Attendees will honor the Granite State on Friday, if you’re headed there be sure to visit the Avenue of States to check out the New Hampshire building.
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Friday is New Hampshire Day at The Big E.
Attendees will honor the Granite State on Friday, if you’re headed there be sure to visit the Avenue of States to check out the New Hampshire building.
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Pumpkin Contest
The giant pumpkin contest is also happening Friday night. Farmers from across the region will bring their prize pumpkins and squash to the fairgrounds. Anyone who can beat the current record of over 1,600 pounds will win a $500 prize! The weighing begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Mallory Arena.
Dolly’s Honky Tonk Events on Friday
Fairgoers are invited to join the boot-stomping, line dancing, mechanical bull riding, live entertainment, and more at Dolly’s Honky Tonk in the new Boot Scootin’ Saloon at The Big E. Dolly’s Honky Tonk is located by Gate 7 featuring country musicians and western entertainers throughout the 17 days of the fair.
Kansas Carradine – September 20-22, 2, 5 & 8 p.m.
Actress and lasso artist Kansas Carradine boasts more than 30 years in the entertainment industry. Showmanship is in her blood; her grandfather, John Carradine, and father, David Carradine, were both formidable actors that fostered a western legacy that Kansas carries with grace in a masterful trick rope performance.
Whiskey Traveler – September 20, 3 & 6 p.m.
Whiskey Traveler is an alternative Country/Americana family band from Westfield, Mass. They recorded an original EP, Call Me Broken, in 2017, and are presently crafting their next hits.
Dustin Lynch Performs
Dustin Lynch with special guest Dylan Scott are scheduled to perform at the Big E Arena at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are still available at thebige.com.
Concerts at The Big E
The following is a list of remaining concerts at the Big E Arena with paid admission. Doors open for the performances at 5:30 p.m. and all shows start at 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 20 – Dustin Lynch with special guest Dylan Scott
Sept. 21 – Diplo with special guest Kito
Sept. 22 – America with special guest Jim Messina
Sept. 27 – Brothers Osborne with special guest Elvie Shane
Sept. 28 – Public Enemy
Sept. 29 – Big Time Rush
Free Concerts at The Big E
Several free concerts will take place at the Court of Honor stage in front of the historic Coliseum
Sept. 19-23: Careless Vibez, 12 & 5 p.m.
Sept. 19 – Paul Russell, 8 p.m.
Sept. 20-22: Deep Blue Something, 2 p.m.
Sept. 20 – Fuel, 8 p.m.
Sept. 21 – The Kentucky Headhunters, 8 p.m.
Sept. 22 – Quiet Riot, 8 p.m.
Sept. 23-24 – Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone, 2 p.m.
Sept. 23 – Wang Chung, 8 p.m.
Sept. 24-29 – Powerhouse!!!, 12 & 5 p.m.
Sept. 24 – Wang Chung, 8 p.m.
Sept. 25-26 – Femmes of Rock, 2 p.m.
Sept. 25 – Slaughter, 8 p.m.
Sept. 26 – Great Southern featuring Lee Roy Parnell, 8 p.m.
Sept. 27-29 – Andy Kim, 2 p.m.
Sept. 27 – Lisa Loeb, 8 p.m.
Sept. 28 – Matt Friend, 8 p.m.
Sept. 29 – Hinder, 8 p.m.