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

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

Wishing you happiness, health and wealth ~

Nancy Kent ~ Western Mass Real Estate

RE/MAX Hill & Valley

NaKent@comcast.net

Posted by Nancy Kent, RE/MAX Hill & Valley, Western Mass on 09/15/2009 12:10 AM

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10 Comments on The Big E is coming! The Big E is coming!

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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.

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.

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. :)

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

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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!

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!

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

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

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

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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

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