The Vince Wylde Experience: The Big E 2026

We hit opening day at the Big E in Springfield, MA — and it was everything you expect from New England’s biggest fair and then some. Veterans Recognition Day brought huge crowds, big energy, and a whole lot of heartfelt moments. We dove straight into the chaos: sausages, fried dough, maple‑drenched everything, and goats my wife absolutely would’ve taken home if she thought she could get away with it. And for the first time ever, I tried an apple cider slushy — not apple‑flavored ice, but the real deal made from actual apples. Tart, cold, refreshing, and honestly the perfect rescue drink when the midday heat kicks up. This is the Big E in all its end‑of‑summer glory, the unofficial start of fall for New Englanders, and a 100‑plus‑year tradition that pulls people in from all over. Come hang out with us and experience opening day the way it really feels.