Eastern States Exposition Fairgrounds (West Springfield, Massachusetts)

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The Eastern States Exposition is New England's great state fair, and the ninth largest fair in North America, running for over two weeks beginning in mid-September.

Nicknamed "The Big E," it features free entertainment, a circus, the Avenue of States, thrill shows, New England history and agriculture exhibits, handicrafts, animals, rides, shops, a parade every day, and lots of food stands and eateries. www.thebige.com/
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Big_E
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Coordinates:   42°5'29"N   72°37'1"W

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  • interesting to note that the 6 New England state buildings are actually owned by the states themselves, similar to foreign embassies in Washington, D.C.
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