Summer beer garden opens at The Big E

WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Sam Adams Beer Garden will open for weekend summer nights at the Eastern States Exposition.

On Friday and Saturday nights through August 24, you can stop by to sip on-tap beverages and enjoy live music. Alex2e will perform this Friday followed by Gary and Natalie Jones on Saturday.

They even have a new tasting menu such as the pimento cheese dip, loaded tater tots, a summertime burger, a summer stone fruit pizza pie, a variety of desserts, and more.

“The arrival of our Summer pop up beer garden is just days away. Our sprawling garden lawn, lined with blooming florals is an oasis, designed for the ultimate summer outdoor comfort that’s nestled right here in West Springfield. We are happy to share another summer of local music and local food with everyone” Rachel Pokorny, General Manager of the Sam Adams Beer Garden at The Big E said.

Live Music

• July 12: Alex2E
• July 13: Gary Jones & Natalie Jones
• July 19: The Storytellers
• July 20: BJ Corona
• August 2: Gary Jones & Natalie Jones
• August 3: JaR Acoustic
• August 9: Steve Piper & Friends
• August 10: Kevin Crane & Lincoln Hubley
• August 16: JaR Acoustic
• August 17: Frank Serafino
• August 23: Steve Piper & Friends
• August 24: Kevin Crane & Kade Parkin

Hours are 4 p.m. through the last seating at 9 p.m.

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