The Connecticut Building at The Big E

How to Apply

The Connecticut Building application period opens on January 2, 2026. The deadline for applying is March 1, 2026.

Apply to be an exhibitor in The Connecticut Building here.

Preview of Application

The application consists of the following questions:

  • Legal Business Name of Organization or Sole Proprietor’s Full Name
  • DBA
  • What type of business are you operating as (Sole proprietorship, partnership, LLC, etc.)
  • Point of Contact Name
  • Year of Business Formation
  • Email
  • Business Address
  • Brick and Mortar Address (if applicable)
  • Tell us what you love about Connecticut
  • Type of Exhibitor (full-time, part-time, showcase)
  • If Part-time or showcase, please indicate your preferred dates. If full-time, type N/A.
  • Indicate your preferred booth dimensions
  • Are you a minority-owned business?
  • Are you a women-owned business?
  • Are you a veteran-owned business?
  • Your business must be registered with the Connecticut Secretary of the State (SOS) and be "In Good Standing", which means to be up-to-date on its filing requirements.  Click HERE to look up your business' ALEI number.  Note:  Not applicable to a Sole Proprietorship
  • Provide your ALEI number
  • How will your booth support the purpose of the Connecticut Building?  Be specific.
  • In bullet format, provide a detailed list of the items you would like to offer.  For each item, include detailed information about how/where/by whom the item is made, manufactured, grown or created.
  • Upload documentation that goods/products are made in Connecticut.  Note:  Items manufactured outside Connecticut are ineligible.
  • Beside the opportunity to make money, tell us why you want to be a vendor in the Connecticut Building.
  • How will you create an enjoyable experience for fair-goers?  Be specific. 
  • List other fairs/shows/expositions in which you have participated. Include the year of participation and contact person for each event.
  • Upload at least one (1) letter of recommendation from a prior event in which you participated.
  • Where else are your goods/products sold?  (i.e. Etsy, Amazon, local gift shops)  Provide links, if applicable.
  • Upload images of your display and/or schematic drawing of your display.
  • Indicate the equipment, utilities and amenities that you require.  Please note there may be additional expenses for below items.

    • Upgraded electricity
    • Hand sink
    • Use of state-owned kitchen sink basin and dishwasher
    • Use of state-owned walk-in refrigerator unit
    • "Dry Storage" (space on Big E grounds to park a storage unit)
    • Propane
    • Other
    • None of the above