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 2025 Big E will take place September 12th to 28th.
The application to vend in the Vermont Building at the 2024 Big E will open January 17, 2025 . Sign up for the Vermont Ag Bulletin to keep up to date on grant deadlines.
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 26, 2025. 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 2024 on Harvest New England Day, more than 117,000 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 Selina Rooney at selina.rooney@vermont.gov with questions.