Big E Dates: Sept. 13 - 29, 2013

Hours of Operation
Gates open at 8 a.m.

Most exhibits and buildings open 10am to 10pm

Avenue of States & Storrowton Village:

10am to 9pm

Midway: Sunday - Friday, 11am to 10pm; Saturday, 10am to 11pm 
Craft Common: 10am to 10pm

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.

The Comcast Arena Stage is the site for the Fair's major concerts! With seating for over 6,000, this venue provides a large open-air location for performances by top-name talent weekends during the Fair.  The Big E will do its best to notify guests in a timely manner when show cancellations and performance time changes occur. Concerts take place rain or shine. In the event of severe weather, please check our website, facebook page or Twitter for updates. Open umbrellas are not allowed during performances.

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

Exception: guide dogs/service animals.

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

Religious Services

Catholic Masses:

Bishop's Mass - Sunday, Sept. 15 at 10am - Court of Honor Stage

8am all 3 Sundays in the Storrowton Village Meetinghouse

10am Sept. 22 & 29 in the Circus Tent

Protestant Service:

9am Sunday, Sept. 22 - Alden Baptist Church in the Storrowton Village Meetinghouse