Wednesday, October 24, 2018

The Big E




The Big E Fair (Eastern States Exposition) is probably the most incredibly fall fair you can attend in the Northeast.  Over 1.5 Million people attended the fair in 2018 over the three weekends the fair was open.  The fair hosts all the normal fair novelties, but also boasts an incredible food and beer scene (and no, not just fair foods), and several stages with live performances.  The main attraction of the Big E is walking through all of the individual state houses (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT).  Each state house offers a variety of local foods and craft vendors proudly displaying state made items or local dishes.  Several of the state houses also bring local craft beer vendors in.

The Big E is a team event for us.  We usually head up with a large group of friends for a full day trip and will buy and share as many foods as possible.  This is our strategy for not getting too full too fast (a serious risk when combining the likes of lobster rolls, turducken sandwiches, Cabot cheese, and more beers than should be consumed in a day).  No matter how you do the Big E, you will always come out a winner, just skip the scale the morning after.

Food: Our pro tip is to always share, grab an extra fork, split as much as possible.  In all seriousness, only the brave can go it alone and try everything that will inevitable make your mouth water.  The big E offers a little bit of everything.  Some of our personal favorites: lobster rolls, overstuffed CT baked potatoes, smoked salmon on a stick, cheesesteak spring rolls, grilled mac and cheese, turducken sandwiches, chocolate covered bacon, loaded tater tots, and so much more.  This place has something for absolutely everybody

 Beer:  I'll be honest, the beer scene at the Big E is surprisingly good.  If you like craft beer, stick to the state houses, as they bring local craft vendors with them.  VT boasts a long trail tap and CT bring a variety of local craft kegs to distribute at a couple different tables.  They also offer Shipyard Pumpkinhead throughout the fair, and everybody has to get the cinnamon sugar rim.  The beer prices are fairly reasonable, the lines are short, and it's offered everywhere  There are also several vendors doing wine samplings throughout the houses.  This year we purchased some vintage steins from the Budweiser tent and drank from them all day long.


Other Highlights:  Huge Agricultural Halls,, Livestock Exhibits, Pig Races, Better Living Vendor Exhibits, and personal favorite; Budweiser Clydesdales.

2019's Fair will be held September 13th - 29th

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