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Big E Maine Building Info for Fairgoers
Visit us at the Maine Building from September 15 to October 1, 2023.
Maine Day at the Big E is Saturday, September 16, 2023.
The Big E is an annual event that begins on the second Friday after Labor Day and runs for 17 days each September.
On this page:
- The Maine Building - Showcasing Maine since 1925!
- News – Read what’s Happening in the Building
- Other Big E Activities – Competitions and visitor activities
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.
News
- Tentative Schedule, Maine Day Activities - To be announced.
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.