“Welcome to the biggest party on the East Coast,” The Big E’s website says as the final week begins.

WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – “Welcome to the biggest party on the East Coast,” The Big E’s website says as the final week begins.

The Big E is open daily beginning at 8 a.m. Monday through Thursday it closes at 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday it closes at 11 p.m. On the final day, Sunday, September 29th they are open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.


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It’s not always all about the food, there are an abundance of things to do and see while on the fairgrounds. Ride a mechanical bull, watch the world’s greatest frisbee dog show, and learn how glassblowing is done, just to name a few.

The big parade marches down the Avenue of States every night at 6 p.m. featuring high school bands, the Clydesdales, and Mardi Gras floats. Lastly, don’t miss the circus spectacular that performs daily at 1 p.m. 4 p.m., and 7 p.m.

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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. 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. 23: Careless Vibez, 12 & 5 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.

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“The biggest party on the East Coast,” Big E heads into its final week




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