Eastern States Exposition, home of The Big E, has presented the finest livestock, the most innovative commercial, industrial and artistic developments, and the highest caliber of varied entertainment to the people of the Northeastern United States for more than eight decades. More than one million people now attend the 17 day Big E, an annual autumn extravaganza of entertainment, exhibits and agriculture.
The Exposition of today features a cavalcade of trade and consumer shows and events, agricultural activities and competitions, horse shows and entertainment in addition to The Big E. During the year, the Exposition hosts over 100 such events including the Western Massachusetts Home Show, antiques and collectibles shows, food shows, a boat show, a sportsman’s show, EASTEC – the largest machine tool trade show in the East and many, many more. A majority of these events take place in the 123,000 square foot Better Living Center. Some utilize the entire 355,000 square feet of rental space available on the grounds.
Attending an event or a meeting at ESE? Use the destination addresses below:
Gate 9 – 875 Memorial Avenue (Main Parking Lot)
Gate 2 – 1535 Memorial Avenue (Storrowton Village Museum, Tavern & Carriage House)
Gate 1 – 1761 Memorial Avenue
Executive Offices – 1305 Memorial Avenue (Brooks Administration Building parking only. No admission onto fairgrounds.)
AKC dog show with dogs of all sizes competing on an agility course, combining speed and athleticism. 6AM - 9PM Admission: Free www.tmacagility.org Parking: $5 (collected by ESE Fairgrounds)
AKC dog agility trials with dogs competing over different obstacle courses throughout the day. Location(s): Mallary Complex Admission: Free leapagility.com
Great deals, huge selection, incredible savings, super snowmobile show! HOURS: Saturday, 9am-8pm; Sunday, 9am-3pm LOCATION: Young Building WEBSITE: www.sledmass.com
The 36th holiday craft fair, held in the Eastern States Exposition's Better Living Center in West Springfield, MA, will be open from 9am - 5pm on Saturday and 10am - 4pm on Sunday. Featuring over 200 juried crafters, designers and artists! Meet all of the 200 Old Deerfield crafters in person and ask about their […]
Great Horses and Great People. So Much to Do . . . and Four Days to Do It In! Equine Affaire is all about opportunities! Learn from and mingle with many of the foremost trainers, coaches, competitors, judges, and experts in the horse industry. Take a break from online shopping to see, touch, try on, […]
More than just yarn! Don't miss The Fiber Festival of New England. Are "ewe" ready? Come see the annual Fiber Festival in the Mallary Complex at Eastern States Exposition. There will be sheep shearing, workshops, fleece sale, fiber animals, demonstrations, finished items for sale, and a fiber fashion show. It's more than just yarn! Produced […]
Twin State American Saddlebred Association Octoberfest Horse Show The Twin State American Saddlebred Association serves both the needs and interests of Saddlebred Horse owners, breeders, trainers, and riders alike from the twin state area of New Hampshire and Vermont. Date: Oct 30 - Nov 03, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Admission: Free twinstateasb.com
Antique & Modern Firearms Show Saturday: 9am - 5pm Sunday: 9am - 3pm Military items of all types and eras, including weapons, antique and modern ammunition plus sporting guns, accessories and custom and utility knives. Admission: Adults: $12 Children under 12: Free with parent Parking: $5 (collected by ESE Fairgrounds) www.northeastgunshows.com
6AM - 9PM AKC dog show Admission: Free Parking: $5 (collected by ESE Fairgrounds)
New England Equitation Championships offers FIVE days of top level finals competition for qualifying Junior and Adult riders every October at Eastern States Coliseum in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Admission: Free newenglandequitation.com HOURS: 8am-5pm ADMISSION: Free LOCATION: Coliseum
Fun! Ride down Eastern States Exposition’s famous Giant Slide, enjoy hearty hors d'oeuvres, wine and craft beer, snap some photos with pals, and enjoy live music from Party of 2, all to benefit ESE’s Agriculture programs for youth. Sip & Slide guests will receive welcome bags with event drink tickets plus Big E swag and […]
The Irish Cultural Center of Western New England, along with the Black Rose Academy of Irish Dance and Cassin Academy of Irish Dance, presents the ICC’s annual Lúnasa Feis on Sunday, August 25. Visit the Lúnasa Feis website and learn more > Registration is now open. This year’s Irish dance competition will take place in […]
Competition for purebred Morgan horses featuring a wide array of events. Come watch and celebrate the The Massachusetts Morgan Horse Show. This four day competition features Morgan horses from New England, New York, Mid-Atlantic Area and beyond. ADMISSION: Free Location(s): C Barn Coliseum E Barn F Barn The Morgan horse is one of the earliest horse […]
The East Coast Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show is the largest show of this kind east of the Mississippi River! Over 130 great retail dealers and a separate venue with 45 wholesale dealers, who sell mineral specimens, fossils, gemstones, beads, jewelry, meteorites for outer space, crystals, geodes, decorator items, and lapidary supplies and equipment. Discover […]
Hockeyday is back! Saturday August 3rd is going to be a great day at the Better Living Center! We'll have lots of former players from the Kings, Indians, Whalers, Falcons, and T-birds as well as some VIP's on hand. We'll have some incredible auction prizes and raffles, mascots, a team bus, adult beverages, awards, speakers, […]
UPHA CH-14 Summer Classic Horse Show represents the professional horsemen and horsewomen of the Saddlebred, Morgan, Hackney Pony, and Friesian breeds from Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, New York, and Canada. Admission: Free www.facebook.com/UPHA14 Date: July 31 - Aug 04, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
This one-day event showcases 4-H members’ accomplishments with animal projects, arts and crafts, growing vegetables, creating food items, home crafts, computer skills, robotics, and more. All registered 4-H members ages 5 through 18 residing in Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Berkshire or Worcester County are welcome to participate in the fair. The event is free to the […]
Cheers to summer! The Sam Adams Beer Garden opens this Friday, July 12. Enjoy tasty food, beer & wine, and live music on Fridays and Saturdays through August 24. Friday, 7/12 Alex2e Saturday, 7/13 Gary Jones & Natalie Friday, 7/19 Storytellers Saturday, 7/20 BJ Korona & Mary Open Fridays & Saturdays, July 12 - August […]
Cheers to summer! The Sam Adams Beer Garden opens this Friday, July 12. Enjoy tasty food, beer & wine, and live music on Fridays and Saturdays through August 24. Friday, 7/12 Alex2e Saturday, 7/13 Gary Jones & Natalie Friday, 7/19 Storytellers Saturday, 7/20 BJ Korona & Mary Open Fridays & Saturdays, July 12 - August […]
Region Six is an organization that is designed to bring together members of the Northeast Affiliates including the states of: Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and our friends to the north, the Maritimes and Quebec. www.aqhar6.com Date: July 17 - July 23, 2023 Location(s): C Barn Coliseum E Barn F Barn
