May 4-6, 2012

ENTRY DEADLINE EXTENDED

Contact: 413-205-5009 or bigeast@thebige.com

Event Location: Eastern States Exposition 1305 Memorial Ave West Springfield, MA

Events to be held include: Youth Showmanship Competition Skill-A-Thon Jackpot Steer Show - Shown by weight Jackpot Heifer Show - Shown by Registered and Non-Papered breeds Youth Heifer Show - Both Papered and Non-Papered Cow/Calf Division Youth Steer Show Pizza Party Big East Family Bar-B-Que Ice Cream Social Scotch Auction Trade Show

Jackpot Premiums: We will be paying out the top 5 places in each of the jackpot shows. Overall payout will be determined at the show. 2011 Payments: Champion Steer -$425; Reserve Champion Steer -$275; Jackpot Steer – 5 places paid; Champion Heifer -$950; Reserve Champion Heifer - $450; Jackpot Heifer Show – 5 places paid.

Hotel: CLOSED.The Sheraton Springfield has offered overnight room rates at: $91 Single Occupancy $101 Double Occupancy ($10 each additional adult). Rates do not include state and local taxes. Offer is limited and is based on a first-come-first-serve basis. Reserve your rooms and rate today. CALL 413 781 1010 and ask for the BIG EAST or visit: http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/res?id=1201180023&key=165A6. The Springfield Sheraton is located at One Monarch Place, Springfield, MA 01144. Just minutes from the Fairgrounds.

Camping: Campers are welcome, with full utility hookups. The charge is $10 per night due in full at arrival at the Fairgrounds.

Dining: Eastern States Exposition provides a varied, home cooked menu at the Mallary Concessions.

Judges:

Bob May, - Showmanship, Youth Heifer Show, Jackpot Steer Show - of Mineral Point, WI enjoys selling calves and working with kids – passing on his knowledge and enthusiasm for cattle at the same token of forming friendships and memories. Over the years, he has been blessed to be a part of numerous champions, but he does not seem to be one to keep a running record.

Kyle Fleener - Jackpot Heifer and Youth Steer Show, herdsman at Heartfelt Farms in PA and is the owner of Fleener Show Cattle with his wife Jennifer. They reside in Biglerville, PA. Kyle serves as a "professor" for Sullivan's Stock Show U and has bred, shown and fit both market and breeding cattle successfully on the National Level.

Bedding: Bark Mulch is provided. As a service to our exhibitors, Eastern States Exposition livestock office will be selling shavings and straw for tieouts. We encourage you to take advantage of their competitive pricing and buy supplies at the show.

Show Supplies Onsite: Twist of Fate will be at our event selling livestock products and offering sharpening services. Call 860-759-9335 or visit them online at www.twistoffatespinnery.com. We encourage you to stock up on your supplies at the event to avoid paying shipping fees. If you need steel equipment order ahead for Big East delivery.

Entry Form

Rules and Regs

Show Schedule

The Big East event is sponsored and supported by the New England Junior Hereford Association, New England Angus Association, New England Junior Angus Association, New England Hereford Association, Southern New England Simmental Association and Eastern States Exposition, as well as local businesses and farms that are committed to preserving agriculture in the northeast.