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Sunday was the final day of the 2023 Big E season, and almost everyone wanted to be there.
Where fairgoers got the chance to dribble their way through basketball skills challenges and live demonstrations.
The brave few that were there tell us a little rain couldn’t keep them away.
The Big E has been in existence for over a century and every year, more businesses are vying for a coveted spot on the fairgrounds, including food vendors.
The Big E is known for a good time and fairgoers can easily get wrapped up in the day and leave some personal belongings behind.
It’s been two full weeks into The Big E with only two days of record-high attendance numbers.
The celebration is held each year on the second Saturday of the fair. Saturday, there were 29 different Vermont vendors, set up inside and around the historic Vermont building.
Take an inside look at some of what’s being offered inside the Massachusetts building throughout The Big E.
Since opening day, the West Springfield police department hasn’t stopped receiving 911 calls, all misdialed.
Wednesday was day six at The Big E and is also Connecticut Day, which is typically one of the busiest days for the fair, and with big crowds comes heavy traffic.
Wednesday marked Connecticut Day at The Big E and we stopped by their state building to see what the Nutmeg State is offering this year
Monday was the fourth day of The Big E and West Springfield Day was celebrated at the fairgrounds.
The Big E announced Monday the addition of another musical performance for the final Friday of the fair.
On Saturday, thousands of folks crowded the fairgrounds for a good time.
The former frontman of Creedence Clearwater Revival, drawing fans from across New England.
It was a chilly start to the day, but people we spoke with on Friday said cooler temperatures and traffic wasn’t going to keep them from enjoying opening day of The Big E.
On Saturday, thousands of folks crowded the fairgrounds for a good time.
The former frontman of Creedence Clearwater Revival, drawing fans from across New England.
It was a chilly start to the day, but people we spoke with on Friday said cooler temperatures and traffic wasn’t going to keep them from enjoying opening day of The Big E.
Not only was Friday opening day of The Big E, it was also Military Appreciation Day.
Tens of thousands of people have made their way to West Springfield to see what New England has to offer.
From major headliners with chart-topping hits to up-and-coming artists scheduled to perform original tracks, the Big E returned on Friday.
Months of anticipation come to an end Friday when The Big E gates open for fairgoers for the first time this season.
In case the dozens of other new food items for The Big E weren’t enough, there are more new options to tempt your taste buds.