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State of Maine Building at Eastern States Expo
Mark your calendar for September 14 - 30, 2018!
The State of Maine Building is an exhibition and trades display 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 MDACF 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.
Interested in being a part of this great event? Exhibit with us!
Exhibition space is available at the venue. The Agricultural Resources team within the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry manages the State of Maine Building venue. We offer Maine businesses and organizations an opportunity to rent commercial space in the State of Maine Building. An application must be submitted for consideration by any interested vendor.
- 2018 Annual Exhibitor Guidelines and Application (DOC) - Access application, rules and guidelines
- 2018 Short Term Exhibitor Application and Agreement (PDF) – For short term participation on Special Event Days at the State of Maine Building.
- 2018 Application and Agreement for Special Event Activities and Performances (PDF) – For groups and individuals participating in activities and/or performances on Special Days at the State of Maine Building
We aim to maintain a balance of educational and commercial exhibits in the building with an atmosphere that continues to exemplify Maine and its unique way of life. Only items which are produced, grown, crafted, manufactured or significantly altered in Maine may be sold in the Maine building.
Annual Schedule and Deadlines
| Month | Items Due |
|---|---|
| January | Application and deposit due, committee reviews and award recommendation is made |
| February-March | Contracts notices sent to award recipients |
| April |
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| TBD-Spring/Summer | Exhibitor meeting |
| May | Proof of Customer Service Training Certificate submitted to Management |
| June | Second payment, 50% of total agreement fee |
| July |
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| September | Exhibition at the State of Maine Building during, The Big E, 17 days |
| TBD - Fall | Exhibitor meeting |
| November | Application available online for upcoming year |
Please call (207) 287-7620 or e-mail Anne.Trenholm@maine.gov to receive more information!
