Apply to Vend in the Vermont Building at the 2026 Big E Fair

The application to vend in the Vermont Building at the 2026 Big E fair opens soon! The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets invites Vermont businesses to apply to this exciting opportunity.

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 that showcase the best of what our state has to offer. The 2026 Big E will take place September 18th-October 4th. 

This annual event provides a unique regional marketing opportunity to Vermont businesses. It is among the top five largest fairs in the United States, with daily attendance regularly exceeding 100,000 people, and is the premier event of the year for many vendors. Fairgoers from all over the Northeast come to the Big E looking to find unique products and to get a head start on their holiday shopping. Last year alone, total sales in the Vermont Building exceeded $2 million! 

The application to vend in the Vermont Building will be open from January 16th until March 1st. Visit the website to view the Request for Applications or learn more about the Vermont building. 

For questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Selina Rooney at selina.rooney@vermont.gov.