THE BIG E EARNS "bEST LOCAL FESTIVAL" IN BEST OF THE VALLEY POLL BY
VALLEY ADVOCATE
The votes are in for Valley Advocate’s Best of the Valley 2025, and The Big E in West Springfield, Mass., has won “Best Local Festival!”
For more than 30 years, the people of Western Massachusetts have been making their voices heard by voting the Valley Advocate’s readers’ poll. The resulting data comprises a comprehensive review of the Pioneer Valley’s finest food, shopping locations, repair, museums, media, recreation, wellness and fitness destinations.
The Best Local Festival award falls under the “Get Out!” category, which encourages readers to visit premiere events in Western Mass., must-see attractions, the best culinary spots and night life locations. The Big E provides a well-blended mix of all the above throughout its runtime of 17 family-friendly, fun-filled days each September.
“I extend sincere gratitude to all who voted for The Big E,” stated ESE President and CEO Gene Cassidy. “It brings me joy to share that it is ranked among the largest events in the world, currently sitting as the fourth largest fair in North America. All who attend The Big E year after year should take pride in this knowledge—the Fair has put Western Mass. on the map and helped to maintain its position, too. Aside from the Fair, we are pleased to present a year-round calendar of events filled with commerce and entertainment, including Hooplandia, the Northeast’s Ultimate 3x3 Basketball Tourney + Festival, as well as The Fiber Festival of New England and many more cherished occasions.”
Tickets, applications for The Big Parade, a first look at this year’s entertainment lineup and more are available now at TheBigE.com!