A Day Trip to The Big E in West Springfield, Mass.
Submitted by Pam Hegner on
What is The Big E? I get asked this question many times when I tell people I'm heading there. No, it is not the thing you should be going to the gym for each morning.
What started in 1916 as an agricultural show, is now the largest fair in the northeast. Located about a half-hour drive from Hartford, The Big E is in West Springfield, Massachusetts just over the Connecticut border. This enormous festival begins the second Friday after Labor Day and runs for 17 days.
This year it ends September 29, so plan a day and hit the road! But if you are a Big E virgin, here are some tips on how to make the most of your trip.