Media Credentials

Media credentials are granted to reporters, writers, videographers, producers and photographers who work for an established (bona fide) media outlet on assignment to cover the 2021 Big E. Press access is valid for general fair admission only. All photographers applying to cover The Big E are required to use professional photography equipment only.

Organizations requesting access for multiple staff members should submit one request and credentials will be issued to the requesting editor.

Credentials are not provided to advertising, sales, marketing or administrative staff. Freelancers, bloggers and digital journalists applying for credentials must provide a letter of assignment from an official publisher or editor with clear assignment details.

While all applications will be reviewed and considered, The Big E reserves the right to approve or deny any media credential application. All approved applications may not be granted in full.

Admission is only valid for the individual who is approved for access by the Marketing department.

Media credentials are non-transferable and are issued specifically for the person who was approved through the credential process and may not be given or loaned to another person for any reason.

Staff members from online outlets must be listed on their website, with name and title appearing in the editorial capacity.

Requests for entertainer interviews or photography must be cleared through the Marketing department well in advance (at least 4 weeks). This includes all music stages, the Circus or any other performance venue. All requests will be considered, but may or may not be granted.

Yes! As much as we would like to take all applicants, we have a limited number of credentials available. The review is greatly weighted on the content and thoroughness of the application.

Yes. We recommend getting in your application as soon as you have an assignment. You can wait until the deadline of August 31, but there will be a smaller pool of credentials available.

All media credentials will be mailed. Please allow enough time for your request to be completed. Please call the Marketing department if you have special circumstances.

We don’t have a dedicated work space for media but we do have plenty of areas where media can work or relax, like Storrowton, the Coliseum or the West Side Grill in the Young Building.

Complimentary parking for press will be considered on a case-by-case basis and is at the discretion of the Marketing Department. There is limited parking in the Press Lot at Gate 3. If the lot is full, you will be directed to Lot 1. Parking is not guaranteed. When the lots are full, Media must find alternate parking on their own.

The Big E is fun! Family or friends can join you after your assignment, They must, however, purchase admission tickets and enter via Gates 1A, 4, 5, 7 or 9A for security checks.