Springfield Holyoke, MA, October 5, 2026 — Following the successful conclusion of the annual Big E fair in West Springfield, Massachusetts, the Eastern States Exposition (ESE) has announced procedures for attendees seeking to reclaim personal belongings that were lost during the event. A substantial number of items were gathered by the fair’s lost and found service throughout the duration of the fair.

The Eastern States Exposition is now directing individuals who believe they may have misplaced personal items to follow specific protocols for retrieval. The fairgrounds’ lost and found department has accumulated a significant volume of these unclaimed articles.

Detailed instructions have been provided by the ESE for those wishing to inquire about or claim their lost property. While the summary indicates that specific instructions for in-person claims are available, further details regarding the operating hours or exact location for these claims were not provided.

Attendees are encouraged to make their inquiries promptly. The ESE is managing the collected items and facilitating a process for their return. For items that are not claimed directly, there are also provisions for subsequent inquiries, though the nature of these follow-up procedures was not specified in the provided information.

The Eastern States Exposition has not released specific figures regarding the quantity or types of items collected. Information on the process for reporting a lost item or checking for its availability is being disseminated to assist former attendees in recovering their belongings. The organization aims to return as many personal effects as possible to their rightful owners following the extensive event.


Story summarized from the original created by Matt Price on www.westernmassnews.com, see more information here.

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