WHAT'S IN THE RHODE ISLAND BUILDING AT THE BIG E FAIR? PLENTY OF THESE RHODY FAVORITES
It's Big E time in New England. Our regional county fair, The Eastern States Exposition, began on Friday and runs until Sept. 29 if you are so inclined for a fun road trip to visit West Springfield, Massachusetts. Walking the Avenue of States is highly recommended.
That's where you can enjoy the best that each state has to offer, with a short walk between buildings. You can have maple products and cider slushies in Vermont and a giant baked potato in Maine. Massachusetts has a pierogi cafe and Connecticut has New Haven-style pizza while New Hampshire has maple cotton candy.
Then there's the Rhode Island building, a beauty to be sure and filled with deliciousness.
Here's the Big E list of Rhody exhibitors
13 Stars Hot Sauce offers a variety of hot sauces.
Association of Rhode Island Authors has books of all genres written by Rhode Island authors.
Bad Dog Tools sells multipurpose drill bits, router bits, biter sheet material cutter, saw dog blades, rover bits and more.
Blount Clam Shack sells their clam cakes, clam chowder, stuffies and fountain drinks.
Del’s Lemonade & Refreshments Inc offers their frozen lemonade in classic lemon and other flavors as well as take-home mixes, novelty cups, soft pretzels and bottled beverages.
Fenham Publishing is all about H.P Lovecraft books, collectibles, maps and posters; sharing the history of Lovecraft, Edgar Allan Poe and Houdini in Rhode Island; and books on Rhode Island history, hiking, humor and ghost stories.
Friskie Fries sells French fries with toppings that include pulled pork, chili, poutine, Buffalo chicken, Parmesan or cinnamon sugar; as well as milkshakes, classic fries, chicken tenders, fried calamari and fish.
Gear Up LLC offers veteran-made bullet bracelets, apparel, shoulder bags, key chains, wooden flags, fishing kits, military service LED lights and wooden signs.
JA Patty Food Truck sells Jamaican patties handmade with all natural ingredients folded into their signature pastry dough.
Lady Ann Candies' Candyland Market sells 20 flavors of fudge; handmade varieties of jumbo chocolates, chocolates and freshly roasted nuts by the pound, popcorn, brittle and assorted bagged candies.
National Gold and Diamond has a large display of gold and silver jewelry, watches and cleaning products. An onsite chain machine is producing necklaces throughout the fair.
Rhode Island Brewers Guild will be offering a variety of local beers brewed in Rhode Island, representing breweries from across the state.
Saugy’s Inc has a food truck located on the back lawn serving Saugy's, chips and drinks.
Southeast Light Delights offers hot and cold lobster rolls, lobster mac and cheese balls, lobster grilled cheese, scallops and grilled cheese.
Tavolo Wine Bar & Tuscan Grille sells varieties of Rhode Island-produced wine by the glass and frozen wine slushies.
We Be Jammin is offering more than 100 flavors of jams, sauces, dressings, and marinades made locally in Rhode Island.
Wright's Dairy Farm and Bakery sells their farm fresh milk (12 ounces) in several flavors including coffee milk; freshly baked jumbo cookies and ice cream cookie sandwiches.
The Big E hours start when gates open at 8 a.m. The buildings, exhibits and Village Craft Area open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Storrowton Village, Avenue of States and New England Center are open until 9 p.m. There is the circus under the big top with three shows daily at 1, 4 and 7 p.m. There are free concerts, amusement rides on the midway, farm animals and lots of fair food.
Regular gate admission is $20 for adults, $12 for children (6-12), and free for 5 and under. The cost is $11 after 5 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. Senior Days are Sunday through Thursday when those over 60 pay $16.
Learn more online at the bige.com including the free concert schedule.
This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: What's in the Rhode Island Building at the Big E Fair? Plenty of these Rhody favorites
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