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Eastern State Exposition in West Springfield MA
A Tradition of Excellence
4-H has a long history with The Big E, providing an incredible opportunity for 4-H'ers to showcase the projects they've been working on throughout the year. From animal science programs to visual presentations, come celebrate our 4-H'ers and cheer them on!
NEW This Year: Rabbit and Poultry have been added to the competition lineup!
What to Expect
4-H youth involved in animal science programs spend 3 to 4 action-packed days on the grounds, participating in shows and contests. These programs include:
Beef Cattle
Dairy Cattle
Dairy Goats
Dogs
Horses
Poultry
Rabbit
Sheep
Special Events & Activities
September 18 & 19: Massachusetts 4-H Showcase
- Stage presentations and hands-on demonstrations in the New England Center
- Saturday, September 19th is also 4-H Day!
Don't Miss:
- Massachusetts 4-H Foundation alumni panel in the New England Center
- 4-H History Preservation Project display celebrating 4-H's 125th anniversary (January 2027)
- 4-H Milkshake booth outside Mallory
- Daily parade
Participation Schedule
| Program | Dates |
|---|---|
| Poultry, Rabbit & Dairy | September 17-20 |
| New England Center Events | September 18-19 |
| Beef | September 24-28 |
| Horse | September 24-27 |
| Goat | October 1-3 |
| Dog | October 2-4 |
| Sheep | October 2-4 |
We're excited to see you at The Big E! Come support our 4-H'ers! 🎉
How to Participate
Youth participants qualified earlier in the year to represent the UMass Extension 4-H Youth Development Program.
The public can find details on times and location along with directions and entry fees on The Big E website.
Contact's name:
Kim Pond
Contact's email:
[email protected]
This event will be recorded:
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