The Topsfield fair is an annual event that draws in people from all over to New England.  The fair is hosted in Topsfield Massachusetts, it is  America’s Oldest County Fair .The fair started as a one-day cattle show in 1818 . Annually, the attendance for the fair is roughly 450,000-500,000 people. Since the fair does bring people from all over, you are allowed to park your camper on the grounds and camp there .According to fairs website the fees of parking your camper can range from 300 -500 dollars depending on the size of your camper.  The fair is full of endless fun for all ages. There are always activities, rides, games, music, and events to look forward to. 

The fair starts in the beginning of October  and continues for 10 days. It ends on the 11th. The admission to the fair cost is $15 on weekdays and $20 on weekends or holidays. The ages at the fair include infants, toddlers, teens, adults,  the fair is for everyone. The fairgrounds run across 150- acres of land. 

Covid had a big impact on the fair as well as everything else in 2020.  In 2020 the general manager of Topsfield Fair, James O’Brian said, “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.  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.”

Topsfield fair opened in 1818.  Since opening they have only closed three times . the first time being in 1918 .  According to the Topsfield Fair in 1918 all agricultural fairs in the state were cancelled due to a worldwide influenza pandemic (Spanish Flu) . Again during 1943-1945 for World War II.  When the fair returned in 1946, it opened to record-breaking attendance. Then again in 2020 for covid -19.