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.
