Maine Heads to The Big E with Food, Farms, and Makers

The Maine Building at the Big E returns for 17 days of Maine food, farms, makers, and traditions, September 18 - October 4 AUGUSTA, Maine (September 3, 2026) - From loaded Maine baked potatoes and lobster rolls to wild blueberry crisp, maple milkshakes, smoked salmon, and wood-fired pizza featuring Maine ingredients, the tastes and traditions of Maine are returning to The Big E this fall. The State of Maine Building, located on the Avenue of States alongside buildings representing the five other New England states, will welcome visitors throughout the 17-day Eastern States Exposition, September 18 through October 4, 2026, in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Maine Day will be celebrated on Saturday, September 19. For more than a century, the Maine Building has introduced generations of fairgoers to the people, products, and traditions that make Maine stand apart. The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) owns and operates the building as a showcase for Maine agriculture, food, fisheries, forests, tourism, artisans, and businesses. "The Big E gives Maine a special opportunity to showcase our food, farms, and agricultural businesses to people from across Ne

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