Big E Express Shuttle Bus Service
Sept. 14 - 30, 2012

 

Daily, round trip transportation to the Fair via shuttle buses
from West Springfield Hotels

and on weekends from the Holyoke Mall.

 

Prices: Adults, $17; Children, $13.
Prices include round trip transportation and admission to the Fair.
Shuttle Ride Only: $5 round trip (age 6 and up).
Tickets at all locations.

 

 

DAILY SERVICE

WEST SPRINGFIELD HOTEL/MOTEL SHUTTLE (for hotel guests) - King Ward buses run every hour beginning at 8:25 a.m., weekdays and 7:25 a.m., weekends. The bus stops at the Hampton Inn, Comfort Inn, Red Roof Inn, Quality Inn, and Clarion Hotel. Shuttle packages are available at all hotels. Final hotel shuttles leave The Big E at 10 p.m. on weekdays and 11 p.m. on weekends.

 

Weekday Hotel Departures: Shuttle is scheduled at the same time every hour, except Noon - 4 p.m. Hampton Inn - 8:25 a.m.; Comfort Inn - 8:30 a.m.; Red Roof Inn - 8:35 a.m.; Quality Inn - 8:40 a.m.; Clarion Hotel - 8:45 a.m.. *Shuttle does NOT run Noon - 4 p.m.

 

Weekend Hotel Departures: Shuttle is scheduled at the same time every hour and runs continuously. Hampton Inn - 7:25 a.m.; Comfort Inn - 7:30 a.m.; Red Roof Inn - 7: 35 a.m.; Quality Inn - 7:40 a.m.; Clarion Hotel - 7:45 a.m.

 

WEEKEND SERVICE - Saturday and Sunday only

HOLYOKE MALL - Exit 15-Ingleside off I-91 - King Ward Shuttle Buses operate from the Holyoke Mall’s “White Parking Lot” next to Pier 1 Imports every 30 minutes 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Shuttle packages are sold on site 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Final weekend shuttles leave The Big E at 11 p.m. Parking at the “White Lot” is free.

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Fair Hours of Operation
Gates open at 8 a.m.
Most exhibits and buildings are open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Avenue of States & Storrowton Village: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Midway: Sunday - Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.;

              Saturday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. 
Craft Common: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

 

For the safety and security of all our guests, the following are not permitted through the gates at The Big E: Weapons (with or without permit); Ammunition; Knives, Alcohol/Drugs; Skateboards; Rollerblades; Luggage or other large bags.
All bags, purses and other items are subject to search. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

 

Pet Policy
Fairgoers are not allowed to bring their pets through the gates during The Big E.

Exception: service animals.

Click here for a listing of services provided during The Big E.