Connecticut Building
For Immediate Release -- West Springfield, Mass. - September 2009
More Info: 413-205-5041
Info Line: 413-205-5115
THE NUTMEG STATE AT THE BIG E'S AVENUE OF STATES
The Avenue of States, showcasing the best of each New England state, is one of the most popular attractions at The Big E in West Springfield, Mass. The Connecticut Building, modeled after the Old Statehouse in Hartford, sits along the broad avenue offering fairgoers a unique opportunity to tour its finest destinations, sample mouth-watering foods and shop for Connecticut made crafts and native goods.
Connecticut Day, sponsored by NewAlliance Bank, is Wednesday, September 23, when the Nutmeg State puts its best foot forward for fairgoers from throughout New England. From the finest Connecticut products and foods to musical performances and special guests, there will be something for everyone at the Fair. Look for special activities scheduled on the front lawn. Marching bands and contingents perform in The Big E Daily Parade at 5 p.m.
Fairtime exhibitors include: Amber Alert; Brian's Fabulous Frybreads, Harwington; the Conn. Agriculture booth; Conn. Authors and Publishers Association; Conn. Commission on Tourism and Culture, Hartford; Conn. Department of Agriculture, Hartford; Conn. Products Guild Store; Conn. Science Center, Hartford; Conn. State Police, Middletown; Conn. Trustee Museum booth; Emilee's Italian Ice, West Hartford; Florian Ratchet-Cut, Plantsville; Frankies Hot Dogs, Waterbury; Global Gecko, Niantic; Kathies Kitchen/Superseedz, Newtown; LEGO Systems Inc., Enfield; Lil Acres Farm Products, Glastonbury; Little Taste of Texas, South Windsor; Nature's Art and Dinosaur Crossing, Montville; Omar Coffee, Newington; PEZ Candy, Orange; the Pine Shoppe, Wallingford; Randy's Wooster Street Pizza, Manchester; Rosie Blake's Candies, New Britain; Thai Taste Restaurant, New Haven; and Timex Corporation, Middlebury.
The Connecticut Wine Council will showcase various fine wines from Connecticut vineyards. View wines from: Connecticut Valley Winery, New Hartford, which was judged to be the Best Small Winery at The Big E's 2009 Northeast Gold Wine Competition; and Rosedale Vineyards, West Hartford and Simsbury, whose "Lou's Red " was awarded Highest Ranking State Wine for Connecticut at the annual competition.
Look for Connecticut-made foods showcased on New England Specialty Foods Day, Friday, October 2, on the lawn, and choose from some of the finest New England products.
Join us for New England's Autumn Tradition at The Big E, Sept. 18-Oct. 4, 2009 in West Springfield, Mass. For more information, visit our website at www.TheBigE.com or call our info line at 413-205-5115.
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