Fourth Thursday: The Big E

September Networking: Boots, Bull, and the Big E

Swap the conference room for a honky tonk. On Thursday, September 24, YPS takes over Dolly's Honky Tonk at The Big E for our monthly networking event, and yes, the mechanical bull will be running.

From 5:30 to 7:30pm you'll find us at Dolly's, just inside Gate 7. Grab a beer served in a cowboy boot glass, a Crazy Cowboy Cheeseburger, or one of the all new Dolly's Dogs from the Boot Scootin' Saloon, and meet the people building careers across the Pioneer Valley. Stompin' Boots line dancing lessons start at 6pm, so come ready to find your footing in more ways than one.

Not ready to call it a night at 7:30? Stay. You're at The Big E with a full fair ticket in hand. Trick Roper Mackenzie Fish performs at 5 and 8pm, Cowboy Mike takes the stage at 9pm, and the cream puffs aren't going to eat themselves.

The details

• When: Thursday, September 24, 5:30 to 7:30pm
• Where: Dolly's Honky Tonk at The Big E. Enter at Gate 7.
• RSVP by: 11:59pm on Sunday, September 6 at SpringfieldYPS.com
• YPS members: Free admission to the Fair on September 24 when you RSVP by the deadline. Limited tickets available. Sign up to secure your spot.
• Not a member yet? RSVP on the YPS site and pay standard admission at the gate, $11 after 5pm. Join YPS before September 7 and you can claim a free ticket instead.

Know before you go

• Member tickets are electronic and may not be sent until the morning of September 24. Watch your inbox that day. (Valid email address is required)
• Parking is available at Gate 9A. Passes are not supplied, so plan for the cost and the walk over to Gate 7.
• September 24 is Massachusetts Day at the Fair. Plan travel accordingly. 
• Food, drinks, and mechanical bull rides are available for purchase.