The Connecticut Building at the Big E has undergone some renovations that will be on display at the start of the fair next week.
The Connecticut Office of Statewide Marketing and Tourism is unveiling major upgrades including a completely refreshed interior, a new interactive area, the first-ever "Shop CT" experience, Instagram-worthy backdrops and more.
In the new Shop CT experience, you can purchase state-specific clothing and merchandise, such as a pizza candle or "Made in CT" baby onesie.
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Other major upgrades to the building include:
- A nearly 10-foot-tall digital monument located at the entrance of the building.
- The “CT Zone,” an interactive area highlighting Connecticut innovation with engaging activities for all ages, including an astronaut spacesuit and a quarter-scale jet engine model on display from RTX, and a lunar lander exhibit from the Connecticut Science Center.
- The first-ever “Shop CT” experience, created in collaboration with The Bristol Bazaar, featuring Connecticut-branded merchandise.
Opening day of the Big E is next Friday, Sept. 13. Connecticut Day will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 18.
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