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Big E 2025: Must-Try Dishes and Fair Highlights

9/17/2025

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The Big E 2025 fair takes place from September 12-25 in West Springfield, Massachusetts, attracting over 1 million visitors.
Food reporter Katelyn Umholtz sampled 17 dishes, featuring five fried items and various foods on sticks.
Highlights included the empanada taco, loaded baked potato, and healthier options like smoked salmon on a stick.
The apple cider Whoopie pie stood out as the top dessert.
The elote corn dog was not recommended compared to a regular corn dog.

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Story summary

The Big E 2025 fair takes place from September 12-25 in West Springfield, Massachusetts, attracting over 1 million visitors.
Food reporter Katelyn Umholtz sampled 17 dishes, featuring five fried items and various foods on sticks.
Highlights included the empanada taco, loaded baked potato, and healthier options like smoked salmon on a stick.
The apple cider Whoopie pie stood out as the top dessert.
The elote corn dog was not recommended compared to a regular corn dog.