Daily Archives: September 22, 2017

Friday, September 29 – Monday, October 9 – Topsfield Fair

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Come and enjoy eleven days of agriculture, entertainment, and great food, from Friday, September 29 (1:00 pm – 11:00 pm) through Monday, October 9 (October 1-10, 10:00 am – 11:00 am) at the Topsfield Fair, 207 Boston Street in Topsfield. The colorful and often exciting history of Topsfield Fair began in 1818 when the Essex Agricultural Society, the non-profit organization that owns the Topsfield Fair, was officially granted a charter on June 12th of that year.

The goal of the fledgling Society, formed by a group of “practical farmers” who first met on February 16, 1818, was “to promote and improve the agricultural interests of farmers and others in Essex County.” Now, nearly 200 years later, the Society still strives to do this, “to encourage, promote and preserve Essex County agricultural activities and to educate the general public regarding their importance in an atmosphere of fun and excitement through the medium of the Topsfield Fair.”  See Swifty Swine Racing Pigs, a New England Rodeo, and the Flying Wallendas, among other attractions. For complete schedule of activities visit www.topsfieldfair.org.

Sunday, February 18 – Thursday, March 1 – Eastern Cuba: Natural & Cultural Wonders

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PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS TRIP WAS ANNOUNCED PRIOR TO HURRICANES IRMA AND MARIA – CONTACT HOLBROOK TRAVEL FOR UPDATED INFORMATION. Join Pacific Horticulture February 18 – March 1 as we return to Cuba to explore the eastern end of the island. With a vibrant history and culture, Eastern Cuba is home to an abundance of endemic species and pristine natural preserves. Accompanied by expert in-country guides, we’ll explore forests, beaches, waterfalls, and breathtaking landscapes, as we visit some of the region’s most historic cities. See the ecosystems of Pinares de Mayarí and Alejandro de Humboldt National Park, where high levels of endemism translate to unique species found nowhere else. Discover Baracoa, Cuba’s oldest city, and Santiago de Cuba, the country’s first capital and the birthplace of the Revolution. You’ll also have the chance to explore the region’s breathtaking forests, beaches, waterfalls, and mountains.

Richie Steffen, Director/Curator of the Elisabeth Carey Miller Botanical Garden and co-author of The Plant Lover’s Guide to Ferns, will escort this tour. Land cost for Pacific Horticultural Society members $5,320 per person, single room supplement $600. Non-member price $5,420. For complete information visit http://www.holbrooktravel.com/where-we-travel/americas/cuba/cuba-pacific-horticulture-society-natural-and-cultural-wonders-eastern