Topsfield Fair, at Oval South and Coolidge Square
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Topsfield, MA
From collectors
The Topsfield Fair is the oldest agriculture fair in the U.S. The Essex Agricultural Society began the event over 200 years ago as a one-day cattle show. Today, it includes cattle, crops, poultry, goats, rabbits, calves, carnival rides and games, dock dogs, swine racing, duck racing, concerts, and more.
Designs are; Cost to roll is $1.01 (four quarters and a penny).
1) Essex Agricultural Society, Topsfield Fair, Men & horse plowing, Pumpkin behind,
2) Essex Agricultural Society, Topsfield Fair, Oval logo, Topsfield Massachusetts,
3) '1818 - 2018, Topsfield Fair 200 Years of Agriculture and Education',
4) 'Topsfield Fair, America's Oldest'.
2021: While this machine is seasonal, we do ensure it is up each year.
October 10, 2025: the 4 die manual penny machine was located next to Coolidge Hall and the Essex County Farmyard. It was rolling well.
October 3, 2026: Machine is present and working fine this year. Machine is outdoors but in it's own little mobile shed.
Machines and designs
| Machine | Designs | Coin type |
|---|---|---|
| Oval South and Coolidge | 4 | Penny |
1 photo from collectors
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