Big E Gluten-Free Food (16 Options)
As a New Englander, I always get excited when the Big E rolls around. Every September we can enjoy music, rides, shows, and so much more. But let’s be honest, you’re here because of the food!
There are plenty of options if you have celiac disease, or follow a gluten-free diet. In the sections below I’ve listed all places by name, menu items, and their location.
I’m sure I missed a few, because there are dozens of vendors at the Big E. I’ll continue to update this list as new vendors arrive each year.
What is the Big E?
The Big E, formally known as the Eastern States Exposition, is an annual event that begins on the second Friday after Labor Day and runs for 17 days.
The fair is held in West Springfield, Massachusetts and it’s the third largest agricultural fair in the entire country.
The Big E includes all six New England states: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
Big E Gluten-Free Food List
Local fair food isn’t exactly known for a long list of gluten-free options. But the Eastern States Exposition is no small town fair.
There are plenty of things to choose at the Big E. From deep fried Oreo’s to pizza, there’s truly something for everyone.
Now let’s get to the list!
1. Mac & Cheese (New Hampshire)
Location: Inside the New Hampshire building
Menu: Gluten-free macaroni and cheese with bacon topping (optional)
Website: https://www.thebige.com/p/thingstodo/avenue/new-hampshire-building
2. Fresh-Cut Curly Fries
Location: East road
Menu: Gluten-free curly fries
3. LuAnn’s Bakery
Location: The Front Porch
Menu: Gluten-free cupcakes, frosting shots
Website: https://www.luannsbakery.com/
4. Good Ole Boys Kettle Corn
Location: Outside of Connecticut building
Menu: 17 different flavors of gluten-free kettle corn
Website: https://www.goodoleboyskettlekorn.com/
5. Meet on the Street
Location: Outside of Maine building
Menu: Gluten-free French fries (sea salt & pepper, Cajun seasoned, truffle oil & Parmesan), tacos over salad, tacos over fries
Website: https://www.meetonthestreetmaine.com/
6. Baked Potatoes (Maine)
Location: Inside the Maine building
Menu: Freshly baked gluten-free potatoes with butter, sour cream, cheese, chives, and bacon bits toppings
Website: https://www.mainepotatoes.com
7. Cloud Nine Delights
Location: New Hampshire building
Menu: Gluten-free kettle corn, all natural, cholesterol free, peanut free, trans fat free, and a whole grain food
Website: https://www.facebook.com/nhkettlekorn/
8. The Big Piece of Cake
Location: Inside Gate 5
Menu: Gluten-free chocolate cake
9. Thai Chili
Location: Next to the Massachusetts Statehouse building
Menu: Gluten-free Karee Curry rice bowl, gluten-free fries (Thai fries)
Website: https://www.thaichilifoodtruck.com/
10. Top The Crust
Location: Food court
Menu: Gluten-free cauliflower crust pizza, Brussel sprout bacon, Mediterranean, margarita, hot honey pepperoni, 4 cheese, white veggie, Sante Fe, buffalo chicken
11. The Nut Lady
Location: Storrowton Village
Menu: Gluten-free walnuts, mixed nuts, cashews, and pecans
Website: https://thenutlady.biz/
12. Tots-A-Lot
Location: Gate 9a
Menu: Gluten-free tater tots
Website: https://www.facebook.com/p/Tots-a-Lot-100063715114255/
13. Tripp’s Food Truck
Location: Directly behind the Maine building
Menu: Dedicated gluten-free cafe and bakery. They offer items like gluten-free deep fried Oreo’s and cannolis.
Website: https://www.trippsfarmhousecafe.com/
14. Rasham
Location: Opposite of the Coliseum
Menu: Gluten-Free Indian dishes featuring pakora with rice, palak with rice, chana with rice, and vegetable samosa
Website: https://rashamrestaurant.com/
15. Soulfully Vegan
Location: Near the E stage
Menu: Vegan burgers with gluten-free buns, loaded fries, spicy PB&J burger, and milkshakes
Website: https://soulfullyvegan.com/
16. Vermont Marshmallows
Location: Directly behind the Vermont building
Menu: Gluten-free marshmallows with a twist. Try their s’macaron, yippie pie, fluff choco taco, classic s’more, and toasted marshmallow on a skewer.
Website: https://www.vermontmarshmallow.com/
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