State of Maine Building at Eastern States Expo

Visit us at the Maine Building from September 13 to September 29, 2024.
Maine Day at the Big E is Saturday, September 14, 2024.

The Big E is an annual event that begins on the second Friday after Labor Day and runs for 17 days each September.

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The Maine Building

The State of Maine Building is an exhibition venue showcasing the best of Maine to more than 850,000 visitors annually who attend "The Big E." The building is located on the grounds of Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, Massachusetts on the Expo’s Avenue of New England States.

The Agricultural Resource and Development Division of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) operates and maintains the building for the purpose of "exhibiting, publicizing and advertising Maine's products and resources in agriculture, industry, fisheries, forests, wildlife and recreation." The State of Maine has participated in this exciting display of New England traditions since 1925.

Maine Building Exhibitors

Find contact information, product offerings, and learn more about featured brands and businesses.

Brands and organizations A little bit about this Maine participant Maine Building location in 2024 Short- and full-length dates. The fair is 9/13-9/29 Find them online to shop or connect year-round!
Agaseke LLC Handcrafted in Maine. Baskets and earrings made from sweetgrass and sisal plant fibers 18 9/13-9/29 agaseke.org
Creighton Studios A featured art installation: delight in MECA-trained artist, Chad Creighton's ability to give new life to an old material, and make unique pieces featuring animals.  Interior display 9/13-9/29 creightonstudios.com
Dailey Woodworking and Friends Handmade wood products, plus items from up to 15 Maine makers 3, 4 9/13-9/29 daileywoodworking.com
Fields Fields Blueberries Learn about Maine wild blueberries directly from a farmer! Front lawn 9/13-9/15 fieldsfieldsblueberries.com
Fire & Company Wood-fired pizza by the slice or whole pie O4  9/13-9/29 fireandcompany.com
Liberty Graphics America's original water-based ink shirts! Shirts of all types for all ages, plus tea towels from a Maine-based, employee-owned cooperative. Front lawn 9/27-9/29 lgtees.com
Maine Aquaculture Association Smoked salmon on a stick, old-fashioned Maine root beer, and info about Maine aquaculture, including the Oyster Trail! 19, 20 9/13-9/29 maineaqua.org
Maine Craft Beer & Cider Craft beer and cider from Maine O1 9/13-9/29 noblemeats.com
Maine Forest Service It's been true for more than 80 years: "Only You Can Prevent Wildfires" Come meet Smokey Bear and learn about one of the most forested states in the U.S.! Front lawn 9/14; Maine Day maine.gov/dacf/mfs
Maine Homestead Inc. Classic and original pickles, jams and relish S-1 9/19-9/24/24 mainehomesteadmarket.com
Maine Lobster Rolls Delicious, fresh Maine lobster rolls 21, 22 9/13-9/29 seafoodfrommaine.com
Maine mocktails and cold drinks Refreshing non-alcoholic drinks with uniquely Maine flavors 9 9/13-9/29 royalrosesyrups.com shop.venasfizzhouse.com
Maine Office of Tourism Talk with Maine tourism staff for travel advice, and learn about Maine's eight Tourism Regions to plan your visit! 1 9/13-9/29 visitmaine.com
Maine Potato Board Baked potatoes made with fresh, sustainable, delicious, and nutritious Maine potatoes 8 9/13-9/29 mainepotatoes.com
Maine Tasting Center A delicous taste of Maine-made food and drink - enjoy samples on Maine Day at the fair. Vist them when you're in Maine! Front lawn 9/14; Maine Day mainetastingcenter.com
Maine Wines Wine slushies and wine by the glass O2 9/13-9/29 noblemeats.com
Mainely Handrails A featured art installation: don't miss these unique metal pieces featuring dragonfly garden décor, benches, and firepits! As seen on Maine Cabin Masters.  Interior display 9/13-9/29 mainelyhandrailsllc.com
MARTINI Jewels Artisan jewelry made in Maine with recycled fine metals and ethically sourced gemstones 2 9/13-9/29 martinijewels.com
Pineland Farms Dairy Company Award winning aged cheeses, cheese curds and crumbles made with milk from Maine's dairies S-1 9/14-9/15 pinelandfarmsdairy.com
Pussums Cat Company Premium catnip toys, cat toys, and cat lover gifts S-2 9/13-9/29 drpussums.com
Real Maine Helping people connect with Maine farms and products year-round Front lawn 9/14; Maine Day realmaine.com
Sider's Woodcrafting Wooden cutting, charcuterie boards and more, with free, on-site laser engraving 6 9/13-9/29 siderswoodcrafting.com
Slice O'Country Small batch jams, preserves, pickles and condiments  S-2 9/27-9/29 sliceocountry.com
Sunshine Apothecary Safe, chemical-free, handcrafted creams, salves, and tinctures made from plants in Maine 5 9/13-9/29 sunshineapothecary.com
Thirty Acre Farm Sauerkraut, kimchi, and hot sauce "Farmed & Fermented in Midcoast Maine"  Front lawn 9/14; Maine Day thirtyacrefarm.com
Tree of Life Maple Farm Organic Maine maple products, including syrup, maple cream, maple candies, maple cotton candy, delicious maple coffee, and gift boxes 14, 15, 16, 17 9/13-9/29 treeoflifemaplefarm.com
Tripp's Farmhouse Café Dedicated gluten-free food trailer, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and donuts O3 9/13-9/29 trippsfarmhousecafe.com
Valley View Orchard Pies Bakery specializing in fruit pies and whoopie pies. Try them at the fair, and shop year-round 10, 11, 12 9/13-9/29 valleyvieworchardpies.com
West Maquoit Vinegar Works Uniquely delicious vinegars made from Maine-sourced ingredients S-1 9/25-9/29 westmaquoitvinegarworks.com
Winter Whimsies Hand-crafted in Maine, personalized polymer clay ornaments in a variety of designs 7 9/13-9/29 winterwhimsies.com

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Other "Big E" Activities, Events and Tickets

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