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SEPT. 15 - OCT. 1, 2023

REAL
HOURS: 8AM-10PM
Buildings and Craft Common: 10am-10pm
Avenue of States and Storrowton Village: 10am-9pm
Midway: Sunday-Thursday, 11am-10pm; Friday-Saturday, 10am-11pm

TRADITION TICKETS TRAIN, BUS & SHUTTLE SERVICE

REAL Peter Pan Bus Lines’ Big E Shuttles

FOOD
Take a Peter Pan Bus from Hartford Union Station to Springfield

ANIMALS
or Amtrak’s Hartford line to Union Station, Springfield, where FREE
AVENUE OF STATES Tickets and passes are sold online and at The Big E Box Office unless
shuttles will bring guests to the Fair on weekends.
Life-size replicas of the six original New England state capitol buildings, otherwise noted. Also sold at Rocky’s Ace Hardware, an official presale
featuring local products and tourism information. ticket partner of The Big E. Visit PeterPanBus.com or TheBigE.com for details and pricing.
Visit select Rocky’s locations or Rockys.com.
STORROWTON VILLAGE MUSEUM All tickets and passes are good for use any one day
FARM-A-RAMA NEW CREATIONS & OLD FAVORITES Authentic 18th and 19th century buildings set on a traditional town green. of the Fair, unless otherwise noted.
Chick Hatchery, Hallamore Clydesdales, goats, pigs, beekeepers, It’s big, it’s exciting and it’s all new! The Big E has more new foods than Daily demonstrations, including Mobile Glass Studios glassblowing.
and new this year, the Power of Poop exhibit! ever before, from sweet and savory crepes, Korean Waffles, Bacon Bombs Learn more at StorrowtonVillage.com. BEST DISCOUNT! ADVANCE TICKETS
and so much more! Sticking with tradition? Find our famous Cream Puffs THRU SEPT. 13
LIVESTOCK COMPETITIONS and Eclairs in the New England Center, Gate 9A and Gate 2! CREATIVE ARTS ADULTS - $16 CHILDREN (6-12) - $10
The New England Center is home to Creative Arts contest entries & winners in Pay-One-Price Midway Magic Pass
Dairy and beef cattle, sheep, pigs, llamas, alpacas and goats in the
fiber arts, culinary crafts, photography and more.
Mallary Complex! STORROWTON TAVERN New for 2023: Dried Foods – enter your dried fruits, herbs, jerky and more.
One day use Monday - Friday: $30
Check the livestock show schedule at TheBigE.com/Agriculture. Serving up hearty New England favorites for over 60 years. A fine dining
experience. Visit the Soup Shack and the outdoor patio for a more relaxed experience.
For information and entry deadlines visit www.TheBigE.com/creativearts. BEST VALUE! FULL SEASON PASS
See 4-H Club and craft demonstrations, stage performances and more. 17-DAY ADMISSION
EASTERN STATES EXPOSITION ADULTS - $70 CHILDREN (6-12) - $35
HORSE SHOW GOOD SPIRITS GAZEBOS, GADGETS, GIFTS & MORE!
Sip your way through a selection of pubs, saloons, bars and restaurants serving
A USEF Heritage Competition
New England’s finest craft cocktails, beers and wines!
Explore one-of-a-kind shopping at The Front Porch, Yankee Candle Shop, AT THE GATE
– Hunter Show and USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals: Sept. 13-17
– Local Brewers Showcase, Court of Honor: Fri. – Sun.
The Farmers Market and Wine Barn, Storrowton Christmas Shop, Better Living SEPT. 15 – OCT. 1 PARKING (CASH ONLY)
– $15,000 Hunter Classic: Sept. 15 Center, Young Building, Craft Common and along the byways of The Big E. ADULTS - $20 CHILDREN (6-12) - $12 5 & UNDER - FREE Lot 9, sponsored by Master Spas
– Speakeasy: Enjoy retro craft cocktails in this unique bar, “hidden”
– Saddlebreds, Hackneys, Morgans & Friesians: Sept. 21-24 On-site parking: $10, campers $20/night (no hookups).
in a 1920s Cobbler Shop in the Young Building. 2023 SPECIAL & STATE DAYS GATE DISCOUNTS Handicapped parking and drop-off at Gate 9A.
– The West Side Grille Cider Garden, sponsored by Downeast Cider: OPENING DAY – SEPT. 15
BIG E DRAFT HORSE SHOW Friday, Sept. 15 .................. Be A Kid For A Day • Military Appreciation Day
SEPT. 28-OCT. 1 Outside the Young Building. sponsored by VA New England Healthcare Be A Kid For A Day – All ages $12 (also sold online) HELPFUL INFO
– Harpoon Beer Hall: Stop in for your favorite Harpoon Beer, loaded Saturday, Sept. 16 .............. Maine Day • 4-H/FFA Day Military Appreciation Day – ID required for free admission for: For lost items, visit the Lost People Center. Nursing mothers station
2023 North American Classic Cart Series Eastern Regional Finals: Oct. 1 Sunday, Sept. 17 ................ Storrowton Day
pretzels & delicious pub fare! Near Gate 9A - Active duty and retired military personnel in First Aid.
$50,000 Six-Horse Hitch Showdown: Oct. 1 Monday, Sept. 18 ................. Salute to West Springfield - Dependents of active duty military personnel For information on wheelchair access, stroller rentals, and our pet policy
Haflinger and Hitch Pony Championship Series Finals: Oct. 1 Tuesday, Sept. 19 ............... Rhode Island Day • Salute to Holyoke
EASTERN STATES FARMERS MARKET Wednesday, Sept. 20 .......... Connecticut Day
- Veterans (no dependents) visit TheBigE.com, call 413-737-2443, or visit our Information Booths.

MALLARY COMPLEX ROTUNDA & WINE BARN Thursday, Sept. 21 ............. Massachusetts Day ELEVEN-AFTER-FIVE – $11 after 5pm Sunday – Thursday
Open Daily. Includes Farmers Market products, New England cheeses and Friday, Sept. 22 ................... New Hampshire Day SENIOR DAYS – $16 (60 and over) Sunday – Thursday
Butter Sculpture: over 600 lbs. of Agri-Mark/Cabot Creamery Cooperative #BigEMoments
wines, Wine Café and the demonstration kitchen. Saturday, Sept. 23 .............. Vermont Day
butter transformed into a work of art. Sunday, Sept. 24 ................. Grange Day PAY-ONE-PRICE MIDWAY 1305 Memorial Avenue
4-H Milk Booth Monday, Sept. 25 ................ Salute to Springfield MAGIC PASS West Springfield, MA 01089
Swifty Swine Racing Pigs: sponsored by Leaf Filter Gutter Protection Tuesday, Sept. 26 ............... Salute to Chicopee, sponsored by Westfield Bank Monday – Friday: $35
Daily, Under the Mallary Rotunda at 11am, 1, 3, 5, and 7pm. Wednesday, Sept. 27 .......... Salute to Agawam Go to the head of the line with
Thursday, Sept. 28 ............. Salute to Westfield, sponsored by Westfield Bank
Midway Express Access!
Friday, Sept. 29 .................. Harvest New England Day
IN THE COLISEUM Saturday, Sept. 30 .............. Hooplandia Day
Sold on the Midway: $15 EASTERN STATES EXPOSITION
Horse Pulling: Sept. 18
Ox Pulling: Sept. 19
BIG EVENINGS AT THE BIG E!
Let’s Party! With biergartens, wine bars, amazing food and live entertainment
Sunday, Oct. 1 .................... Salute to Special Olympics
WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA
Jenny Vidbel’s Liberty Equestrian Team: Sept. 27- Oct. 1 everywhere you look, The Big E is perfect for a big date, a pub crawl or just a
great time with friends. ALL INFORMATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE THEBIGE.COM
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IRELAND’S DINGLE PENINSULA THE FRONT PORCH
SHOWCASE The finest Irish crystal, jewelry, linens, pottery and gifts The Front Porch is the place for local goods and
JIMMY EAT
gatherings, delectable foods, music and memorable
Big Rides. Real Thrills. direct from Dingle! Sip your favorites at the Dingle Whiskey Bar. Music and more.
moments. Inside Gate 5 in front of Better Living Center WORLD CHRIS YOUNG
Big Animals. Real TRADITION. HALFWAY TO ST PATRICK’s DAY WITH PALEHOUND SUN. 9/24
OFFICIAL TRUCK OF THE BIG E SAT. 9/16
Big Food. Real Delicious. Sponsored by Aer Lingus
Wear your green as we celebrate throughout the grounds
Visit Chevrolet Court near the New England Center. GINUWINE LONESTAR

BIG EVERYTHING with Irish music dancing, contests and more. 9/27 10/1
BUDWEISER Clydesdales
CIRCUS SPECTACULAR: See these gentle giants at the Avenue ShowPlace and in The Big Parade, PARKER All shows free with gate admission. Check TheBigE.com for showtimes

AT THE BIG E
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BEYOND BELIEF
daily at 6pm
MCCOLLUM FRI. 9/29 PLUS: 9/22-24 THE LITTLE MERMEN:
NYC’S PREMIER DISNEY COVER BAND
SUN. 9/17 9/15-17 CELTIC ANGELS
An out of this world show! Daily at 1, 4, and 7pm.
ROCKY’S ACE HARDWARE 9/15-20 STREET DRUM CORPS
9/22 THE VERVE PIPE
9/24 MIKE DELGUIDICE
COLLECTOR CAR LIVE GIANT SLIDE Fast fun for the whole family! 9/15 MOLLY HATCHET
9/25-26 BARRY GOUDREAU
9/16 GAELIC STORM OF BOSTON
Sept. 17, Court of Honor Lawn.
New this year—Muscle Car Mania—View one-of-a-kind muscle cars on
COMMERFORD’S PETTING ZOO BACHMAN- 9/17 VERTICAL HORIZON 9/26-10/1 THE EDGE EFFECT
display 8am-5pm. Join us for a conversation with Mike Brewer, Wayne
Daily, 10am-10pm at Gate 4
TURNER THIRD EYE 9/18-19 HUMBLE PIE LEGACY 9/27-28 JOSÉ FELICIANO
Carini and special guests from 12:30-2pm on the Court of Honor Stage, OVERDRIVE BLIND 9/20-21 ROBERT DAVI SINGS 9/28 DIRE STRAITS LEGACY
sponsored by MattressFirm.
THE BIG PARADE FRI. 9/22
SAT. 9/30
SINATRA
9/20 DOKKEN
9/29-10/1 MOTOWN & MORE
Sponsored by MGM Springfield. Featuring an authentic 9/29 PUDDLE OF MUDD
New Orleans Mardi Gras celebration. Daily: 6pm
9/21-25 BANACHEK’s MIND
ESE MUSEUM GAMES LIVE 9/30 NICKY YOURE
Step into The Big E’s exciting past with exhibits that include The Thrill of it All: BUY TICKETS AT THEBIGE.COM
History of Auto Thrill Shows at The Big E, The Story of Storrowton Music Tent,
NORTH AMERICAN MIDWAY VANILLA ICE,
BONE THUGS-N
THE SPRINGFIELD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
AND THE SPRINGFIELD CHAMBER PLAYERS PRESENT:
Spin, soar n’ scream yourself silly! Eastern States Exposition cannot guarantee the authenticity of any tickets
and much more!
Sunday - Thursday, 11am - 10pm;
purchased from third-party resellers.
All concerts subject to change.
HARMONY,
MONTELL JORDAN,
THE JOY OF MUSIC
Friday & Saturday, 10am - 11pm SEPT. 25 & 26, 2PM
ROAMING RAILROAD AND ROB BASE! IN CELEBRATION OF THE SPRINGFIELD
Take a ride on this trackless train and explore the SUN. 10/1 SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA’S 80TH ANNIVERSARY
excitement of The Big E.
SKY-HIGH SUPER WHEEL THE E STAGE , sponsored by Blue Chair Bay Rum
36 climate-controlled gondolas take you on a ride to remember on the Catch regional and national emerging artists daily!
150’ high Super Wheel! Friday-Sunday: 12:30, 4:30 & 8:30pm
Monday-Thursday: 3 & 7pm
STORROWTON GAZEBO
Sponsored by Good Health Saunas
See the Mighty Ploughboys, Sept. 15; Times: 12:30, 3:30 & 6:30 pm
New Leaf, Sept. 16;
Sept. 15-20 – FireGuy
Workman Song, Sept. 17.
Sept. 21-25 – The Red Trouser Show: Acrobatics & Comedy
DOLLY’S HONKY TONK Sept. 26-Oct. 1 – Scott’s Crazy Comedy Magic Show
Hollywood Cowboy: Andre McClain’s Wild West Show: 2, 5 & 8pm, Daily
at Gate 7. Plus, regional Country bands, Stompin’ Boots Line Dancing,
and a mechanical bull!
PIRATE MAN DAN Daily