The Big E 2025

When:
Friday, Sep 12, 2025 8:00a -
Sunday, Sep 28, 2025 10:00p

Where:
The Big E
1305 Memorial Ave
West Springfield, MA

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Admission:
$17.50

Categories:
Date Idea, Festivals & Fairs, Kid Friendly

Event website:
https://www.thebige.com/

The Big E is the largest event on the East Coast and the fourth largest fair in North America. Attendees can enjoy hours of free entertainment and attractions, terrific food, plus the best that New England—and beyond—has to offer.


Highlights include authentic New Orleans Mardi Gras in The Big Parade, an immersive Ireland adventure in the International Plaza’s Dingle Peninsula Showcase, North American Midway, as well as countless educational opportunities from the Avenue of States to Storrowton Village Museum, Farm-A-Rama and more. The Big E offers a diverse and vibrant experience to visitors from throughout the country.


Pro-tip: Want to avoid the crowds? Go on weekday mornings, especially Mondays. Monday morning has the most minimal crowds. The fair itself recommends visiting on weekdays for a more relaxed experience. If the weather is good on weekends, expect heavy traffic and full grounds. Additionally, you can visit mid-week on an evening. If you go after 5pm from Sunday through Thursday you can also get a discounted ticket!


Fairtime Hours

Gates: 8am

The Big E Bakery: 9am–10:30pm

Buildings and Craft Common: 10am–10pm

Avenue of States: 10am–9pm

Storrowton Village Museum & Shops: 10am–9pm

New England Center: 10am–9pm

Midway: Sunday–Thursday, 11am–10pm; Friday–Saturday, 10am–11pm

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Admission

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Prices are inclusive of fees


Value Pass

17-Day Adult Value Pass: $71.50

17-Day Children Value Pass (6-12): $36.50


Advance Discount Tickets (Through Sept. 10)

1-Day Adult: $17.50

1-Day Child (6-12): $11.50


Gate Prices

1-Day Adult: $20

1-Day Child (6-12): $12 

Children 5 & Under: Free


Gate Discounts

Military Appreciation Day (Sept. 12)

ID Required for free admission for:

•_Active duty military personnel and dependents

•_Retired military personnel and Veterans (no dependents)

Eleven-After-Five: $11 after 5pm, Sunday–Thursday

Senior Days: $16 (60 & over), Sunday–Thursday


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