Eastern States Exposition is a not-for-profit corporation committed to excellence in providing year-round opportunities for the development and promotion of agriculture, education, industry and family entertainment while preserving our New England heritage.The Exposition is home to over 100 year-round events, encompassing a wide range of consumer and trade shows, agricultural events, horse and dog shows, educational programs at Storrowton Village Museum and New England's Premier Exposition – The Big E.The Big E is the largest commercial, educational and agricultural exposition in the east. Every fall, 1.5 million people travel to West Springfield for the sights, sounds and flavors of New England. The 17-day Fair features a variety of livestock shows and competitions, world-class entertainment, games and rides, the Avenue of States, a daily Mardi Gras parade and more.For more information on ESE and to see a full schedule of events, please visit TheBigE.com.