Rhode Island Building
For Immediate Release -- West Springfield, Mass. -- September 2009
More Info: 413-205-5041
Info Line: 413-205-5115
THE OCEAN 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. A replica of Newport, Rhode Island's Old Statehouse sits along the broad avenue offering fairgoers a unique opportunity to tour its finest destinations, sample its most delectable foods and shop for Rhode Island-made crafts and native goods.
Rhode Island Day is Tuesday, September 22, when the Ocean State will put its best foot forward for fairgoers from throughout New England. From the best Rhode Island products and foods to musical performances and special guests, there will be something for everyone at the Fair. Special indoor activities include RI Historian David Ely, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Story Lady Jeanne Donato, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Outdoor activities feature the AVENUE A band, 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. on stage and square dancers, noon -2 p.m., on the lawn. Several high school bands will perform on the street in front of the Rhode Island Building including Portsmouth, 3:00 p.m.; Hendricken, 3:20 p.m.; Mt. Hope, 3:40 p.m.; Scituate, 4:00 p.m.; and Middletown, 4:20 p.m. Marching bands and contingents march in The Big E Daily Parade at 5 p.m.
Fairtime exhibitors include: Bad Dog Tools, Bristol; Cabral Embroidery, Johnston; Del's Lemonade, Cranston; Kenyon Corn Meal Company, Usquepaugh; Lady Ann Candies, Warwick; National Chain Company, Warwick; Only in Rhode Island, Newport; Rhode Island Artists, Cranston; Rhode Island State Police, North Scituate; Tucker Seafood, North Kingstown; Valerie's Creations, Pawtucket; and Venda Ravioli, Usquepaugh.
Stop by the Rhode Island Building and meet some of the Ocean State's authors including Roberta Humble, The Right to Crow, Rhode Island's Friendly Faces and Historic Armories of Rhode Island, Fri., Sept. 18 and Tues., Sept. 22; Joan Creamer, The Magic Sceptre series, Sat., Sept. 19, Sun., Sept. 20, Tues., Sept. 22, Sat., Sept. 26, and Sun., Sept. 27; Portia Little, Bread Pudding Bliss, The Easy Vegetarian; Recipe's, Roses and Rhyme, and New England Seashore Recipes, Mon. Sept. 21; Ann Marie Sutton, Murder Stalks a Mansion and Gilded Death, Wed., Sept. 23, Wed. Sept. 30 and Thurs., Oct. 1; Michael Dutton, Christmasville, Thurs., Sept. 24, Fri. Sept. 25; Barbara Lesko, Lighthouse Life, Tues., Sept. 29; Jan Whitfield, Mystic Island, Mon., Sept. 28; and Muriel Barclay, the PUMA series of cook books, Fri., Oct. 2, Sat., Oct. 3 and Sun., Oct. 4. The authors will be on-hand from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Look for fine Rhode Island-made foods showcased on New England Specialty Food Day, Friday, October 2 on the lawn.
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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