Maine
For Immediate Release -- West Springfield, Mass. -- September 2009
More Info: 413-205-5041
Info Line: 413-205-5115
THE PINE TREE 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 Maine Building sits along the broad avenue offering fairgoers a unique opportunity to tour the state's finest destinations, sample its most delectable foods and shop for Maine-made crafts and native goods.
Maine Day is Saturday, October. 3, when the Pine Tree State puts its best foot forward for fairgoers from throughout New England. The state's special day will include a daylong celebration with musical performances by award-winning, Maritime Country singer/songwriter Debbie Meyers, recipient of top honors at both the 2006 and 2007 Maine Academy of Country Music Awards. Showtimes are 10 & 11 a.m., and 12:45, 2 and 3 p.m.
Myers was raised in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, and now lives in Maine and Florida. Her career has spanned more than 30 years and includes three top 10 singles. Comprised of songs written by Myers and her sister, Shirley, her fourth album has just been recorded in Nashville.
Many other activities are also scheduled outside on the front lawn and inside the building as well. An opening ceremony will take place at 9:45 a.m. followed by Myers' first show of the day. Other special activities include a pie eating contest, sponsored by the Maine Wild Blueberry Commission, 11:45 a.m.; a Maine Trivia Contest, 10:45 a.m., 1:30, 2:45 and 3:45 p.m. Maine marching bands and contingents featuring the Maine Agricultural Commodity Queens will march in The Big E Daily Parade at 5 p.m.
Fairtime building exhibitors include: Graphic Artist Alan Claude, Farmingdale; Bob's Sugarhouse, Dover-Foxcroft; Capt'n Eli's Soda, Portland; Designs by Dannie, South Berwick; Eugenia's Country Flags, Scarborough; Hancock's Gourmet Lobster, Topsham; "`Wicked Whoopies," Gardiner; Lovell Designs, Portland; Maine Aquaculture Association, Hallowell; Maine Potato Board, Presque Isle; Maine Wood Products, Belfast; Minikins, Farmington; Nickerson's Kettle Corn, Newburgh; Unity College, Unity; University of Maine, Machias; and the Wild Blueberry Commission, Orono; as well as tourism information from the Maine Office of Tourism, Maine Tourism Association and the Maine Highlands Area of Bangor.
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 TheBigE.com or call our info line at 413-205-5115.
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