Impact

Eastern States Exposition serves as a vital economic lifeline for the Northeast, encompassing New England and parts of New York.

Through its flagship events and programs including The Big E, Hooplandia, Fiber Festival of New England, Storrowton Village Museum and more than 120 other shows, the Exposition draws over three million visitors to West Springfield, annually. This activity fuels local businesses, drives regional tourism and generates significant tax revenue that supports infrastructure, schools and essential public services throughout the region.

Regional Economic Highlights:

• $1,167,200,000 in total sales/economic output

• $697,350,000 in gross regional product (GRP)

• $439,160,000 in personal income

• $351,800,000 in disposable personal income

• 8,085 jobs supported across the region

• 3,149 people attracted or retained in the region due to ESE-driven opportunity

Hampden County (The Epicenter):

• $488,990,000 in economic output

• $296,700,000 in gross regional product (GRP)

• $148,800,000 in personal income

• $115,820,000 in disposable personal income

• $19,000,000 in state tax revenue, including $6,200,000 in income taxes and $13,100,000 in sales taxes

• 5,418 local jobs created or supported

• 1,916 residents retained or attracted to the region due to employment and opportunity

Social Impact:

ESE’s economic benefits are inclusive and equitable:

• 60.8% of all jobs created went to individuals without a college degree

• 5,646 jobs were filled by individuals in the bottom 20% of income earners

• 1,310 jobs created across the region supporting Hispanic employment

• Employment growth was observed across all races, income levels and education groups

The Big E is the cornerstone of this impact, drawing more than 1.6 million attendees over 17 days and generating 87 percent of the Exposition’s total revenue. As a not-for-profit operating without state or federal funding, Eastern States Exposition delivers economic return and regional resilience few institutions can match.