The Big E Fair 2026 season is almost here, and if you’re heading to the fairgrounds from anywhere near Springfield, a stop at Zaza Green beforehand is the best way to start the day off right! Between the parking logistics, ticket prices, and what’s allowed through the gates, a little planning goes a long way. This guide covers what you need to know before you go.
When and Where Is the Big E?
The Big E runs September 18 through October 4, 2026, at 1305 Memorial Ave in West Springfield. That’s a 17-day run just a few minutes from Zaza Green, making it easy to swing by on your way to the fairgrounds no matter which day you plan to attend.
Common Questions About Visiting
Where do I park?
Public parking is available at Gate 9, 875 Memorial Ave, for $10 per car or $5 per motorcycle. It’s cash only with no ATMs nearby, so plan ahead before you leave home.
How much are tickets?
Advance 1-day admission runs $17.50 for adults and $11.50 for kids ages 6 to 12, with children 5 and under free.
What should I bring?
Bring cash for parking, comfortable shoes for a lot of walking, and a clear idea of what’s allowed through the gates, since bags and coolers are subject to search at every entrance.
Top Cannabis Picks For The Big E
- Lazy River Products’ FOCUS Juicee Watermelon Gummies: These offer a balanced 1:1 CBD to THC ratio for an easygoing start to the morning.
- Incredibles’ Strawberry Crunch Chocolate Bar: A hybrid treat for anyone who wants something sweet before a long day on foot.
- Choice Chews’ Blue Raz Gummies: These lean sativa for a more energized, focused start.
- Cultivators Classic’s Pineapple Candy Distillate Vape: Brings a tropical, uplifting hybrid puff before you head out.
- Dime Industries’ Blueberry Lemon Haze Signature Line All-in-One: A sativa pick built for an energetic, euphoric buzz.
- Lazy River Products’ Lemon Lime Free-Z Pops: These make a refreshing frozen treat for a warm afternoon.
- Buzzy’s Lemon Lime Beverage: A fast-acting, low-dose soda for easing in before you leave.
- Pine + Star’s Cape Cod Cranberry Can Beverage: This rounds things out with real Massachusetts cranberries in a low-dose sativa can.
Cannabis isn’t permitted anywhere on the fairgrounds. That’s confirmed directly in the Massachusetts Building’s own exhibitor manual, which lists marijuana in any form among the prohibited items right alongside alcohol and other controlled substances. The Big E’s own prohibited items policy confirms the same rule applies fairground-wide, from the entrance gates through every building.
Start Your Big E Day at Zaza Green
Before the rides, the food, and the crowds, swing by Zaza Green to gear up for the day ahead. Check out the menu before you head over, or stop in at 311 Page Blvd #2 on your way to the fairgrounds. We’re open Monday through Saturday from 9 AM to 11 PM and Sunday from 10 AM to 11 PM.
