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Big E’s lost and found working to reunite hundreds of items with their owners

Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 at 6:29 PM EDT
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By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
Cleanup has begun following this year’s run of The Big E and the lost and found office is busier than ever.

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Excited fairgoers flock to The Big E for the final time in 2022

Updated: Oct. 2, 2022 at 11:45 PM EDT
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By Maria Wilson and Matt Sottile
Millions of people made their way to western Mass. for the 17 day-long event

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Big E nears record-breaking crowd numbers on final day

Updated: Oct. 2, 2022 at 4:56 PM EDT
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By Maria Wilson, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Andrew Wellmann
Sunday marks the final day of the 17-day long fair, which saw big crowds and even bigger excitement.

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Big E enters final weekend, officials hope for record-breaking attendance

Updated: Sep. 30, 2022 at 11:31 PM EDT
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By Lexi Oliver, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Josh Daley
Big E enters final weekend, officials hope for record-breaking attendance

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Popular ‘Big Yellow Slide’ returns for another year at The Big E

Updated: Sep. 30, 2022 at 2:25 PM EDT
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By Mary Wilson, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
As The Big e comes to an end, fairgoers have two more days to visit the fan favorite, the Big Yellow Slide.

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Eastern States president reflects on success of 2022 Big E

Updated: Sep. 30, 2022 at 2:03 PM EDT
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By Ryan Trowbridge
The Big E has been packed with people this year, with tens of thousands of guests coming out daily to enjoy the 17-day fair.

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Big E enters final weekend, officials hope for record-breaking attendance
Big E enters final weekend, officials hope for record-breaking attendance

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New ferris wheel featured on The Big E midway

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Demented FX brings spooky simulator to The Big E

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Eastern States president reflects on success of 2022 Big E

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West Springfield Fire providing safety, good food at The Big E

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Fairgoers flock to caricature artist for fun Big E souvenir

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Eastern States Museum
Take a stroll through history at the Eastern States Exposition Museum at The Big E

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Big E jewelry vendor marking 50 years at the fair
Big E jewelry vendor marking 50 years at the fair
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First Alert Meteorologist Don Maher has a look at your Saturday evening forecast
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Take a stroll through history at the Eastern States Exposition Museum at The Big E

Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 2:27 PM EDT
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By Ryan Trowbridge
You can take a walk through history exploring Eastern States Exposition memorabilia at the ESE Museum while at the fair.

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Big E jewelry vendor marking 50 years at the fair

Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 2:20 PM EDT
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By Mary Wilson, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
A staple of The Big E is handcrafted goods. Many of the vendors come to the fair year-after-year, including one jewelry maker who is 81-years young.

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Salute to Agawam Day celebrated at The Big E

Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 2:32 PM EDT
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By Mary Wilson, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
Wednesday was Salute to Agawam Day at The Big E.

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John Waite performing at The Big E this weekend

Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 12:56 PM EDT
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By Paris Dunford, Livi Stanford and Ryan Trowbridge
Musician John Waite, perhaps best known for his 1984 hit “Missing You,” is performing at The Big E on October 2.

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Salute to Chicopee Day celebrated at The Big E

Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 11:37 AM EDT
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By Mary Wilson, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
Tuesday marked Salute to Chicopee Day at The Big E.

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Storrowton Village offers Big E fairgoers taste of the past

Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 11:21 AM EDT
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By Ryan Trowbridge
Step back in time to a 19th century village at The Big E by visiting the Storrowton Village Museum.

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Getting Answers: youth groups not allowed to march in Big E parades

Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 6:44 PM EDT
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By Lexi Oliver and Samantha O'Connor
People in Agawam are upset that youth groups are not allowed to participate in the Agawam Day parade at the Big E this year.

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Salute to Springfield Day celebrated at The Big E

Updated: Sep. 26, 2022 at 5:01 PM EDT
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By Ryan Trowbridge and Mary Wilson
Monday marked Salute to Springfield Day at The Big E and we spent some time on the fairgrounds to learn more about the celebrations we can expect for the special day and highlighted some of our local vendors.

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Lynyrd Skynyrd to perform at The Big E this weekend

Updated: Sep. 26, 2022 at 1:51 PM EDT
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By Amanda Callahan, Livi Stanford and Ryan Trowbridge
Legendary Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd is performing at The Big E on October 2.

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Dozens of vendors bringing creative items to The Big E’s Craft Common

Updated: Sep. 26, 2022 at 1:41 PM EDT
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By Ryan Trowbridge
Lots of people go to The Big E for the food and entertainment, but it’s also a great place to go to find handmade crafts.

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Big E to host chat with International Space Station for local students

Updated: Sep. 26, 2022 at 1:15 PM EDT
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By Ryan Trowbridge
Thirteen New England students will make live radio contact with Astronaut Bob Hines on the International Space Station as it orbiting 260 miles above the earth on Tuesday at The Big E.

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Vermont Governor attends Vermont Day at the Big E

Updated: Sep. 24, 2022 at 11:50 PM EDT
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By Addie Patterson, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Olivia Hickey
Vermont Governor attends Vermont Day at the Big E

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Dozens of vendors bringing creative items to The Big E’s Craft Common

Updated: Sep. 26, 2022 at 1:41 PM EDT
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By Ryan Trowbridge
Lots of people go to The Big E for the food and entertainment, but it’s also a great place to go to find handmade crafts.

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Big E to host chat with International Space Station for local students

Updated: Sep. 26, 2022 at 1:15 PM EDT
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By Ryan Trowbridge
Thirteen New England students will make live radio contact with Astronaut Bob Hines on the International Space Station as it orbiting 260 miles above the earth on Tuesday at The Big E.

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Vermont Governor attends Vermont Day at the Big E

Updated: Sep. 24, 2022 at 11:50 PM EDT
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By Addie Patterson, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Olivia Hickey
Vermont Governor attends Vermont Day at the Big E

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Nelly takes the stage at the Big E Friday night

Updated: Sep. 23, 2022 at 10:42 PM EDT
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By Lexi Oliver and Olivia Hickey
Nelly takes the stage at the Big E Friday night

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New Hampshire Day celebrated at The Big E

Updated: Sep. 23, 2022 at 2:58 PM EDT
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By Ryan Trowbridge and Mary Wilson
Thursday was Massachusetts Day at The Big E, but on Friday, it was about New Hampshire.

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Agriculture remains at the heart of The Big E

Updated: Sep. 23, 2022 at 1:53 PM EDT
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By Ryan Trowbridge
The Big E’s roots are based in the history of agriculture across New England and that still holds true over a century later.

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Fairgoers travel from near and far for Massachusetts Day at The Big E

Updated: Sep. 22, 2022 at 7:32 PM EDT
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By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski and Olivia Hickey
Fairgoers travel from near and far for Massachusetts Day at The Big E

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Shopping options abound at The Big E

Updated: Sep. 22, 2022 at 2:29 PM EDT
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By Ryan Trowbridge
The Big E has a large amount of food vendors and entertainment, but the fair also features a number of vendors from which you can shop.
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