Crisp air, early sunsets and spooky movie nights. We are officially in cozy season — the time to bundle up on a comfy couch, light a candle and read the night away. If you want to level up your cozy ...

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Following news that The Beach Boys canceled their Thursday night concert at The Big E, officials say the fair will go on as planned this weekend despite a coastal storm on the ...

WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Big E, the largest event on the East Coast and the fourth-largest fair in North America, kicks off on Friday for a 17-day run. The fair opens with Military ...

What should you eat at The Big E? That’s the ultimate question for folks going to the biggest state fair in New England. That’s why we’re here to tell you about all the best foods and where to ...

Peter Chianca, Boston.com’s general assignment editor since 2019, is a longtime news editor, columnist, and music writer in the Greater Boston area, and is the author of Boston.com's weekly Greater ...

Spill your piggy bank on the table and try to lay out as many quarters as you can. Quarters must lie flat; they can touch at their edges as long as they don’t overlap. What’s the most efficient way to ...

The biggest fair in New England is right around the corner, and as always, The Big E has a special lineup of themed days in store for the 2026 fair. Along with daily entertainment, carnival rides, ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Working to keep the majority in Congress, Republicans at the midterm convention in Dallas are showcasing their chief legislative accomplishment — the sweeping package of tax breaks, ...

Fall is fair season in New England, and as September continues, Massachusetts is preparing to welcome back one of its most popular fall fairs: The Big E. Hosted by the Eastern States Exposition, the ...

The Big Ten explained its reasoning for why a second was added to the end of the Michigan and Western Michigan game that resulted in a controversial victory for the Wolverines. It looked like the ...

WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. —The Big E has released its list of new foods for the 2026 fair, set to run Sept. 18 through Oct. 4 in West Springfield. This year’s additions span new vendors, updated menus ...

WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – From deep-fried sushi and Korean corndogs to pickle lemonade slushies and dirty sodas, The Big E is introducing dozens of new food items and several new vendors for ...