The Topsfield Fair, running October 4-14, 2013, is once again the home to the area’s best concerts, including:
• The Fools (Monday, October 7, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.) – Formed in 1975 just down the street in Ipswich, Massachusetts, The Fools found initial success in 1979 with "Psycho Chicken," an X-rated parody of The Talking Heads' "Psycho Killer." The band’s first album "World Dance Party" included the hit title track "World Dance Party," along with a "Doo Wah Diddy" remake, "Life Sucks…Then You Die" and "She Makes Me Feel Big."
• Bobby Vinton (Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.) – A multi-talented musician, singer and actor, Bobby Vinton has sold more than 75 million albums during his career. "Blue Velvet," "Roses are Red" and "Mr. Lonely" are just a few of the songs that has Billboard Magazine calling Vinton, the most successful love singer of the "rock era." Vinton performs a dazzling concert that showcases one of music's most beloved artists.
• Britt Nicole (Thursday, October 10, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.) – Britt Nicole is best known for her song, “Gold.” Whether delivering a soulful ballad or a beat-soaked dance track, Britt strikes a stunning balance between vulnerability and self-assurance.
• Tate Stevens (Friday, October 11, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.) – The winner of the second season of FOX Television’s hit show The X Factor in December 2012, Stevens’ first single, “Power Of A Love Song,” began airing on Country radio in March and his self-titled album went on sale in April.
These concerts are free with paid fair admission. Ticket prices for the 2013 Topsfield Fair are $11.00 each October 4, 7-10 and $15.00 each on October 11th, weekends, and Columbus Day (October 14). Children under eight with an adult are free. Discount tickets are available at www.topsfieldfair.org through October 3, 2013. General Admission tickets can be purchased in advance for only $9.00, which are good any day during the Fair’s 11-day run. A three-day pass, good any three days, is available in advance for $25.00. Discounted food vouchers and ride tickets are also available when purchased in advance at www.topsfieldfair.org.
