WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - The last weekend of The Big E is underway, so it's your last chance to visit New England's greatest fair! Natives of Ireland’s Dingle Peninsula return to Big E with various handcrafted products Fairgoers have just two days left to enjoy all the sights and sounds of The Big E, and this weekend's lineup of events will make for a fun-filled final weekend. Saturday is Hooplandia Day, and basketball fans will be celebrating Springfield's basketball tradition. Plus, Special Olympics Day is Sunday, and athletes will be welcome to experience all the fair has to offer. Some big-name performers will take to this stage this weekend. Last night was Brothers Osborne, Public Enemy performs Saturday night, and then Big Time Rush takes to the Big E Arena on Sunday to close out the fair. This year, The Big E broke seven attendance records, and it's not done yet! The 2024 attendance totals just over 1.2 million people, and the all-time single-day attendance record was set last Saturday with 178,608 people through the gates. With all these exciting events, there is likely to be traffic heading into the fair, so plan for your day. Leave early, have a plan to park, and stay patient. Once you're through the gates, there are so many ways to celebrate New England at its greatest fair. What time do the gates and buildings open? The gates open at 8:00 a.m. every day. The Big E Bakery is open from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 p.m. The Buildings and Craft Common is open from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The Avenue of States and Storrowton Village Museum & Shops is open from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The New England Center is open from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Midway is open Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m., and Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. The Big E Fair September 13 to September 29 Last weekend of The Big E in West Springfield: What to expect Natives of Ireland’s Dingle Peninsula return to Big E with various handcrafted products Big E’s Harvest New England Day pays homage to our region’s farmers Final weekend of The Big E’s record-breaking run