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Big E Fair Draws Crowds Amid Concert Changes

9/20/2025

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The Big E in West Springfield, MA, is attracting large crowds for its second weekend.
Governor Maura Healey highlighted the fair's significance as an economic driver and a celebration of local heritage.
Last year, the fair recorded over 326,000 visitors during the middle weekend, with a peak single-day attendance of 178,608.
TLC canceled their performance, and Big Boi will perform a free concert instead.
Concerts include artists like The Avett Brothers and ZZ Top, running until September 28, but attendance figures are withheld this year due to safety concerns.

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Story summary

The Big E in West Springfield, MA, is attracting large crowds for its second weekend.
Governor Maura Healey highlighted the fair's significance as an economic driver and a celebration of local heritage.
Last year, the fair recorded over 326,000 visitors during the middle weekend, with a peak single-day attendance of 178,608.
TLC canceled their performance, and Big Boi will perform a free concert instead.
Concerts include artists like The Avett Brothers and ZZ Top, running until September 28, but attendance figures are withheld this year due to safety concerns.