May 3-5, 2013

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

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

Events to be held include: Family Game Show 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. 2012 Payments: Champion Steer -$850; Reserve Champion Steer -$425; Jackpot Steer – 5 places paid; Champion Heifer -$1800; Reserve Champion Heifer - $500;
Jackpot Heifer Show – 5 places paid

Premiums: Cash Class premiums will also be awarded.

Hotel: 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: https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/res?id=1301259334&key=7BE42

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

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

Judges:

Kirk Stierwalt, Leedey, Ok.: Showmanship, Jackpot Steers and Youth Heifer Show. Has been showing cattle since the age of 6. In 2001, Honor® Show Chow® Ambassador. For more than 10 years, Kirk has led events and workshops across the nation to help youths succeed in the show community. For more information on Kirk please click here.

Dan Fawcett, Ree Heights, So. Dakota: Youth Steer and Jackpot Heifer.

Dan Fawcett and his wife Kari are part of the Fawcett Family a group of people dedicated to raising quality Hereford Cattle. Since the beginning, the Fawcett's have favored the Hereford breed for their maternal traits, hardiness and gentle disposition. For generations, the Fawcett's have raised these cattle, and in 1985, the Fawcett's Elm Creek Ranch was established along the Elm Creek in Ree Heights, SD.Known for outstanding Hereford genetics that perform in a pasture setting and in the show ring, the Fawcett family works diligently to stay on the cutting-edge of the breed.

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

Online Entry

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.