Vermont
For Immediate Release -- West Springfield, Mass. -- September 2008
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. A replica of each state's original capitol 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 20, 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 and special guests, including Vermont's Governor Jim Douglas, there will be something for everyone at the Fair. Performances include the Knobby Reed Project, a blues band from Swanton, Vt, Brattleboro American Legion Band and WDEV Radio Rangers. Marching bands, including the Brattleboro American Legion Band and The Friesians of Majesty from Townshend will perform in The Big E Daily Parade at 5 p.m. There will also be a booth with information on Friesians in the Vermont Building September 20-22.
Fairtime exhibitors include American Flatbread of Waitsfield; Cold Hollow Cider Mill of Waterbury; Halladay's Harvest Barn of Bellows Falls; Bear's Den Carving of Townshend; Ben & Jerry's; Johnson Woolen Mills, Ellen Feld of Goshen; Howard Coffin of Montpelier; Otter Creek Brewing of Middlebury; Geraldine Hegeman of Clemont, Dawn to Dusk; The Vermont Cheese Booth of Berlin; The Vermont Crafts Council of Montpelier; Dairy Promotion of Richmond; Division of Tourism & Marketing of Montpelier; Maple Sugarmakers of Lincoln, Maple Sugarmakers of Ferisburg; Prime Emu Producers, Inc. of Derby Line; State Parks of Waterbury; The Vermont Flannel Company of East Barre; Vermont Morgan Horse Association; Vermont Snowshoe Furniture; Vermont Soapworks of Waterbury and Vermont Vagabond of Hinesburg, all offering products made in the popular state.
Look for fine Vermont-made foods showcased on New England Specialty Food Day, Friday, Sept. 26 on the lawn. Highlights in include Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream, Vermont Fudge and kettle corn. Choose from some of the finest New England products straight from Vermont.
Join us for New England's Autumn Tradition at The Big E, Sept. 12-28 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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