Congratulations! We would like to invite you to participate in selling and sampling at the Eastern States Exposition Farmers Market located at Mallary Gardens during The Big E!
Barn hours are 10am to 10pm.
Sampling is encouraged. Sampling hours are from 10am to 9pm.
Day slots issued for each cheesemaker are determined after all applications have been received. Eastern States Exposition will purchase cheeses at guaranteed wholesale pricing.
How does sampling work?
Samples are provided at no cost.
ESE strongly recommends that you bring two people with you.
Sampling cheeses should be offered for sale (unless it is experimental).
We encourage all sampling to be done in shifts.
Eastern States Exposition provides:
Provides Licenses
A permanent structure
Sales staff to cover the exhibit on a full time basis to assist creameries with setup upon their arrival and provide any other needed assistance
Secure storage of inventory
Packaging for inventory
Packaging for retail sales
Inventory tracking cash register
Handle all cash accounting and distribution
If you have questions about this opportunity, please call (413) 205-5011 or email us at FarmersMarket@thebige.com.