WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Wednesday marks Connecticut Day at The Big E, featuring a variety of festivities at the Connecticut Building.
It celebrates Connecticut’s culture with live music, a parade, and culinary delights. This year, the highlight is the participation of Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, which is serving pizza to commemorate its 100th anniversary. They are known for their coal-fired pizzas and will be serving slices on Wednesday and Thursday at the fair.
In honor of this anniversary, a special ‘Pizza Throne’ has been set up in the Connecticut Building, allowing visitors to partake in the celebrations uniquely.
Icons of Southern Rock, The Marshall Tucker Band (MTB) brings its unique sound to The Big E’s Court of Honor Stage on Wednesday at 8 p.m. The show is free with Big E admission.
The Marshall Tucker Band (Eastern States Exposition)
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When is my state/town day at The Big E?
Each day at the Big E honors something specific. For example, the first Friday is Military Appreciation Day at the Big E. Veterans, active duty military and their dependents all get in free. Here are all the special and state days this year:
Friday, September 12 – Military Appreciation Day
Saturday, September 13 – 4-H & FFA Day/Maine Day
Sunday, September 14 – Storrowton Day
Monday, September 15 – Salute to West Springfield
Tuesday, September 16 – Rhode Island Day/Salute to Holyoke
Wednesday, September 17 – Connecticut Day
Thursday, September 18 – Massachusetts Day
Friday, September 19 – New Hampshire Day
Saturday, September 20 – Vermont Day
Sunday, September 21 – Grange Day
Monday, September 22 – Salute to Springfield
Tuesday, September 23 – Salute to Chicopee
Wednesday, September 24 – Salute to Agawam
Thursday, September 25 – Salute to Westfield
Friday, September 26 – Harvest New England Day
Saturday, September 27 – Hooplandia Day
Sunday, September 28 – Salute to Special Olympics
Attendees are reminded to plan their visit carefully, considering parking options and potential traffic. The Big E fair runs through September 28th.
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