Is the Big E still on for 2020?

WEST SPRINGFIELD (CBS) — The Big E fair will return to West Springfield this year after the coronavirus pandemic forced the 2020 event to be canceled. The 105th fair will take place from September 17 to October 3. This year’s theme is “Big is Back.”

How many days is the Big E?

The Eastern States Exposition

When did the Big E start?

1916
In the fall of 1916, 45,000 people attended the first event held on the grounds. Nearly 90 years later, the Big E, as the fair has long been called, draws 1,000,000 visitors a year to that same site in West Springfield.

Who owns the Big E?

AMERICA’S PREMIER EXPOSITION Eastern States Exposition is organized as an educational institution under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Its governing body is a volunteer Board of Trustees consisting of representatives from each of the six New England States.

Can you smoke at the Big E?

The Big E Arena is a non-smoking facility. Thank you for your cooperation.

How much does it cost to go to the Big E?

Admission: $15, adults; $10 for children age 6 to 12; free for 5 and under. $30, Midway Magic pass. 17-day value pass: $40, adults; $20 ages 6 to 12.

What is the best time to go to the Big E?

Village craft area open until 10:00pm. The Big E is infamous for large crowds and traffic nightmares, esp….Write a Review.

How many people go to the Big E in a day?

Attendance numbers Saturday set an all-time, single-day record with 177,238 people that went through the gates. That broke the attendance record set on the second Saturday of the 2019 fair by almost 1,000. Sunday was another big day at the fairgrounds with 118,582 visitors.

Can you wear a backpack to the Big E?

Instead, carry a light crossbody bag or a backpack. You’ll want something to carry your stuff in but you’ll want your hands to be free to juggle a drink in one hand, a cheese sample in the other. Or, you might get a free tote along the way in which to carry your sweater and purchases. Leave early.

Can you bring bottled water into the Big E?

Yes you can. We did bring in 2 large partially frozen bottles with no questions.

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Is the Big E cash only?

Parking and shuttles available at The Big E Just a heads up, parking there is cash only. Give yourself some extra time if you’re driving to the fair. Thousands of cars come to West Springfield during the fair. The fair is encouraging people to use the King Gray shuttles to get to the Big E.