ESE Creative Arts

08/31/2026

Tomorrow is the big day! Creative Arts drop off is tomorrow at The New England Center from 8am-7pm! Please enter through Gate 1 at 1761 Memorial Ave. Can't wait to see what everyone has created! (Please note, fresh food drop off is 9/14 from 4-7pm and 9/15 from 9-11am)

Send a message to learn more

08/15/2026

🚨 FINAL CALL! 🚨

Only **6 HOURS** remain to enter The Big E Creative Arts Competition.

This is your last opportunity to showcase your creativity, compete for ribbons, and become part of one of New England's favorite traditions.

When the deadline passes, entries close.

Don't miss your chance.

👉 Enter now!

08/15/2026

⏳ 12 HOURS REMAIN! ⏳

This is your reminder...

If you've been meaning to enter,
waiting for the "right time,"
or making last-minute decisions...

The time is NOW.

Don't let "I meant to enter" become "I wish I had."

Submit your Creative Arts entries before the deadline expires.

08/14/2026

🚨 JUST 24 HOURS LEFT! 🚨

This is your last full day to enter The Big E Creative Arts Competition.

If you've been thinking...

"I'll do it later."

👉 Later is now.

Whether it's a quilt, painting, woodworking project, homemade jam, baked treat, or handcrafted creation, we'd love to see your work on display this September.

Don't let this opportunity pass you by.

🏆 Enter before the deadline!

08/13/2026

🚨 48 HOURS LEFT 🚨

The countdown is on.

If you've been saying,
"I'll enter tomorrow..."

Tomorrow is here.

Choose your favorite entries.
Complete your registration.
Don't miss your opportunity to exhibit at The Big E.

Your creativity deserves to be seen.

Enter now before time runs out.

08/12/2026

📣 ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT! 📣

Still deciding what to enter?

Now's the time to make those final selections, double-check your classes, and submit your entries.

Remember:
✅ Up to 3 entries per class
✅ Unlimited classes
✅ Creative Arts welcomes exhibitors of all experience levels

Your next blue ribbon could begin with simply clicking "Submit."

Don't wait until the last minute!

08/08/2026

⏰ ONE WEEK LEFT! ⏰

The countdown is on!

There's still time to enter your handcrafted creations, artwork, baked goods, canned goods, designer crafts, and more in The Big E Creative Arts Competition.

✨ New contests.
✨ Returning favorites.
✨ Hundreds of opportunities to showcase your talents.

Not sure what to enter? Start by choosing one project you're proud of—and go from there!

📅 One week goes by fast. Don't miss your chance to be part of this year's Creative Arts tradition.

👉 Enter today!

08/04/2026

Attention Creators, Makers, Bakers, and Artists! 🚨
This is not a drill... ALL Creative Arts entries are still open!
Whether you knit, quilt, bake, can, carve, paint, craft, decorate cakes, solve puzzles, or have an unfinished project hiding in a closet, there's a place for you at The Big E.
✨ New divisions
✨ New contests
✨ Returning favorites
✨ Opportunities for all ages and skill levels
With 10 departments and hundreds of classes to choose from, now is the time to start planning your entries.
🏆 Create it.
🎨 Craft it.
🍪 Bake it.
🧵 Share it.
Whatever your creative passion may be, we can't wait to see what you bring to the New England Center this September.
👉 Entries are open now. Start exploring the showbook and enter today!

Don't forget- deadlines for entries is August 15th!

08/04/2026

Photography acceptance is listed on the website!
https://cdn.saffire.com/files.ashx?t=fg&rid=TheBigE&f=2026_Website_Photography_Accepted(3).pdf&cb=6ade9028

08/01/2026

📅 Two weeks to go!

Have you picked your entries yet?

Now's the time to make your final selections, finish those last details, and start your online entry.

Remember...

✅ Up to 3 entries per class
✅ Unlimited classes
✅ New contests for 2026

Don't wait until the last minute to decide what you'll enter.

Your ribbon-winning entry could already be sitting in your home.