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What’s cooking at the Big E

We hope you’re hungry for lots of foodie specials from this year’s Big E State Fair.

The Ferris wheel at The Big E State Fair.

All is fair at the annual state fair.

Photo by @plaidtink

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The Big E is back now through Sunday, Oct. 1 in Springfield. There are 65+ food items to try at the fair and the Big E Bakery’s annual flavor is maple, which you can try in eclairs + original cream puffs.

Bring your appetite — these are just a few of the unique offerings on the menu this year.

What’s new?

  • Waffleicious — Stuffed waffles on a stick with a variety of toppings
  • LuAnn’s Bakery — Frosting shots, cookies, and an assortment of cupcakes
  • Top The Crust — Nashville hot chicken pizza and caramel apple snicker dessert pizza
  • Ferrindino Maple — Maple bacon hot dogs and maple creemee sundaes

What’s not to miss?

  • Harpoon Beer Hall — Classic chopped cheese, a soft roll filled with chopped beef, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, and a secret sauce
  • New England Craft Beer Pub — Thanksgiving nachos
  • Fluffy’s Donuts — Pickle donut
  • Big Kahuna — Dorito Gyro
  • Apple Fries — Jolly Rancher extreme slush
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