The Big "E"

Every year the New England states holds their agricultural exposition called the Eastern States Exposition or "The Big "E".  We had planned to go with Leah & Josh, our last time to see them before we head back to Murrieta.   Before we went to the fair, we stopped at Leah's house to pick her up.  We would meet Josh later at the fair after work.  Leah took us to the school that she works at in Longmeadow.

Leah at her classroom desk

It was a treat to see her classroom and hear her stories about here kids and how she is helping them get along and improve in their life skills.  After the classroom visit, we drove to the fair.

Elly & Leah in disguise

 It is similar to the San Diego State Fair in Del Mar, but is is a little more agricultural and rural  oriented. They have the fried anything, the entertainment, the midway rides, the craft fair booths, the kitchen appliance demos, high school bands and the State Buildings and everything else that a state fair usually has.

Eastern State Band Organ "Calliope"

More of the Band Organ here on Youtube.

Each of the 6 New England States has a down-sized replica of their state building.  Inside each of these buildings, they promote products from that state.

New Hampshire State Building

  I had the Rhode Island Clam Cakes,

Rhode Island Clam Cake Booth

The clam cakes

and the New Hampshire Apple Crisp with ice cream.  Elly had the Massachusetts Clam Chowder and Maine Lobster Roll.  Elly also had the Connecticut tomatoes,basil and mozzarella salad.

We ate the food at the replica new England town common while a high school band entertained us.

After walking around and viewing some of the exhibits, people watching and just goofing around, we said our goodbyes and left for home.  Today is packing day, we leave tomorrow.