Massachussetts State Fair

Massachusetts, September 18-October 4, 2009 http://www.thebige.com/

Called “The BIG E” to represent the Eastern States Exposition (ESE). The ESE has enriched the lives of young people since the first exposition back in 1917 and there is a plethora of stories about generations of New Englanders who love The Big E and treasure its impact on their lives. Today, The Big E programs for youth and agriculture are even more important to new generations of young people. Simply stated, our Mission is to raise, receive, and distribute funds that allow the ESE to enhance and create programs that promote youth education, agricultural education, history and leadership. Support us with your attendance to ensure we can expand and create new youth and agriculture opportunities that will be important in creating our next generation of leaders!

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Fair Hours: Gates open, 8 a.m., most exhibits and buildings are open 10 a.m.—10 p.m. Sunday through Friday and
10 a.m.- 11 p.m. Saturday.
Admission Prices: Advanced tickets: Adult (13 & up), $10; Children (6-12), $8; Children 5 & under, FREE. Gate Prices: Adults (13 & up), Mon-Thurs, $12, Fri-Sun, $15; Children (6-12), Mon-Thurs, $8, Fri-Sun, $10; Children 5 & under, FREE.
Parking Prices: Gate 9 Lot: $10, Camper parking, $20.

Entertainment: COMCAST ARENA STAGE, All shows except Sugarland are FREE:

CHARICE, www.charicepempengco.com, Sept. 18, 8 p.m.
FOGHAT, www.foghat.net, Sept. 19, 8 p.m.
BOYZ II MEN, www.boyziimen.com, Sept. 20, 7 p.m.
LANE TURNER, Sept. 25, 8 p.m.
LITTLE BIG TOWN, www.littlebigtown.com, Sept. 26, 8 p.m.
JAMEY JOHNSON, www.jameyjohnson.com, Sept. 27, 7 p.m.
SUGARLAND, www.sugarlandmusic.com with Special Guest, Matt Nathanson, Oct. 2, 8 p.m. (Concert Sold OUT)
BRET MICHAELS, Oct. 3, 8 p.m.
SEETHER, www.seether.com, Oct. 4, 7 p.m.

Things You Don't Want to Miss:

Big E Super Circus, Avenue of States, Cooking Contests, North American Midway, Big E Creampuffs, Mardi Gras Parade, Special & State Days—each day a new adventure, Better Living Center, Crafts, Youth Center, State Buildings, Outdoors, Food Galore, Storrowton Village, Auto Tour, Cheese Competition, 4-H, FFA, Wine Competition, and SO MUCH more. Don’t miss this year’s BIG E.

Physical Location:

1305 Memorial Ave West, Springfield MA 01089