October 2-12, 2026
Delanie Craighead, the 2026 American Honey Queen, will visit the Topsfield Fair. She will participate in the Topsfield Fair, speaking to attendees about the importance of honeybees to Massachusetts agriculture...
Come and listen to some talk about poultry with Feathers & Fun in the Essex County Farmyard!
Hear some popular songs on the Trianon Stage with Funny Feelingz, this acoustic 3-piece band.
Come and experience the Touch-A-Truck event in the Arena!
Come and listen to some talk about poultry with Feathers & Fun in the Essex County Farmyard!
The Swifty Swine Racing and Swimming Pigs are back! They’ll be performing every day and racing for their prize, an Oreo cookie! Don’t miss their daily performances, they put on...
Come and listen to The Music Man as he performs children's classics on our Picnic Area Stage. Children can join him on stage and dance along to the tunes!
If 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 Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show is bringing high-energy entertainment to the Arena Road Thrill Area! Watch skilled lumberjacks compete in thrilling events like log rolling, wood chopping, crosscut sawing, axe...
Check out the Trianon Stage and listen to All Day Fire with pop and rock tunes from the 70s to Now!
The Swifty Swine Racing and Swimming Pigs are back! They’ll be performing every day and racing for their prize, an Oreo cookie! Don’t miss their daily performances, they put on...
Check out the demonstration by the Essex County Sheriff's Dept. K-9 Unit in the Essex County Farmyard.
The Maxwell Station Six-Horse Hitch, owned by Dusty and Becca Bezek of Caledonia, NY, features a stunning team of Belgian Draft Horses, primarily geldings with the occasional mare. This impressive...
The Maxwell Station Six-Horse Hitch, owned by Dusty and Becca Bezek of Caledonia, NY, features a stunning team of Belgian Draft Horses, primarily geldings with the occasional mare. This impressive...
Visit with New England Equine Rescue in the Essex County Farmyard.
Join Johnnie Bubar over the New Meadows area for some classic tunes.
Head over and listen to Antarctica as they play 60x & 70s(ish) pop covers! "The music everyone knows & loves!"
The Swifty Swine Racing and Swimming Pigs are back! They’ll be performing every day and racing for their prize, an Oreo cookie! Don’t miss their daily performances, they put on...
If 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 Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show is bringing high-energy entertainment to the Arena Road Thrill Area! Watch skilled lumberjacks compete in thrilling events like log rolling, wood chopping, crosscut sawing, axe...
Check out the demonstration by the Essex County Sheriff's Dept. K-9 Unit in the Essex County Farmyard.
Listen to classic rock hits by One and Done on the Trianon Stage.
Check out the Stock Farm Tractor Pull contest in the Arena.
The Swifty Swine Racing and Swimming Pigs are back! They’ll be performing every day and racing for their prize, an Oreo cookie! Don’t miss their daily performances, they put on...
Visit with New England Equine Rescue in the Essex County Farmyard.
The Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show is bringing high-energy entertainment to the Arena Road Thrill Area! Watch skilled lumberjacks compete in thrilling events like log rolling, wood chopping, crosscut sawing, axe...
If 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...
Join The Zacklys on the Picnic Area Stage for tunes from the 50s, 60s and 70s!
Head over to the New Meadows stage to hear tropical Americana, country, and classic hits by the Todd Trusty Duo!
The Swifty Swine Racing and Swimming Pigs are back! They’ll be performing every day and racing for their prize, an Oreo cookie! Don’t miss their daily performances, they put on...
Get ready to “Twist Again”! The Original Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Chubby Checker returns to our Grandstand stage Friday, October 9 at 7 PM for a high-energy...
Thinkology is playing tunes that include rock & roll, reggae, and folk fusion. Enjoy them on the Trianon Stage.
The winners of the Topsfield Fair Apple Pie Contest, sponsored by Cider Hill Farm (Amesbury, MA), will be announced in Coolidge Hall.
Purchase local honey, honey sticks, candles and more in the Beekeeping Building.
Visit the Beekeeping Building to roll a beeswax candle to take home!
Visit the cows within the Cattle Barn.
Meet the cow of the day and visit the cows in the Cattle Barn.
Check the Cattle Barn for times for the milking demonstrations that happen throughout the day!
An interactive cow display in the Cattle Barn.
Visit the Cattle Barn for times to pet a calf!
Visit Coolidge Hall to see the Fine Arts and Crafts!
Visit the Canning Display in the kitchen at Coolidge Hall.
Check times in Coolidge Hall for daily cooking demonstrations.
Visit the Fine Arts Sales Room in Coolidge Hall and purchase local art and more!
Visit the Winemaking Competition Display in Coolidge Hall.
Visit 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...
Visit horses, pigs, goats, sheep and more in the Essex County Farmyard.
Check out the 2nd-5th place Giant Pumpkins on display in the Essex County Farmyard Tent!
Visit the Flower Building and see local landscaping displays, flower arrangements, and more!
Check out the amateur and professional bonsai display in the Flower Barn.
Visit the Flower Barn and see the local Garden Club Competitions!
Stop by the Fruit & Vegetable Building for hot or cold apple cider, donuts and apple! Supplied by Brooksby Farm (Peabody, MA).
Did you enter our Coloring Contest? They are on display in the Education Center!
The Fruit & Vegetable Building is home to the decorative pumpkins and veggies.
Check out the Fruit & Vegetable Building for competitions, displays and more!
Don't miss the Giant Pumpkin in the Fruit & Vegetable Barn!
Wally's Vegetables (Haverhill, MA) has local produce, pickles and more available in the Fruit & Vegetable Building.
The local 4-H students' displays are located in the Grange Building.
Visit the Essex County Fire Association display in the Grange Building.
Visit the North East Trains (Peabody, MA) model train display in the Grange Building.
Have a seat and take a break on our picnic tables on Grange Road.
Visit and watch a demonstration of peeling and pulling the cider from the apple cider press in New Meadows.
Visit the Association of Revolutionary Turners in New Meadows.
Stop over and visit the Barn Workshop in New Meadows for a pottery display.
Get a taste of Christmas while visiting the Christmas Tree Competition in New Meadows.
Visit the Education Shed in New Meadows for games, crafts, educational activities and more!
Looking to pick up some fresh maple sugar or maple candy? Visit the Maple Sugar House in New Meadows.
Visit the blacksmiths at Prospect Hill Forge in New Meadows.
Visit the Poultry Barn and check out the egg hatchery! You can also hold a baby chick!
Check out newborn bunnies at the Bunny Nursery in the Rabbit Barn.
Visit the Rabbit Barn to check out the adorable cavies on display!
Visit the Rabbit Barn Information Table and learn more about rabbits and pet one too!
While visiting the Rabbit Barn, be sure to check out the spinning display.
Visit the Trade Center building for various vendors that include jewelry, home items, clothing and more!
Visit 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...
The Farm Photography Display is located within the Grange Building. Visit the exhibit to see what local artists have displayed.
Visit with 2026 Mrs. Essex County Clarice Mensale! She'll be on-grounds all week!
Step back in time and explore some of the best historic agricultural equipment on display in our museum. Be sure to stop by and check it out!
Visit the Sportsmen Building and meet different wildlife organizations, sportsmen clubs, environmental police, and more.
Visit the 4-H/ECRCBA Rabbit & Cavy Information Table for more information on rabbits and cavies.
Enjoy the Aerialicious Stilt-Walker as they parade around the fairgrounds.
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