Why You Should Go...

Join Us at The Big E!

September 12-28, 2025

The Big E is the largest event on the East Coast and the fourth 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...

Join Us at The Big E!

September 12-28, 2025

The Big E is the largest event on the East Coast and the fourth 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: Closed Now. Opens 8:00 am

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 12 - Military Appreciation Day

Saturday, September 13 - 4-H & FFA Day/Maine Day

Sunday, September 14 - Storrowton Day

Monday, September 15 - Salute to West Springfield

Tuesday, September 16 - Rhode Island Day/Salute to Holyoke

Wednesday, September 17 - Connecticut Day

Thursday, September 18 - Massachusetts Day

Friday, September 19 - New Hampshire Day

Saturday, September 20 - Vermont Day

Sunday, September 21 - Grange Day

Monday, September 22 - Salute to Springfield

Tuesday, September 23 - Salute to Chicopee

Wednesday, September 24 - Salute to Agawam

Thursday, September 25 - Salute to Westfield

Friday, September 26 - Harvest New England Day

Saturday, September 27 - Hooplandia Day

Sunday, September 28 - 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.