Eastern States Exposition Information and Forms ESE Dates: September 20-23 ESE Youth Working Steer Information Interested in Trying Out for the Big E? Eastern States Exposition Tryout Events June 23, 2024, Fryeburg Fairgrounds Show starts at 10:00 am weigh in upon arrival July 13, 2024, Ossipee Valley Fair Show starts at 09:00 am August 08,