2020 Fair Update

Please know that this decision was not made lightly. In fact, it was one of the hardest decisions we, as an organization, have had to make in modern times. 

The Big E Fair is so much more than just a fair, it is tradition, it is celebration, it is the showcase of everything we are so proud of in New England. This is why our hearts are heavy as we bring you this news.

There is precedent in the Exposition’s 104-year history when the Fair was put on hold during WWI and for five years during WWII. We’ve made it through difficult times before...the Flood of 1936…the Hurricane of 1938 and, 9-11, and together we’ll get through these unprecedented times as well. 

We know our faithful fairgoers will be disappointed. This decision was difficult and complex but we all know in our hearts that it’s the right thing to do for the health and safety of the 1.6 million people who support us each year.

Our staff has spent the last few months working tirelessly to figure a way to bring our annual New England tradition to everyone this fall. Despite exploring all our options and planning extensively, we realized that The Big E experience that everyone has come to know and love would not be the same. 

We care for each and every one of our fairgoers and our job is to help you make the best memories possible. Because of that, we must now switch our focus to the future. Please join us in doing that. 

Thank you all for your support and we’ll see you September 17-October 3, 2021, when we can all celebrate together again.

Use them in 2021 - Hold onto your 2020 tickets and passes because they will automatically be rolled over and valid for use at the 2021 Big E, taking place September 17-October 3.

Donate them to the ESE Foundation - Ticket holders are able to donate the value of their purchase to the Eastern States Exposition Foundation to be used for future Fair projects, education, and improvements. Donations must be initiated by July 31, 2020, by filling out a 2020 Big E Ticket Donation Form. Please email Nancy Delson at NDelson@TheBigE.com with any questions.

Request a Refund - Full refunds must be requested by July 31, 2020, or the admission tickets and passes will automatically be rolled over for use at the 2021 Big E, taking place September 17-October 3. To request a refund, contact The Big E Box Office at 413-205-5109 or by emailing BoxOffice@TheBigE.com. Office hours for phone requests are Monday through Friday, 9AM to 5PM. All tickets to the Zach Williams with Cory Asbury of Bethel Music concert at The Big E Arena will be automatically refunded to the credit card used for purchase.

Tickets purchased at The Big E Box Office or www.TheBigE.com are the ONLY authorized sources for Big E admission tickets, passes and concert tickets. Tickets purchased at a non-authorized, third party source must be returned through that point of purchase. Please note that The Big E cannot guarantee the validity of the tickets purchased from a non-authorized source.

All 2020 Big E admission tickets won through a raffle will be valid for the 2021 Big E, September 17-October 3.

Not necessarily! To see the full list of events happening on the Eastern States Exposition fairgrounds, visit our year-round calendar of events.