The Vermont Building is one of six public market style buildings on the Avenue of the States at the Big E, a 17-day fair and exposition which takes place each September in West Springfield, MA. During this event, which brings in approximately 1.6 million people each year, the Vermont Building hosts a variety of Vermont food and retail businesses which showcase the best of what our state has to offer.
The 2024 Big E will take place September 13th-29th.
The application to vend in the Vermont Building at the 2024 Big E is now closed. Sign up for the Vermont Ag Bulletin to keep up to date with when applications for 2025.
HARVEST NEW ENGLAND DAY
Businesses interested in trying their product out at the Big E without a multi-day commitment are encouraged to first participate by vending at Harvest New England Day. Harvest New England Day is a single-day, farmers market style event that will take place on Friday, September 27, 2024. This is a great opportunity for businesses who are interested in trying out their product at the Big E without a multi-day commitment. In 2022 on Harvest New England Day, more than 119,000 people visited the Big E fairgrounds!
Interested businesses must apply to this competitive opportunity by June 1st to be considered. The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets seeks to support a diversity of businesses through this event. Priority will go to Vermont-based businesses whose products celebrate the state’s culture and heritage and align with its reputation for quality and craftsmanship.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to share your products with a large audience of people eager to experience the quality of Vermont! Please contact Kristen Brassard at kristen.brassard@vermont.gov with questions.