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Topsfield Fair 2025

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Topsfield Fair | Topsfield MA
The Topsfield Fair is an annual county fair in Topsfield, Massachusetts, known as America's oldest County Fair, with the 2025 event running from October 3 to October 13. It features agricultural exhibitions, a large midway with rides and games, live entertainment, and a wide array of food. 
 
Key information for 2025
  • Dates: Friday, October 3, to Monday, October 13, 2025.
  • Location: The Topsfield Fairgrounds at 207 Boston Street (Route 1) in Topsfield, MA.
  • The Fair opens in the morning or early afternoon and closes between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m..
  • Tickets: Admission is not included with ride wristbands and must be purchased separately. Children under 8 are free with an adult ticket. 
  • Monday is Senior Citizen Day. Discounted admission for seniors
  • Tuesday is Military Day. Active Duty military and their families will be admitted free.
 

 
Featured events and attractions
  • Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off: The 41st annual All New England Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off was held on the fair's opening day, October 3. The Topsfield Fair is famous for hosting world-record-breaking pumpkin weights. This year's winner weighed in at 2507 pounds! A new record.

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  • Agricultural Exhibitions: Traditional county fair attractions include animal barns for cattle, goats, sheep, rabbits, and cavies, as well as exhibits for beekeeping, flowers, and fruits.
  • Midway: The carnival midway is provided by Fiesta Shows and features rides, games, and food for all ages.
  • Live Entertainment: The grandstand hosts various events, including musical acts like Sammy Kershaw and Frankie Avalon, as well as other shows. The fair also features a demolition derby, rodeos, and a freestyle motostunt show.
  • Food: Food options range from traditional fair food like fried dough and apple crisp to restaurant-style fare

It is sure to be a great time for all, and the weather is supposed to be fairly good for the whole of next week. 

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2 Thessalonians 1:2 KJV

Douglas W. Dawes

Keller Williams Realty Evolution

447 Newburyport Turnpike ;

Topsfield, MA 01983

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 DougDawes@KW.com

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Patricia Feager
Referral Specialist - DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Licensed to April 2027

Doug Dawes - Love that feature photo of the State Fair Cow! The Topsfield fair sounds like a lot of fun! The Texas Fair is going on now too. I've never been there and won't be able to attend this year either. How about you? Will you be attending?

Oct 04, 2025 04:15 AM
Doug Dawes

I won't be attending the Texas Fair, but Tuesday is Military Day at the Topsfield Fair, and I will be attending that Patricia Feager 

Oct 04, 2025 04:07 PM
Patricia Feager

Doug Dawes - Attending Military Day at the Topsfield Fair sounds PERFECT! Have a great time!

Oct 04, 2025 05:01 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Doug. Have not been to a County Fair since we lived in Martin County Florida many years ago. It was a lot of fun. Enjoy your Topsfield Fair if you go.

Oct 04, 2025 04:41 AM
Doug Dawes

I'll be attending Wayne Martin and will have fun.

Oct 04, 2025 04:08 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

That sounds like a lot of fun for the whole family.  I haven't been to the Arizona State Fair in quite some time, but I went to the Minnesota State Fair a couple of years ago.

Oct 04, 2025 05:06 AM
Doug Dawes

In New England, the County Fair is smaller and more intimate Brian England But they are very fun

Oct 04, 2025 04:09 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Doug... how fun! Are you planning to attend? I'm totally gob-smacked by that pumpkin!

Oct 04, 2025 05:07 AM
Doug Dawes

I'll be attending on Tuesday during Military Day, Nina Hollander, Broker but will be purchasing a multi-day pass. The pumpkin keeps getting bigger and bigger. So many of them crack during transportation

Oct 04, 2025 04:10 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Have fun Doug Dawes 

Oct 05, 2025 05:25 AM
Kelly McGovern
Realty Concierge International - Bellingham, MA
Working with Kelly is a good move

I went a a couple years ago and had a great time!  Loved all the animals, ate my way over to the live entertainment which happened to be the one and only Tony Orlando!  Looks like Frankie Avalon is on deck this year!  It’s a trek for me but I’ll get there again some day! Have fun!

Oct 04, 2025 05:32 AM
Doug Dawes

Hello Kelly McGovern  it is a small but intimate Fair and we enjoy going every year. I grew up (mostly) in this area and have only missed the Fair when I was in the military

Oct 04, 2025 04:12 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Doug,

Well the top photo certainly captures the vibe of the Topsfield Fair! The pumpkin is unbelievable! I hope you make it to all the festivities! 

Oct 04, 2025 07:05 AM
Doug Dawes

Multi-day pass Dorie Dillard Austin TX It's worth it since I like the various events like tractor pull, and moto-stunt (motorcycles), a couple of stage shows and healthy Fair food...lol

Oct 04, 2025 04:14 PM
GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

When we lived back there, Topsfield was a yearly treck. Thanks for sharing, make it a great Saturday and enjoy your weekend!  Bill 

Bill Salvatore, Realtor- Arizona Elite Properties

Oct 04, 2025 08:29 AM
Doug Dawes

No kidding GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore, I was aware that you lived here (or maybe I forgot). Glad you could experience it.

Oct 04, 2025 04:16 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Doug- I love Fall Fairs and this one sounds like one I'd go to if I were there. It's hard to imagine a pumpkin that weighs over 2500 pounds.

Oct 04, 2025 12:03 PM
Doug Dawes

It's the Great Pumpkin Kathy Streib 😁 it wasn't that long ago (13 years ago) that the top weight was 2000 pounds

Oct 04, 2025 04:19 PM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Thanks so much for sharing this lovely overview of the Topsfield Fair, Doug Dawes. Your details really bring the event to life and show how much thought goes into making it special each year. I appreciate you taking the time to highlight all the fun and unique highlights. It makes me want to mark my calendar and join in the celebration!

Oct 05, 2025 12:28 PM
Doug Dawes

It's a little bit of a hike for you Lew Corcoran but I think you would enjoy it

Oct 06, 2025 12:17 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Doug, LOL, what a great photo of that cow!   I took a photo of a deer with its tongue hanging out too.   

Nov 06, 2025 12:56 PM
Doug Dawes

Hi Joan Cox 

Animals can be funny at times. 

Nov 06, 2025 01:41 PM