Revere Local School District, Topsfield Fair

What Revere Local School District, Topsfield Fair does

Topsfield Fair is an annual agricultural fair operated by the Essex Agricultural Society, a Massachusetts non-profit corporation founded in 1818, making it one of the oldest fairs in the United States. The core event is an 11-day fair held each October at the fairgrounds at 207 Boston Street in Topsfield, Massachusetts, featuring livestock exhibitions, produce competitions (including the signature giant pumpkin weigh-off), midway rides, arena performances such as the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show, Dock Dogs, Painted Pony Championship Rodeo, The Flying Wallendas, and Demolition Derby, visual and culinary arts, and youth programs including 4-H exhibits. The 2026 fair is scheduled for October 2–12 with 47+ arena performances and 70–81 daily events. The organization is member-based, with approximately 1,321 Essex Agricultural Society members as of January 1, 2024, governed by an elected executive board led by President John S. Hall, II and General Manager James P. O'Brien.

The business model is diversified across multiple revenue streams typical of a regional fair operation. Primary revenue comes from ticket sales for the annual fair and arena performances, distributed through the website box office and Etix as the authorized ticketing partner. Secondary streams include year-round facility rentals for corporate and private events, dedicated wedding hosting services via topsfieldfairweddings.com, vendor and concession fees from exhibitors and food vendors, corporate sponsorships (Renewal by Andersen, Coca-Cola, Kayem, Units, US Marine Corps, and others), and membership dues at $500 lifetime and $50 annual. The Essex Agricultural Society also operates the Northeast Harvest Buy Local program across Essex and Middlesex counties, providing an off-season ecosystem extension.

Key partnerships include the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (partial funder), the North of Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau (website grant administrator), and the Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School (educational programming). Marketing is concentrated on the website, email newsletter, and tourism-board partnerships, with no disclosed technology products, AI capabilities, or software platforms. The organization serves four primary segments: general public and families attending the fair; wedding and event clients renting the venue; the agricultural community participating in exhibitions; and corporate sponsors seeking regional brand exposure. Employee count is stated at 11–50, consistent with a lean non-profit augmented by seasonal workers during the 11-day fair window.

Name

Revere Local School District, Topsfield Fair

Legal name

Topsfield Fair (owned and operated by Essex Agricultural Society)

Website

https://topsfieldfair.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1818

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Topsfield Fair is a non-profit annual agricultural fair in Topsfield, MA, owned by the Essex Agricultural Society (founded 1818). It runs 11 days each October with livestock exhibitions, midway rides, arena performances, and competitions, and operates year-round facility rentals, wedding hosting, and the Northeast Harvest Buy Local program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Fair Events

NAICS

Amusement and Theme Parks (71311)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAHAAAH

Fairgrounds & Expo Parks

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Conference & Convention Venues (Convention Centers, Civic Centers)

SECONDARYMPAGAFAH

Family, Kids & Education Fairs

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Live Entertainment & Events (Concerts, Theater, Festivals)/Exhibitions, Fairs & Expos (Consumer/Public)

Keywords

• Agricultural fair events
• Event venue rentals
• Wedding venue hosting
• Livestock exhibitions
• Agricultural education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Topsfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: The Topsfield Fair generates primary revenue through admission ticket sales for the annual fair event held October 2-12, 2026.
2. Facility Rentals: The fairgrounds are available for venue rentals including weddings and events year-round, with dedicated wedding planning services through topsfieldfairweddings.com.
3. Vendor and Concession Fees: The fair generates revenue from vendor and concession fees from the various exhibitors and food vendors at the fair.
4. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors including Renewal by Andersen, Coca-Cola, Kayem, Units, US Marine Corps, and others provide sponsorship revenue.
5. Membership Fees: The Essex Agricultural Society offers lifetime memberships for $500 and annual memberships for $50 as of January 1, 2024.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Topsfield Fair is an annual 11-day agricultural fair held October 2-12, 2026 featuring Midway rides, livestock exhibitions, produce and flower competitions, arena performances, and youth/educational programs. The Essex Agricultural Society, which owns and operates the Fair, also rents out the fairground facilities year-round for weddings and events and runs the Northeast Harvest Buy Local program promoting local agriculture in Essex and Middlesex counties.

Product overview

The Topsfield Fair is an annual agricultural fair owned and operated by the Essex Agricultural Society, a non-profit organization. The fair runs October 2-12, 2026 and features the core Topsfield Fair Annual Event as its primary product with multiple attraction categories including Food, Midway rides, The Arena with thrill performances, Animals, Flowers & Produce, Pumpkin Weigh-In, Visual & Culinary Arts, Parades, and Youth programs. Supporting services include Facility Rentals for venue bookings, Topsfield Fair Weddings for celebration hosting, and the Northeast Harvest Buy Local program for local agricultural promotion. Educational offerings include interactive displays and youth programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Essex Agricultural Society: The non-profit corporation that owns and operates the Topsfield Fair, consisting of approximately 1,321 members dedicated to promoting Essex County agricultural activities.

Products and services

• Topsfield Fair Annual Event
• Facility Rentals
• Topsfield Fair Weddings
• Northeast Harvest Buy Local Program
• Education Programs

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Massachusetts Office of Travel and TourismcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Topsfield Fair is funded, in part, by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism, providing tourism promotion and financial support.
• North of Boston Convention & Visitors BureaucoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe fair's website was made possible by a grant administered by the North of Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau, supporting tourism promotion in the region.
• Renewal by AndersenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of the Topsfield Fair with logo displayed on the fair website.
• Coca-ColaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of the Topsfield Fair with logo displayed on the fair website.
• KayemminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of the Topsfield Fair with logo displayed on the fair website.
• US Marine Corps (USMC)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of the Topsfield Fair with logo displayed on the fair website.
• Essex North Shore – Agricultural & Technical SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school conducts dog agility shows and demonstrations at the fairgrounds, supporting agricultural and technical education.
• Northeast HarvestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNortheast Harvest is the Buy Local program in Essex and Middlesex counties, sponsored by the Essex Agricultural Society that operates the Topsfield Fair. This program promotes local agriculture in the region.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Eastern States Exposition (The Big E): The Big E is the largest multi-state agricultural fair in New England, held annually in West Springfield, MA. It is the closest direct competitor to the Topsfield Fair, sharing the same target audience of New England families and a comparable mix of agricultural exhibitions, midway, and entertainment programming.
• Fryeburg Fair: Fryeburg Fair is a long-running Maine agricultural fair operating each October, directly comparable to Topsfield in scale, regional scope, and programming mix (livestock shows, harness racing, midway, and exhibitions). It competes for the same Northern New England family demographic.
• Woodstock Fair: The Woodstock Fair is a Vermont agricultural fair held over Labor Day weekend featuring livestock exhibitions, midway rides, and entertainment. It is comparable to Topsfield in operating model, scale, and community-based nonprofit ownership.
• Marshfield Fair: The Marshfield Fair is a Massachusetts-based agricultural fair operating every August with livestock exhibitions, 4-H programming, midway rides, and entertainment. It is a regional New England peer with overlapping programming and audience.
• Three County Fair: Three County Fair in Northampton, MA is one of the oldest continuous agricultural fairs in the U.S., directly comparable to Topsfield in mission, regional audience, and mix of livestock shows, harness racing, and midway entertainment.
• Deerfield Fair: Deerfield Fair is a New Hampshire agricultural fair held each September with livestock exhibitions, tractor pulls, midway, and entertainment—closely comparable to Topsfield's regional fair model and family audience.

Broad incumbents

• Los Angeles County Fair: The LA County Fair is one of the largest county fairs in the U.S., operating at significantly greater scale with a broader entertainment portfolio. It is a broad incumbent in the same agricultural fair category as Topsfield, illustrating the upper bound of the format.
• Wisconsin State Fair: Wisconsin State Fair is a large Midwestern state fair with livestock exhibitions, entertainment, midway, and competitive events. It is a broad incumbent peer demonstrating a state-scale version of the agricultural fair business model Topsfield operates regionally.
• Iowa State Fair: The Iowa State Fair is one of the largest and most iconic state fairs in the U.S., known for livestock exhibitions, competitive events, midway, and entertainment. It is a broad incumbent illustrating the scaled, multi-week format of agricultural fair operations.

Others

• North American Midway Entertainment: NAME is the largest provider of carnival midway rides and games to fairs and festivals across North America. It is an ecosystem participant that supplies a core component of the Topsfield Fair's guest experience rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/topsfield-fair

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

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