Today is “Connecticut Day” at the Big E, which celebrates all things New England, including our local foods and Connecticut-made products.
The Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, Massachusetts, now in its 99th year, is one of the largest fairs in the United States.
Prize-winning livestock and produce are showcased at the fair, along with a variety of entertainment, carnival rides and tasty treats.
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Each of New England’s six states are represented at the fair in the form of replicas of their original respective statehouses.
Inside of Connecticut’s building, you’ll find booths showcasing a variety of businesses from all over the Nutmeg State, including “Lego,” “Randy’s Wooster Street Pizza,” “Pez” and “J. Foster’s Ice Cream”
The Big E will run until Oct. 4.
For more information, see the Big E’s Web site.
If you go, send your photos to us at shareit@nbcconnecticut.com.
