October 1: What's Happening At the Topsfield Fair Today

Wondering what's going on today at the Topsfield Fair? We have you covered for the duration of the fair with our daily schedule.

Print out this agenda on the day you attend the fair for an easy guide to the events and happenings.

Saturday October 1

NOTE: Some buildings may be temporarily closed due to judging. 

9:00AM

• GRAND PARADE (FROM TOPSFIELD COMMON)
• Arena – Plum Grove Girls Horse Drill Team

10:00AM

• Flower Barn – Pamela Roberts - Harpist
• Kiddie Land – Boots & Britches – Old Time Fun
• Rabbit Barn – 4–H Rabbit Show
• Trianon Stage – Opening Ceremonies & Flag Raising

10:30AM

• Picnic Area – Mad Science

11:00AM

• Arena – Barnstable Barnburners Drill Team
• Essex County Farmyard – Money Pole
• Flower Barn – Pamela Roberts - Harpist
• Kiddie Land – Boots & Britches – Old Time Fun
• Rabbit Barn – 4–H Rabbit Show
• Trianon Stage – Opening Ceremonies

11:30AM

• Picnic Area – Mad Science
• Trianon Stage – Jr. King and Queen Pageant

NOON

• Coolidge Hall – North Shore Bell Ringers
• Flower Barn – Pamela Roberts - Harpist
• Grange Road – Robinson’s Racing Pigs
• Kiddie Land – Boots & Britches – Old Time Fun
• Rabbit Barn – 4–H Rabbit Show

12:30PM

• Arena: Youth Cattle Show
• Picnic Area – Mad Science

1:00PM

• Arena: Youth Cattle Show
• Essex County Farmyard – Essex County Sheriff’s Dept. K–9 Unit
• Flower Barn – Pamela Roberts - Harpist
• Grange Road – The Great American Duck Race
• Kiddie Land – Lon Cerel – Magic, Balloons
• Rabbit Barn – 4–H Rabbit Show
• Trianon Stage – Jason Hudy – Magician

1:30PM

• Coolidge Hall – Covenant Country Cloggers
• Picnic Area – Debbie O’Carroll

2:00PM

• Arena – Youth Cattle Show
• Essex County Farmyard – Farm Animal Fun
• Grange Road – Robinson’s Racing Pigs
• Kiddie Land – Boots & Britches – Old Time Fun
• Picnic Area – Debbie O’Carroll
• Rabbit Barn – 4–H Rabbit Show
• Trianon Stage – Jason Hudy – Magician

2:30PM

• Coolidge Hall – Covenant Country Cloggers
• Picnic Area – Debbie O’Carroll

3:00PM

• Arena – Youth & 4H Cattle Showmanship
• Watch for the winning cattle parade to the Farmyard after the competition!
• Essex County Farmyard – Money Pole
• Grange Road – The Great American Duck Race
• Kiddie Land – Boots & Britches – Old Time Fun
• Rabbit Barn – 4–H Rabbit Show
• Trianon Stage – Jason Hudy – Magician

3:30PM

• Picnic Area – Debbie O’Carroll

4:00PM

• Essex County Farmyard – Essex County Sheriff’s Dept. K–9 Unit
• Grange Road – Robinson’s Racing Pigs
• Kiddie Land – Lon Cerel – Magic, Balloons
• Trianon Stage – Jillian

4:30PM

• Picnic Area – Tom O’Carroll

5:00PM

• Essex County Farmyard – Farm Animal Fun
• Grange Road – The Great American Duck Race
• Kiddie Land – Boots & Britches – Old Time Fun
• Trianon Stage – Jillian

5:30PM

• Picnic Area – Tom O’Carroll

6:00PM

• Arena – Old Colony Obedience Dog Show
• Essex County Farmyard – Money Pole
• Grange Road – Robinson’s Racing Pigs
• Kiddie Land – Lon Cerel – Magic, Balloons
• Trianon Stage – Jillian

7:00PM

• Arena – Old Colony Obedience Dog Show
• Grandstand – Joey & Rory
• Grange Road – The Great American Duck Race
• Kiddie Land – Ipswich Praise Band  
• Picnic Area – Tall Heights

8:00PM

• Arena – Old Colony Obedience Dog Show
• Grange Road – Robinson’s Racing Pigs
• Kiddie Land – Ipswich Praise Band  
• Picnic Area – Tall Heights
• Trianon Stage – Mission Hill   

9:00PM

• Arena – Old Colony Obedience Dog Show
• Grange Road– The Great American Duck Race
• Kiddie Land– Ipswich Praise Band  
• Picnic Area – Tall Heights
• Trianon Stage– Mission Hill

Every Day Activities

Beekeeping Building:

• Make Your Own Honeycomb Candles
• Live Beehive on Display
• Honey for Sale

Cattle Barn:

• Visit the oxen display and the baby calves.
• Come to the Show Ring and meet the Cow of the Day!
• Milking Demonstrations – Check Building for Times
• Pet a Calf – Check Building for Times

Coolidge Hall:

• Arts & Crafts Display & Food Demos
• See the Craft Boutique & Fine Art Bin Room for Great Sales! 
• Please Check the Board for Daily Kitchen Demonstrations
• Flower Building: Award Winning Flower Display
• Garden Club Competition 
• Bonsai Display

4–H Building:

• 4–H Exhibits & Clover Cafe

Fruit & Vegetable Building:   

• Fruit and Vegetable Competitions and Displays
• Decorated Veggies and Pumpkins
• Apple Cider Booth
• Winning Giant Pumpkin Display                                       

Grange Farm & Fair Museum:

• Model Train Display
• Fire Department Display

Kiddie Land:   

• Visit the Maple Sugar House, the Interactive Blacksmith Shop, and other demonstrations

Rabbit Barn:

• Rabbits to Pet
• Bunny Nursery
• Spinning Display