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The Big E is located at 1305 Memorial Avenue, West Springfield, MA 01089

In our many travels to the Big E, we have found the following directions from the Concord, Manchester, and Monadnock Regions a nice relaxing trip. You MAY need/want to take another route, it is up to you.

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SO YOU ARE SURE THIS IS THE BEST ROUTE FOR YOU!

Directions via Keene, NH

1. Heading West through Keene continue towards Brattleboro, Vermont on Route 9 West

2. After crossing into Vermont, you will see a traffic circle in front of you.  Enter the traffic circle and take the second exit and follow the signs to I-91 South.

3. You will be on I-91 South for approximately 57 miles.  Take Exit 13-B to Riverdale Street; Bear right immediately after exiting I-91 for Riverdale Street, Route 5 South. Continue South on Riverdale Street.

à The Management Team is staying at the Super 8 Motel on 1500 Riverdale Street (heading away from the Big E or North on Riverdale). There are many hotels, retail stores, and restaurants located along Riverdale Street. We have secured a discounted rate of $69.00++ for our volunteers at the Super 8 Please review the information on how to secure a room..

4. Take the Route 20 Exit off Riverdale Street; proceed into the traffic circle, taking the first exit following Route 20 West.  You will see a Dunkin Donuts on your right and a “Welcome to Springfield” Sign.  The street becomes Park Street, merge into the center lane.

NOTE: There is FREE parking for all volunteers in official Big E “Employee” parking lot on Windsor Street. This lot is located off-site and you will need to take the shuttle into the fair grounds (it actually will take you less time and you get dropped off closer to the NH Building than if you parked in the lot on most days). Check the location and instructions above to be SURE you understand where this parking is located.

If you have to drive directly to The Big E, follow Park Street bearing left onto River Street. From River Street take a left on Memorial Ave. You will see a HUGE Big E Billboard in front of you. The Big E is behind the billboard. Follow parking attendants for directions on how and where to park. You will have to pay for parking at this location.