The Big E Bakery, New England Ave., Hampden Ave. & Avenue of States — The Big E Cream Puff Flavor of the Year: Espresso!
Amy’s Sweet Treats, Commonwealth Ave. — The Pickle Sundae is sure to be a big dill at this year’s Fair, and the all-new Pickle Shake is served with a pickle on top!
Anna’s Fried Dough, East Road — Treat yourself to the Sloppy Dough, a Sloppy Joe sandwich that swaps traditional buns for fairgoer-favorite fried dough.
Barbie’s Ice Cream, New England Ave. — The Chips Ahoy Sundae is packed with crunchy cookies, vanilla-and-chocolate soft serve, rich chocolate syrup, a sprinkle of Chips Ahoy crumbs, a fluffy whorl of whipped cream and even more cookie bites.
The Nook, Better Living Center — Fresh, juicy Chocolate-Covered Strawberries dipped in silky, decadent chocolate. Additional fruit, marshmallows, pretzels and churros are also available. This fairtime treat is as beautiful as it is delicious. The Smashed Potato is a hot, fluffy spud deep fried, smashed to perfection and loaded with savory seasonings and toppings like melted cheese and crispy bacon. The Loaded Hash Browns are golden, crispy and piled high with gooey cheese, smoky bacon and fresh scallions. They make the ultimate grab-and-go flavor bomb for any time of the day. The Nook does comfort food right!
International Lobster House, West Road — Introducing the Lobster Volcano, a bread bowl brimming with lobster bisque and topped with a mound of lobster claw and knuckle meat sauteed in butter. Feeling adventurous? Add crumbled bacon!
Chompers, New England Ave. — Sink your teeth into the all-new Meat Lover’s Pizza Chomper!
W.A.V.E. Mocktail Cart, The Front Porch — Shrek’s Swamp Water features pineapple, sour mix, Blue Curaçao and lemon-lime soda and is topped with a gummy frog.
Apple Fries, East Road — Lick up the last of summer with a Jolly Rancher Creamsicle! It’s an indulgent twist on a classic treat. Bold, colorful Jolly Rancher slush is swirled with rich, creamy vanilla soft serve, creating the perfect mix of sweet, tart and smooth. To top it off, crunchy Nerds candy is sprinkled on for additional flavor and fun!
E.B.’s, Food Court — Get excited for a series of seasonal beers!
Sam Adams Beer Garden, Avenue of States — The Local Smash Burger is made with pasture-raised beef from Autumn Mist Farm of Feeding Hills, Mass. It’s topped with cheddar cheese, fresh greens, tomato and the beer garden’s signature Smash Burger Sauce. Their Anniversary Ale is a Sam Adams specialty brewed pale ale with a low ABV in honor of the beer garden’s 35th anniversary at The Big E!
Kora’s Cookie Dough, Hampden Ave. — A Deep-Fried Cookie Dough Sundae, please! To pull off this textural feat, Kora’s deep fries their homemade chocolate chip cookie dough and serves it with semi-sweet frozen cream, velvet crème, hot fudge and sea salt caramel.
Ferrindino Maple, Storrowton Village & Better Living Center — The Warm Apple Maple Creemee Sundae is a deconstructed apple crisp made with Ferrindino’s maple creemee soft serve ice cream, warm apple pie filling, baked maple oats and a generous dollop of organic maple syrup. Cozy. Sweet. Unforgettable.
Fluffy’s Hand Cut Donuts, New England Ave. — The Hot Honey Jalapeño Popper Donut is the peak of unique: a donut frosted with whipped jalapeño cream cheese and topped with bacon, jalapeños and hot honey.
NOLA Cajun Kitchen and Raw Bar, New England Ave. — Asian sticky ribs finished with Thai chili crisp, sesame and green onions.
Jack’s Fries, Commonwealth Ave. — Things are heating up with all-new Flaming Hot Fries—golden fries loaded with creamy cheese, smothered in crushed Hot Cheetos and finished with fresh jalapeño slices.
Deep Fried Tacos, East Road — The Deep-Fried Chicken Enchilada is a spin on the signature Deep-Fried Taco; chicken marinated in enchilada sauce is covered in cheese, wrapped, dipped in beer batter and fried. Once the outside is crisped up just right, it’s cut in half, laid on a bed of rice, drenched in cheese, additional sauce, sour cream and cilantro.
Jungle Juice Smoothies, Commonwealth Ave. — Strawberry Mango Lemonade Smoothie boasts ripe mango, sun-sweetened strawberries and tangy lemonade blended into a bright and fruity treat.
Cinnamon Saloon, Hampden Ave. — The Salted Caramel Cinnamon Bun is a soft, gooey cinnamon bun swirled with cinnamon and brown sugar and topped with rich caramel and a hint of sea salt for the perfect sweet-salty balance. The Frozen Apple Cider Slushy transforms real apple cider into a refreshing, sweet, crisp and perfectly chilled beverage.
Las Kangris, Food Court — The best local Latin American fare! Piña Coladas served in real pineapples and Sweet Plantains that are ripened, sliced and fried until golden brown. Pork Pinchos and Chicken Pinchos promise tender, seasoned skewers, flame-grilled and served with BBQ sauce and garlic bread.
Macho Taco, East Road — Al Pastor Street Tacos feature cooked pork loin served on a corn tortilla and topped with pineapple Pico de Gallo and house salsa. The Deep-Fried Chile Relleno is a battered and deep-fried poblano pepper filled with ground beef, cheese and jalapeños, then topped with queso fresco and chipotle aioli.
Piche Concessions, New England Ave. — The Deep-Fried Strawberry Shortcake puts a crispy twist on everyone’s favorite summer snack; Little Debbie’s strawberry shortcakes are frozen then dipped in funnel cake batter, deep fried, topped with powdered sugar, fresh frozen strawberries and whipped cream.
Meatball Factory, Avenue of States — We just put the “corn” in corn dog—the Elote Corn Dog combines a fairtime classic with Mexican street corn. Served with crema, cotija cheese, cilantro and Hot Cheetos.
Cannoli King, Food Court— Sip into something new with the Iced Cannoli Latte or treat your tastebuds to Cannoli Cups!
Harpoon Beer Hall, New England Ave. — Loaded Pretzel Bites come in chicken bacon ranch or chicken parmesan. Fried Shrimp Skewers promise crispy, colossal beer-battered shrimp in a spicy-sweet Hot Honey Tango sauce that are sprinkled with Tajín and served with a slice of lime.
Olde Fashion Lemonade, New England Ave. & Industrial Ave. — Lemonade Refreshers are a bright, icy pick-me-up in your choice of Dragon Fruit, Star Fruit or Blue Raspberry. Made with a base of fresh lemonade or green tea, served over ice and optionally customized with popping boba in strawberry, mango or peach. The Dubai Waffle is a warmed waffle stacked high with rich pistachio cream, a scoop of ice cream and knafeh.
Porky’s Concessions, Commonwealth Ave. — Savor homemade three-cheese Mac N Cheese or the Hambo Sandwich—Virigina baked ham is smoked in-house, thinly sliced and piled on a bulky roll with a slice of ooey gooey American cheese.
Soup R Bowl, New England Ave. — Are you bread-y for it? Enjoy Bacon Clam Chowder in a Bread Bowl!
The Indian Restaurant, Food Court— Halal Chicken
Red’s Red Apples, Commonwealth Ave. & New England Ave. — Pop by to secure your own bag of Pickle-Flavored Popcorn or a Granny Smith apple dipped in caramel and chocolate, rolled in vanilla and a brown-sugar-cinnamon blend to create a delectable Apple Pie Caramel Apple.
Sassy’s Sweet Potatoes, East Road— Sassy’s has shown the spud some love yet again; embark on a flavor journey with fresh, hand-cut, air-fried Sweet Potato Fries.
SoulFully Vegan, The Front Porch— At The Big E, everyone gets to join in on the fun when Soulfully Vegan introduces Vegan Sundaes!
Wurst Haus, Commonwealth Ave. — The Paprika Schnitzel Sandy is a perfectly golden, crispy pork cutlet generously drenched in smoky paprika sauce with a sprinkle of parmesan and nestled inside a warm, soft pretzel bun. How do you say “yum” in German?
Sweet and Salty, Springfield Road— The Crookie is a flaky, buttery croissant filled with chocolate chip cookie dough for a best-of-both-worlds dessert.
White Hut, Food Court — We hope you saved room for the Two-Foot Giant Chili Cheese Dog!
Moolicious Farm, Springfield Road & West Road — MooNugs are born when maple ice cream meets crispy applewood-smoked bacon and both are dipped in a silky white chocolate shell and rolled in crushed frosted cornflakes. It’s all topped with marshmallow, caramel and chocolate dipping sauces. Ronnie Pops are popsicles available in red, white and blueberry, lemon, coffee or watermelon. Each flavor is handcrafted in small batches using simple, wholesome ingredients, and Ronnie Pops are kept clean with no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives.
Top The Crust, Food Court— A slice for every kind of fairgoer: Loaded Nacho Pizza, Spicy Peach Pork Pizza, Farm Stand Chicken Pizza, Crab Rangoon Pizza and Candy Bar Pizza with chocolate cookie crust, vanilla cream frosting, crushed Snickers, Heath Bar, Butterfingers, Reese’s peanut butter cups and M&M’s finished with caramel and chocolate.
Stellas Milk & Cookies, New England Ave. — The Pumpkin Maple Cold Brew will grant you the burst of energy you need to take on every ride on the Midway!
The Deep South, Industrial Ave. — Buon appetito: Meatball on a Stick.
Big Kahuna’s, West Road — Quench your cravings with Dr. Pepper Pickle Juice! Sweet Chili Cauliflower Wings are crispy, bite-sized florets lightly battered and fried then tossed in sweet chili sauce, served with your choice of Ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping. The Hot Fry Potato Gyro is a vegetarian sensation; crispy, golden fries are tucked into a toasted pita pocket with fresh onions, lettuce and tomatoes, drizzled in tangy tzatziki sauce and topped with feta cheese and olives.
Villa of Lebanon, Young Building — Gaga Bean Salad is a vibrant mix of fresh beans, crisp vegetables and flavorful seasonings, tossed together for a refreshing and hearty salad. Stuffed Grape Leaves are also on the menu!
West Springfield Lions Club, West Road— Introducing the Hotdog Flatliner: a ¼ pound hotdog loaded with chili, bacon, cheddar cheese and French fries.
The Donut Family, Commonwealth Ave. — Death by Chocolate Mini Donuts are sugared mini donuts layered with fudge and generous white chocolate, sprinkled with triple chip chocolates and finished with homemade vanilla bean whipped cream and sweet mini morsels.
Poutine Gourmet, Springfield Road — Garlic Parmesan Truffle Poutine is classic poutine glazed in garlic, parmesan cheese and truffle seasoning.
The Mick Express, Young Building — Frankie’s Crazy Alfredo Bar brings you fresh pasta made to order.
All American Beer Pub, Springfield Road — The All-American Wagyu “Sloppy Joe” is a slider with classic meat sauce, American cheese and a pretzel bun. Be sure to try Pretzel Bites with Buffalo Cheese Dip, too!
New England Craft Pub, Avenue of States — Lobster Nachos are authentically New England—kettle chips topped with buttered lobster, cheddar cheese sauce and a lobster Newburg drizzle.
Downeast Cider Garden, Outside the Young Building — The Big E Flavor of the Year is Apple Pie, and it has notes of crisp, fresh apples with hints of cinnamon and vanilla—it’s all the good stuff, minus the fuss of the crust.