Trade show · West Springfield, Massachusetts
The Big E 2012
Agriculture · Amusement, Entertainment
Dates14–30 Sep 2012This edition has ended
RunningSince 2009Annual · 7 editions on record
Last checked12 Nov 2026Organiser website checked
This is the 2012 edition. It has ended. See The Big E's current page for the next dates.
Key numbers
- Exhibitors
- 470in 2009, organiser's figure
- Visitors
- 1,050,624this edition, organiser's figure
- Editions on record
- 7first in 2009
About The Big E
Hours of Operation
Gates open at 8 a.m.
Most exhibits and buildings are open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Avenue of States & Storrowton Village: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Midway: Sunday - Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.;
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Craft Common: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
From our listing of this edition. Details may have changed since.
Editions
| Year | Dates | Where | Exhibitors | Visitors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 13–29 Sep 2015 | Eastern States Exposition Center West Springfield, Massachusetts | — | 1,050,624 |
| 2014 | 13–29 Sep 2014 | Eastern States Exposition Center West Springfield, Massachusetts | — | 1,050,624 |
| 2013 | 13–29 Sep 2013 | Eastern States Exposition Center West Springfield, Massachusetts | — | 1,050,624 |
| 2012 | 14–30 Sep 2012 | Eastern States Exposition Center West Springfield, Massachusetts | — | 1,050,624 |
| 2011 | 16 Sep – 2 Oct 2011 | Eastern States Exposition Center West Springfield, Massachusetts | — | 1,050,624 |
| 2010 | 17 Sep – 3 Oct 2010 | The Big E West Springfield, Massachusetts | — | 1,050,624 |
| 2009 | 18 Sep – 4 Oct 2009 | Eastern States Exposition Center West Springfield, Massachusetts | 470 | 1,050,624 |
Past editions from the bvents archive (2008–2019) and organiser figures where they were published.