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The Boston Cream Mini Donuts by The Donut Family are award winning.
The Big E crowned its winner of the 2023 FoodiE Awards, naming the delicious food as number 1. However, you still have a say. Voting for the fan favorite food is still open.
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Fair basics
Tickets: Entry to the fair is $20 for an adult. Children under the age of 13 are $12. You can buy tickets online in advance.
Hours: Gates open at 8 a.m. The Big E Bakery opens at 9. And the buildings are open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Although Midway is open until 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturdays. It is open rain or shine.
Parking: The ground’s parking is cash only and costs $10. The Big E warns there are no ATMs close to Gate 9, so plan accordingly. Motorcycles can park for $5.
Rules: No pets are allowed, unless they are service dogs. Cannabis is not allowed and smoking tobacco is not allowed in certain areas. No weapons are allowed on the grounds. Metal detectors are used at every entrance gate and bags are subject to search.
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