Swiftie Season Across North Shore Hits Topsfield Fair, Peabody Library

TOPSFIELD, MA — The legions of Taylor Swift devotees across the North Shore will have plenty of ways to share their Swiftie love this fall with events planned to coincide with the release of "Life of a Showgirl" early next month.

The 207th Topsfield Fair will feature "Taylor's Story" on the grandstand stage on Oct. 8, which "promises to deliver an authentic Taylor Swift experience."

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Shannon is a seasoned performer with a background in country music, who "brings Swift's iconic hits to life with remarkable vocal precision and stage presence."

Attendees can look forward to a family-friendly celebration, offering fans of all ages the opportunity to immerse themselves in the "magic" of Taylor Swift's music with Shannon and her four-piece band.

Ticket prices for the 2025 Topsfield Fair are $20 each every day. Discount admission tickets are available here through Oct. 2. General Admission discount tickets can be purchased for only $15 plus a $3.00 convenience fee, which 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 under 8 are free with an adult admission ticket.

Discounted food vouchers and ride tickets are also available when purchased in advance here.

Teens in grades 6-12 are also invited to celebrate the new Taylor Swift album, "The Life of a Showgirl" at the Peabody Institute Library in the Teen Room on Oct. 4. From 1-3 p.m. students will listen to the new album together, rank their favorites, make friendship bracelets, and snack on Taylor-themed food.

Registration is required. Explicit lyrics are expected on the album. For more information, contact the Main Library at 978-531-0100.

(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. X/Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)