home of the annual big e fair
eastern states exposition is a not-for-profit corporation committed to excellence in providing year-round opportunities for the development and promotion of agriculture, education, industry and family entertainment while preserving our new england heritage. the exposition is home to over 100 year-round events, encompassing a wide range of consumer and trade shows, agricultural events, horse and dog shows, educational programs at storrowton village museum and new england’s premier exposition – the big e. the big e is the largest commercial, educational and agricultural exposition in the east. every fall, 1.5 million people travel to west springfield for the sights, sounds and flavors of new england. the 17-day fair features a variety of livestock shows and competitions, world-class entertainment, games and rides, the avenue of states, a daily mardi gras parade and more. for more information on ese and to see a full schedule of events, please visit thebige.com.