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ESE Creative Arts Upcoming Events

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

10/13/2026

Good morning!

I wanted to let everyone know that photography comments have been sent out! I want to sincerely thank you for your patience as I learn the process. I know you’ve all been waiting with bated breath. Please allow up to an hour for the emails to come through. It will be one email per entry.

Thank you all for entering this year and we look forward to your submissions next year!

10/05/2026

Good morning! I apologize for the delay in this post. As mentioned in the email sent out last week, pickup days and times are as follows:

Today 12-7pm
Tomorrow 9am-1pm

Again, I apologize for the delay in this update! We look forward to welcoming you into the building soon! Thanks for submitting such gorgeous items this year!

Congratulations to our puzzle competition winners! We had 13 teams compete this year on a 500 piece puzzle generously do...
10/02/2026

Congratulations to our puzzle competition winners! We had 13 teams compete this year on a 500 piece puzzle generously donated by White Mountain Puzzles in New Hampshire!

1st Place in 24 minutes and 3 seconds
Jigsaw Sisters

Hannah Lapointe
Hali Pio
Sara Casati
Alexandra Alders

2nd Place in 24 minute and 40 seconds
Four Out of Five Stars

Rachel Gullberg
Charlotte Fields
Genevieve Burgett
Albert Durante

3rd Place in 25 minutes and 11 seconds
Puzzle Poodles

Ashley Bohan
Kristy Gardner
Pearl Schleinig

Congratulations to our winners for the 250th Stars and Stripes Special Contest!1st Place- Ella Sznicer’s pillow2nd Place...
09/30/2026

Congratulations to our winners for the 250th Stars and Stripes Special Contest!

1st Place- Ella Sznicer’s pillow
2nd Place- Darcie Calise’s Eagle afghan
3rd Place- Susan Brown’s yo-yo
Donor Award- Gregory Didyoung’s metal Eagle sculpture

Congratulations to our Fair Theme contest winners! the fair theme this year was “Unexpected Everything”.1st Place- John ...
09/30/2026

Congratulations to our Fair Theme contest winners! the fair theme this year was “Unexpected Everything”.

1st Place- John Mangiapane’s necktie cape
2nd Place- Chie Ferrelli’s crocheted greenery with a monster surprise
3rd Place- Katie Sharp’s black and orange Halloween dress

Congratulations to our UFO winners! 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places were all chosen by people’s choice ballots!1st Place: Chie ...
09/30/2026

Congratulations to our UFO winners! 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places were all chosen by people’s choice ballots!

1st Place: Chie Ferrelli’s dragon
2nd Place: Rachel Stewart’s granny square afghan
3rd Place: William Wisniewski’s Studebaker Land Cruiser project

“I Swear I’ll Finish It Someday” the oldest entry: Sandra Morrissey’s needlework

“The CliffHanger” best story for why the project was abandoned: Crystal-Lee Gillette’s marriage blanket

“Ambition vs. Reality” big ideas, steep learning curves: William Wisniewski’s Studebaker Land Cruiser project

Congratulations to our Plein Air winners!Champion: Gabriella TrznadelReserve Champion: Irene LeeHonorable Mention: Valer...
09/30/2026

Congratulations to our Plein Air winners!

Champion: Gabriella Trznadel
Reserve Champion: Irene Lee
Honorable Mention: Valerie Kressler
Essence of the Big E: Sara Miller

We had some phenomenal pieces this year! If you’re an artist or even want to become an artist, please consider entering with us next year!

Thanks to the LB Songbirds for a fantastic performance last night!
09/29/2026

Thanks to the LB Songbirds for a fantastic performance last night!

A big congratulations to our incredible cake decorators! We had a fantastic live cake decorating competition yesterday a...
09/25/2026

A big congratulations to our incredible cake decorators! We had a fantastic live cake decorating competition yesterday and every single cake was so unique! Congratulations to our winner, Shukuka Hall! The chicken cake was out of this world!

A huge thank you to Sandra Lee for making this second annual competition so memorable!

The Fiber Festival of New England is November 7-8, 2026 — have you purchased your ticket yet? This annual celebration of...
09/25/2026

The Fiber Festival of New England is November 7-8, 2026 — have you purchased your ticket yet? This annual celebration of fibercrafts is the perfect way to kick off your holiday season.
Get ideas, find supplies, get gifts, take classes and have a wonderful time with friends. Buy your tickets here: https://www.easternstatesexposition.com/p/fiberfestival

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