ESE Creative Arts

ESE Creative Arts Upcoming Events

The Big E September 18 - October 4, 2026
The Fiber Festival of New England - Nov. 7 & 8, 2026

05/23/2026

We all have that project…

The one sitting in a basket, closet, or corner waiting to be done.

This is your sign.

✨ Find it. Enter it. Celebrate it.
💡 Because “someday” is now.
👉 Dust it off and bring it back to life—you might just win with it.

05/23/2026

Join us in celebrating America’s 250th anniversary through creativity.

From traditional crafts to modern interpretations, this special category invites you to reflect on history, heritage, and what it means today.

🎨 Open across multiple divisions
🎯 Judged on creativity, meaning, and ex*****on
💡 Tell a story. Honor the past. Create something meaningful.

05/23/2026

Think outside the box. Then go even further.

This year’s theme invites you to surprise, challenge, and inspire through your work—no matter the medium.

🎨 Open across multiple craft and art categories
🎯 Creativity and interpretation are key
💡 Unexpected materials, bold ideas, surprising results—bring it on.
👉 Show us something we’ve never seen before.

05/23/2026

Not everything is about ribbons—this department is all about the experience.

🧩 Puzzle Challenge
🎂 Live Cake Decorating
🔍 Scavenger Hunts
🐥 Find Chick-E around the fairgrounds!
💡 Perfect for families, teams, and anyone who loves a little friendly competition.
👉 Jump in and be part of the fun!

05/22/2026

From homemade candies and breads to cookies (yes—they’re back for 2026!)—this department is packed with flavor.

🔥 Don’t miss: King Arthur Baking competition; this year we're doing BAGELS!
📌 Breads • Candies • Popcorn • Granola • Gluten-Free & more
🎯 Judged on taste, presentation, and technique
💡 If it’s delicious, it belongs here.
👉 Enter your favorite recipes and let the judges decide!

05/22/2026

From jams and jellies to pickles and sauces—this is where tradition meets flavor.
Do you have a recipe that everyone asks for? Now’s your chance to show it off.

📌 Fruits • Vegetables • Honey • Syrups • Relishes & more
🎯 Judged on clarity, texture, color, and quality
💡 Carefully crafted, beautifully preserved—just the way it should be.
👉 Bring your best jars to the table.

05/21/2026

Calling all painters, sculptors, and fine artists—this is your stage.

🎨 2026 Focus: Acrylic & Oil Painting
Plus: Sculpture, Ceramics, Miniatures & Plein Air
🌿 Plein Air artists—paint LIVE at the fair for top prizes!
📌 Original work only
🎯 Judged on design, technique, and artistic expression
💡 Create something powerful—and share it with thousands.

05/21/2026

Got an eye for detail? A passion for storytelling? This is your chance to showcase your best shot.

From landscapes and portraits to agriculture and fair life—every image has a place.

🌟 Includes MAFA statewide competition opportunity!
📌 Color & Black & White categories
🎯 Judged on composition, focus, creativity & impact
💡 If it tells a story, it’s worth entering.
👉 Submit your photos and let your perspective shine.

05/20/2026

This is where creativity pushes boundaries. From woodworking and jewelry to glass, leather, and paper crafts—this department celebrates innovation across materials.

🔥 New for 2026: Glasswork, Leatherwork & Paper Crafts!
✨ Traditional techniques or totally unexpected designs—bring your best.
📌 Basketry • Jewelry • Wood • Glass • Leather • Paper & more
🎯 Judged on originality, craftsmanship, and creativity
💡 Have something unique? This is where it belongs.

05/20/2026

From quilting and knitting to rug hooking and lacework, this department celebrates the art of making by hand. Every stitch tells a story—and we want to see yours.

✨ Whether you're a seasoned maker or trying something new, there’s a place for your work here.
📌 Fiber arts • Sewing • Weaving • Felting • & more
🎯 Judged on creativity, craftsmanship, and design
💡 Finished something in the last 3 years? It could be your next ribbon winner.
👉 Enter your handcrafted pieces and be part of the tradition.

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West Springfield, MA
01089

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