@wfsbnews: The Big E opened Friday, starting a 17-day run with tens of thousands of people expected at the fairgrounds each day. The fair includes carnival rides, circus performances, state buildings and musical acts at the Court of Honor Stage and the Big E Stage. A handful of new food vendors are debuting this year, including the Backyard Cantina, located near the Big E Stage. Click the link above for more details. #Connecticut #breakingnews #newengland #wfsb #CT #news #localnews #fair #bige #mass #springfield #fairground #openingday #carnivalrides #food #vendors