Bee Talk with Bill
Essex County FarmyardCurious about bees or having a hive? Come and listen to Bill from the Bee Building talk about bees in the Essex County Farmyard!
Curious about bees or having a hive? Come and listen to Bill from the Bee Building talk about bees in the Essex County Farmyard!
Come and listen to The Music Man as he performs children's classics on our Trianon Stage. Children can join him on stage and dance along to the tunes!
The newest competition at the Topsfield Fair is the Sheep Dog Trials. Check it out in the Arena!
Essex Agricultural Society & Topsfield Fair Ambassador, Mrs. Essex County will be on the fairgrounds to greet guests, help with contests and more!
Stop over and meet the 2023 American Honey Queen, Selena Rampolla, in the Bee Building.
Visit with the wood carver and chainsaw artist on Cattle Road.
If 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...
Come and learn about antique tractors with Jesse Warren in the Essex County Farmyard.
Visit the Picnic Area stage and hear Tom O'Carroll as he sings Irish & American Folk Music.
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...
Among 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...
If 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 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...
Catch the Morrisville Equine College 6-Horse Hitch as they parade around the fairgrounds. You won't want to miss their incredible unison and dressings.
Performing country, rock, blue and more... The Northsiders will be on the Trianon Stage!
After 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.
The 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...
If 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...
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...
This family-friendly rodeo event by New England Rodeo of Lancaster, MA will bring a thrilling show to our Arena for two nights! Enjoy barrel racing, bull riding and more!
Come to the New Meadows area and listen to the tunes of Deputy Boots and a Singing Cowboy! Join in the fun and sing along!
Among 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...
The 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 world-famous, eight-horse Budweiser Clydesdale hitch will make a special appearance at the Topsfield Fair and will parade the fairgrounds.
The Northshoremen Chorus is performing on the Trianon Stage. Come and listen to the tunes!
If 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 world-famous, eight-horse Budweiser Clydesdale hitch will head into the Arena for a demonstration after they parade the fairgrounds.
The 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...
You won't want to miss the On-Grounds Topsfield Fair Parade! Check out floats from our departments and local community groups and grab some beads!
Join Braveheart Beast with Kaleigh in the Arena for educational demos!
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...
Among 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...
Hear sounds from the 80's, 90's and now with Common Ground on the Trianon Stage.
If 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...
This family-friendly rodeo event by New England Rodeo of Lancaster, MA will bring a thrilling show to our Arena for two nights! Enjoy barrel racing, bull riding and more!
Enjoy a special concert with Starship Featuring Mickey Thomas and special guest Foghat on our Grandstand Stage on Thursday, October 5th at 7pm! Starship, led by Mickey Thomas, has recorded...
Listen to Joppa Flatts Band on the Trianon stage as they perform rock, modern country and southern rock tunes.
Visit Coolidge Hall to see who won the Quick Bread Contest, sponsored by King Arthur Baking Company!
Visit the Sheep Barn to see shearing and spinning demonstrations. Times vary daily.
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, note cards and more!
Visit the Winemaking 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? Don't miss them all displayed in our Fruit & Vegetable Barn!
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 the 1812 Historic Marine Guard in New Meadows.
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!
Visit with a local glassblower to understand this unique art!
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.
Check out the Stilt-Walker, who will be on-grounds throughout the day.
Watch the hilarious show, Moo Mania, roaming the grounds all week!
Stop by the Rabbit Barn and visit the 4-H Rabbit & Cavy Information Table to learn more about rabbits and cavies and even pet them!
The Fritters are a select group of friendly, furry characters that stroll around the fairgrounds.
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