You asked. In addition, we provided an Insider's Tour of a Dementia Friendly Fair to Emmett Schmarsow, Program Manager for Councils on Aging and Senior Centers at the Commonwealth's Office of Elder Affairs. We listened. Events happening in Topsfield, MA. "Massachusetts is currently in Phase 3 of its reopening plan, which still limits outdoor gatherings in confined spaces to 100 people and requires everyone to wear masks indoors and when social distancing isn't possible outdoors — measures that are all aimed at reducing spread of the highly infectious virus.“We understand the impact of this decision for small businesses, family farms, competitors, and exhibitors and the disappointment of hundreds of thousands of people who look forward to the Topsfield Fair each year," said O'Brien in the announcement. This website was made possible by a grant administered by the North of Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph..Considerable clouds this evening. Restrooms will also be open for the duration of the show. A statement said it was a difficult decision, but one made for the safety of fairgoers, staff, volunteers, vendors, exhibitors and sponsors. They've also been in contact with organizers of other large fairs in the state like the Big E in Springfield, which already decided to cancel for this year. "We've been working closely with the governor's office all along (during the pandemic)," said Topsfield Fair General Manager James O'Brien in an interview. If you are human, leave this field blank. Search for Craft Shows, State Fairs, Art Shows, Holiday Celebrations, Festivals Low 57F. Newsletter. Jim Caveizel's real story - almost died during shooting "The Passion" - Duration: 9:57. This year's fair has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.AMANDA SABGA/Staff file photoEvent judge George Hoomis, of Ipswich, brushes under a pumpkin checking for soft spots during the Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off on opening night at the Topsfield Fair in 2018.TOPSFIELD — America's oldest county fair will not go on this year, in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.The Essex Agricultural Society, the organization that runs the Topsfield Fair, announced Wednesday this year's fair has been canceled.
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You can listen to the sound through any FM radio. 207 Boston Street Topsfield, MA 01983 978-887-5000 essex@topsfieldfair.org. "It takes a good two months to set up the fair...and we were hoping that things would change, but in speaking with the Department of Public Health (on Friday)," he said, it was clear that wasn't the case.
High 73F. Oct 9, 2019 at 11:10 PM Oct 9, 2019 at 11:17 PM The Topsfield Fair released a statement via Facebook today detailing how the nor'easter predicted for Thursday, Oct. 10 will affect the activities. 0:09. Website designed and developed by This summer visit the Topsfield Drive-In on the Topsfield Fairgrounds (207 Boston St., Topsfield, MA 01983)!A digital projector and huge screen will enable classic movies and other entertainment in perfect video and audio quality. Other typical functions and activities at the fairgrounds this summer were canceled due to the pandemic, although O'Brien said they are now doing drive-by weddings with a maximum of 25 people.
Topsfield fair 2019 - Duration: 0:09. "People have been thoroughly enjoying it," he said.The drive-in began earlier this month, after the Essex Agricultural Society received permission from the town, with strict social distancing and other health and safety measures in place.
All Rights Reserved. When the fair returned in 1946, it opened to record-breaking attendance.“We are looking at the potential of hosting some of our contests privately to continue that tradition and we will make any contest-related announcements if and when the details are finalized,” O’Brien said.
Topsfield Fair canceled due to pandemic Funded, in part, by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism. Ryan McBride/Staff file photoFairgoers enjoy the final weekend at the Topsfield Fair in 2019. Concessions not limited to but include soft drinks, pizza, hot dogs, cheeseburgers, corn dogs, nachos, mozzarella sticks, french fries, chicken fingers, popcorn, fried dough, fried Oreos, ice cream, cotton candy and traditional “movie” candy are all available for purchase. It will be open 7 days per week and movies will begin at approximately 8:30pm, with gates opening at 6:00pm. Stay up to date on COVID-19 The drive-in movie theater, which takes up the Route 1 parking lot of the fairgrounds, runs seven nights a week, rain or shine, offering up iconic movies for families to enjoy.O'Brien said it's been sold out every night. Register for our Mailing List to keep up with all the latest Topsfield Fair News! Watch Queue Queue "There was no way forward at this time with the way the virus is. "However, the safety and health of our community has to be our top priority and due to the current restrictions, hosting the Topsfield Fair this year is impossible.“As our scheduled opening day got closer it became clear that we could not create a fun, safe, and enjoyable experience that fairgoers have come to expect and deserve,” he said.The news was received with a mixture of resignation and applause by many of the 300-plus people who commented on the fair's announcement Wednesday afternoon on its Facebook page. The 2020 outing of the fair has been canceled due to the pandemic.Ryan McBride/Staff file photoFairgoers enjoy the final weekend at the Topsfield Fair in 2019. Funded, in part, by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism. Email Submit.
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Register for our Mailing List to keep up with all the latest Topsfield Fair News! The 2020 outing of the fair has been canceled due to the pandemic.Ryan McBride/Staff file photoFairgoers enjoy the final weekend at the Topsfield Fair in 2019. Jerry Brandt Recommended for … A prevailing sentiment was that the fair "made the right call" in canceling this year.This is just the third time in the history of the fair, which first began in 1818, that it's been canceled. I visit the 2019 Topsfield Fair which is a celebration of barnyard animals and fried food in a carnival setting - nothing more American then that! Lisa m Colleameno 25 views.