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.)
We are proud to announce Papillon's 3nd Annual Tattoo Convention! Join us for an assortment of Live Music, Contests, On-site Tattoo Artistry, vendors, and more! Papillon is excited to bring a body art expo for those who want to experience tattooing by the worlds best tattoo artists. We will have artists coming from all over […]
An alpaca show featuring farms from all over the country. A great family event featuring alpacas, alpaca products and educational opportunities. Admission: Free Saturday: 9AM - 5PM Sunday: 9AM - 12PM www.naalpacashow.com/NAAS
This horse show is the culmination of the IEA Zone 1's finest riders and horses. Admission: Free www.rideiea.org/zone1
Our Kids Fun Fair, held year-round up and down the east coast, is a fun, friendly, and safe place to bring your family! We have rides, games, and a unique chance to interact with exotic animals. Saturday: 10am-7pm Sunday: 10am-6pm
Our Kids Fun Fair, held year-round up and down the east coast, is a fun, friendly, and safe place to bring your family! We have rides, games, and a unique chance to interact with exotic animals. Saturday: 10am-7pm Sunday: 10am-6pm
The best of the best from any NE state take over the Coliseum and Stroh buildings and compete for a chance to be New England Champions in front of up to 5,000 spectators. In 2023, NE FIRST will welcome 90 teams to DCMP, competing in two FRC divisions of 45 each. For More Information: https://www.nefirst.org/
The Troy Kennel Club Dog Show comes to the Better Living Center with 1,100 dogs on Saturday from about 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The many breeds at the show represent a wide variety of sizes, colors, coats, temperaments and heritages. Those attending Saturday’s show will have an opportunity to see many dogs not often […]
The UPHA CH-14 Spring Premiere Horse Show is the kick-off of the 2022 horse show season in New England showcasing over 300 horses competing over 4 days. Admission: Free https://www.nationalhorseman.com/event/view/2021-upha-chapter-14-spring-premiere
All breed dog shows sponsored by the South Windsor Kennel Club, Pioneer Valley Kennel Club & the Springfield Kennel Club. Admission: Free Location(s): Better Living Center Mallary Complex Saturday: 8AM - 6PM Sunday: 8AM - 5PM
All breed dog shows sponsored by the South Windsor Kennel Club, Pioneer Valley Kennel Club & the Springfield Kennel Club. Admission: Free Location(s): Better Living Center Mallary Complex Saturday: 8AM - 6PM Sunday: 8AM - 5PM
The Amherst Railway Society presents the Northeast Large Scale Train Show. The event occupies 55,000 square feet in the Young building on the Eastern States Exposition fairgrounds. The show covers all facets of large scale railroading - model railroads, railroad art and photography, railroad history and preservation, tourist railroads, railroad artifacts, and railroad books and […]
The Amherst Railway Society presents the Northeast Large Scale Train Show. The event occupies 55,000 square feet in the Young building on the Eastern States Exposition fairgrounds. The show covers all facets of large scale railroading - model railroads, railroad art and photography, railroad history and preservation, tourist railroads, railroad artifacts, and railroad books and […]
Join MassQHA for their annual spring show. Open to the public. Admission: Free massqha.com
Join MassQHA for their annual spring show. Open to the public. Admission: Free massqha.com
This event is the premier livestock event held at Eastern States Exposition. FRIDAY MAY 5, 2023 9am - 12 Noon Check-In Continued 4pm Youth Showmanship 6pm Pizza Party and FARM OLYMPICS Family Fun Event SATURDAY May 6, 2023 8:30am Open Jackpot Steer Show Open Jackpot Market Heifer Show 10am NEHCA Open Show 10am - 12 […]
The Arabian Horse Association of New England was formed to encourage breeding, exhibiting and promotion of the Arabian horse. To help educate those individuals interested in perpetuating the Arabian breed. www.ahane.org
Greater Springfield, Massachusetts is the birthplace of basketball. And now, after nearly three years of pandemic-era scheduling hurdles, it will be the birthplace of an extraordinary new event to celebrate one of the great games on planet Earth. It is GAME ON for HOOPLANDIA, the largest 3x3 basketball competition and celebration on the East Coast […]
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 Lúnasa Feis on Sunday, August 27. This Irish dance competition will take place rain or shine at Gate 1 on the grounds of the Eastern States Exposition in West […]
