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

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 23. Visit the Lúnasa Feis website and learn more > Registration is now open. This year’s Irish dance competition will take place in…

The Wing Thing on Saturday, August 22nd in the Young Building at The Eastern States Expo! Wings! We love ’em… And we’re going to celebrate our favorite finger food with The Wing Thing on Saturday, August 22nd, brought to you by Aqua Pump and Dave Miner Exterior Home Improvements! Your admission includes: parking, wings of all kinds... boneless,…

The East Coast Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show is the largest show of this kind east of the Mississippi River! Over 200 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…

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 Location(s): A Barn C Barn Coliseum E Barn F Barn www.facebook.com/UPHA14 Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM  

Hockeyday is back!  The best day of the summer for local Hockey fans! Hockeyday is back on Sat. July 25th. Join us as we celebrate 100 years of Hockey History! 2026 marks 100 years of Springfield Hockey, as it all began at the Coliseum in 1926! We'll have lots of former Indians, Kings, Falcons, Thunderbirds,…

Fan Fusion Expo is scheduled for July 25-26, at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, MA. This event features celebrity guests, vendor opportunities, and is expanding its lineup for the 2026 dates. Tickets and vendor spots can be secured through their official website https://fuzioncon.com/

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…

The North East Youth Sheep Show (NEYSS) is a premier, large-scale event for young sheep exhibitors, scheduled for July 17-19, 2026, at the Mallary Complex, Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, MA. It features diverse breed classes, fitting and showmanship, and educational activities like a skill-a-thon, quiz bowl, and auction. The show caters to ages…

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   Location(s): C Barn Coliseum E Barn F Barn

Dog shows of the Kenilworth, Holyoke, Farmington & Naugatuck Kennel Clubs. 8AM-4PM Location(s): Better Living Center

The ADGA National Show showcases the achievements of dairy goat owners and breeders for the hard work they are doing to produce high quality dairy goats. The show is a week-long event held annually in late June to mid-July. Winning animals and their owners receive awards and recognition at the event and in many agricultural…

Start Father’s Day off right—with a breakfast worth waking up for! Join us on Sunday, June 21 from 9 AM to 12 PM for a delicious Father’s Day Breakfast the whole family will love. We’re serving up a classic lineup of fluffy pancakes, fresh eggs, and savory sausage—perfect for celebrating Dad (or anyone who enjoys a great…

Retail consumer show featuring art rubber stamps, card making, scrap booking and paper crafts. For more information, click here Friday: 10AM-5PM Saturday: 10AM-4PM Better Living Center General Admission $6.00 This ticket is good for general admission to shopping both days! Show Hours Fri 10:00-5:00 Sat 10:00-4:00 (Tickets at the door are $8 for both days) Parking:…

More than 300 horses and their riders will be returning to where it all began for the Morgan horse. Come enjoy the versatility of the Morgan Horse. Classes for Morgan, Friesian, and Hackney. Open Breed English and Western Dressage and Opportunity Hunter/Jumper Ring. This show is open to the public. HOURS: 3 sessions daily at…

This event is the premier livestock event held at Eastern States Exposition. Schedule of Events FRIDAY 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. Check-In 2 p.m. Youth Showmanship TBD Highland Adult Showmanship SATURDAY 8:30 a.m. Open Jackpot Steer Show Open Jackpot Market Heifer Show - 15 minutes after the conclusion of the steer show 10 a.m. NEHCA…

Massachusetts Quarter Horse Association is making their way to the ESE grounds this weekend for their annual spring show. Taking place in the Coliseum, the MA Quarter Horse Show is free and open to the public. Make sure to stop by and see the competition in action! Location(s): Coliseum Admission: Free massqha.com The American Quarter Horse…

The UPHA CH-14 Spring Premiere Horse Show is the kick-off of the 2026 horse show season in New England showcasing over 300 horses competing over 4 days. Admission: Free For more information please click here Location(s): C Barn Coliseum E Barn F Barn