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The Big E, America's only multi-state fair celebrating the New England states, set five daily attendance records this year, with a total of 1,427,234 million people visiting. Despite rainy days, the fair offered a diverse concert lineup, delicious food, rides, and unique shopping experiences for the whole family.
The state buildings at The Big E, located on the Avenue of States, are owned by each respective New England state. The idea behind the state buildings was to unite the agricultural and industrial parts of the exposition and showcase the unique products and attractions of each state. The Avenue of States was originally intended to include states outside of New England, but only the six New England states have their buildings. Each building is a replica of the state's original State House and sits on land owned by the state. The cost of each building varies, with the Rhode Island building being the most expensive at $150,000. Visitors to the New Hampshire building can enjoy the perk of not paying sales tax on purchases, as there is no general sales tax in the state.
The Big E, New England's biggest fair, will feature over 65 new food items this year, including Thanksgiving nachos, cannoli donuts, blackened chicken mac and cheese in a bread bowl, and a Ferrindino maple bacon hot dog. Other unique offerings include Mexican street corn pizza, sweet potato sushi, a Doritos gyro, pickle lemonade, and a pickle donut. The fair runs from September 15th to October 1st.