When you’re looking for fun things to do in Topsham, Maine, consider making a stop at the fair for your entertainment. Topsham Fair has all the bells and whistles, from harness racing and truck pulling to the demolition derby.

At the Topsham Fair, our goal is to celebrate Maine’s thriving agriculture. This year marks 170 years of that celebration. You’ll find family-friendly fun at the fair.

Schedule of Events:

August 3-4, 2025

4:00 - Harness Racing (Area 1)

August 5, 2025

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
10:00 - Gates Open
9:00 - Youth Show Manship (Pulling Arena)
10:00 - Steer and Ox Show (Pulling Arena)
11:00 - Scout Troop 109 Derby Car Demonstration (Parking Lot)
12:00 - Artist Greg Waters Woodcarving Demonstrations
12:30 - Singer Chris James (Area 3)
1:00 - Blueberry Pie Contest (Exhibition Hall)
2:00 - Midway Opens
2:00 - Elvis (Area 3)
3:00 - Cattle Hoof Trim Demo (Barn 17)                                                   
3:00 - 4H Working Steer Show (Pulling Arena)
4:00 - Goat Milking Demonstration (Ledgeway Farm)
4:00 - Singer Graci Gillen (Area 3)
5:00 - Scout Troop 109 Derby Car Demonstration (parking lot)
6:00 - Singer Chris James (Area 3)
6:30 - Weigh in for Steer & Ox Pull
7:00 - Mud Runs (Sponsored by MOMS of Topsham) (Field)

August 6, 2025

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
10:00 - Gates Open
10:00 - Ox Pulling 1000 lb. (12 & under) 1200 lbs. (16 & under) 1600 lb. 2000 lb. 2400 lb.  (Pulling Arena)
11:00 - Scout Troop 109 Derby Car Demonstration (parking lot)
12:00 - Artist Greg Waters Woodcarving Demonstrations
12:30 - Singer Chris James (Area 3)
1:00 - Midway Opens
1:00 - Harness Racing (Area 1)
1:00 - Scout Troop 109 Knot Tying Demonstration (parking lot)
1:00 - Apple Pie Contest (Exhibition Hall)
1:30 - Choc Fudge Contest (Exhibition Hall)
2:00 - Open Fudge Contest (Exhibition Hall)
2:00 - Magic Wes (Area 3)
3:00 - Scout Troop 109 Rian Gutter Regatta Demonstration (parking lot)
3:30 - Pejepscot Station (Area 3)
4:00 - Goat Milking Demonstration (Ledgeway Farm)
4:00 - Youth Sheep Show (Show Ring A)
5:00 - Scout Troop 109 Derby Car Demonstration (parking lot)
5:00 - Singer Chris James (Area 3)
6:45 - Demolition Derby Car Auction (Area 1)
7:00 - Ox Pulling 2000 lb. 6’ (Pulling Arena)
7:00 - Ox Pulling 2400 lb. 6’(Pulling Arena)
7:00 - Demolition Derby (Sponsored by Roberts Auto Center) (Area 1)
7:00 - Elvis (Area 3)

August 7, 2025

Regular Admission $20 (with Unlimited Ride Bracelet)
7:30 - Steer & Ox Weigh In
10:00 - Gates Open
10:00 - Riff Johnson (Area 3)
11:00 - Scout Troop 109 Knot Tying Demonstration (parking lot)
12:00 - Ox Pulling 2800 lbs., 3200 lbs.,5-40% Ladies (min 2000) (Pulling Arena)
12:00 - Artist Greg Waters Woodcarving Demonstrations
1:00 - Midway Opens
1:00 - Chocolate Cookie Contest (Exhibition Hall)
1:00 - “Chowda” Contest (Exhibition Hall)
1:30 - Chocolate Cookie Contest (Exhibition Hall)
2:30 - Wild Horse (Area 3)  
3:00 - Scout Troop 109 Derby Car Demonstration (parking lot)
3:30 - Rhoades Family Sweepstakes (Pulling Arena)
4:00 - Goat Milking Demonstration (Ledgeway Farm)
3:00 - Harness Racing (Area 1)
5:00 - KAIJU (Area 3)
5:00 - Ox Pulling 2800 & Under 6 ft. (Pulling Arena)
6:30 - Always Sometime (Area 3) 
6:30 - Ox Pulling 3200 under & Over 6’ (Pulling Arena)
6:30 - Scout Troop 109 Derby Car Demonstration (parking lot)

August 8, 2025

Regular Admission $20 (with Unlimited Ride Bracelet)
7:00 - Weigh in Horses
7:30 - Weigh in Steer & Ox
9:30 - Farmers Steer & Oz Light & Heavy Class. (Pulling Arena)
10:00 - Gates Open
11:00 - Moosehedz Band (Area 3)
11:00 - Horse Pulling 3100 12 foot (Pulling Arena)
12:00 - Artist Greg Waters Woodcarving Demonstrations
1:00 - Midway Opens
1:00 - Pejepscot Station (Area 3)
1:00 - Sweet Bread Contest (Exhibition Hall)
1:30 - Open Entry Pie Contest (Exhibition Hall)
1:30 - Horse Pulling 3101 & Over 2 lb. % (Pulling Arena)
3:00 - Pale Horse (Area 3)
3:30 - Light 2 lb Rock % Vern Ray Memorial Trophy (Pulling Ring)
4:00 - Goat Milking Demonstration (Ledgeway Farm)
6:00 - The Right Track (Area 3)
6:00 - Frying Pan Contest (Area 1)   
6:30 - Redneck Truck Pull (Area 1) 
7:00 - Horse Pulling 3400 & Under 12’ (Pulling Arena)

August 9, 2025

Regular Admission $20 (with Unlimited Ride Bracelet)
7:30 - Weigh In
8:00 - Gates Open
9:00 - Farmers Horse Twitch, New Kids Mini Horse Twitch (Pulling Ring)
9:00 - Farmers Horse Scoot, New Mini Scoot, Farmers Horse Pull (Pulling Ring)
10:00 - Youth Dairy and Beef Show (Show Ring A)
11:30 - Kids Mini Horse Distance Pull (Pulling Ring)
12:00 - Midway Opens
12:00 - Twentieth Century Rock (Area 3)
12:00 - Artist Greg Waters Woodcarving Demonstrations
12:30 - Bread Pudding Contest (Exhibition Hall)
1:00 - Sweepstakes Lil Emily’s Trophy (Pulling Arena)
1:00 - Harness Racing (Area 1)
1:00 - Whoopi Pie Contest (Chocolate Only) (Exhibition Hall)
1:30 - Whoopi Pie Contest Exhibitors Choice (No Chocolate)  (Exhibition Hall)
1:30 - So you want to be a Beekeeper Demonstration (Gazebo)
3:00 - Horse Pulling 3300 & under 12’ (Pulling Arena)
3:30 - Twentieth Century Rock (Area 3)
4:00 - Goat Milking Demonstration (Ledgeway Farm)
6:00 – 9:00 - Deadly Desire (Area 3)
6:30 - Horse Pulling Sweepstakes 15’ (Pulling Arena)
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

August 10, 2025

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
9:30 - Penny Scramble (Show ring A) (children 5 and under)
10:00 - Kalee Gwarjanksi, Book Reading/Signing (Area 3)
10:00 - Belanger Farms Veggie Talk/show (Area 3)
10:00 - CMP Educational Safety City display (Area 3)
10:00 - Draft Horse and Pony Show (Pulling Arena)
10:00 - Gingerbread House Making (Exhibition Hall)
10:30 - Plant you own vegetable “Be a Farmer” (Area 3)
11:00 - Topsham Home Depot Presents a Children’s Workshop (Area 3)
11:30 - Princesses and Superheroes Meet and Greet (Gazebo)
12:00 - Magic Wes (Area 3)
12:00 - Five County Credit Union Party Palooga – Balloon Twisting (Area 3)
1:00 - Children’s Pie Eating Contest (Exhibition Hall)
12:00 - Midway Opens
12:00 - Artist Greg Waters Woodcarving Demonstrations
12:30 - Dark Rain (Area 3)
1:30 - Children’s Cookie Contest (Exhibition Hall) 
1:00 - Kiddie Tractor Pull (Area 3)
1:30 - So You Want to Be a Beekeeper (Gazebo)
2:00 - Adult Pie Eating Contest (Exhibition Hall)
2:45 - Children’s Cup Cake Walk (Exhibition Hall)
2:30 - Inspections for Double Decker Derby
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)
4:30 - Double Decker Derby (Area 1) Sponsored by Roberts Auto Center
4:30 - Van/Truck Derby (Area 1) Sponsored by Roberts Auto Center

Date: August 5 - 10, 2025

Time:
Tue – Fri: 10:00am – 10:00pm
Sat: 8:00am – 10:00pm
Sun: 8:00am – 6:00pm

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

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