Today at the Topsfield Fair

What You Need to Know About the Topsfield Fair: Sunday, Oct. 7

Here's a look at some of the special things you will find at the Topsfield Fair on Sunday, Oct. 7. Check for this daily feature here on Hamilton-Wenham Patch through the fair's closing day on Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 8.

Sunday, Oct. 7 is the next to last day of the 2012 Topsfield Fair, the oldest fair in the country. Gates open at 10 a.m. and close at 11 p.m. The agricultural buildings close at 10 p.m. In the grandstand, the Flying Wallendas return for their second of three days of high-wire performances. They will perform for free at 2 and 7 p.m. The Mrs. Essex County Pageant takes place at 2 p.m. in Coolidge Hall. The First Congregational Church of Boxford will hold a service at 10 a.m. at the Trianon Stage. In the Essex County Farrmyard, the State Police K-9 team will be on display at noon and 2 p.m. and Farm Animal Fun will be there at 10 a.m. and 1, 4 and 5 p.m. Many other free shows are happening throughout the day across the fairgrounds. The …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: Oct. 6

An essential get-me-going daily morning column from Hamilton-Wenham Patch.

Today is Thursday, Oct. 6. Here are five things you need to know: 1. Boil Water: Again, we remind you that Wenham Water Department customers are under a boil water order until at least Friday afternoon. Water should be boiled for at least a minute before it is used. 2. Sun: Make it day two of sun on Thursday. In addition to the sun, the forecast calls for temperatures around 60 degrees. 3. Mrs. Essex County: Thursday is the deadline to enter the Mrs. Essex County contest at the Topsfield Fair this weekend. And local residents have seen success in the contest – two years ago Krista McLellan of Hamilton was crowned Mrs. Essex County. The fair continues daily through Monday. 4. Hydrant Flushing: The hydrant flushing that has been happening at…

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Topsfield Fair’s Mrs. Essex County Pageant Seeks Contestants

The deadline to enter to be a contestant in the 2011 Mrs. Essex County Pageant at the Topsfield Fair in Oct. 6.

The Mrs. Essex County Pageant will crown the 41st Mrs. Essex County at this year’s Topsfield Fair. Through the years, hundreds of women have entered the contest for the honor of representing the Essex Agricultural Society at local events and serving as hostess of the Topsfield Fair. It is not a beauty competition - the Mrs. Essex County Pageant invites entries of married women living in Essex County, over the age of 18, with general appearance, poise, outgoing personality and spirit of volunteerism. Contestants also submit a homemade food item for judging. The winner two years ago was Krista McLellan of Hamilton. “The pageant’s unwavering mission through the decades has been to celebrate the role of the contemporary, married woman who …

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