WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The return of the Big E has brought in dozens of vendors from across the country and for the ones we spoke with, it's an experience they have a lot of fun with.


What You Need To Know

  • Friday was opening day for the Big E, one of the biggest festivals in the country

  • DeLuca's Italian Cuisine from Ohio is a mobile restaurant which sell's pasta, pizza, meatball sandwiches, chicken parm sandwiches, soups, and more comfort food items, all homemad

  • Connecticut-based Omar Coffee Company is another vendor taking part in the big E again, serving hot and iced beverage options, along with different flavors

  • Omar Coffee Company is a fourth-generation family business that’s been around since the 1930s. The business mainly operates in manufacturing now, selling their roasted brand of coffee to establishments like schools, hospitals and stores. 

"It gets our name out there and the Big E," said Omar Coffee Company Manager Shannon Cercone. "There's so many people here. It's fun for us and the customers. We hope so we're promoting our business as well."

"It's fall's time to eat its time for everybody to enjoy some great food and we serve nothing but comfort food," said DeLuca's Italian Cuisine Owner Ric Pachell. "So we sell pasta, pizza, meatball sandwiches, chicken parm sandwiches, soups, everything you need, we have it here for you."

Pachell said his business came all the way out from Ohio.

A mobile restaurant, it's been coming to the Big E for decades. Pachell said the secret ingredient for the warm meals are the people who prepare the food.

"It's all homemade, there is nothing store bought," Pachell said.  "The bread is just amazing, and the pizzas are the best thing."

Connecticut-based Omar Coffee Company is another vendor taking part in the big E once again, serving hot and iced beverage options, along with different flavors.

A fourth-generation family business that’s been around since the 1930s, Cercone says they mainly operate in manufacturing now, selling their roasted brand of coffee to establishments like schools, hospitals and stores. 

And whether it's getting your day started or trying to stay awake while at the festival, Cercone says every cup will offer something special. 

"We slow roast, so a lot other companies roast quickly," said Cercone. "And we also buy our quality beans from all over the world really."

Both vendors said they're looking forward to putting smiles on all their customers faces with their tasty options throughout the Big E. The fair itself will run through Sunday, Sept. 29.