Topsfield Fair Crowns Peabody Woman As Mrs. Essex County

PEABODY, MA — A Peabody woman was crowned Mrs. Essex County during the 55th annual pageant at the Topsfield Fairgrounds.

Kaitlin Frasca-Moses was one of four contestants in the competition. The other contestants were Yesenia Aguilera of Methuen, Janet Foote of Rowley and Emily Girard of Georgetown.

The pageant includes more than a stage appearance. Contestants were judged on poise, general stage presence, an interview and a culinary arts submission.

This year, each woman prepared her family’s favorite celebration dessert for the competition.

Frasca-Moses also placed third in the prepared food contest with her Boston Cream "Birthday" Pie. Foote took first place for her apple cake, and Aguilera placed second with her Tres Leches.

Aguilera was also named Mrs. Congeniality by the other contestants.

The Mrs. Essex County Pageant is open each year to married women who currently live in Essex County and are at least 18 years old. Each contestant submits a prepared food item as part of the event.

Contestants are urged to "Buy Local" and use ingredients from local farms in their entries, a requirement that reflects the event's agricultural roots.

As Mrs. Essex County, Frasca-Moses will be instrumental in the Essex Agricultural Society’s goal to educate the public regarding the organization's importance in an atmosphere of fun and excitement through the Topsfield Fair.

The 208th Topsfield Fair ran from Oct. 2 through Oct. 12.