At the Topsham Fair, our goal is to celebrate Maine’s thriving agriculture. This year marks 168 years of that celebration. You’ll find family-friendly fun at the fair. Visit the fair with your entire family this August!

Fair Schedule:

Sunday, August 6th, 2023

All Day- Horse Show (Horse Ring)

10:00 4H Horse Maine Trail Riders Show (Horse Ring)

5:00 Harness Racing (Area 1)

Monday, August 7th, 2023

5:00 Harness Racing (Area 1)

Tuesday, August 8th, 2023

Regular Admission $20 (with Unlimited Ride Bracelet)

Senior Citizen’s Day 1 (65 yrs. and over $5 admission does not include rides)

7:00 Steer & Ox Weigh In

8:00 Gates Open

9:00 Youth Show Manship (Pulling Arena)

10:00 Steer and Ox Show (Pulling Arena)

12:00 Present Company (Area 3)

12:00 Riverside Woodcarving Demonstrations

1:00 Cooper Smith Demonstration (Gazebo)

1:00 Blueberry Pie Contest (Exhibition Hall)

2:00 Midway Opens

1:30 Chocolate Chip Cookie Contest (Exhibition Hall)

3:00 Peter Beauchemin – Gospel Singer (Area 3)

3:00 Cattle Hoof Trim Demo (Barn 17)

3:00 4H Working Steer Show (Pulling Arena)

4:00 Goat Milking Demonstration (Gazebo)

4:00 Harness Racing (Area 1)

6:00 Tourmalines (Area 3)

6:30 Log Hauling Contest (Pulling Arena)

7:00 ATV Mud Runs Sponsored by MOMs of Topsham

Wednesday, August 9th, 2023

Regular Admission $20 (with Unlimited Ride Bracelet)

Senior Citizen’s Day 2 (65 yrs. and over $5 admission does not include rides)

7:30 Steer & Ox Weigh In

8:00 Gates Open

11:00 Pocket Mumble (Area 3)

12:00 Ox Pulling 1000 lb. (12 & under) 1200 lbs. (16 & under) 1600 lb. 2000 lb. 2400 lb.  (Pulling Arena)

12:00 Pocket Mumble (Area 3)

12:00 Riverside Woodcarving Demonstrations

1:00 Midway Opens

1:00 Apple Pie Contest (Exhibition Hall)

1:00 Pocket Mumble (Area 3)

1:30 Cake Decorating Contest (Exhibition Hall)

3:00 Saltwater Hillbilly (Area 3)

4:00 Goat Milking Demonstration (Gazebo)

5:00 Youth Sheep Show (Show Ring A)

5:00 Ranger D Singing Cowboy (Area 3)

6:45 Demolition Derby Car Auction (Area 1)

7:00 Ox Pulling 2000 lb. 6’ elimination (Pulling Arena)

7:00 Ox Pulling 2400 lb. 6’ elimination (Pulling Arena)

7:00 Riff Johnson (Area 3)

7:00 Demolition Derby Sponsored by Roberts Auto Center (Area 1)

Thursday, August 10th, 2023

Regular Admission $20 (with Unlimited Ride Bracelet)

7:30 Steer & Ox Weigh In

8:00 Gates Open

10:00 Elvis Tribute, Jessi Mallory (Area 3)

12:00 Ox Pulling 2800 lbs., 3200 lbs., 35-40% Ladies (min 28s) (Pulling Arena)

12:00 Riverside Woodcarving Demonstrations

1:00 Midway Opens

1:00 Chili Contest (Exhibition Hall)

1:00 Murlyn Greenleaf II (Area 3)

1:30 Pickle Contest (Exhibition Hall)

3:00 Murlyn Greenleaf !! (Area 3)

3:00 Cattle Hoof Trim Demo (Barn 17)

3:30 Rhoades Family Sweepstakes (Pulling Arena)

4:00 Goat Milking Demonstration (Gazebo)

4:00 Harness Racing (Area 1)

5:00 Merry-Go-Up (Area 3)

5:00 Ox Pulling 2800 & Under 6 ft. (Pulling Arena)                                                                                   

6:30 Ox Pulling 3200 under & Over 6’ (Pulling Arena)

7:00 WOW – Woodside One Wheelers

Friday, August 11th, 2023

Regular Admission $20 (with Unlimited Ride Bracelet)

7:00 Weigh In Horses

8:00 Gates Open

10:00 Farmers Steer & Oz Light & Heavy Class. (Pulling Arena)

10:00  Pejepscot Station Band  (Area 3)

12:00 Wayside (Area 3)

12:00 Riverside Woodcarving Demonstrations

12:30 Pollinator Demonstration (Area 19)

1:00 Bee Presentation (Area 19)

1:00 Midway Opens

1:00 Horse Pulling 3100 & Under 2 lb. % (Pulling Arena)

1:00 Sweet Bread Contest (Exhibition Hall)

1:30 Open Pie Contest (Exhibition Hall)

3:00 Horse Pulling 3101 & Over 2 lb. % (Pulling Arena)

3:00 Random Ideas (Area 3)

4:00 Random Ideas (Area 3)   

4:00 Goat Milking Demonstration (Gazebo)

6:00 Always Sometime (Area 3)

6:00 4H Dairy Goat Doe Show & Showmanship (Area 19)                                                                                             

6:30 Redneck Truck Pull (Area 1)

7:00 Horse Pulling 3400 & Under 12’ elimination (Pulling Arena)
Ben Larrabee Memorial Pull

Saturday, August 12th, 2023

Regular Admission $20 (with Unlimited Ride Bracelet)

7:30 Weigh In

8:00 Gates Open

8:00 5K Sunrise Stampede (Area 1)

9:00 Saltwater Hillbilly (Area 3)

10:00 Youth Dairy and Beef Show (Show Ring A)

10:00 Farmer’s Horse Twitch and Scoot (Pulling Arena)

10:30 Ranger D Singing Cowboy (Area 3)

12:00 Midway Opens

12:00 Twentieth Century Rock (Area 3)

12:00 Riverside Woodcarving Demonstrations

1:00 Horse Pulling Sweepstakes Trophy Class (Pulling Arena)

1:00 Harness Racing (Area 1)

1:00 Chocolate Fudge (Exhibition Hall)

1:30 Whoopi Pie Contest (Chocolate Only) (Exhibition Hall)

2:00 Whoopi Pie Contest Exhibitors Choice  (No Chocolate)  (Exhibition Hall)

2:00 Twentieth Century Rock (Area 3)

3:00 Horse Pulling 3300 & under % 12’ (Pulling Arena)

4:00 Goat Milking Demonstration (Gazebo)

4:00 Steve the Juggler (Area 3)                                                                     

6:00 Steve the Juggler (Area 3)                                                                                                                              

6:30 Horse Pulling Sweepstakes 15’ (Pulling Arena)
Little Emily’s

6:45 Demolition Derby Car Auction (Area 1)

7:00 Demolition Derby (Area 1) Sponsored by Roberts Auto Center

9:15 Fireworks (Area 1) following the Demolition Derby

Sunday, August 13th, 2023

Regular Admission $20 (with Unlimited Ride Bracelet)

Children’s Day

Senior Citizen’s Day 3 (65 yrs. and over $5 admission does not include rides)

8:00 Gates Open

10:00 Motor Mendors Car Show (Area 6)

10:00 Steve the Juggler (Area 3)

10:00 Draft Horse and Pony Show (Pulling Arena)

10:00 Party Palooga – Balloon twisting (Gazebo) Sponsored by Five County Credit Union

10:30 Penny Scramble (Show ring A)

11:00 Steve the Juggler (Area 3)

11:30 Children’s Pie Eating Contest (Exhibition Hall)

12:00 Midway Opens

12:00 Riverside Woodcarving Demonstrations

12:00 Mad Science (Area 3)

12:00 Princesses and Superheroes Meet and Greet (Gazebo)

12:30 Children’s Cookie Contest (Exhibition Hall)           

1:00 King Arthur Flour Baking Contest Adults (Exhibition Hall)

1:00 Pony Rides – sponsored by Royal Silks Equestrians

1:30 Mad Science (Area 3)

3:00 Pig Scrambles 5, 6, & 7 year old’s (Pulling Arena)

(5yr old’s first followed by 6yr old’s then 7yr old’s)

3:30 4H Public Speaking (Area 3)

4:30 Demolition Derby (Area 1) Sponsored by Roberts Auto Center

Fair Date: August 8 - 13, 2023

Location: Topsham Fairgrounds, 32 Community Way, Topsham, ME 04086

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