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Governor Wilbur C. Cross placed the cornerstone of the Connecticut Building on Sept. 20, 1938, just as the mighty “Hurricane of ’38” hit the fairgrounds. The building was officially opened and dedicated the following year. At a cost of $85,000, the fifth addition to the Avenue was modeled after the Old Statehouse in Hartford. With its famous Bulfinch front, the building features brownstone, brick and dignified wooden columns. In Connecticut you’ll learn about the history, agriculture, commerce, natural resources and industries of the Nutmeg State.

2025 Connecticut Building Exhibitors

A.Foley Design (9/12 - 9/21) – Headbands and Stickers

All About Handmade (9/14 - 9/15) - Wooden Handmade Goods

Alpine Drift (9/12 - 9/14) - Wooden Ski Maps

Banana Made Pottery (9/19 - 9/21) - Pottery

Bear's Smokehouse BBQ - Smoked Meats and Side Dishes

Bob's Jerky For a Cause (9/24 - 9/28) - Beef Jerky, Jerky Treats for Dogs

Breakfast at Timothy's (9/19 - 9/21) – Wooden signs, Waterproof Stickers, Original Artwork, Greeting Cards

BrightSide Brew Kombucha (9/22 - 9/23) - Kombucha and Kombucha Slushies

Carib Creations (9/12 - 9/15) - Laser-Crafted Décor, Resin Decor

Connecticut Authors and Publishers (9/12 - 9/15) - Books written by Connecticut Authors

Connecticut Craft Beer Works – Connecticut Craft Beer and Malt Beverages

Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection – Educational Display

Connecticut Department of Agriculture – Various Vendors

Connecticut Farm Wineries – Wine and Wine Slushies

Connecticut Kids Passport (9/12 - 9/13) - CT Kids Passport

Connecticut State Police – Connecticut State Police Presence and Items from Museum

Connecticut Valley Baskets (9/17 - 9/18) - Handwoven Baskets

Connecticut Valley Tobacconist – Cigars with Connecticut-grown Wrappers

Da Last Drip – Homemade Sauces and Apparel

Dannys Smoke House – Loaded Baked Potatoes and The CT Dog

Fascia's Chocolates & Lyman Orchards – Chocolates and Fruit Pies

Fire and Ice Creations (9/24 - 9/25) - Handmade Felt Toys

Florence Griswold Museum (9/16 - 9/18) - Sharing information about the Museum

Foxwoods Resort Casino (9/15 - 9/21) - Giveaways

Frank Pepe’s (9/16 - 9/18) - Pizza

Gerrard Woodworking (9/15 - 9/16) - Wooden Items

Good Ole Boys Kettle Korn – Kettle Corn, Fresh Squeezed Lemonade and Limeade

J. Foster – Ice Cream and Waffle Cones

Jodi Cup of Health (9/22 - 9/28) – Body Butters, Wash, and Moisturizers, Lip Balms

Juniper Loft Soap – Goat Milk Soap

Kinship Glassworks (9/27 - 9/28) - Glass-blowing demonstrations and goods

Lenny & Joe’s Fish Tale – Lobster Rolls, Lobster Mac & Cheese, Lobster Grilled Cheese

Livin’ Country Brand Supply Co (9/12 - 9/21) – Apparel, Wooden Signs, Bottle Openers, Coasters

Luxe Linked (9/18 - 9/26) - Permanant Jewelry

Made By (9/24 - 9/28) – Jams and Jellies, Honey Maple Butter, Honey, Beeswax Wraps

Mohegan Sun – Information about Resort & Casino

New England Air Museum (9/22 - 9/28) - Educational Display and Giveaways

Oh My Ganache (9/24 - 9/25) -

Oma’s Pride (9/12 - 9/17) – All Natural Dog and Cat Treats

Ovelle Coffee (9/18 - 9/21) - Coffee and Sampling

Papa’s CT Mountain Brew – Soda, Cups, and Soda Floats

Perfect Poundcakes – Poundcakes Slices, Strawberry Shortcake, Poundcake Cupcakes

Project Oceanology (9/22 - 9/23) - Educational Display

Randy's Wooster St. Pizza – Pizza Slices Made On-Site, Craft Sodas and Iced Tea

Republic Gastropub – Cheesesteak Egg Rolls, Bacon Wrapped Dates, Tacos and Brussel Sprouts

She's Crafty CT (9/22 - 9/28) – Candles in Recycled Vessels

Sheldons’ Sawmill (9/22 - 9/28) - Wooden Cutting Boards

Simply Jam (9/22 - 9/23) - Hot Pepper Jams

Stitching Dainty (9/20 - 9/21) - Crocheted Goods

Sweet Madeline’s – Apple Cider Doughnuts and Cider

SweetHouse Creations (9/26 - 9/28) - Allergy-friendly Baked Goods

The Bristol Bazaar - Various CT-made Goods

The Cookie Jar (9/27 - 9/28) - Sugar Cookies and various Baked Goods

The HopKnot – Pretzels and Pretzel wrapped items

TreeTrails Adventures (9/19 - 9/21) - Promotional Display

Trinity Creations (9/27 - 9/29) - CT made goods

UConn Athletics (9/12 - 9/14) - Giveaways

Veegmyeats (9/12 - 9/14) - Vegan Baked Goods

VinylDelites (9/12 - 9/17) – Wooden Signs and Coasters

Virginia Wilkos-Stafford (9/22 - 9/23) - Various Handmade Goods

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