4-H Rabbit & Cavy Fall Show
Rabbit BarnThe 4-H Rabbit & Cavy Fall Show is happening all day in the Rabbit Barn.
October 4 - 14, 2024
Daily Program
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4-H Rabbit Hopping Contest
Rabbit BarnCheck out the 4-H Rabbit Hopping Contest in the Rabbit Barn.
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.
Amanda Snow
Picnic AreaListen to Amanda Snow on the Picnic Area stage as she performs her music.
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!
2024 American Honey Queen Kaelyn Sumner
Beekeeping BuildingStop over and meet the 2024 American Honey Queen, Kaelyn Sumner, in the Bee Building.
2024 Essex County Honey Ambassador – Abbie McKie
Beekeeping BuildingMeet with the 2024 Essex County Honey Ambassador, Abbie McKie, in the Beekeeping Building.
2024 Mrs. Essex County Lori Burke
On GroundsVisit with the 2024 Mrs. Essex County Lori Burke as she will be on-grounds everyday!
Swifty Swine Racing and Swimming Pigs
Grange RoadThey’re back! These pigs are quite the fan favorite and are ready to race again this year! If you have never watched the races, then you’re missing a whole lot...
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!
Dock Dogs Big Air Wave #4
GrandstandDon't miss the Dock Dogs, performing in the Grandstand!
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...
The BackTrack Band
Trianon StageJoin The BackTrack Band for a performance of music from the 50's, 60's, and beyond on the Trianon stage!
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 RoadThey’re back! These pigs are quite the fan favorite and are ready to race again this year! If you have never watched the races, then you’re missing a whole lot...
State Police K–9 Unit
Essex County FarmyardThe 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.
Featured
Dock Dogs Speed Retrieve (All in one Finals)
GrandstandDon't miss the Dock Dogs, performing in the Grandstand!
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 RoadThey’re back! These pigs are quite the fan favorite and are ready to race again this year! If you have never watched the races, then you’re missing a whole lot...
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...
Featured
Horse Pulling – 3435 lbs. and under 12′
ArenaThe Horse Pulling Contests continue in the Arena with 3435 lbs. and under 12'!
Art Grossman
Picnic AreaDon't miss Art Grossman performing on the Picnic Area stage! Enjoy his easy listening, recognizable music of his favorite artists.
Glorybound
New MeadowsListen to Glorybound on the New Meadows stage!
Radio Roulette
Trianon StageEnjoy the sounds of Radio Roulette on the Trianon stage.
State Police K–9 Unit
Essex County FarmyardThe State Police K-9 Unit will be doing a demonstration in the Essex County Farmyard.
Featured
Dock Dogs Big Air Finals (Pro, Semi-Pro, Contender & Amateur Finals)
GrandstandDon't miss the Dock Dogs, performing in the Grandstand!
Blacksmith Demonstration: Forging an Iron Dragon Head
New MeadowsVisit the Blacksmith Booth over in New Meadows for a demonstration, forging an iron dragon head!
Swifty Swine Racing and Swimming Pigs
Grange RoadThey’re back! These pigs are quite the fan favorite and are ready to race again this year! If you have never watched the races, then you’re missing a whole lot...
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...
Braveheart Beasts with Kaleigh
ArenaJoin Braveheart Beast with Kaleigh in the Arena for educational demos!
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...
Art Grossman
New MeadowsDon’t miss Art Grossman performing on the Picnic Area stage! Enjoy his easy listening, recognizable music of his favorite artists.
Renee Lamy
Picnic AreaVisit the Picnic Area stage and listen to some pop music with Renee Lamy!
Swifty Swine Racing and Swimming Pigs
Grange RoadThey’re back! These pigs are quite the fan favorite and are ready to race again this year! If you have never watched the races, then you’re missing a whole lot...
Horse Pulling – Free-for-All (20′)
ArenaVisit the Arena and see the Horse Pulling Contest - Free-for-All (20')!
Decades of Rock
Trianon StageDon't miss Decades of Rock on the Trianon Stage.
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
Education CenterDid you enter our Coloring Contest? They are on display in the Education Center!
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!
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.
Vendors on Display
Trade CenterVisit the Trade Center building for various vendors that include jewelry, home items, clothing and more!
Pre-Historic Dinosaur Adventures, Mobile Museum
Arena RoadPre-Historic Dinosaur Adventures brings together an unique mobile, prehistoric walk-thru dinosaur museum and thrilling up-close encounter with the king of dinosaurs, "Tyrannosaurus Rex"!
Calvo Wood Carving School
New MeadowsVisit David Calvo from Calvo Wood Carving School over in New Meadows. David has been a featured guest on PBS TV Shows "The WoodWright's Shop" with Roy Underhill and "The...
Open Sheep Show
Show TentCheck out the Show Tent all day for the Open Sheep Show!
Horse Pulling
ArenaVisit the Arena on Sunday and Monday for the Horse Pulling Contests. Times vary on each day.
Stilt Walker
On GroundsCheck out the Stilt-Walker, who will be on-grounds throughout the day.
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