Big E 2010 Information Guide

2010 Fair Dates:    Sept. 17 - Oct. 3

Future Fair Dates:    Sept. 16-Oct. 2, 2011    Sept. 14-30, 2012 

2010 State Days:    Rhode Island Day - Tuesday, 9/21
                                Connecticut Day - Wednesday, 9/22
                                Massachusetts Day - Thursday, 9/23
                                New Hampshire Day - Friday, 9/24
                                Vermont Day - Saturday, 9/25
                                Maine Day - Saturday, 10/2 
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

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 28-unit ride pass card.
Midway rides require 2 or more units per ride.

On-Site Parking

Cars, Motorcycles, Vans & Trucks: $10 per vehicle 
Campers: $20 (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
Storrowton Tavern - group dining options by reservation only. Contact: Judy Hannoush, (413) 732-4188.

Contact Information

Jessica Castro
Eastern States Exposition
1305 Memorial Avenue
West Springfield, Mass. 01089
413-205-5047 - Direct Line
800-334-2443 - Ask for Group Sales
413-787-0127 - Fax
groupsales@TheBigE.com