Planner's Guide
Big E 2008 Information Guide
2008 Fair Dates: Sept. 12-28
Future Fair Dates: Sept. 18-Oct. 4, 2009 Sept. 17-Oct. 3, 2010 Sept. 16-Oct. 2, 2011
2008 State Days: Rhode Island Day - Tuesday, 9/16
Connecticut Day - Wednesday, 9/17
Massachusetts Day - Thursday, 9/18
New Hampshire Day - Friday, 9/19
Vermont Day - Saturday, 9/20
Maine Day - Saturday, 9/27
2008 Special Days: Senior Days - Monday-Thursday, Sept. 15-18 & Sept. 22-25
Hours: Gates - 8 a.m.-11 p.m.
Storrowton Village & Avenue of States Buildings - 10 a.m.-9 p.m
Better Living Center, Farm-A-Rama and All Other Buildings - 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
General Admission Prices
Advance Ticket Purchases!
Mon.- Fri. Sat. & Sun. Until 09/08/08
Adults (13+) Single Day $12 $15 $10
Youth (6-12) Single Day $ 8 $10 $ 8
Child (5 & under ) FREE FREE FREE
Adult 17-Day pass $40 (good all 17 days of the fair) $35
Youth 17-Day pass $26 (good all 17 days of the fair) $23
● Advance purchase admission ticket will be accepted for admission any day
● Midway rides, exhibits & games, and admission to some concerts (noted with asterisk*), are not included with general admission ticket.
Midway Magic Ride Voucher
At gate: $25 Advance Purchase: $20
Mon.-Thurs., Midway ride voucher is a Ride-All-Day bracelet
Fri.-Sun., Midway ride voucher is exchanged for an 18-unit ride pass card.
Midway rides require 2 or more units per ride.
On-Site Parking
Cars, Motorcycles, Vans & Trucks: $5 per vehicle Mon.-Fri; $10 per vehicle Sat. & Sun.
Campers: $20 Mon.-Fri.; $25 Sat. & Sun. (additional charge for awnings, etc.)
Motorcoaches, School Buses, etc.* -- FREE parking every day (w/advance registration)
*Buses park off-site with continuous roundtrip shuttle service to & from fairgrounds for drivers.
Parade Schedule
Monday-Friday: Daily Parade (no floats) at 5 p.m.; Mardi Gras Parade (floats only) at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: Grande Mardi Gras Parade at 5 p.m.
Group Dining Options
Agawam Lions Club - by reservation only - for groups of 10-50
Heroes & Legends Café - by reservation only, catered lunch buffets on upper level (stair access only.) Call Jessica at 413-205-5019 or visit Group Dining Options for menus and pricing.
Storrowton Tavern - group dining options by reservation only. Contact: Judy Hannoush, (413) 732-4188.
Contact Information
| Donna Ellsworth Eastern States Exposition 1305 Memorial Avenue West Springfield, Mass. 01089 |
413-205-5047 - Direct Line 800-334-2443 - As for Group Sales 413-787-0127 - Fax groupsales@thebige.com |