TOPSFIELD — On Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, the legendary music group Three Dog Night will perform at the 206th Topsfield Fair.
The band’s now-famous name refers to native Australian hunters in the outback who huddled with their dogs for warmth on cold nights; the coldest being a “three-dog night.” They will perform their hits “Mama Told Me (Not To Come),” “Joy to the World,” “Black and White,” “Shambala,” and “One,” as well as many other new and old favorites.
The group’s eclectic taste, combined with its ability to recognize and record hits in a unique, distinctive, and appealing style, resulted in Three Dog Night dominating the charts for years. In fact, in the years 1969 through 1974, no other group achieved more top-10 hits, moved more records, or sold more concert tickets than Three Dog Night.
Now, marking nearly 50 years on the road, Three Dog Night continues to grow its fan base by keeping up a full schedule of concerts at theatres, performing arts centers, fairs, festivals, corporate events, and casinos. Since 1986, the band has performed more than 2,200 shows, including two Super Bowls.
The Three Dog Night concert is free with fair admission and will take place in the Grandstand at 7 p.m.
Ticket prices for the 2024 Topsfield Fair are $20 every day. Discounted admission tickets are available at www.topsfieldfair.org through Oct. 3. General Admission discount tickets can be purchased for only $15 plus a $2.50 convenience fee. Tickets are good any day during the fair’s 11-day run. A three-day pass, good any three days, is available for $42 plus a $3 convenience fee. Children younger than 8 are free with an adult admission ticket. Discounted ride tickets are also available when purchased in advance at www.topsfieldfair.org.