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The Big E is coming! The Big E is coming!

By Nancy Kent

Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Hill & Valley

September 14, 2009 05:10 PM

If you live in New England, odds are, you know what the Big E is. The biggest fair in New England!

Located in West Springfield, MA, it is easy to access from just about everywhere in the northeast. This year it is running from September 18th - October 4th and as always, has something for everyone!

Feel like shopping? Vendors are everywhere! Scattered throughout the fair, in the Better Living Center, the State buildings, feel free to shop til you drop!

Got the kids or just feelin' a lil kid-like yourself? Go to Funland!! Games and rides galor... If you are bringing the kids, its a great behavior bargaining chip! Once they get a gander of Funland, they will be perfect lil angels to ensure that they get to go in.

Parades, everyday! The daily parade is at 5, Mardi Gras parade is at 7:30. Be ready to catch some beads!

Big name entertainment! Most of the shows are free even! There is something for everyone! Sugarland, Charice, Foghat, Boyz II Men, Lane Turner, Little Big Town, Jamey Johnson, Seether, and Brett Michaels Rock Of Love Tour. I think Sugarland is the only one this year that you need to buy tickets for.

Exhibits, the circus and petting zoos! Animals galore!!

The Avenue of States: Learn what New England is all about! Each building is a replica of its state's original statehouse sitting on land actually owned by that state. Each building houses state specific food, crafts, etc that their state is known for. Make sure to grab some clam fritters in the Rhode Island building, cheddar and maple syrup from Vermont, blueberries and baked potatoes from Maine... Baked potatoes from Maine - you ask? Oh yeah... if you do not mind waiting in line, they are sooo worth it!

FOOD, oh... THE FOOD!! Dieters BEWARE!! Don't do it... Don't try it... Don't even think about going to the Big E and not indulging into the delightful, the delicious, and the decadent. It is so worth every last calorie AND... Just think of all the calories you will burn off walking around the fair.... See? Its not so bad, right? Remember: Its not cheating... its TREATING yourself! And you are worth it!

Want to learn more? Go to www.TheBigE.com

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Charles Perkins

Charles G. Perkins, CPA - Burien, WA

Sounds like a lot of fun. Is it always in the same city? Is there a website someone can go to that announces the time and place in advance? It might be a nice time and place to vacation.

Sep 14, 2009 05:27 PM

Nancy Kent

RE/MAX Hill & Valley - Granby, MA

RE/MAX Hill & Valley, Western Mass

Hi Charles. It is always in West Springfield, MA and is always in September. Its a great time to take a vaca! There are plenty of things to do/places to go around here like the Basketball Hall of Fame. If you like day trips, we are only and hour and a half from Boston, 2 hours from Newport, RI and it is right in the middle of our foliage changing color too. You can do all kinds of things when you are in town!

www.TheBigE.com is the official website of the fair to learn more.

Sep 14, 2009 05:39 PM

Marcia Hawken

WILLIAM RAVEIS - Naples, FL

Naples Luxury Specialist

Nancy, Sounds like fun! I am in Eastern Canada this Sept to get away from the heat of FL. Maybe next year it will be Western MA. I will diet for months ahead of time. :)

Sep 14, 2009 10:57 PM

Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist

Kingsbridge Realty, Inc - Hubert, NC

Hi Nancy,
The Big E sounds wonderful. I love the Fall with all the fairs, craft shows and festivals. The food? Yes, that too!

Sep 15, 2009 01:02 AM

Kathryn Acciari

Central One Federal Credit Union - Shrewsbury, MA

Mortgage Loan Originator

Nancy, I've lived in MA for 10 years and still have not been to the MOE. Now that I know there is a Mardi Gras parade, and fudge, I may make the trip. Thanks!

Sep 15, 2009 11:13 PM

Laura Cerrano

Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY

Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Hi Nancy, I'm surprised I haven't even heard of this event, it's something I would LOVE! We are finally having some wonderful events around here so I may not get up there but enjoy if you go and come back and share with us!

Sep 16, 2009 02:45 AM

Mandy Beckett

William Raveis Realty - Newtown, CT

e-Pro,SFR

Nancy~ I love the Big-E! Thanks for the reminder, we will try to make it : )

Sep 18, 2009 02:29 PM

Joseph D. Federico

MVP Realty - Naples, FL

Southwest Florida Homes with Joe Federico

Nancy-I have not been to the Big E in 20 years. I really should get out there and see all the exibits.

Sep 27, 2009 01:08 PM

The Somers Team

The Somers Team at KW Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA

Delivering Real Estate Happiness

The Big E sounds like a great time ! Will look forward to some photos and updates on your blog as I just subscribed : )

Sep 27, 2009 01:50 PM

Michael Bergin

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - ABR - SRES - Alexandria, VA

Northern Virginia Real Estate

Boy, if I didn;t all ready have about a dozen committments over the next two weeks I would be right there. Great coverage of what has to be a great event.

Michael

Sep 28, 2009 09:05 AM

Crystal Pina

774.289.5521 - Worcester, MA

Remax Professional Associates

The only thing I don't like about the Big E is that it means that summer is over, sniff, sniff.

Aug 01, 2010 11:35 AM

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