With more than 1.6 million attendees, The Big E broke an all time total attendance record for the 17 days of the fair.
The Big E is considered one of the largest fairs in the U.S. and Canada, according to Carnival Warehouse. It opened for the season on Sept. 13 and lasted until Sept. 29.
It was named the third largest fair in 2021. However, by 2023 it was the seventh largest fair in the U.S…