The Big E drew a record 1,633,935 fairgoers over 17 days in September
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — In its 108th year, the Big E set its all-time record for net attendance, as 1,633,935 fairgoers participated in the 17-day event in West Springfield, the Eastern States Exposition reports. The colossal fair also set seven daily attendance records, as the weather was sunny for...
The Big E: With 2 giant mozzarella stick options, is one better than the other?
It’s time to throw caution — and diet — to the wind. The giant mozzarella sticks at The Big E in West Springfield went viral on TikTok in 2023, creating long lines at Angela’s Pizza on Commonwealth Avenue where they also serve the pickle pizza. While...
Big E 2024 wraps up, breaking all-time attendance record
The annual Big E fair wrapped up Sunday with record attendance. More than 1.63 million people attended the event in West Springfield during its 17-day run. This year’s record eclipsed the previous all-time record in 2019 by about 4,000 people. The Big E set seven daily attendance records this...