Agriculture
Interested in Cheese?
Entries are due August 1. Cheese samples due August 26 & 27. 1 wheel, loaf or block is required for judging. If producing less than 1lb please submit 3 samples.
In line with Eastern States Exposition's commitment to supporting agricultural development in New England, 2008 will feature the inaugural Artisan Cheese competition. The contest is open to cheese makers from around New England. The winners will be on display in the Harvest New England Kitchen Theater sponsored by Uncommon USA/Ladderworks and Performance Food Group during the Fair. All sources of milk are eligible for entry.
Feed Store Update
The Eastern States Exposition will be running the feed store at the 2008 Big E. All Mallary orders will be placed in the Livestock office from 7 until closing in the evening. All horse show orders may be placed in the C Barn office from 7am-11am each day of the show. Exhibitors will receive information on the feed store and pre ordering with your fair credentials.
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Youth Information Now Available
We have begun work on posting information for the following competitions to the website.
Remember to enter the Red and White Dairy Cattle Show
The Red and White Dairy Cattle show will take place Thursday, Sept. 11, at 4 pm. Officiating our inaugural show will be Robert Fitzsimmons. Red and White cattle will be allowed to leave following the Holstein Show on Friday if they are entered at Harrisburg. Entry information is available by clicking here.
Sheep Show Expands Activities and Sheep Dog Trial Returns!
Eastern States Exposition announces several new additions to the 2008 schedule of sheep events held during The Big E, September 12-28 including a new show, increase in premiums, special recognition award and the return of Sheep Dog Trials.
The Big E will also host several National and Regional Shows including the National Eastern Regional Marcus Thompson, Jr. Hampshire Show, Northeast Regional Tunis Show, National Northeast Regional Border Leicester Show and Regional Cotswold Show.
In partnership with The Banner sheep magazine, The Big E will offer a special recognition award program to Open Sheep Exhibitors who excel at presenting an attractive, educational display within their pen space. Displays should be directed at educating fairgoers on their breed of sheep and the by-products of wool, as well as showcase their breeding program and operation. The display must fit within the pen and tack space. The competition will be offered in both Week I and Week II and more than $300 in prize money will be awarded.
After a one year hiatus, the Sheep Dog Trials will be returning to The Big E's Coliseum September 15 and 16. Pat Canaday will again be joining us as Sheep Dog Trial Superintendent. Click here for Sheep Dog Trial Information.
Green Pastures Celebrates 60 Years
On Friday evening, Sept. 12, the New England Green Pastures Committee will celebrate 60 years of honoring outstanding dairy farmers from the six New England states. Because a large turnout is expected, the annual dinner will be held at the Sheraton Springfield, only minutes from the fairgrounds. Don't miss this opportunity to join past winners for an evening of special memories. The Committee continues to stress the importance of dairy farming by reaching out to the general public and within the agricultural community. For more information contact Judy (jborden@thebige.com) or call 413-205-5011.
ESE Receives International Recognition
The ESE Ag and Ed Department recieved a first place Agricultural Award of Excellence from the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE). The award was received for Outstanding Ag Photo - General Fair Photo (see photo at right). ESE also placed in three other categories.
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Thank you for your interest in entering online at the Eastern States Exposition. As of August 16 late entries are in effect. Because late entries are in effect online entry is no longer available for administrative reasons. However, please fax entries to 413-205-5104 or mail to the Ag Dept by Sept. 1. A Sept 1 postmark is acceptable.
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