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The New England State Fair, September 19, 2009 - Page QQ

This fair is all about the New England States - Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont,
Maine and New Hampshire. It is called the Big E.  Though the map of the grounds gives one the
impression that the area is small, one realizes differently as one begins to walk around the grounds.  
The states each have their exhibits in the buildings on Avenue of States.  There are various vendors
in other parts of the grounds.  There was a lot to eat, a lot to see, and a lot to purchase.  There was
something for everyone.  Shows take place in various venues.  The amusement park found at the fair
was as big as Coney Island.  Only thing missing was a roller coaster.  It was a beautiful day to be at
the fair!  We arrived at 11:30 a.m. and left at 5:30 p.m.  The photos below should give you a glimpse of
the Big E.  Fair is held in West Springfield, Massachusetts.
Avenue of States
A bag race in Storrowton Village
Union Meeting House, circa 1834, Storrowton Village
View of Storrowton's square from steps of
the Meeting House.
The Regulators, a band from Connecticut.
Amusement Park
The next 3 photos are of exhibits found in various areas.
Mrs. Piggy and her piglets!
At the horse show!
The elephant had a strange look on its face as if saying,
"Can you people leave me alone!"
Stars of the Peking Acrobats at the
Comcast Arena Stage.
Before the Parade
Richard Street and his group.  He was once with  
The Monitors, The Distants, and The Temptations.  
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Elton found his family's seafood stand!  (Just a joke folks!)
Elton, at the North American Midway Amusement Park
Jorge, on the stage in Storrowton
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Group photo
Part of the Parade seen in the following photos.
Or maybe the elephant was saying, "I'm too old for tihs!"