The Big E
Today, I leave my writing for a while. I move from my desk and screen to really move at the Big E.
What is the Big E for those of you who don't live in New England? It is the Exposition in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Think of the famous Iowa Fair with over one million visitors; well the Big E has over one and a half million visitors at last year's count. It is the only cross state fair in the nation and includes all the New England States with buildings representing each state's productivity and culture. Originally started in 1916, the Fair is 103 years old. Like all state fairs, it's initial goal was to bring together all those interested in displays of farming and related activities.
It is fun for all ages. For me, it is a source of inspiration for characters; the world is open to me when I visit the Big E today. Tourists, who happen to be in the area, go to the Fair. I'm fascinated by what is 'in' this year from product sold such as fried oreo cookies to squishy mops to a new design out-building. I sit in electric comfort chairs. I listen to healthy VitaMix commercials. I'll go to the circus. I'll listen to free entertainment. I'll eat egg dishes in Massachusetts building, potatoes in Maine building, cheese in Vermont building, touch woolen blankets and jackets in New Hampshire building, eat various yummy fish in Rhode Island building, and desserts in Connecticut Building. Actually lots more in each building with several states offering maple syrup and its many products.
Kids are everywhere along with seniors, handicapped, and millenniums and whatever other designation you can think of. It is truly a Fair for all with music and entertainment and hawkers. Think of it as a multi-dimensional stage play with all of us as part of the theatre.
My visit will weary my body but relax my soul.
K. B. Pellegrino, Author
What is the Big E for those of you who don't live in New England? It is the Exposition in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Think of the famous Iowa Fair with over one million visitors; well the Big E has over one and a half million visitors at last year's count. It is the only cross state fair in the nation and includes all the New England States with buildings representing each state's productivity and culture. Originally started in 1916, the Fair is 103 years old. Like all state fairs, it's initial goal was to bring together all those interested in displays of farming and related activities.
It is fun for all ages. For me, it is a source of inspiration for characters; the world is open to me when I visit the Big E today. Tourists, who happen to be in the area, go to the Fair. I'm fascinated by what is 'in' this year from product sold such as fried oreo cookies to squishy mops to a new design out-building. I sit in electric comfort chairs. I listen to healthy VitaMix commercials. I'll go to the circus. I'll listen to free entertainment. I'll eat egg dishes in Massachusetts building, potatoes in Maine building, cheese in Vermont building, touch woolen blankets and jackets in New Hampshire building, eat various yummy fish in Rhode Island building, and desserts in Connecticut Building. Actually lots more in each building with several states offering maple syrup and its many products.
Kids are everywhere along with seniors, handicapped, and millenniums and whatever other designation you can think of. It is truly a Fair for all with music and entertainment and hawkers. Think of it as a multi-dimensional stage play with all of us as part of the theatre.
My visit will weary my body but relax my soul.
K. B. Pellegrino, Author
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