Why You Should Go...

The Big E is the largest event on the East Coast and the seventh largest fair in North America. Attendees can enjoy hours of free entertainment and attractions, terrific food, plus the best that New England—and beyond—has to offer. Highlights include authentic New Orleans Mardi Gras in The Big Parade, an immersive Ireland adventure in the International Plaza’s Dingle Peninsula Showcase, North American Midway, as well as countless educational opportunities from the Avenue of States to Storrowton Village Museum, Farm-A-Rama and more. The Big E offers a diverse and vibrant experience to visitors from throughout the country.

Why You Should Go...

The Big E is the largest event on the East Coast and the seventh largest fair in North America. Attendees can enjoy hours of free entertainment and attractions, terrific food, plus the best that New England—and beyond—has to offer. Highlights include authentic New Orleans Mardi Gras in The Big Parade, an immersive Ireland adventure in the International Plaza’s Dingle Peninsula Showcase, North American Midway, as well as countless educational opportunities from the Avenue of States to Storrowton Village Museum, Farm-A-Rama and more. The Big E offers a diverse and vibrant experience to visitors from throughout the country.

What You Should Know...

Open: Seasonally: September

Hours: Open Now. Closes 10:00 pm

8:00am - 10:00pm, Daily

Cost: Less than $25

Payment: Cash, MC, Visa, AMEX, Discover

Discounts: Children, Seniors, Military

Parking: Paid On-site

Available: Restaurant, Bar, Concessions, Kids Activities, Souvenirs

Friday, September 13 - Military Appreciation Day

Saturday, September 14 - 4-H & FFA Day/Maine Day

Sunday, September 15 - Storrowton Day

Monday, September 16 - Salute to West Springfield

Tuesday, September 17 - Rhode Island Day/Salute to Holyoke

Wednesday, September 18 - Connecticut Day

Thursday, September 19 - Massachusetts Day

Friday, September 20 - New Hampshire Day

Saturday, September 21 - Vermont Day

Sunday, September 22 - Grange Day

Monday, September 23 - Salute to Springfield

Tuesday, September 24 - Salute to Chicopee

Wednesday, September 25 - Salute to Agawam

Thursday, September 26 - Salute to Westfield

Friday, September 27 - Harvest New England Day

Saturday, September 28 - Hooplandia Day

Sunday, September 29 - Salute to Special Olympics

Parking spaces at Gate 9 are available on a first come, first served basis for visitors with self-contained and pop-up campers. Spaces per day are $20 and additional cars or awnings are $10 per space/per day. Visitors with tents are $20 per space/per day with car included.