Governor LePage to Attend Big E Fair in Massachusetts on “Maine Day”

West Springfield, Massachusetts -  Governor Paul R. LePage will attend the 2013 Eastern States Exposition in Massachusetts on Saturday, Sept. 28 to promote Maine products. Saturday is “Maine Day” at the “Big E”, which is the largest fair in the Northeast.

“The Big E is a wonderful opportunity to promote Maine products and support economic development in every corner of our state,” said Governor LePage. “I am told that in the State of Maine building at the Big E, sales of Maine products have been brisk. We are selling 10 or 11 Maine potatoes a minute at the baked-potato booth.”

The Eastern States Exposition takes place every September in West Springfield, Mass. Last year’s attendance set a new record, as nearly 1.37 million fairgoers passed through the Big E gates over 17 days. The Big E drew 150,407 visitors last Saturday.

Built in 1925, the State of Maine building showcases Maine foods and products and features information on Maine’s many recreational and vacation opportunities. It is one of six exhibition halls representing each of the New England States.

The exposition began September 13 and ends Sunday, September 29.

PARTICIPATING MAINE BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS:

Alan Claude – Farmingdale – Maine Lighthouse Collection Series

Bartlettyarns, Inc. – Harmony – Mule Spun Wool Yarns and Finished Products


Bunting Hill Arts – Buxton – Glass Bead Jewelry

Hancock Gourmet Lobster Company – Topsham – Maine Lobster Rolls, Poland Spring Water

Historic Pittston Farm – Pittston Academy Grant Township – Destination, Campground, Restaurant, Farm

Lovell Designs – Portland – Nature Inspired Jewelry, Ornaments

Maine Aquaculture Association – Hallowell – Smoked Salmon On A Stick

Maine Garden Products – Friendship - Heirloom Quality Home and Garden Accessories

Maine Office of Tourism – Augusta – Maine Tourism Information

Maine Potato Board – Presque Isle – Maine Baked Potato

Maine Wood Products Association – Belfast – Maine Wood Crafters

Prospect Harbor Soap Company – Prospect Harbor– Handmade Soaps and Skincare products

The Maine Highlands – Bangor – Tourism for Greater Bangor, Moosehead Lake & Mt. Katahdin

Wicked Whoopies by Isamax Snacks, Inc. – Gardiner – Whoopie Pies

Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine – Orono – Wild Maine Blueberry Products

Woods Mountain/Rib Truck – West Manland – Barbeque, BBQ Pork Parfait

HARVEST NEW ENGLAND DAY/MAINE DAY FRONT LAWN EXHIBITORS:

MOFGA

Gold Star Honeybee

Congrès mondial acadien

Capt n’ Elis

Nature is Me

Wicked Joes – Offering free coffee sampling all day

For more information about the Big E, go to: http://www.thebige.com/fair/

The Department of Agriculature, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) oversees Maine’s participation in this annual event. For more information about the DACF, go to: http://www.maine.gov/acf