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State of Maine Building at Eastern States Expo
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry cordially invites you to join us in celebrating a century of showcasing the best of Maine at the Big E Fair!
Visit us at the Maine Building from Friday, September 18 to Sunday, October 4, 2026
Maine Day at the Big E is Saturday, September 19, 2026.
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:
- News – What’s Happening in the Building
- The Maine Building - Showcasing Maine since 1925!
- Maine Building Exhibitors
- Other Big E Activities – Competitions and visitor activities
News
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 exhibiting in 2026.
| Brands and organizations | A little bit about this Maine participant | Maine Building location in 2026 | Short- and full-length dates. The fair is 9/19-10/4/2026. |
| Author Ash | Fun interactive and engaging picture books for kids. | S1 | 9/24-9/29 |
| Bluet Wine | Bluet Wild Blueberry Sparkling Wine captures summer in Maine with the purity of a single ingredient: native Maine wild blueberries grown on family farms. | O-1 | 9/18-10/4 |
| 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 | 9/18-10/4 |
| DMG Designs | Artisan, hand-hammered jewelry inspired by the artist's Western Maine pollinator garden features like local butterflies, moths and flowers. | S2 | Group D:9/30-10/4 |
| Fields Fields Blueberries | Fields Fields is a woman-owned, family-run organic wild blueberry farm in Dresden, Maine. We create thoughtfully crafted value-added products- including gluten-free, wild blueberry crisp to blueberry leaf teas- while farming in harmony with the berries' natural ecosystem. | O-5 | 9/18-10/4 |
| Funky Ware by Polly | Handmade fun, festive and whimsical fused glass ornaments, dishes and décor. Each ornament has a playful name like Pudge, Party Pete, or Sardine Sally, and people enjoy the names as much as they do the ornaments. If you’re looking for a reason to smile, stop by and check out Polly's wares! | S1 | 9/18-9/23 |
| Haylei Wilson, Author | Meet a young author from Maine who wrote and self-published her debut, young adult novel. | Lawn | 9/18 |
| Ledgeway Farm | Goats milk soaps, and skin products made in the family soap studio and available year-round! | 2 | 9/18-10/4 |
| Lennon and Myles's Lemonade | Refreshing non-alcoholic beverages featuring Royal Rose organic syrups that infuse Maine flavors in every sip! Enjoy delicious choices like wild blueberry, fruits and herbs. | O-2 | 9/18-10/4 |
| Liberty Graphics, Inc. | For nearly 50 years, Liberty Graphics has helped highlight the collaborative, can-do approach of Maine's entrepreneurs and communities. The cooperative's work features timeless art on high-quality screen-printed textiles that use water-based inks. Meet the crew at the Maine Building, and visit their store on your next trip to Maine! | Group D:9/30-10/4 | |
| Maine 4-H | |||
| Maine Aquaculture Association | Smoked salmon on a stick, old-fashioned Maine root beer, and info about Maine aquaculture, including the Oyster Trail! | 19, 20 | 9/18-10/4 |
| Maine FFA | |||
| Maine Forest and Logging Museum | Wooden benches, courtesy of the Maine Logging Museum and wood crafters. Come visit the musuem on your next trip to Maine! Discover the sights, sounds, and stories of Maine's logging and timber history. Enjoy hands-on exhibits, view water-powered sawmills, and engaging demonstrations. | Exterior benches | 9/18-10/4 |
| 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 | 9/18-10/4 |
| Maine Made Craft Beer, Cider and Wine | A variety of delicious offerings from Maine's craft brew businesses, featuring Maine-havested ingredients. Stop by to learn more about the offerings, and how you can choose local year-round. | O-1, O-3 | 9/18-10/4 |
| 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 | 9/18-10/4 |
| 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 | 9/18-10/4 |
| MARTINI Jewels | Artisan jewelry made in Maine with recycled fine metals and ethically sourced gemstones | 18 | 9/12-9/28 |
| Noble Pizzeria & Barbecue | Wood-fired, hand-thrown pizza by the slice or whole pie. | O-4 | 9/18-10/4 |
| Pussums Cat Company | Where feline dreams come alive! Explore catnip toys and gifts - 100% finest quality catnip, no fillers. Purrfection awaits. | S2 | 9/24-9/29 |
| QP Burger Food Truck | Enjoy a delicious burger or hot dog with a side of Fox Family Potato Chips! This truck features collaborations with six Maine companies to help bring you quality flavors and a taste of Maine during the Big E! | O-6 | 9/18-10/4 |
| Real Maine | Helping people connect with Maine farms and products year-round | Front lawn | 9/18; Maine Day |
| Run Amok Mead | Don't miss this unique product featured in Maine's wine and cider booth, featuring | O-1 | 9/18-10/4 |
| Sider's Woodcrafting | Wooden cutting, charcuterie boards and more, with free, on-site laser engraving | 6 | 9/18-10/4 |
| Sunshine Apothecary | Safe, chemical-free, handcrafted creams, salves, and tinctures made from plants in Maine | 5 | 9/18-10/4 |
| Sweet Monkey Business | A delicious gift or a treat to enjoy as you explore the fairgrounds. These | S2 | 9/18-9/23 |
| 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 | 9/18-10/4 |
| Valley View Orchard Pies | Bakery specializing in fruit pies and whoopie pies. Try them at the fair, and shop year-round | 11,12,13 | 9/18-10/4 |
| West Maquoit Vinegar Works | One-of-a-kind, gourmet handcrafted on the coast of Maine. These vinegars feature quintessential Maine flavors for a variety of uses! | S1 | 9/30-10/4 |
| Winter Whimsies | Hand-crafted in Maine, personalized polymer clay ornaments in a variety of designs | 7 | 9/18-10/4 |
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.