Topsfield Fair 2026

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Topsfield Fair 2026

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The Topsfield Fair is an eleven-day agricultural fair on Boston Street in Topsfield, MA, owned and operated by the Essex Agricultural Society since the Society's first cattle show on October 5, 1820. The fair travelled around Essex County for roughly a century before settling permanently in Topsfield in 1910, and the Society marked its 200th anniversary in 2018. Today the grounds fill with midway rides, farm animals, live music, food and competitive exhibits, and its best-known event is the All New England Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off — first hosted here in 1984 and the site of the world's first one-ton pumpkin in 2012. Alongside the fair, the Society runs the Northeast Harvest buy-local program for Essex and Middlesex counties and rents the fairgrounds year-round.

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Fri, Oct 2, 2026 - Mon, Oct 12, 2026

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Topsfield Fairgrounds

207 Boston Street
Topsfield, MA 01983

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Vendor Applications

Review the New Vendor Information Packet, then download and submit the 2026 Topsfield Fair Vendor Application (both linked from topsfieldfair.org/about/concessions-vendors/). New vendor applications are available year-round and accepted on a rolling basis — no fixed deadline — but the fair recommends applying as early as possible. Vendors are asked to commit to all 11 days of the fair. A colour photo of the booth is required with the application. Selection criteria: completed application, professional appearance, uniqueness of product, electrical needs, availability of space, and references/experience with multi-day events. Concessions contact: Kate O'Brien, kate@topsfieldfair.org / 978-887-5000. A separate 2026 Non-Profit / Community Service application is also published. Source: topsfieldfair.org/about/concessions-vendors/, read 2026-08-24.

Exhibitor & Competition Entries

4-H Club Exhibits and Contests

Entries close: Aug 29, 2026 (Passed)

Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.

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4-H and Open Youth Horse Show

Entries close: Sep 25, 2026

Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.

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4-H and Youth Dairy Goat Show

Entries close: Oct 2, 2026

Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.

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ADGA Open Senior & Junior Doe Shows

Entries close: Oct 5, 2026

Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.

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Beekeeping & Honey Show

Entries close: Sep 23, 2026

Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.

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Beekeeping & Honey Show — Division 4

Entries close: Sep 29, 2026

Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.

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Canning Exhibit

Entries close: Sep 8, 2026 (Passed)

Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.

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Cattle

Entries close: Oct 3, 2026

Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.

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Christmas Tree Exhibit

Entries close: Oct 1, 2026

Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.

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Crafts Exhibit

Entries close: Sep 7, 2026 (Passed)

Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.

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Draft Horse Farm Day

Entries close: Sep 4, 2026 (Passed)

Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.

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Draft Horse Show

Entries close: Sep 4, 2026 (Passed)

Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.

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Farm Photography Contest

Entries close: Aug 28, 2026 (Passed)

CLOSED for 2026 — entries closed August 28th, 2026. Verbatim from the fair's own 2026 General Information handbook, "DEPARTMENT ENTRY DEADLINES": "Farm Photography Contest: August 28th, 2026"; re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/

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Fine Arts Division — Amateur & Professional

Entries close: Sep 7, 2026 (Passed)

Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.

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Flower Show

Entries close: Sep 28, 2026

Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.

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Foods — Apple Pie Contest

Entries close: Oct 7, 2026

Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.

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Foods — Fall Harvest Baked Sweet Treat Contest

Entries close: Oct 4, 2026

Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.

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Foods — King Arthur Baking Company Contest

Entries close: Oct 6, 2026

Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.

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Foods — Parent & Child Cookie Contest

Entries close: Oct 8, 2026

Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.

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Foods — Weekend Contests

Entries close: Oct 1, 2026

Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.

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Fruit Exhibit

Entries close: Oct 1, 2026

Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.

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Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off

Entries close: Sep 18, 2026

Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.

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Grange Exhibit

Entries close: Sep 11, 2026 (Passed)

Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.

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Horse & Oxen Pulling Contest

Entries close: Oct 1, 2026

Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.

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Junior Fruit, Vegetable & Decorative

Entries close: Sep 18, 2026

Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.

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Junior King & Queen Pageant

Entries close: Oct 2, 2026

Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.

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Mrs. Essex County Pageant

Entries close: Oct 8, 2026

Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.

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Open Poultry Exhibition

Entries close: Sep 25, 2026

Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.

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Open Sheep Show

Entries close: Sep 15, 2026 (Passed)

Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.

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Open Sheep Show — Yarn Show

Entries close: Oct 1, 2026

Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.

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Rabbit & Cavy

Entries close: Sep 22, 2026

Rabbit & Cavy does not use FairEntry. The fair's exhibitor handbook publishes one route for this department: "Online Entry: https://ecrcba.org/fairshow" (East Coast Rabbit Breeders Association). Entry deadline September 22nd, 2026 per the fair's 2026 General Information handbook, "DEPARTMENT ENTRY DEADLINES". ⚠️ As of 2026-09-01 the ECRCBA page still displays its 2025 Topsfield show listing and publishes no 2026 closing date of its own — confirm with the fair or ECRCBA before mailing entries. Fair's handbook: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/

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Stock Farm Tractor Pull

Entries close: Oct 9, 2026

Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.

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Vegetables Exhibit

Entries close: Sep 25, 2026

Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.

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Winemaking

Entries close: Sep 13, 2026 (Passed)

Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.

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Youth Poultry Exhibition

Entries close: Sep 25, 2026

Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.

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