Topsfield Fair
Fall festival · Topsfield · Massachusetts
Running since 1818, America's oldest agricultural fair fills the Topsfield Fairgrounds for ten October days with livestock shows, a midway, and the All New England Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off, where growers' entries have topped 2,500 pounds.
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Plan your visit
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: October 21–October 25
Color builds from October 6 · mostly bare by November 13
Sampled at Topsfield Fair’s own coordinates and elevation (16 m) rather than a regional average.
This window comes from 4 weather points across Massachusetts, nudged 3 days later to match 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com and almanac.com. Massachusetts is running 3 days earlier than its own average this year. How the forecast works
When to go to Topsfield Fair
Good color holds through about November 1, giving you roughly 26 days from the first turn to past peak. That runs roughly 4 days later than the rest of Massachusetts.
From Boston it is about 19 mi, close enough for a morning drive. Providence is about 60 mi out.
Topsfield Fair on the map
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Plan from a city
Frequently asked
- When is Topsfield Fair open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Oct 2 – Oct 12. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Topsfield Fair peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 21–October 25 (best estimate October 23). Color starts around October 6 and is mostly bare by November 13.
- How do I get to Topsfield Fair?
- Topsfield Fair is at Topsfield Fairgrounds, near Topsfield. The closest city is Boston, about 19 mi away. It's part of Massachusetts's fall lineup.
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