The Big E Announces New Foods for 2023 Fair

PUBLISHED ON August 27, 2023

WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — The Big E announces its new foods for the 2023 Fair, Sept. 15 to Oct.1 in West Springfield, Mass. This year’s Big E boasts more than 65 new food items to excite and please your palate. Bring your appetite and be willing to sample some delicious and unique taste sensations!

NEW LOCATIONS

Bacon Bomb, East Rd. – Bacon wrapped burger w/BBQ sauce

Waffleicious, Springfield Rd. — Stuffed waffles on a stick with a variety of toppings

Dolly’s Honky Tonk, Industrial Ave. – Empanadas

Top The Crust, Food Court — Nashville Hot Chicken Pizza, Caramel Apple Snicker Dessert Pizza, Milkshakes red velvet, cookies and cream

Luann’s Bakery, Front Porch – Frosting shots, cookies, variety of cupcakes

Calabrese Market, Front Porch – Popping Kettle Corn Live

Ferrindino Maple, Springfield Rd. — Ferrindino Maple Bacon Hot Dog, Maple Creemee Sundae, Maple Creemee Latte

NEW OFFERINGS FROM YOUR FAVORITE FAIR VENDORS

This year, The Big E Bakery introduces a decidedly New England flavor for its iconic Cream Puff—Maple! Sticking with tradition? Our Big Eclairs, original Cream Puffs and chocolate ganache topped Cream Puffs are available at all three locations: The New England Center, Gate 9A and the Avenue ShowPlace, next to the New Hampshire Building.

The Indian Restaurant, Food Court – Mix Parathas (Sweet and savory crepes)

Harpoon Beer Hall, New England Avenue— Classic Chopped Cheese – soft roll filled with chopped beef topped with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle and secret sauce; Southwest – soft roll filled with chopped beef American cheese topped with caramelized onion, roasted peppers, tater tots, nacho cheese sauce and chipotle mayo; Bacon BBQ – soft roll filled with chopped beef, bacon, American cheese, topped with honey BBQ sauce and lettuce; New England Style – soft roll filled with chopped beef topped with American cheese, fried lobster, lettuce and tartar sauce.

Veggie Patch, Commonwealth Ave. – Buffalo cauliflower wings and Sweet chili cauliflower

Las Kangris Food Truck, Young Building – Pinchos con salsa BBQ (chicken kabob w/BBQ sauce (Puerto Rican Style w/garlic bread on top), Pork shoulder (Pernil) sandwich, Dessert 3 leches cake

Cinnamon Saloon, Hampden Ave. – Oreo Cookie Cinnamon Bun

The Clam Box, Food Court – Hofbrauhaus Venison Sausage w/spaetzle, Clam fritter doughnut, Fried spaetzle with cheese sauce

Angela’s Pizza, Commonwealth Ave. — Mexican Street Corn Pizza

Cannoli King, Food Court – Canoli, Cannoli Donut, Cannoli Cake Bomb & Lobster Tail

Sassy’s Catering, East Rd. – Potato flights, sweet potato sushi

Delucca’s, New England Ave. – Deep fried meatballs on a stick, Italian breaded mozzarella smothered in sauce

Villa of Lebanon, Young Building—baklava and honey balls

New England Craft Beer Pub, Avenue of States—Thanksgiving nachos, charcuterie board

All American Craft Beer Pub, Gate 7 – Polish bomb – Jalapeno cheddar kielbasa patty, pickled onion, dill slaw and horseradish sauce; Pickle flight

White Hut, Food Court – Hot dog poutine, Hamburg poutine, Disco Fries – Crispy French Fries Topped with Gravy, Hot Dogs, Famous Fried onions, and Topped with Cheese Curds

Wurst Haus, Commonwealth Ave. – Hot Brat – Bratwurst Topped with Spicy Onion Chili Crisps, Cherry Pepper Relish and served in a Pretzel Roll; Chicago Red Hot Brat – Bratwurst Topped with Sport Peppers, Chicago Style Green Relish, Pickle, Tomato, Yellow Mustard, Diced Onion, and a dash of Celery Salt, served in a Pretzel Roll; Wurst Cheesy Bacon Brat – Bratwurst Topped with Beer Cheese Sauce, Crispy Bacon and served in a Pretzel Roll; Gebraten Potato Pancakes – Golden Fried Potato Pancakes topped with Bacon, Sour Cream, Sautéed Onions; Loaded Porky Pretzel Bites – Salty Pretzel Bites Topped with Honey Mustard Glazed Pulled Pork, Apple Sauerkraut, Crispy Pork Rinds; Salty Pretzel Bites with beer cheese dipping cheese; Bacon BBQ – soft roll filled with chopped beef, bacon American cheese, topped with honey BBQ sauce and lettuce; New England Style – soft roll filled with chopped beef topped with American cheese, fried lobster, lettuce, tartar sauce.

Chick-Fil-A, East Rd. – Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich, seasonal milkshakes

Stella’s Milk & Cookies, Gate 9A – flavored muffins

Sam Adams Beer Garden, Avenue of States – Island pizza

Cha Feo, Young Building – Hong Kong waffle

Craz-E Burger, New England Avenue – S’mores between a donut

Emma’s Cookie Dough, Hampden Avenue – White Chocolate cranberry & Bacon Berry Cookie Dough

Fluffy’s, Gate 9A – Pickle donut

West Springfield Lions Club, West Rd. – Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich

EB’s, Food Court — Twister fries smothered in American cheese sauce topped with real bacon bits and sour cream.

Poppie’s, Industrial and New England Ave. – Pickle lemonade

Big Kahuna, West Rd. – Dorito Gyro, walking Greek Gyro

RELAX AT A RESTAURANT

Looking for a relaxing meal with family and friends at the Fair? Dine at one of our many sit down locations; Storrowton Tavern, located in Storrowton Village, New England Craft Beer Pub, across from the Rhode Island Building, Sam Adams Beer Garden, on the Avenue of States, West Side Grille and Patio, located inside the Young Building.

EASTERN STATES FARMERS MARKET AND WINE BARN

Fairgoers can sample and purchase award-winning wines from The Big E Northeast Gold Wine Competition and cheeses from throughout New England. Relax and enjoy a wine slushie and cheese plate, or a wine sundae in the cozy courtyard.

The Big E is the fourth largest fair in North America, and runs for 17 days in West Springfield, Mass. Visit TheBigE.com to see a complete list of new food offerings and connect with us on social media or join our mailing list to be the first to get exclusive information about the 2023 Big E.

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