Maine will again be open for business on the Avenue of States at the Eastern States Exposition, home of The Big E, in West Springfield, MA



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DACF News Release


*For Immediate Release
*September 10, 2025

*Maine Celebrates a Century of Tradition at The Big E*

*AUGUSTA, Maine* –Maine will again be open for business on the Avenue of States at the Eastern States Exposition, home of The Big E, in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Since 1925, the Maine Building [ [link removed] ] has welcomed millions of visitors to experience the state’s farms, forests, fisheries, artisans, and entrepreneurs, all under one iconic roof.

The Big E, the largest fair in the Northeast, runs *September 12–28, 2025*, attracting more than 1.6 million visitors annually.

*Highlights in the Maine Building this year include:*


* *Maine Day* – "Saturday, September 13"
* *4-H/FFA Day* – "Saturday, September 13"
* *Harvest New England Day* – "Friday, September 26"

*Celebrating the Year of Youth in Agriculture*

The 2025 fair also offers a special opportunity to celebrate Maine’s *Year of Youth in Agriculture* [ [link removed] ], which recognizes the next generation of farmers, foresters, and food leaders. Each September at the Big E, 4-H and FFA members represent their communities by competing, showcasing skills, and building connections. Their presence continues a long tradition of youth leadership and innovation on the Avenue of States.

*As noted in the Governor’s proclamation [ [link removed] ] declaring Saturday, September 13, 2025, as The Maine Building’s Centennial Celebration Day*: “Each year at the Big E, 4-H and FFA youth from across Maine proudly compete, showcase their talents, and build connections with peers from across the region, and in 2025, Maine’s Year of Youth in Agriculture, these programs stand as a proud reminder of Maine’s deep agricultural traditions and the pivotal role that these young leaders play in carrying them forward.”

*2025 Maine Building Vendors and Exhibitors*

Inside the Maine Building, fairgoers are welcomed by exhibitors who not only greet visitors but also share their goods, wares, talents, crafts, and delicious foods. Each exhibitor helps visitors experience Maine in a personal way, offering them the chance to taste, see, and bring home something authentic from the Pine Tree State.


* Bare Bones Handsewn [ [link removed] ] (9/24-9/28)
* Dailey Woodworking and Friends [ [link removed] ]
* Ebenezer Akakpo [ [link removed] ] (9/27-9/28)
* Emily Foran [ [link removed] ]
* Fire & Company [ [link removed] ]
* FLYN [ [link removed] ] (9/24-9/28
* KDK Consulting Team [ [link removed] ]
* Ledgeway Farm [ [link removed] ]
* Liberty Graphics [ [link removed] ]
* Maine Aquaculture Association [ [link removed] ]
* Maine Flower Collective and guests [ [link removed] ]
* Maine Forest Service [ [link removed] ] (9/13)
* Maine Homestead Inc. [ [link removed] ] (9/12-9/17)
* Maine Lobster Rolls [ [link removed] ]
* Maine mocktails and cold drinks [ [link removed] ]
* Maine Office of Tourism [ [link removed] ]
* Maine Potato Board [ [link removed] ]
* Maine Wines [ [link removed] ]
* Maineland stone & art (9/18-9/23)
* Mainely Handrails [ [link removed] ]
* MARTINI Jewels [ [link removed] ]
* Pen & Cob Farm [ [link removed] ] (9/18-9/23)
* Pussums Cat Company [ [link removed] ]
* QP Burger Ultimate Maine Hot Dogs & Burgers [ [link removed] ]
* Real Maine [ [link removed] ] (9/13)
* Sider's Woodcrafting [ [link removed] ]
* Slice O'Country [ [link removed] ]
* Sunshine Apothecary [ [link removed] ]
* Sweet Monkey Business [ [link removed] ] (9/12-9/17)
* Tree of Life Maple Farm [ [link removed] ]
* Tripp's Farmhouse Café [ [link removed] ]
* Valley View Orchard Pies [ [link removed] ]
* West Maquoit Vinegar Works [ [link removed] ] (9/25-9/28)
* Winter Whimsies [ [link removed] ]

*About the Maine Building*

Built in 1925, the Maine Building was designed as a permanent exhibition hall to showcase Maine’s culture, commerce, and craftsmanship. Nearly a century later, it remains a vital hub where fairgoers can experience the tastes, artistry, and spirit of Maine in one destination.

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Media Contact: Jim Britt <[email protected]> (207) 480-0558

"The Maine Building on the Avenue of States at the Big E (DACF Photo)"

The Maine Building on the Avenue of States at the Big E [ [link removed] ]


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