TOPSFIELD — The Mrs. Essex County Pageant will crown the 53rd Mrs. Essex County at this year’s Topsfield Fair. Over the years, hundreds of women have entered the contest for the honor of representing the Essex Agricultural Society at local events and serving as an ambassador for the Topsfield Fair.
The Mrs. Essex County Pageant is not a beauty competition. Contestants must be married, currently living in Essex County with their spouse, and at least 18 years old. Each contestant will submit a prepared food item, with this year’s category being favorite holiday dessert.
Contestants will be judged based on the following criteria: general appearance, personality, poise, and food score.
This year’s pageant will be held in Coolidge Hall on the Topsfield Fairgrounds on Sunday, Oct. 13, at 1 p.m. Applications can be downloaded from the Exhibitor’s Handbook at https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook. The entry deadline is Thursday, Oct. 10, at 10 p.m. For more information, contact pageant chairpersons Carrie Crouch at 978-807-5976 or Kathy Marini at 508-932-2165.