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Governor Wilbur C. Cross placed the cornerstone of the Connecticut Building on Sept. 20, 1938, just as the mighty “Hurricane of ’38” hit the fairgrounds. The building was officially opened and dedicated the following year. At a cost of $85,000, the fifth addition to the Avenue was modeled after the Old Statehouse in Hartford. With its famous Bulfinch front, the building features brownstone, brick and dignified wooden columns. In Connecticut you’ll learn about the history, agriculture, commerce, natural resources and industries of the Nutmeg State.

2024 Connecticut Building Exhibitors

A.Foley Design (9/13 – 9/22) – Headbands and Stickers

Bear's Smokehouse BBQ - Smoked Meats and Side Dishes

Bob's Jerky For a Cause (9/23 – 9/26) - Beef Jerky, BBQ Sauces, Jerky Treats for Dogs

Breakfast at Timothy's (9/21 – 9/23) – Wooden signs, Waterproof Stickers, Original Artwork, Greeting Cards

Candle Delights by Brigita & Mel (9/20 – 9/22) – Homemade Natural Candles

Carib Creations (9/13 – 9/15) - Laser-Crafted Décor, Resin Decor

Connecticut Craft Beer Works – Connecticut Craft Beer and Malt Beverages

Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection – Educational Display

Connecticut Department of Agriculture – Various Vendors

Connecticut Farm Wineries – Wine and Wine Slushies

Connecticut State Police – Connecticut State Police Presence and Items from Museum

Connecticut Valley Tobacconist – Cigars with Connecticut-grown Wrappers

Da Last Drip – Homemade Sauces and Apparel

Dannys Smoke House – Loaded Baked Potatoes

Fascia's Chocolates & Lyman Orchards – Chocolates and Fruit Pies

Florence Griswold Museum (9/16 – 9/19) - Sharing information about the Museum

Good Ole Boys Kettle Korn – Kettle Corn, Fresh Squeezed Lemonade and Limeade

J. Foster – Ice Cream and Waffle Cones

Jodi Cup of Health (9/27 – 9/29) – Body Butters, Wash, and Moisturizers, Lip Balms

Juniper Loft Soap – Goat Milk Soap

Lenny & Joe’s Fish Tale – Lobster Rolls, Lobster Mac & Cheese, Lobster Grilled Cheese

Livin’ Country Brand Supply Co (9/13 – 9/19) – Apparel, Wooden Signs, Bottle Openers, Coasters

Made By (9/19 – 9/22) – Jams and Jellies, Honey Maple Butter, Honey, Beeswax Wraps

Mansfield Arts Center (9/20 – 9/23) – Hand Crochet Goods and Accessories

Mohegan Sun – Information about Resort & Casino

Noujaim’s Bistro – Hummus, Fattouch Salad, Spanakopita, Falafel, and Shawarma

Oma’s Pride (9/13 – 9/19) – All Natural Dog and Cat Treats

Papa’s CT Mountain Brew – Soda, Cups, and Soda Floats

Perfect Poundcakes – Poundcakes Slices, Strawberry Shortcake, Poundcake Cupcakes

Wooster Eats – Grilled Chicken Wings

Randy's Wooster St. Pizza – Pizza Slices Made On-Site, Craft Sodas and Iced Tea

She's Crafty CT (9/20 – 9/29) – Candles in Recycled Vessels

Shop CT Store – Connecticut Merchandise

Snelgrove’s Chocolatier & Florist (9/24 – 9/29) – Chocolates, Fudge, Chocolate Covered Fruit, Frozen Fudge Beverage

Stardust Butterfly Creations (9/13-9/18) – Book Sets with Hand-Painted Wooden Toy to Match

Sweet Madeline’s – Apple Cider Doughnuts and Cider

T-Shirt World (9/23 – 9/29) – Connecticut themed Blankets, Bags and Ponchos

The House of BBQ & Bacon - Smoked Bacon Candy, Brisket Chili Frito Pie, Bed of Fritos topped Chili

VinylDelites (9/13 – 9/22) – Wooden Signs and Coasters

Republic Gastropub – Cheesesteak Egg Rolls, Bacon Wrapped Dates, Tacos and Brussel Sprouts

A national treasure trove of fun

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