday October, 10th 2011. For each entry nationwide, ACH...
August 30, 2011 10:30 am
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August 2011- Alex, Andre and Forrest Burnham have been performing together for seven years, which is pretty remarkable because the three brothers from Vermont are, respectively, just 18, 16 and 14. Early on Burnham took over their family living room and converted it into a jam space where they honed their skills playing for four to five hours a day....
August 23, 2011 10:30 am
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August 2011- At 22 years old, Mike Posner has quickly become a singing sensation. His career began in 2009 when he released a mixtape that he had recorded in his college dorm room on iTunesU. Shortly after it’s release, “A Matter of Time” hit Number 1 on iTunesU. As Posner’s album became more and more loved, major-labels began a bidding...
August 19, 2011 10:30 am
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The following press release is courtesy of Thompson Communications: The 2011 Topsfield Fair, running September 30th – October 10th will offer hundred of contests for both amateur and professional entrants. Contests, some which include prize money while others are just for bragging rights, include: Art (Amateur & Professional) – Painting, Graphics, Photography, etc. Entry Deadline: 9/2 Beekeeping – Honey Products, Beeswax Candles, Arts &...
August 17, 2011 11:30 am
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August 2011- Last Friday, I got the chance to attend a Fox 25 Zip Trip. For those of you not familiar, the local Fox News broadcasts from a different town/city each Friday and last Friday was Topsfield, MA’s turn! The staff here in the Topsfield Fair office all took a field trip to Topsfield Commons to be a part of...
August 16, 2011 5:18 pm
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August 2011- Nestled away in a residential neighborhood in Topsfield, MA is the garden that Woody Lancaster grows his giant pumpkins in. I recently visited Woody to check in on how his pumpkins were doing. Its only August and these local pumpkin jewels are already about 700-800 lbs. Woody explained to me that these pumpkins, Dill’s Atlantic Pumpkins, are mostly...
August 16, 2011 2:49 pm
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August 2011- Massachusetts born and raised Ayla Brown is no ordinary girl. Her father is Massachusetts junior senator, Scott Brown and her mother is former WCVB-5 reporter Gail Huff. She is one of the top female high school basketball players in the state scoring 2,358 career points making her the 6th all time leading scorer in MA between men and...
August 15, 2011 9:49 am
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August 2011- Topsfield Fair featured on FOX25 Zip Trips this past weekend, http://t.co/QGMmMSm @fox25mornings @topsfieldfair To watch http://t.co/QGMmMSm
August 9, 2011 11:00 am
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August 2011- Husband and wife Rory Lee Feek and Joey Martin Feek together make up the duo that is simply, Joey + Rory. Staring as a songwriter, Rory has written songs for country artists like Blake Shelton, Clay Walker, and Easton Corbin. Joey+Rory together got their start on CMT’s Can You Duet where they were third place finalists. After being...
August 2, 2011 11:00 am
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After becoming a fan favorite on Disney’s Next Big Thing (NBT) (under the band name ALLSTAR), Zachary Porter, Nathan Darmody, Cameron Quiseng, and Michael Martinez signed with Hollywood Records to record their debut album, Suddenly Yours. The group quickly released many singles which became hits on RadioDisney. AllStar Weekend got the opportunity to tour with last year’s Topsfield Fair performer,...
August 1, 2011 9:30 am
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The Topsfield Fair is proud to announce AllStar Weekend as our special guest with Burnham! Catch the concert at the Fair for $15 (plus fair admission) on October 8th, 2011 at 11AM. They will be performing in the Topsfield Fair Arena with General Seating, so be sure to get here early to get the best seats! Make sure you also...
July 18, 2011 2:00 pm
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Welcome to the brand new Topsfield Fair blog, @The Fair! We have revamped our blog and are planning exciting things this season! Stay tuned and make sure to subscribe to our blog to stay connected to America’s Oldest Fair!
