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.)
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 […]
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
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, […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
