Tuesday, April 30, 2013
The Topsfield Fair has issued a "call-out" for performers at this fall's fair.
The Topsfield Fair is still five months away, but if you want to be a performer at the oldest continuously operated county fair in the county, now is the time to become involved. The fair is currently booking local performers, according to an announcement from the fair on Monday morning, “and time slots are filling up quickly.” “Acts of all categories, genres, and sizes” are being sought. A variety of stages all across the fairgrounds are being booked, “allowing us to accommodate practically any type of act,” according to the fair’s announcement. Past performers – and anyone who has ever been to the fair knows this – include bands, solo musicians, dance groups, magicians and comedians. Anyone who is interested should fill out the fair’s …
Monday, October 8, 2012
Here's a look at some of the special things you will find at the Topsfield Fair on Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 8.
Monday, Oct. 8, is the final day of the 2012 Topsfield Fair, the oldest fair in the country. Gates open at 10 a.m. and close at 11 p.m. The agricultural buildings close at 10 p.m. In the grandstand, the Flying Wallendas arrive for the last of three days of high-wire performances. They will perform for free at 2 and 7 p.m. The winners of the Parent and Child Cookie Celebration will be announced in Coolidge Hall at 2 p.m. In the arena on Monday afternoon and evening are two car competition - Figure 8 races at 3:30 p.m. and the Demolition Derby at 7 p.m. Before that in the arena will be a draft horse show. Many other free shows are happening throughout the day across the fairgrounds. The Maximum Velocity BMX Bike Show is on the Arena Road at …
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Here's a look at some of the special things you will find at the Topsfield Fair on Sunday, Oct. 7. Check for this daily feature here on Patch through the fair's closing day on Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 8.
Sunday, Oct. 7, is the next to last day of the 2012 Topsfield Fair, the oldest fair in the country. Gates open at 10 a.m. and close at 11 p.m. The agricultural buildings close at 10 p.m. In the grandstand, the Flying Wallendas return for their second of three days of high-wire performances. They will perform for free at 2 and 7 p.m. The Mrs. Essex County Pageant takes place at 2 p.m. in Coolidge Hall. The First Congregational Church of Boxford will hold a service at 10 a.m. at the Trianon Stage. In the Essex County Farrmyard, the State Police K-9 team will be on display at noon and 2 p.m. and Farm Animal Fun will be there at 10 a.m. and 1, 4 and 5 p.m. Many other free shows are happening throughout the day across the fairgrounds. The …
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Fairgoers poured in to the Topsfield Fair as the sun came out on Friday. The fair runs through Monday, Oct. 8 (Columbus Day). Share your photos of the fun.
Columbus Day weekend marks the end of the Topsfield Fair in 2012. Share you photos with us from this year's fair -- maybe it's inside an animal barn, a BMX bike show or pig race or you're enjoying some fried dough. Maybe you snapped some shots of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police's Musical Ride or the dogs from Dock Dogs jumping into the water. To add your photos from this year's Topsfield Fair, simply click on the big white and green button that says "Upload photos and videos."
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Here's a look at some of the special things you will find at the Topsfield Fair on Saturday, Oct. 6. Check for this daily feature here on Patch through the fair's closing day on Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 8.
Saturday, Oct. 6, is the ninth day of the 2012 Topsfield Fair, the oldest fair in the country. Gates open at 10 a.m. and close at 11 p.m. The agricultural buildings close at 10 p.m. In the grandstand, the Flying Wallendas arrive for the first of three days of high-wire performances. On Saturday, they will perform for free at 2 and 7 p.m. And Saturday also features the two headlining ticketed shows of the fair this year. Disney's Bridgit Mendler performs in the arena at 11 a.m. and then it is Hot Chelle Rae at 6 p.m. Tickets for Mendler are $20 and Hot Chelle Rae are $25. Many other free shows are happening throughout the day across the fairgrounds. The Maximum Velocity BMX Bike Show is on the Arena Road at 11 a.m. and 1, 4 and 6 p.m. The …
Friday, October 5, 2012
Here's a look at some of the special things you will find at the Topsfield Fair on Friday, Oct. 5. Check for this daily feature here on Hamilton-Wenham Patch through the fair's closing day on Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 8.
Friday, Oct. 5, is the eighth day of the 2012 Topsfield Fair, the oldest fair in the country. Gates open at 10 a.m. and close at 11 p.m. The agricultural buildings close at 10 p.m. In the grandstand, county music signer John Michael Montgomery will perform for free at 7 p.m. The concert will also be simulcast at the Trianon Stage. There will be a tractor pull in the arena stating at 6 p.m. High Flying Frisbee Dogs performs in the arena at 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m. The winner of the Topsfield Fair Apple Pie Contest will be announced at 9 p.m. in Coolidge Hall. While Beulah the Elephant's birthday party happened on Wednesday, at 10:30 a.m. in the grandstand you can still meet Beulah. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police also continue their …
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Here's a look at some of the special things you will find at the Topsfield Fair on Thursday, Oct. 4. Check for this daily feature here on Hamilton-Wenham Patch through the fair's closing day on Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 8.
Thursday, Oct. 4 is the seventh day of the 2012 Topsfield Fair, the oldest fair in the country. Gates open at 10 a.m. and close at 11 p.m. The agricultural buildings close at 10 p.m. In the grandstand, Austin Mahone will take the stage at 7 p.m. Mahone, 16, is a pop singer who took the Internet by storm with viral videos in the past year. The concert will also be simulcast at the Trianon Stage. The winner of the King Arthur Flour Favorite Scones Contest will be announced at 9 p.m. in Coolidge Hall. The final midweek evening parade of the 2012 fair will make its way through the fairgrounds on Thursday at 5 p.m. While Beulah the Elephant's birthday party happened on Wednesday, but at 10:30 a.m. in the grandstand you can still meet Beulah. …
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Here's a look at some of the special things you will find at the Topsfield Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 3. Check for this daily feature here on Patch through the fair's closing day on Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 8.
Wednesday, Oct. 3, is the sixth day of the 2012 Topsfield Fair, the oldest fair in the country. Gates open at 10 a.m. and close at 11 p.m. The agricultural buildings close at 10 p.m. It is the final day with a midway ride special on, where you get unlimited rides for $20 on all rides except the bumper cars from 5-11 p.m. And singing legend Frankie Avalon takes the stage in the grandstand at 7 p.m. Avalon, 72, has starred in dozens of TV shows and movies dating back to the 1950s and had 31 hit songs on the Billboard charts. If it rains, Avalon's performance will be moved inside to Coolidge Hall. Another of the midweek evening parades will make its way through the fairgrounds on Wednesday at 5 p.m. The U.S. Marine Corps Band continues with …
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Here's a look at some of the special things you will find at the Topsfield Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 2. Check for this daily feature here on Danvers Patch through the fair's closing day on Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 8.
Tuesday, Oct. 2 is the fifth day of the 2012 Topsfield Fair, the oldest fair in the country. Gates open at 10 a.m. and close at 11 p.m. The agricultural buildings close at 10 p.m. Monday is Military Day. Admission is free for all active military personnel, along with their immediate family members. There's also a midway ride special on Tuesday, where you get unlimited rides for $20 on all rides except the bumper cars from 5-11 p.m. The first of several midweek evening parades through the fairgrounds happens on Tuesday at 5 p.m. The winner of the Pillsbury Pie Crust Pie Baking Championship contest will be announced at 9 p.m. in Coolidge Hall. The U.S. Marine Corps Band continues with its 2012 performances at the Topsfield Fair with concerts…
Monday, October 1, 2012
Here's a look at some of the special things you will find at the Topsfield Fair on Monday, Oct. 1.
Monday, Oct. 1, is the fourth day of the 2012 Topsfield Fair, the oldest fair in the country. Gates open at 10 a.m. and close at 11 p.m. The agricultural buildings close at 10 p.m. Monday is Senior Citizen Day. Admission for anyone 60-years-old and up is $8 on Monday. There's also a midway ride special on Monday, where you get unlimitited rides for $20 on all rides except the bumper cars from 5-11 p.m. The winner of the Fleischmann's Yeast "Sensational Bread" contest will be announced at 9 p.m. in Coolidge Hall. The U.S. Marine Corps Band continues with its 2012 performances at the Topsfield Fair with concerts at 2 on the Trianon Stage and 7 p.m. in the grandstand. The Marine Corps band will be in the grandstand through Tuesday, and then …
