Tuesday, October 30 7:00pm
It’s that time of year, Halloween is coming. Every channel is featuring spooky movies, and every other commercial seems to feature a horror movie. Between the music and special effects, movies can be scary, even spooky, but in our highly digital world, we often forget the power of storytelling.
This year’s spooky storytelling program will feature ESE’s own Dennis Picard, who for many years has done similar presentations for various audiences all over New England.
This is don’t miss event!
The lights will be dim and the candles flickering in our 1834 Meeting House as Dennis presents an evening of true and eerie tales, mysterious happenings, and scary stories from the darker side of New England history that just may raise the hairs on the back of your neck!
Tales From Haunted New England will run approximately 45 minutes. Admission is $5.00 per person, children, adults, and seniors.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Fiber Festival Photos
It's time to start thinking cozy sweaters and warm scarves as the cooler weather is upon us, and as we're getting closer to the 3rd annual Fiber Festival of New England, we thought we'd take a picture tour of last year's event.
Come to the 3rd annual Fiber Festival, November 3-4, 2012, to see where you favorite fall fibers come from. Get inspired for your next craft, maybe pick up some yarn to knit with or buy a cozy hat for winter.
Last year's fashion show featured some adorable autumn attire. Check it out below and don't foget to
Here are some other items that were featured at last year's Fiber Festival.
Ready to shop? I know I am. Don't miss the Fiber Festival of New England, November 3-4, 2012, at Eastern States Exposition. For more information check out the Fiber Festival page on our blog or go to FiberFestival.org.
You can see more Fiber Festival photos on our Flickr page or on Pinterest.
Come to the 3rd annual Fiber Festival, November 3-4, 2012, to see where you favorite fall fibers come from. Get inspired for your next craft, maybe pick up some yarn to knit with or buy a cozy hat for winter.
Last year's fashion show featured some adorable autumn attire. Check it out below and don't foget to
Here are some other items that were featured at last year's Fiber Festival.
Ready to shop? I know I am. Don't miss the Fiber Festival of New England, November 3-4, 2012, at Eastern States Exposition. For more information check out the Fiber Festival page on our blog or go to FiberFestival.org.
You can see more Fiber Festival photos on our Flickr page or on Pinterest.
Monday, October 1, 2012
Most Memorable Fair Moments!
One for the Record Books!
With 1,365,896 fairgoers this year, it was certainly a year to be remembered. Let's take a picture tour of some of our most memorable moments of the 2012 Big E!
This year, we introduced our Ad Van which could be found touring the Northeast beginning in upstate New York and finishing in West Springfield, Mass.
ESE Landscaper, Scott Paton, introduced our fairgoers to the latest trend in natural scenery - ornamental peppers. These little gems created quite the stir among our patrons. While not spicy like the edible look-a-likes, these peppers really have no flavor and were developed just for aesthetic appeal. However, many a fairgoer was caught red-handed, testing the taste for themselves. 
Getting Political....
Many elected officials stop by The Big E, touring the fairgrounds. This year, our local officials made a stop by the Fair, and toured the grounds and the Massachusetts Building. Seen right, Massachusetts U.S. Senator Scott Brown talks with ESE Mascot BiggiE. Below, Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick and ESE President Gene Cassidy share ideas. 
Top-of-the-Line Entertainment
Around the grounds there were many delights to discover. From decorated pumpkins to Walking in a Winter Wonderland, the 2012 displays were unique and creative.
The Big E is home to some of the most unique items on the market, like these Infinity Lamps!
The Circus - impressive talent as always! To the left, Duo A&A show off their incredible strength and balancing abilities.
A ZUMBA Flash mob at the Court of Honor!
A crew of staff members including ESE President, Gene Cassidy, took a run down the McDonald's Giant Slide.
In 2012, The Big E Comcast Arena Stage featured big names in Country music, a world famous ventriloquist, a pop-sensation, and Doo Wop!
Hot Chelle Rae kicked off the performances at The Big E, rocking the house!
The second Saturday of the fair featured The Big E Doo Wop show.
Rodney Atkins played to a full house the second Sunday of the Fair.
Billy Currington rocked the house despite the sub-par weather. And Jeff Dunham made a sold out crowd roll on the floor laughing with new material from his Minding the Monsters special!
Alan Jackson rounded out the Fair with a sold out performance! Perfect way to end the Fair!
Around the Fair!
There was much to see and do this year at the Fair. Catherine Hickland highlighted Storrowton Village with her hypnotizing performance. Randy Burns, The Mechanical Man, walked around the grounds while fairgoers tried to guess, is he man or machine? UMASS Basketball joined us on the Avenue of States giving lessons to local youth.
Around the grounds there were many delights to discover. From decorated pumpkins to Walking in a Winter Wonderland, the 2012 displays were unique and creative. 
Shop 'til you drop!
The Big E is home to some of the most unique items on the market, like these Infinity Lamps!
Agriculture at its Best!
The Circus - impressive talent as always! To the left, Duo A&A show off their incredible strength and balancing abilities. 
A ZUMBA Flash mob at the Court of Honor!
Even the Staff has to have fun!
A crew of staff members including ESE President, Gene Cassidy, took a run down the McDonald's Giant Slide.
And to cap it off, a double rainbow on the last day!
See you next year for another fabulous Fair.
The Big E: Sept. 13-29, 2013
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