Essex Agricultural Society

The Topsfield Fair is owned and operated by the Essex Agricultural Society, a non-profit organization consisting of approximately 1,280 members. The Essex Agricultural Society is dedicated to the following task: "To encourage, promote and preserve Essex County agricultural activities and to educate the general public regarding their importance. We strive to do this in an atmosphere of fun and excitement through the medium of the Topsfield Fair." A Lifetime Membership in the Society costs $275.00. Annual memberships cost $20.00. The Society is governed by an elected executive board.

Executive Board Members

  • Francis A. DiLuna, President
  • Alvin W. Craig, 1st VP
  • A. Richard Bonanno, 2nd VP
  • Gene Demsey, Secretary
  • Richard F. Moore, Treasurer
  • Forrester A. Clark, Jr.
  • William H. Clark, Jr.
  • Priscilla Gerrard
  • Peter Gibney
  • Erwin W. Haynes
  • Bruce P. Potter
  • Edward A. White
  • James P. O'Brien, Topsfield Fair GM
  • Lisa Colby

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 134, Topsfield, MA 01983



The Essex Agricultural Society is a non-profit corporation.
All donations are welcome and tax-deductible.