FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- West Springfield, Mass. -- July 2009

BIG SAVINGS AT THE BIG E

The Big E is offering several ways for fairgoers to save on admission, from advance purchases to Opening Day entry.

Save up to $5 on advance tickets and passes.

Advance single admission, good for any one day of the Fair, is $10 for adults and $8 for children (age 6-12).

Advance Value Passes, good for use every day of the Fair, are priced at $35 for adults and $23 for children (age 6-12).

Advance discount Midway Magic Passes, good for unlimited rides any one day, Monday - Thursday, are $20. They may also be exchanged for 28 ride coupons Friday through Sunday.

Discount tickets, Value Passes and Midway Magic Passes are available in advance online at www.TheBigE.com and The Big E Box Office now through September 16. Fairgoers may also take advantage of these offers at all Big Y® World Class Markets® August 27 to September 16.

Gate Discounts - Sept. 18-Oct. 4

Opening Day - Sept. 18
            Be A Kid For A Day - all ages pay the child's price - just $8
            Military Appreciation Day - free admission for military personnel and dependents with ID, and veterans with ID (copy of DD214 or proof of membership to any veterans' organization).

Mon. - Thurs.
            Five-After-Five - Admission is just $5 after 5 p.m. 
            Senior Days (age 60 and over) - $10

Regular gate admission:

Monday - Thursday, Adults, $12/Children age 6-12, $8
Friday - Sunday, Adults $15/Children ages 6-12, $10
Children five and under are free.
17-Day Value Passes - Adults, $40/Children age 6-12, $26
Midway Magic Passes - $25, valid any one day Mon. - Thurs.
Self-printing tickets and passes are sold online at thebige.com Sept. 17 - Oct. 4.

The Big E takes place Sept. 18-Oct. 4 at Eastern States Exposition on Memorial Avenue in West Springfield, Mass. For tickets and more information please visit TheBigE.com or call The Big E Info Line at 413-205-5115.

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