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Most entries now closed!

See you at The Big E - September 13-29, 2024

Remaining Departments still open for entries:

Style your Squishmallow: until the final day!
Make it with Clay: open until September 10
Recycled or Repurposed Crafts: open until September 12
Scroll Saw: open until September 19
Woodturning: open until September 19


Email CreativeArts@TheBigE.com to request to be added to be added to our email list.

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Fiber Arts and Canning Receiving Day

All Fiber Art and Canned entries will be received in the New England Center on the following date:

September 3rd: 8:00am to 7:00pm

Please enter the Eastern States Exposition grounds through Gate 1 (1761 Memorial Ave, West Springfield, MA).

The gate attendant can help with directions to the New England Center. Once past the gate attendant booth, please turn left through the fence and proceed straight until the New England Center is on your right.

When you submit your fiber art & canning, please attach a printable Entry ID label to the lower RIGHT corner on the back of your entry or to the bottom of the can so that your name is NOT visible. If you have not printed out an entry tag yet, please follow the link below and fill out all fields. An entry tag is required for EACH individual entry.

Entry ID labels to be included on the item is linked below:

https://cdn.saffire.com/files.ashx?t=fg&rid=TheBigE&f=Entry_ID_Label(1).pdf

Must be attached to all entries for Receiving Day

ENTRY LABEL

ENTRY ID LABEL

Must be attached on the back lower right corner of each item. Canning- attach to bottom of each jar.  

Entry Pick Up Days

All entries will be picked up in the New England Center on the following dates:

September 30: 12 pm to 7 pm
October 1: 8 am to 1 pm

Please enter the Eastern States Exposition grounds through Gate 1 (1761 Memorial Ave, West Springfield, MA).
November 1 - All unclaimed items become the property of Eastern States Exposition and will be disposed of as deemed necessary.

INFORMATION - 2024

RULES

GENERAL RULES

Please read before entering 
ENTRY LIMITS, FEES & DUE DATE CHART

ENTRY LIMITS, FEES & DUE DATE CHART

Chart of department due dates, entry limits, entry fees and more. ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENTS MAY BE ADDED AT A LATER DATE. 
New England Center Schedule

New England Center Schedule

Check out the New England Center demonstrations and entertainment.  

FORMS

ENTRY FORM

ENTRY FORM

Entries are now closed for most departments.
See department for entry deadline.
Enter online at https://thebige.fairwire.com
 
ENTRY LABEL

ENTRY ID LABEL

Must be attached on the back lower right corner of each item. Canning- attach to bottom of each jar.  
SHIPPING FORM

SHIPPING FORM

Use for ALL entered items mailed in.  

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Become An Award Donor

Interested in donating an award? Our exhibitors appreciate the awards received from businesses, guilds, groups and individuals that are interested in promoting the creative arts. Each donor is listed in our catalog and is featured in the Creative Arts Facebook posts. Contact us at creativearts@TheBigE.com, complete this form, or call (413) 205-5015 for more information.


Questions about Creative Arts?

Need Help or Have a Question about Creative Arts?
Our featured guilds, skilled demonstrators and talented volunteers are a wealth of information. Contact us at creativearts@thebige.com or (413) 205-5015.

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