Draft Horse Show
ArenaThe Draft Horse Show takes place in the Arena all day.
Sept. 29 - Oct. 9, 2023
Daily Program
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Church Services – St. Rose of Lima Church
Education CenterThe St. Rose of Lima Church will host services in the Education Center.
Braveheart Beasts with Kaleigh
Essex County FarmyardJoin Braveheart Beast with Kaleigh in the Essex County Farmyard for educational demos!
Church Services – First Church of Boxford
Trianon StageThe First Church of Boxford will host services on the Trianon Stage.
Mike Forgette
Picnic AreaEnjoy the musical talent of Mike Forgette on our Picnic Area stage.
Pamela Roberts, Folk Harpist
Flower BarnVisit the Folk Harpist, Pamela Roberts, in the Flower Barn.
Deputy Boots and a Singing Cowboy
New MeadowsCome to the New Meadows area and listen to the tunes of Deputy Boots and a Singing Cowboy! Join in the fun and sing along!
Open Sheep Show Starts
Show TentVisit the Open Sheep Show in the Show Tent, happening on Saturday and Sunday!
Featured
4-H Rabbit & Cavy Fall Show
Rabbit BarnThe 4-H Rabbit & Cavy Fall Show is happening all day in the Rabbit Barn.
2023 Mrs. Essex County Laurie Berns
On GroundsEssex Agricultural Society & Topsfield Fair Ambassador, Mrs. Essex County will be on the fairgrounds to greet guests, help with contests and more!
4-H Rabbit Hopping Contest
Rabbit BarnCheck out the 4-H Rabbit Hopping Contest in the Rabbit Barn.
2023 Essex County Honey Ambassador – Abbie McKie
Beekeeping BuildingStop over and meet the 2023 Essex County Honey Ambassador, Abbie McKie, in the Bee Building.
Wood Carver/Chainsaw Artist
Cattle RoadVisit with the wood carver and chainsaw artist on Cattle Road.
2023 American Honey Queen Selena Rampolla
Beekeeping BuildingStop over and meet the 2023 American Honey Queen, Selena Rampolla, in the Bee Building.
Swifty Swine Racing and Swimming Pigs
Grange RoadIf you’ve never been to a pig race, you’re in for a real treat! They compete for the grand prize, an Oreo cookie! They run as fast as their little...
Hay Tossing Contest
Essex County FarmyardDo you have what it takes to move a hay bale? Visit the Hay Tossing Contest in the Essex County Farmyard!
Horse Pulling – Free-for-All (12′)
ArenaThe Horse Pulling Contest - Free-for-All (12') will take place in the Arena.
Money Pole
Essex County FarmyardIf you're visiting the fair, be sure to check out the Essex County Farmyard! It hosts the Money Pole each day at 12pm, 3pm and 6pm! It's amazing to watch...
Flatout Freestyle Moto-Stunt Show with Jason Rowe
GrandstandA high-energy adrenaline rushing experience is how you would describe the Flatout Freestyle Moto-Stunt Show with Jason Rowe! It features the best action sports and FMX stunts with top professional...
Bracken Irish Dance School
Education CenterEnjoy some Irish step-dancing with Bracken Irish Dance School in the Education Center.
Debbie and The Downers
Trianon StageListen to the country sounds of Debbie and The Downers on the Trianon stage.
Nerveless Nocks
Arena RoadAmong the world’s most respected aerial stunt artists, the Nerveless Nocks, will be performing daily on Arena Road with their sky-high swaypoles, spacewheel and skycycle! You will not want to...
Paul Prue & The Bradford Boys
Picnic AreaPaul Prue & The Bradford Boys will be performing on the Picnic Area Stage. Stop by and listen to the tunes!
Swifty Swine Racing and Swimming Pigs
Grange RoadIf you’ve never been to a pig race, you’re in for a real treat! They compete for the grand prize, an Oreo cookie! They run as fast as their little...
State Police K–9 Unit
Education CenterThe State Police K-9 Unit will be doing a demonstration in the Essex County Farmyard.
Morrisville Equine College 6-Horse Hitch
On GroundsCatch the Morrisville Equine College 6-Horse Hitch as they parade around the fairgrounds. You won't want to miss their incredible unison and dressings.
Morrisville Equine College 6-Horse Hitch Demonstration
ArenaAfter the Morrisville Equine College 6-Horse Hitch parades around the fairgrounds, come check them out in the Arena as they give a demonstration of their skills.
Weekend Food Contest Winners Announced
Coolidge HallThe Weekend Food Contest Winners will be announced in Coolidge Hall. Come and see who won for their best dessert, cake, cookies, brownies and more!
New England Equine Rescue
Essex County FarmyardThe New England Equine Rescue North has been helping horses and owners in crisis since April 2008. Stop by and listen to their mission as they educate fairgoers of their...
Swifty Swine Racing and Swimming Pigs
Grange RoadIf you’ve never been to a pig race, you’re in for a real treat! They compete for the grand prize, an Oreo cookie! They run as fast as their little...
Money Pole
Essex County FarmyardIf you're visiting the fair, be sure to check out the Essex County Farmyard! It hosts the Money Pole each day at 12pm, 3pm and 6pm! It's amazing to watch...
Flatout Freestyle Moto-Stunt Show with Jason Rowe
GrandstandA high-energy adrenaline rushing experience is how you would describe the Flatout Freestyle Moto-Stunt Show with Jason Rowe! It features the best action sports and FMX stunts with top professional...
Featured
Horse Pulling – 3400 lbs. and under 12′
ArenaThe Horse Pulling Contests continue in the Arena with 3400 lbs. and under 12'!
Nerveless Nocks
Arena RoadAmong the world’s most respected aerial stunt artists, the Nerveless Nocks, will be performing daily on Arena Road with their sky-high swaypoles, spacewheel and skycycle! You will not want to...
Nate Ramos
New MeadowsEnjoy the Indie/Pop/Country sounds of Nate Ramos on the New Meadows stage.
FLASH-DRIVE
Picnic AreaListen to the sounds of FLASH-DRIVE as they play music from the 60's through 2000's of Classic Rock, Country, and Pop.
BackTrack Band
Trianon StageJoin the BackTrack Band for a performance of music from the 50's, 60's, and beyond on the Trianon stage!
State Police K–9 Unit
Education CenterThe State Police K-9 Unit will be doing a demonstration in the Essex County Farmyard.
Swifty Swine Racing and Swimming Pigs
Grange RoadIf you’ve never been to a pig race, you’re in for a real treat! They compete for the grand prize, an Oreo cookie! They run as fast as their little...
New England Equine Rescue
Essex County FarmyardThe New England Equine Rescue North has been helping horses and owners in crisis since April 2008. Stop by and listen to their mission as they educate fairgoers of their...
Money Pole
Essex County FarmyardIf you're visiting the fair, be sure to check out the Essex County Farmyard! It hosts the Money Pole each day at 12pm, 3pm and 6pm! It's amazing to watch...
Nerveless Nocks
Arena RoadAmong the world’s most respected aerial stunt artists, the Nerveless Nocks, will be performing daily on Arena Road with their sky-high swaypoles, spacewheel and skycycle! You will not want to...
Flatout Freestyle Moto-Stunt Show with Jason Rowe
GrandstandA high-energy adrenaline rushing experience is how you would describe the Flatout Freestyle Moto-Stunt Show with Jason Rowe! It features the best action sports and FMX stunts with top professional...
Braveheart Beasts with Kaleigh
ArenaJoin Braveheart Beast with Kaleigh in the Arena for educational demos!
Dylan Merrill
New MeadowsListen to Dylan Merrill on the New Meadows Stage as he plays sounds of country, rock, folk music.
The Black Hat Project
Picnic AreaThe Black Hat Project will be playing acoustic country rock over on the picnic area stage.
Swifty Swine Racing and Swimming Pigs
Grange RoadIf you’ve never been to a pig race, you’re in for a real treat! They compete for the grand prize, an Oreo cookie! They run as fast as their little...
Featured
Horse Pulling – Free-for-All (20′)
ArenaVisit the Arena and see the Horse Pulling Contest - Free-for-All (20')!
Gavin Marengi
Trianon StageCheck out the sounds of Gavin Margeni on the Trianon Stage as he plays modern country tunes.
Ongoing Events
All Day
Shearing & Spinning Demos
Sheep BarnVisit the Sheep Barn to see shearing and spinning demonstrations. Times vary daily.
Honey for Sale
Beekeeping BuildingPurchase local honey, honey sticks, candles and more in the Beekeeping Building.
Make Your Own Honeycomb Candles
Beekeeping BuildingVisit the Beekeeping Building to roll a beeswax candle to take home!
Cattle on Display
Cattle BarnVisit the cows within the Cattle Barn.
Cow of the Day
Cattle BarnMeet the cow of the day and visit the cows in the Cattle Barn.
Milking Demonstrations
Cattle BarnCheck the Cattle Barn for times for the milking demonstrations that happen throughout the day!
Nellie’s Barn – Interactive Display
Cattle BarnAn interactive cow display in the Cattle Barn.
Pet a Calf
Cattle BarnVisit the Cattle Barn for times to pet a calf!
Arts & Crafts Displays
Coolidge HallVisit Coolidge Hall to see the Fine Arts and Crafts!
Canning Display
Coolidge HallVisit the Canning Display in the kitchen at Coolidge Hall.
Cooking Demonstrations
Coolidge HallCheck times in Coolidge Hall for daily cooking demonstrations.
Fine Art Sales Room
Coolidge HallVisit the Fine Arts Sales Room in Coolidge Hall and purchase local art, note cards and more!
Wine Competition Display
Coolidge HallVisit the Winemaking Display in Coolidge Hall.
Farm Hands / Interactive Educational Experience
Education CenterVisit the Education Education for the Farm Hands display. Children visiting this hands-on experience will be able to plant, grow, pick and sell their own agricultural products in this unique...
Farm Animals to Visit
Essex County FarmyardVisit horses, pigs, goats, sheep and more in the Essex County Farmyard.
Giant Pumpkins Runner-Ups (2nd-5th Place)
Essex County FarmyardCheck out the 2nd-5th place Giant Pumpkins on display in the Essex County Farmyard Tent!
Award Winning Flower Displays
Flower BarnVisit the Flower Building and see local landscaping displays, flower arrangements, and more!
Bonsai Display
Flower BarnCheck out the amateur and professional bonsai display in the Flower Barn.
Garden Club Competition
Flower BarnVisit the Flower Barn and see the local Garden Club Competitions!
Apple Cider Booth
Fruit & Vegetable BarnStop by the Fruit & Vegetable Building for hot or cold apple cider, donuts and apple! Supplied by Brooksby Farm (Peabody, MA).
Coloring Contest Display
Fruit & Vegetable BarnDid you enter our Coloring Contest? Don't miss them all displayed in our Fruit & Vegetable Barn!
Decorated Pumpkins & Veggies
Fruit & Vegetable BarnThe Fruit & Vegetable Building is home to the decorative pumpkins and veggies.
Fruit & Vegetable Competitions and Displays
Fruit & Vegetable BarnCheck out the Fruit & Vegetable Building for competitions, displays and more!
Giant Pumpkin Winner on Display
Fruit & Vegetable BarnDon't miss the Giant Pumpkin in the Fruit & Vegetable Barn!
Vegetable Farm Stand
Fruit & Vegetable BarnWally's Vegetables (Haverhill, MA) has local produce, pickles and more available in the Fruit & Vegetable Building.
4-H Exhibits & Demonstrations
Grange BuildingThe local 4-H students' displays are located in the Grange Building.
Fire Department Display
Grange BuildingVisit the Essex County Fire Association display in the Grange Building.
Model Train Display
Grange BuildingVisit the North East Trains (Peabody, MA) model train display in the Grange Building.
Picnic Tables
Grange RoadHave a seat and take a break on our picnic tables on Grange Road.
1812 Historic Marine Guard
New MeadowsVisit the 1812 Historic Marine Guard in New Meadows.
Apple Cider Press at Barnyard Donuts
New MeadowsVisit and watch a demonstration of peeling and pulling the cider from the apple cider press in New Meadows.
Association of Revolutionary Turners
New MeadowsVisit the Association of Revolutionary Turners in New Meadows.
Barn Workshop
New MeadowsStop over and visit the Barn Workshop in New Meadows for a pottery display.
Christmas Tree Competition & Exhibit
New MeadowsGet a taste of Christmas while visiting the Christmas Tree Competition in New Meadows.
Education Shed
New MeadowsVisit the Education Shed in New Meadows for games, crafts, educational activities and more!
Glass Blower
New MeadowsVisit with a local glassblower to understand this unique art!
Maple Sugar House
New MeadowsLooking to pick up some fresh maple sugar or maple candy? Visit the Maple Sugar House in New Meadows.
Prospect Hill Forge
New MeadowsVisit the blacksmiths at Prospect Hill Forge in New Meadows.
Egg Hatchery
Poultry BarnVisit the Poultry Barn and check out the egg hatchery! You can also hold a baby chick!
Bunny Nursery
Rabbit BarnCheck out newborn bunnies at the Bunny Nursery in the Rabbit Barn.
Cavies on Display
Rabbit BarnVisit the Rabbit Barn to check out the adorable cavies on display!
Rabbits to Pet
Rabbit BarnVisit the Rabbit Barn Information Table and learn more about rabbits and pet one too!
Spinning Display
Rabbit BarnWhile visiting the Rabbit Barn, be sure to check out the spinning display.
Open Sheep Show
Show TentCheck out the Show Tent all day for the Open Sheep Show!
Stilt Walker
On GroundsCheck out the Stilt-Walker, who will be on-grounds throughout the day.
Horse Pulling
ArenaVisit the Arena on Sunday and Monday for the Horse Pulling Contests. Times vary on each day.
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