Vermont
For Immediate Release -- West Springfield, Mass. -- September 2009
More Info: 413-205-5041
Info Line: 413-205-5115
THE GREEN MOUNTAIN 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 Vermont Building sits along the broad avenue offering fairgoers a unique opportunity to tour its finest destinations, sample some mouth-watering foods and shop for Vermont made crafts and native goods.
Vermont Day is Saturday, September 26, when the Green Mountain State puts its best foot forward for fairgoers from throughout New England. From the finest Vermont products and foods to musical performances, there will be something for everyone at the Fair. Performances include the Brattleboro American Legion Band playing all-American favorites; Rick & the Ramblers, Burlington, with western Swing music; and Atlantic Crossing, Ripton, featuring traditional music from New England, Canada and the British Isles. Vermont marching bands and contingents will perform in The Big E Daily Parade at 5 p.m.
Exhibitors throughout the Fair include: American Flatbread, Waitsfield; Bear's Den Carving, Townshend; Cold Hollow Cider Mill, Waterbury; Halladay's, Bellows Falls; J.C. Image/Vermont Clothing Company, St. Albans; Johnson Woolen Mills, Johnson; Otter Creek Brewing, Middlebury; Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream; Vermont Bee Balm, Craftsbury; Vermont Brewers Association, Springfield; Vermont Cheese Booth, Montpelier; Vermont Crafts Council, Wolcott; Vermont Dairy Promotion, Richford; Vermont Division of Tourism & Marketing, Montpelier; Vermont Flannel Company, East Barre; Vermont Maple Sugarmakers Association, Lincoln; Vermont Morgan Horse Association, Underhill Center; Vermont Prime Emu, Brandon; Vermont State Parks, Waterbury; WDEV Radio Vermont, Waterbury; West River Creamery, Londonderry; and Willow Bend Publishing.
Several additional vendors will be on-site during The Big E including Artistic Stone, East Montpelier, Sept. 18-25; Claire's Country Garden, Alburgh, Sept. 29-Oct. 2; Dancing Bee Gardens, Middlebury, Sept. 21-23; Farm Way, Bradford, Sept. 28-Oct. 1; the Friesians of Majesty, Townshend, Sept. 26-27; Nature's Creative Wood of Vermont, Orleans, Sept. 21-22; Naturopatch of Vermont, Westminster, Sept. 19-21; The Vermont Country Store, Bellow Falls, Sept. 24-28; Vermont Arts Council, Montpelier, Sept. 26-28; Vermont Christmas Tree Council, Chelsea, Sept. 29-Oct. 1; Vermont Farms, Rochester, Oct. 3-4; Vermont Grape and Wine Council, Shelburne, Oct. 2-4; Vermont Highland Cattle, Orleans, Sept. 18-20; and Vermont Llama and Alpaca Association, Essex, Sept. 18-20.
Performers featured during the Fair include the Blues, Jazz and Big Band sounds of the Gerry Grimo Jazz Quintet, Windsor, Sept. 18, 6 p.m.; Honky-tonk, Rockabilly and vintage Country from the Starline Rhythm Boys, Montpelier, Sept. 19, 12:30 p.m., 3 p.m.; acoustic Newgrass music from The Stockwell Brothers, Putney, Sept. 20, 12:30 & 3 p.m.; Folk, Blues, Bluegrass and a little Country from Bourbon Shuffle, Putney, Sept. 25, 6 p.m.; Celtic bagpipe Rock from Prydein, St. Albans, Sept. 27, 12:30 & 3 p.m.; circus arts featuring aerial performances by Nimble Arts, Brattleboro, Sept. 27, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30 p.m.; Pop/Rock from The Rockets, Brattleboro, Oct. 2, 6 p.m.; traditional songs and fiddle music of Vermont from The Sarah Blair Ensemble, Montpelier, Oct. 3, 12:30 & 3 p.m.; and Cajun and Zydeco dance music from Yankee Chank, Fairfax, Oct. 4, 12:30 & 3 p.m.
Look for fine Vermont-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. 14-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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