State of Maine Building at Eastern States Expo

Visit us at the Maine Building from September 12 to September 28, 2025.
Maine Day at the Big E is Saturday, September 13, 2025.

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!
Author Ash Maine-themed educational books for children. 9 9/12-9/17  
Bare Bones Handsewn Once the shoemaking capital of the world, Bare Bones Handsewn has made Lewiston, Maine their headquarters. Using traditional skills, in traditional settings, our moccasins are made masterfully by some the most experienced and talented hands in the business. Come wear Bare Bones Handsewn, we're BBH - Bringing Back Handsewn. S-1 9/24-9/28 bareboneshandsewn.com
Dailey Woodworking and Friends Handmade wood products, plus more than a dozen Maine makers. Add this to your must-see for quality, local gifts! 3, 4 9/12-9/28  
Fire & Company Maine hospitality from the Fire & Co. team! Enjoy wood-fired pizza by the slice or whole pie. Rear back yard 9/12-9/28 fireandcompany.com
FLYN Artistic designe stictched onto apparel for exploring the outdoors. 9 9/24-9/28 flynhats.com
Ledgeway Farm Goats milk soaps, and skin products made in the family soap studio and available year-round! 2 9/12-9/28 ledgewayfarm.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 9/12-9/28 maineaqua.org
Maine Craft Beer & Cider Maine craft beer and cider Rear back yard 9/12-9/28 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 9/13; Maine Day maine.gov/dacf/mfs
Maine Homestead Inc. Classic and original pickles, jams and relish using Maine farm ingredients! Select a gift box for yourself or a friend.  S-1 9/12-9/17 mainehomesteadmarket.com
Maine Lobster Rolls Delicious, fresh Maine lobster rolls from a family who feel as comfortable on the ocean as in the Maine Building. 21, 22 9/12-9/28 seafoodfrommaine.com
Maine mocktails and cold drinks Refreshing non-alcoholic drinks with uniquely Maine flavors. A must-stop to learn how Maine-farm ingredients infuse flavor into every sip.  Rear lawn 9/12-9/28 royalrosesyrups.com shop.venasfizzhouse.com
Maine Office of Tourism Planning a trip? Don't miss chatting with staff to learn about Maine's eight Tourism Regions and places for making memories when you visit Maine. 1 9/12-9/28 visitmaine.com
Maine Potato Board Dive into a Maine potato from "The County". This meal in a peel is baked fresh, ready for a dollop of whipped cream, or all the toppings!  8 9/12-9/28 mainepotatoes.com
Maine Wines Featuring Maine wines, as wine slushies or wine by the glass O2 9/12-9/28 noblemeats.com
Maineland stone & art Carved art from stone for your garden and gifting. 9/18-9/23  
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 9/12-9/28 mainelyhandrailsllc.com
MARTINI Jewels Artisan jewelry made in Maine with recycled fine metals and ethically sourced gemstones 18 9/12-9/28 martinijewels.com
Pen & Cob Farm Find a taste of Maine for yourself or a loved one! Selling syrups, jams, and condiments using ingredients that are farmed and foraged in Downeast Maine. S-1 9/18-9/23  
Pussums Cat Company Premium catnip toys, cat toys, and cat lover gifts S-2 9/12-9/28 drpussums.com
QP Burger Ultimate Maine Hot Dogs & Burgers Chef Mike is an award-winning chef and restauranter brining big flavors using the best of what Maine has to offer. American classics done the Real Maine way - burgers, red-snapper hot dogs, and chips for an old-fashioned fair experience.  Rear back yard 9/12-9/28 northbeaconoyster.com
Real Maine Helping people connect with Maine farms and products year-round Front lawn 9/13; Maine Day realmaine.com
Sider's Woodcrafting Wooden cutting, charcuterie boards and more, with free, on-site laser engraving 6 9/12-9/28 siderswoodcrafting.com
Slice O'Country Small batch jams, preserves, pickles and condiments  10 9/12-9/28 sliceocountry.com
Sunshine Apothecary Safe, chemical-free, handcrafted creams, salves, and tinctures made from plants in Maine 5 9/12-9/28 sunshineapothecary.com
Sweet Monkey Business A bakery based in Belfast, Maine that specializes in a artisanal shortbread cookies and superfood granola, striving for local indredients - available year-round! S-1 9/12-9/17 sweetmonkeybusiness.com
The Holy Donut Gluten Free Maine Potato Donuts Front lawn 9/13; Maine Day theholydonut.com
Tree of Life Maple Farm Organic Maine maple products, including syrup, maple cream, maple candies, maple cotton candy, delicious maple coffee, milkshakes, and gift boxes 14, 15, 16, 17 9/12-9/28 treeoflifemaplefarm.com
Tripp's Farmhouse Café Dedicated gluten-free food trailer, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and donuts Rear back yard 9/12-9/28 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 9/12-9/28 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 9/12-9/28 winterwhimsies.com

Other "Big E" Activities, Events and Tickets

Visit thebige.com for a full list of "Big E" festivities, including agricultural events, and competitions, and to purchase your event tickets.