These are some of the new foods at The Big E (2024)

A reimagined Craz-E Burger, crepes, raw oysters and more are coming to The Big E in September.

The Big E in West Springfield is the largest fair in New England. It lasts from Sept. 13-Sept. 29 and will likely have more than a million attendees over the 17 days.

The fair is known for its unique food options, including a variety of pickle themed foods.

One of the big changes is that BLC Ventures LLC, which operates The Big E Bakery, has completely overhauled all of the permanent food vendor locations in the Better Living Center building, including the two former Glass House restaurants.

“Our goal is to transform the Better Living Center into a food destination,” EJ Dean, owner of BLC Ventures LLC, said in a press release. “We have created a unique, one-of-a-kind experience at every location with a little bit of something for everyone.”

See below for a list of some of the new foods coming to the fair this year.

• The reimagined Craz-E Burger will be made with an Angus beef “smash burger” topped with cheese, bacon and onion rings and placed between two full, fresh glazed donuts. It will be located at The Emporium inside Better Living Center. The menu will also include hamburgers, cheeseburgers, chicken fingers, hot dogs and crispy chicken wraps.
• New England Coffee and fresh mini donuts made on site with four different dribble sauces: Bavarian Cream, strawberry jam, chocolate sauce and cinnamon sugar will be at Dribbles inside The Better Living Center.
• Sweet and savory crepes such as strawberry, banana, Nutella, ham and cheese and spinach and cheese will be available inside The Better Living Center at The Nook.
• Want margaritas served with cotton candy on top? Those drinks, along will other speciality co*cktails and beer will be at The Cantina inside The Better Living Center.
• The Wine Loft in partnership with Francis Ford Coppola Winery will be located in the former second floor Sports Lounge. It “will create an intimate and cozy experience with a wide variety of wines offerings, and flights, paired with charcuterie platters,” the press release stated.
• NOLA Cajun Kitchen and Raw Bar will be operated by Bill Collins, of Center Square Grill in East Longmeadow. It will include a brand-new kitchen, a beer garden that can accommodate up to 70 people along the Front Porch, and a bar counter that will serve raw oysters, shrimp co*cktails and shellfish towers, according to the press release. It will be located in the former Craz-E Burger building. Other menu items at the NOLA Cajun Kitchen and Raw Bar are Maryland cajun crab cakes, fried crawfish tails, Jamaican jerk chicken served with dirty rice, jambalaya, beignets and bread pudding.
• Daily grab ‘n’ go foods, such as cheeseburgers, Caesar salads, giant pretzels, chicken fingers, fries and pizza will be available at The Mick Express. It will be located at the former location of the West Side Grille in the Young Building.
• Dingle Distillery will have a full bar with curated co*cktails, the press release stated.
• Downeast Cider Airstream will have ciders and beers.

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