4-H Dairy Goat Show
Show TentThe Show Tent is featuring the 4-H Dairy Goat Show all day!
Sept. 29 - Oct. 9, 2023
Daily Program
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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...
Northeast Mounted Games
ArenaCheck out the Northeast Mounted Games in the Arena and watch horses and their riders perform!
Julie Dougherty
Picnic AreaEnjoy the musical talent of Julie Dougherty on our Picnic Area stage.
Grange/4-H Youth Craft Program
Grange BuildingVisit the Grange Building and check out the Grange/4-H Youth Craft Program.
White Street Band
Trianon StageWith classic Rock & Blues tunes, the White Street Band will be performing on the Trianon Stage.
4-H Dairy Goat Show Starts
Show TentThe 4-H Dairy Goat Show is in the Show Tent.
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!
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!
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.
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
Cock Crowing Contest & Hen Flying Contest
Essex County FarmyardVisit the Essex County Farmyard and check out the Cock Crowing & Hen Flying Contests!
Featured
Paul Dever, LIVE Pumpkin Carver
Trianon AreaCheck out LIVE Pumpkin Carver, Paul Dever, in the Trianon Area. He's a world renowned pumpkin sculptor and champion of Food Network's Outrageous Pumpkins, plus the judge of season 3!
Alexis Rose
Education CenterListen to the Country tunes of Alexis Rose in the Education Center.
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...
4-H Fashion Show and Visual Presentations
Grange BuildingStop over to the Grange Building and check out the 4-H Fashion Show and Visual Presentations.
Merrimack Valley Icelandics Drill Team
ArenaEnjoy the demonstrations of the Merrimack Valley Icelandics Drill Team in the Arena.
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...
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.
Starshine Twirling Team
Trianon StageCheck out a performance of the Starshine Twirling Team on the Trianon stage.
Parent & Child Cookie Celebration Contest Winners Announced
Coolidge HallThe winners of the Parent & Child Cookie Celebration Contest are announced in Coolidge Hall.
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.
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...
The Flying Wallendas
GrandstandIf you haven’t seen a performance by The Flying Wallendas, then you are surely missing out! Their daredevil stunts and high-wire acts are not for the faint of heart! We’re...
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...
4-H Agility
ArenaCheck out a new exhibit in our Arena, 4-H Agility contest.
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...
Kerr Griffin
Picnic AreaThe Picnic Area Stage will feature Kerr Griffin with Acoustic Americana tunes.
Sarah Grace
New MeadowsListen to Sarah Grace perform pop & country tunes on the New Meadows stage.
The SlackWater Cowboys
Trianon StageEnjoy the tunes of The SlackWater Cowboys playing some traditional honky tonky & country western tunes.
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...
Budweiser Clydesdale Hitch
On GroundsThe world-famous, eight-horse Budweiser Clydesdale hitch will make a special appearance at the Topsfield Fair and will parade the fairgrounds.
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...
Featured
Budweiser Clydesdale Hitch Demonstration
ArenaThe world-famous, eight-horse Budweiser Clydesdale hitch will head into the Arena for a demonstration after they parade the fairgrounds.
Braveheart Beasts with Kaleigh
ArenaJoin Braveheart Beast with Kaleigh in the Arena for educational demos!
Ralph DeFlorio
New MeadowsEnjoy the musical talent of Ralph DeFlorio on our New Meadows stage.
Alias Keith & Jones
Picnic AreaCheck out Alias Keith & Jones on the Picnic Area Stage.
Tilt-A-Whirl
Trianon StageTilt-a-Whirl is a dynamic five-piece genre-bending musical ride! Tilt-a-Whirl hails from the North Shore of Massachusetts, and was originally formed in 2019 as the acoustic trio “Fractal Cabbage”. Since then...
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...
The Flying Wallendas
GrandstandIf you haven’t seen a performance by The Flying Wallendas, then you are surely missing out! Their daredevil stunts and high-wire acts are not for the faint of heart! We’re...
Ongoing Events
All Day
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.
Moo Mania
On GroundsWatch the hilarious show, Moo Mania, roaming the grounds all week!
4-H Rabbit & Cavy Information Table
Rabbit BarnStop by the Rabbit Barn and visit the 4-H Rabbit & Cavy Information Table to learn more about rabbits and cavies and even pet them!
Fritters
On GroundsThe Fritters are a select group of friendly, furry characters that stroll around the fairgrounds.
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