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Court of Honor Stage Court of Honor Stage The Big E is thrilled to announce that Marcy Playground, Fozzy, Gayle and Funky Dawgz have been added to the queue for the Court of Honor Stage. The Big E is thrilled to announce that Marcy Playground, Fozzy, Gayle and Funky Dawgz have been added to the queue for the Court of Honor Stage.
July 28
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Chick-E Design Contest Chick-E Design Contest The Big E has recruited five local high schools from the Pioneer Valley and tasked their students with designing and executing a creative reimagining of the Fair’s agricultural mascot, Chick-E, minding the 250th anniversary of the United States. The Big E has recruited five local high schools from the Pioneer Valley and tasked their students with designing and executing a creative reimagining of the Fair’s agricultural mascot, Chick-E, minding the 250th anniversary of the United States.
June 19
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Creative Arts Submissions Creative Arts Submissions The New England Center, home to the Creative Arts Competitions and Exhibits at The Big E, is the best place opportunity to show off the crafts, canning and other projects you’ve been working on since last September. Consider entering! The New England Center, home to the Creative Arts Competitions and Exhibits at The Big E, is the best place opportunity to show off the crafts, canning and other projects you’ve been working on since last September. Consider entering!
June 17
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Museum Partner Program Museum Partner Program When Assistant Director of Storrowton Village Museum Samantha DePergola recognized a shared audience between these industries and fairs, she launched the Museum Partner Program to give voice and visibility to museums at The Big E. When Assistant Director of Storrowton Village Museum Samantha DePergola recognized a shared audience between these industries and fairs, she launched the Museum Partner Program to give voice and visibility to museums at The Big E.
June 16
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Twisted Sister and Tesla Twisted Sister and Tesla Twisted Sister, featuring Sebastian Bach on lead vocals, and Tesla are slated to bring their hits to the final weekend of the Fair in The Big E Arena, sponsored by Truly Hard Seltzer, with a double header on Friday, Oct. 2. Tickets go on sale July 17. Twisted Sister, featuring Sebastian Bach on lead vocals, and Tesla are slated to bring their hits to the final weekend of the Fair in The Big E Arena, sponsored by Truly Hard Seltzer, with a double header on Friday, Oct. 2. Tickets go on sale July 17.
June 11
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Styx in The Big E Arena Styx in The Big E Arena Classic Rock legends Styx will bring their catalog of hits to The Big E Arena, sponsored by Truly Hard Seltzer, as the closing night headliner of The Big E, Sunday, Oct. 4. Tickets go on sale this Friday, July 10 at 10am, exclusively at TheBigE.com. Classic Rock legends Styx will bring their catalog of hits to The Big E Arena, sponsored by Truly Hard Seltzer, as the closing night headliner of The Big E, Sunday, Oct. 4. Tickets go on sale this Friday, July 10 at 10am, exclusively at TheBigE.com.
June 7
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Collector Car Live Guests Collector Car Live Guests As you inspect your prized ride and prepare for a cruise, consider applying to Collector Car Live on Tuesday, Sept. 22, in The Big E Arena. This year’s special guests, Tyler Hoover of Hoovies Garage and April Rose. As you inspect your prized ride and prepare for a cruise, consider applying to Collector Car Live on Tuesday, Sept. 22, in The Big E Arena. This year’s special guests, Tyler Hoover of Hoovies Garage and April Rose.
June 30
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Deadmau5 at The Big E Arena Deadmau5 at The Big E Arena The Big E announces a hit for devoted ravers, rail riders and headbangers; deadmau5 is slated to perform in The Big E Arena, sponsored by Truly Hard Seltzer, on Saturday, Sept. 26. Tickets include Fair admission and are on sale Friday, June 26, at 10am. The Big E announces a hit for devoted ravers, rail riders and headbangers; deadmau5 is slated to perform in The Big E Arena, sponsored by Truly Hard Seltzer, on Saturday, Sept. 26. Tickets include Fair admission and are on sale Friday, June 26, at 10am.
June 23
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The E Stage Lineup The E Stage Lineup The E Stage at The Big E, sponsored by Patrón, is a must-visit venue this September with an outstanding lineup of free concerts. The stage, located across from Deep South, hosts daily shows at 12:30, 4:30 and 8:30pm on weekends and 3 and 7pm on weekdays. The E Stage at The Big E, sponsored by Patrón, is a must-visit venue this September with an outstanding lineup of free concerts. The stage, located across from Deep South, hosts daily shows at 12:30, 4:30 and 8:30pm on weekends and 3 and 7pm on weekdays.
June 16
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Court of Honor Lineup Court of Honor Lineup The Big E’s Court of Honor Stage, sponsored by MattressFirm, is a must-visit venue this September with an outstanding lineup of free concerts and variety performances. The popular venue is situated in front of the historic Coliseum. The Big E’s Court of Honor Stage, sponsored by MattressFirm, is a must-visit venue this September with an outstanding lineup of free concerts and variety performances. The popular venue is situated in front of the historic Coliseum.
June 2
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The Big E Scholars The Big E Scholars Applications are open for educators to propose a lesson plan that compliments the agricultural mission of The Big E for the chance to win tickets. Applications are open for educators to propose a lesson plan that compliments the agricultural mission of The Big E for the chance to win tickets.
May 19
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Roger Daltrey of The Who Roger Daltrey of The Who There will be no mistaking his distinct sound on Sunday, Sept. 20, when he rocks The Big E Arena, sponsored by Truly Hard Seltzer, as part of his A Great Night Out Tour. Tickets, which include Fair admission for the concert day, go on sale Friday, May 15 There will be no mistaking his distinct sound on Sunday, Sept. 20, when he rocks The Big E Arena, sponsored by Truly Hard Seltzer, as part of his A Great Night Out Tour. Tickets, which include Fair admission for the concert day, go on sale Friday, May 15
May 12
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Brad Paisley Countrifies The Big E Brad Paisley Countrifies The Big E Grammy-winning County music superstar Brad Paisley has just released new music as part of an ongoing project titled Tacklebox. In addition to the release of his new track “Fallin’,” he announces dates for his Brad Paisley Live tour, including Sept. 25. Grammy-winning County music superstar Brad Paisley has just released new music as part of an ongoing project titled Tacklebox. In addition to the release of his new track “Fallin’,” he announces dates for his Brad Paisley Live tour, including Sept. 25.
May 11
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Salute America with The Beach Boys Salute America with The Beach Boys Celebrate 250 years of the United States of America with The Beach Boys at The Big E Arena, sponsored by Truly Hard Seltzer, on Thursday, Sept. 24. Join the band in “Saluting 60 Years of Pet Sounds” as they surf their way through the U.S.A. Celebrate 250 years of the United States of America with The Beach Boys at The Big E Arena, sponsored by Truly Hard Seltzer, on Thursday, Sept. 24. Join the band in “Saluting 60 Years of Pet Sounds” as they surf their way through the U.S.A.
May 5
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Jessie Murph on Opening Day Jessie Murph on Opening Day Gold-status singer-songwriter and powerhouse vocalist Jessie Murph is set to rock The Big E Arena, sponsored by Truly Hard Seltzer, on Friday, Sept. 18. Tickets, which include Fair admission for the concert day, go on sale Friday, May 1, at 10am. Gold-status singer-songwriter and powerhouse vocalist Jessie Murph is set to rock The Big E Arena, sponsored by Truly Hard Seltzer, on Friday, Sept. 18. Tickets, which include Fair admission for the concert day, go on sale Friday, May 1, at 10am.
April 28
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Alice Cooper in The Big E Arena Alice Cooper in The Big E Arena Shock Rock icon and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Alice Cooper is bringing his legendary live show to The Big E Arena, sponsored by Truly Hard Seltzer, on Saturday, Sept. 19. Shock Rock icon and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Alice Cooper is bringing his legendary live show to The Big E Arena, sponsored by Truly Hard Seltzer, on Saturday, Sept. 19.
April 21
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Switchfoot to Play Court of Honor Switchfoot to Play Court of Honor American alternative rock band Switchfoot, whose massive hit “Dare You to Move” catapulted them to the top of the charts, will headline The Big E’s Court of Honor Stage, sponsored by Mattress Firm, on Thursday, Oct. 1, with limited premium seats. American alternative rock band Switchfoot, whose massive hit “Dare You to Move” catapulted them to the top of the charts, will headline The Big E’s Court of Honor Stage, sponsored by Mattress Firm, on Thursday, Oct. 1, with limited premium seats.
April 14
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Jet to Rock the Court of Honor Jet to Rock the Court of Honor Jet will headline The Big E’s Court of Honor stage, sponsored by Mattress Firm, as the finale of 14-date tour on Monday Sept. 28. A limited number of premium seats will be available for select shows starting Friday, March 27, at 10am ET. Jet will headline The Big E’s Court of Honor stage, sponsored by Mattress Firm, as the finale of 14-date tour on Monday Sept. 28. A limited number of premium seats will be available for select shows starting Friday, March 27, at 10am ET.
March 23
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The Big Parade Applications Open The Big Parade Applications Open Interested in showcasing your group or organization in The Big Parade at The Big E? Fill out an application through TheBigE.com, now through Friday, June 26. The Big Parade winds around the fairgrounds daily at 6pm during the Fair, Sept. 18 to Oct. 4. Interested in showcasing your group or organization in The Big Parade at The Big E? Fill out an application through TheBigE.com, now through Friday, June 26. The Big Parade winds around the fairgrounds daily at 6pm during the Fair, Sept. 18 to Oct. 4.
March 19
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Ice Cube at The Big E Arena Ice Cube at The Big E Arena Organizers have announced Hip-Hop icon Ice Cube as the first act in the 2026 lineup. He will perform on Saturday, October 3, at the Big E Arena, sponsored by Truly Hard Seltzer. Organizers have announced Hip-Hop icon Ice Cube as the first act in the 2026 lineup. He will perform on Saturday, October 3, at the Big E Arena, sponsored by Truly Hard Seltzer.
March 2
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Showmen's Park Announcement Showmen's Park Announcement The Big E, hosted a press conference on Tuesday, February 10, at the International Independent Showmen’s Association (IISA) Museum in Riverview, Fla., announcing Showmen’s Park, a permanent walk of fame to be installed at the fairgrounds. The Big E, hosted a press conference on Tuesday, February 10, at the International Independent Showmen’s Association (IISA) Museum in Riverview, Fla., announcing Showmen’s Park, a permanent walk of fame to be installed at the fairgrounds.
Feb. 18
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The Big E Named Fourth Largest Fair The Big E Named Fourth Largest Fair The Big E, America’s only multi-state fair, has retained its standing as the fourth largest event of its kind in North America by Carnival Warehouse, the leading trade publication for the North American outdoor amusement and fair industry. The Big E, America’s only multi-state fair, has retained its standing as the fourth largest event of its kind in North America by Carnival Warehouse, the leading trade publication for the North American outdoor amusement and fair industry.
Dec. 19
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Rachel's Table Donation Rachel's Table Donation ESE hosted a food drive for Rachel’s Table of Western Massachusetts following The Big E to collect surplus food.... ESE hosted a food drive for Rachel’s Table of Western Massachusetts following The Big E to collect surplus food....
Oct. 1
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1.5 Million Attend The Big E 1.5 Million Attend The Big E Guests came from all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, along with international travelers.... Guests came from all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, along with international travelers....
Sept. 29
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