Topsfield Fair 2008 in Massachusetts

Fall Festivals 2008

The Topsfield Fair is one of the biggest and most popular fairs in Massachusetts. Here is everything you need to know about this fall festival. The Topsfield Fair takes place on October 3, 2008 through October 13, 2008.

Highlight Events of the Topsfield Fair

The Topsfield Fair kicks off opening day with a 9:00 a.m. parade, leading to the 10:00 a.m. opening of the fair. The parade will include local law enforcement, scout troops, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police equestrian team, floats and live animals.

Entertainment at the 2008 Topsfield Fair will include the Royal Canadian Mounted Police equestrian team (October 3, 2008 through October 8, 2008). A special appearance and show by Jeff Corwin takes place on October 11, 2008 at 11:00 a.m.

The Topsfield Fair also features a livestock arena, arts and crafts, handicrafts, a pie baking contest, the Beekeeping & Honey Show, live animals

The livestock arena will have horse and oxen pulling, a giant pumpkin contest, a draft horse show, and more. Live animal exhibits feature cattle, poultry, sheep, and rabbits.

If you Go

Topsfield Fair Dates and Hours

The Topsfield fair opening night is Friday, October 3, 2008. The gates open at 4:00 pm and the grounds are open until 10:00 p.m. The regular hours are 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 4, 2008 through Monday, October 13, 2008.

Save Money, Purchase Topsfield Fair Tickets Early

The best way to save money on the price of admission is to buy advanced tickets. Advance ticket prices are $8. Bulk purchases of more than 100 tickets may be bought for $7 each. This is a good way for community groups to save money on admission.

Advance price for a three-day ticket is $21, and is good for any three days of the Topsfield Fair. Tickets for rides cost $19 for 11 tickets, in advance.

Regular tickets at the gate cost $10 on October 3, 2008 and October 6, 2008 through October 89, 2008. The weekend and holiday (October 10, 2008) price for the fair is $12.

The parking fee is $8, so carpool if you can. Children under 8 accompanied by a paying adult can enter the Topsfield Fair for free.

Getting There