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Creative Arts at The Big E

Thank you for entering our 2023 Creative Arts contests!

See you at The Big E - September 15 to October 1, 2023

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

Please consider volunteering for the Creative Arts Department!

Entry Pick Up Days

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

October 2: 12 pm to 7 pm
October 3: 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.

DEPARTMENTS - 2023

FIBER ARTS & OTHER CRAFTS

FOOD CONTESTS

LET'S HAVE FUN

PHOTOS & FINE ARTS

INFORMATION - 2023

GENERAL RULES

Please read before entering

ENTER ONLINE

IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES

MAILING IN YOUR ENTERED ITEM?

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

Check out the New England Center demonstrations and entertainment.

2023 Results

2022 RESULTS

2021 RESULTS

FORMS

ENTRY FORM

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

ENTRY ID LABEL

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

SHIPPING FORM

Use for ALL entered items mailed in.

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VOLUN-TEER

DEMONSTRATE

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.