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Almost every year, our daughter and I visit the Big-E – Eastern States Exposition. The fair is much too crowded for our taste on weekends so Faith takes a day off and we go early in the week. We eat (a lot), we drink (a little) and we see everything from state tourism desks to Magic Mops – from Clydesdales to snowmobiles – from Cheese Curds to burgers served between glazed donuts.

The Big-E took a lot of flak this year for allowing too many people to attend, particularly on weekends. The day we visited, there were 67,500 people in attendance, albeit mainly in the evening. We spent about 45 minutes stuck in traffic on the way into the main parking lot, but we never had to wait in much of a line for anything. The following Saturday, they set a one-day attendance record with 174,000 people. People complained about waiting in line for an hour or more for almost any food or beverage. That’s no fun.

I hope you enjoy the gallery, and I hope you will take a few minutes to visit the posts by the other participants. We usually have doors from all over the world.

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136 responses to “Big-E Doors”

  1. That is a very crowded and I wouldn’t like it but it’s good for the organisers that it’s so popular. A nice problem to have.

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    1. The event has gotten more and more popular. They extended schedule several years ago to add a third weekend. We take advantage of the fact that we can go during the day on a weekday.

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  2. Oh that is wonderful to have time with your daughter seeing places with lots of doors, of course. So is her name Faith? What a lovely name.
    Here is my entry https://wanderingteresa.com/walking-the-vibrant-town-of-sassafras/ shared with other challenges.

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    1. Her name is Faith, and this is one of the regular events we try to attend. We’ve been so many times that it’s hard to find doors I haven’t already shared, but there’s usually something new on the fairgrounds.

      Good job knocking off several prompts today. I love the photos from Sassafras.

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      1. It is great bonding for you and your daughter. And I am sure you will still find a new way of capturing doors in a familiar place.

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        1. I look for doors everywhere.

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  3. That’s a big collection of doors today. The stable door is my favourite this week.

    From me:https://anotherglobaleater.wordpress.com/2024/10/03/the-brahma-temple-in-pushkar/

    A different question: is there any way for me to change the blogger location and tagline for me which appears in your weekly round up? If not would it be possible for you to remove my entry? I hadn’t realized that this information is about the blogger and not a particular post when I filled in your form long ago.

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    1. I always like visiting the stables. The Clydesdales are hitched up to pull a beer wagon during a parade each day. They are such beautiful animals.

      I’d be happy to change any aspect of what shows in the recap. The form on the web should be taken down, as only a few people used it, and the link to the data doesn’t work well. You can let me know here what you want to share in the Location and Tagline fields. If you’d like me to leave them blank, I can certainly do that.

      I’ve been thinking of changing the format to show – Post Title/URL – Blog Title – Tagline, as those are constant. Location is misleading, especially for people who travel. Does that make more sense?

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      1. I agree location could be misleading, certainly for someone like me who posts about travels. While you are rearranging the format, could I request you to just blank out my information?

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  4. […] the steps. Many doors were locked up at the time we visited. That gave me a view of this pink door which certainly has […]

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  6. It looks like fun, Dan. Rhode Island building has an interesting coloured door :)

    Here is mine:

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    1. Visiting the fair is always a fun day, Sofia. Each state building is owned by that New England state, including the land. Rhode Island is last in line the way we navigate the grounds and we have promised to spend more time there next year.

      Great photo from you today – thanks!

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  7. A victim of their own success, Dan. Nobody wants to restrict access, but everyone wants to enjoy themselves.

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    1. It is hard to figure out what to do, Jo. The buildings certainly should have occupancy limits, but they all have multiple entrances, so I don’t know how they could control that. A dozen or so years ago, they expanded the schedule to add a third weekend. That helped for a while, but now all three weekends are crazy.

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  8. Some very inviting doors in this event! But burgers between glazed doughnuts? That people actually eat? Other than that, it looks like a great event. Definitely worth a day off!

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    1. Like many fairs, Maureen, the Big-E is famous for food concoctions that border on the absurd. Yes, burgers served between glazed donuts is a thing. In fact, at the ball park in Hartford (Dunkin Donuts Park) Dunkin has a concession stand where you can get one of those at every game. I haven’t tried one yet. It’s always a good day.

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  9. p.s. I forgot to say that my favorite doors are the ones at the very top — those old stores. A shoe repair shop? And chuck roast at $.29/lb? When dinosaurs roamed the earth….

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    1. I was checking out those windows while Faith was in line for the ladies room. It’s actually an entrance to a dimly lit bar. It looks like a great place to hide from the crowd, as long as you aren’t the designated driver. Those ads are unbelievable today.

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  10. […] Please check Dan’s No Facilities site for more Thursday Door features. https://nofacilities.com/2024/10/03/big-e-doors/ […]

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  11. Good morning, too many people for me.. but when I was younger, I loved attending the big exhibition here in Ottawa, (which no longer happens) I loved the animals, the tents with all their wonders… the crafts, samples, it was exciting.. especially the agriculture that living in the city was so intriguing for me. I got to see the farm animals, visit the 4 H booths… None of that now.. the grounds are now high end shops, a football stadium, pricey condos… etc. It was a time, where everyone came together to share and enjoy. The focus -community…

    Here is my post for today https://dymoonblog.com/2024/10/03/terceiro/

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    1. We often attend the 4-H fair. I do like those. Much smaller crowd and more animals that at this one.

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  12. I like the first door best. That’s a lot of people, too many for me even on a weekday, my preference for shows as well. If I go now, I go when the gates open that way I am not tempted by junk food unless I am there late in the morning.

    I’d hang with the horses and animals all day

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    1. I’m a bit like that with fairs and festivals. Go early, leave early, before the big crowd gathers. (I’m very sociable hahaha)

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      1. I’m not there to meet people ;-)

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    2. We usually get there early. The gates open at 8:00, but none of the attractions are open until 10:00. We’ve always left around 10:00 to get there, but I suspect we’ll leave earlier next year. We do cave in for some food items that have become a tradition. They still have animals, although they get less and less attention each year. When our daughter was little, you could pet the baby goats and get close enough to the cows and pigs to touch them. You could also hold some newborn chicks. These days, all the animals are well out of reach, and one case of bird flu in the state put the chicks and chickens behind barriers. This fair started as an agricultural fair.

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      1. I thnk most of the show here started as agricultural shows as well.
        The Sydney Royal Easter Show still is, the other stuff is getting bigger. I used to love going as my parents were country people and Dad loved to show me around the animals and chickens

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        1. We took our daughter to 4-H and agricultural fairs all over the state. The smaller fairs usually had more animal attractions. They’ve all gotten more commercial over time.

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  13. Hi Dan
    Like Bushboy we like the first door best.
    Too many people for us as well. But we would go to the craft beer tent. We love those beers especially Bavarian Wheat Beers or the high alcohol Belgian beers brewed by monks.
    Thanks for sharing
    The Fab Four of Cley
    :-) :-) :-) :-)

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    1. I’ve often thought that when I’m no longer up to walking the grounds, I might just hang out at one of the beer tents. I prefer lagers, but my daughter likes the beers you mentioned,

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  14. What a great exhibit, Dan. Nothing like that down here, just a county fair.

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    1. We still have a variety of local fairs, GP but this one has put pressure on those. One of our favorite fairs has suffered a lot because the Big-E expanded to include three weekends. The local fair used to be the week before the Big-E opened. Now they open the same weekend.

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      1. You’d think they’d wisen-up about the dates.

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        1. We’ve been saying that ever since the Big-E changed. It seems they could easily move the smaller fair up a week.

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  15. Looks like a very interesting place, Dan. I’d love to wander around that gift shop because I’m a sucker for gift shops!

    I just love that old black-and-white featured photo. I could flick through old photos all day.

    So here’s my little collection of doors. More from Italy.

    In Love With Italian Doors – #ThursdayDoors | Gloria McBreen

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    1. We’ve been in some of the more eclectic gift shops, Gloria. It’s always interesting what we find. The photo mural decorating that space (it’s a bar) reminded me of the small town I grew up in. Signs like that would paper the windows of the shops. Last year, we visited the historical society in that town and spent hours looking at old photos.

      You have some great doors from Italy.

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  16. Sounds like a great day out Dan. I love those kind of events with food stalls etc. It’s good you went during the week, I’m not a fan of large crowds at all. That’s the one thing o miss from Covid times, the social distancing. Here are my doors this week https://wrookieschu.com/2024/10/03/doors-of-wordpress-v97/

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    1. It was a nice day, Wayne. I had to laugh about missing the social distancing. I feel the same way. I don’t mind crowds at places like this the day we were there, but the weekend crowds are shoulder to shoulder and I can’t be bothered with that, or standing in line for an hour for fair-food.

      Great doors from you today. A lot of contenders and one clear favorite for me. I hope you have a nice weekend.

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      1. You too Dan! Have a great one.

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  17. This looks like so much fun, and lots of walking. Thanks for the great pics! Cheers 🍻

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    1. Lots of walking, for sure, but plenty of opportunities to stop (although that normally involved eating ;-).

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      1. I can completely relate. The food is a big part of it. Enjoy, Dan!

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  19. What a great event, but the crowding is an issue and IMHO can make an event unpleasant to the extent that I might stop going.

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    1. I wouldn’t go on a weekend anymore. The crowds are too much, and it’s just not fun.

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  20. I don’t like places that are too crowded

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    1. I don’t either. We will never go on a weekend, and we get in and out on weekdays before it gets too crowded. This comment also ended up in spam :(

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  21. Hahaha! Chuck roast at $.29 per pound! You wouldn’t even see that in your dreams anymore!

    I don’t do well in crowds, so I am so pleased to visit the Big-E through you and Faith. A hamburger in a glazed donut…Ewww. But I bet they are very popular.

    l love Ritz. I would want to pull up a stool and hang out with him.

    What a task it must be to set up all those temporary structures and then take them down when the exposition is over. So I’m glad the Big-E is so well attended to make it worthwhile for the vendors.

    Another well-spent day with Faith. You can’t put a price on the cherished memories you two have garnered.

    Ginger 🦋

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    1. We had a very god time. I don’t think I’d every go again on a weekend. That would be too much. Unless I could go back in time to that grocery store.

      We always visit the horses and the other animals. It’s less of an attraction each year, but it started as an agricultural fair, so it’s good they still have them.

      They start building the place out early, and then it’s gone just as fast. When we go to the woodworking show in January, we actually park inside the grounds where a lot of those vendors are set up.

      I hope you have a great weekend, Ginger. Thanks for stopping by and for your comment.

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  22. Come Sniff Around! I like that shop, with a sign like that one I’d have to walk in and I don’t even much like scented candles.

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    1. I’m not a fan of scented candles and this was early in the loop, and I don’t enjoy carrying heavy items but it did get my attention.

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  23. […] A few more pictures of the Rijksmuseum, front and back entrances, and some gorgeous paintings. You can join in Thursday Doors here: https://nofacilities.com/2024/10/03/big-e-doors/ […]

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    1. That’s a wonderful post, Robbie!

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      1. Yay, I’m glad you like it. I laughed when I wrote it and got over being cross.

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  24. Having to add an extra weekend due to crowds? They must be doing something right! People might complain, but that hasn’t stopped them from attending. That is kind of a wonderful problem to have.

    We have our big fair later this month. The joke used to be that if the fair was coming it was either going to get very cold or it was going to be very rainy. Last time I was there was with a girlfriend from work when the Chippendales were there. At a family fair. 🤣 We had a blast!

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    1. Wow, Lois. That’s a great act for a fair – if you want to bump up attendance. These guys are doing something right, but I will never go on a weekend. Really cold, for you, is probably the kind of fall day I’d love to be out walking around in.

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  25. State fairs and expositions can be so fun! Here’s the link to my doors for the week: https://findingbalanceontheedge.blog/2024/10/03/thursday-doors-on-makanceva-street-zagreb-croatia/
    Thanks, as always, for hosting this challenge!

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    1. Visiting this fair usually is a fun day. I’m ok with smaller crowds.

      Yours is a very interesting post. Thanks for joining us.

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      1. Thank you for the kind words! And I agree… the crowd size can make or break a state fair. I grew up in the Midwest and that was indeed the case! BTW… I can smell the horses in the photo of the horse show ring and the stable. It reminds me of the American Royal Horse Show I attended with my dad growing up. We used to walk through the stable before the show started.

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        1. That must be a vivid memory. My brother lives in Iowa, and I keep thinking I should visit him during the Iowa State Fair one year. But then, it’s August in Iowa and I decide not to.

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  26. Hi Dan – I’ve never enjoyed crowds, so completely see the sense in you and Faith having your day as easily as you can get it – while being able to enjoy time together. Lots to see and do … food – I go where there isn’t a queue if pos … cheers Hilary

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    1. The best part of the day, Hilary, was the fact that we never had to wait in line for food or beverages. I don’t like standing in a line (queue).

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  27. It certainly looks fun, but I have an actual phobia about crowds at this point in my life. Our life has slowed so much that twenty people in our local grocery makes me want to return at another time. And I used to adore Mardi Gras crowds and the excitement. Youth definitely numbs the brain. (Well the booze helps too) 😂😂

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    1. I understand, Cheryl. I never would have like Mardi Gras type crowds, which is what this place is like on a weekend. These days, I try to avoid the crowded times at any store.

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  28. This looks like a lot of fun despite the crowds. Thanks for sharing, Dan.

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    1. It was a fun day, Jan. Our crowds were small by comparison to the weekend.

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  29. […] to share one more post of Cripple Creek next time. But until then, I hope you’ll take time to stop by Dan’s @ No Facilities for some premium doors posts! Taking a trip down memory lane next with one of my audio performances […]

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  30. Like someone else said, I would not like the crowd. But I enjoy seeing pictures of these events. I would love to view the horses, though, but not a show involving them (or any animals).

    My door is here

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    1. We don’t attend the horse shows, but the Clydesdales are owned by a hauling and rigging company that used to use them. Today, they suit them up and let them pull kegs of beer during the daily parade. They are beautiful animals.

      We do our best to pick days where the crowds will be minimal. Other than getting into the parking lot, we picked a good day this year. We never really had to wait in line.

      You shared a beautiful photo today.

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      1. Thank you, Dan. I like Clydesdales, I admire them in beer commercials.

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        1. They are so big, and appear so gentle.

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  31. Our state fair had record crowds this year too. They attributed it to the good weather and more people Stay-cationing. We didn’t attend. Bad idea with Ron’s low immunity. But enjoyed seeing your fair. Glad to see quilts are prominent displays :)

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    1. I’m glad you noticed that photo, I included it for you. I would agree that this would not be a good place for Ron to visit. I wouldn’t want to go on a weekend – too close to too many people.

      I enjoyed your post – photos, description AND music!

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      1. Appreciate that! I have a list of ‘quilty’ places to visit someday soon. Found out Ron has to get All his baby vaccines again so his immunity is truly like a newborn’s right now. Thanks also for offering a great blog challenge!

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        1. Please let him know we still think about him and you’re still in our prayers.

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  32. Both those crowd numbers would have me looking for a much quieter time to visit. I am not a fan of those kinds of crowds and tend to avoid the events that draw those big numbers.

    From your images it didn’t look like there were 67,000+ people there. Were the cheese curds fried? They’re on my radar since having some in FL. 😊

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    1. The fairgrounds are quite large, and we were there before noon until mid-afternoon. The 67,000 number is the full days attendance, most of which is in the evening. We didn’t have to wait in line (other than to get a parking place). Still, at different points during the day, we ran into a lot of people.

      Yes, the cheese curds were fried. I’ve never had them, so I don’t know if they’re good or not. By the time we get to that side of the fair, I’ve already eaten more than I should ;-)

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      1. 😊 I get that! There’s a good food along the way.

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  33. First and foremost, apologies for not being able to visit your blog regularly. I’ve been busy searching work clients and writing for my travel blog. I’m trying to turn that into a business but that’s a long journey ahead, but I’m taking those initial steps. I loved the images and 67500 people is a lot even from India viewpoint. Not sure how big the venue is. I was professionally a part of Indian Dental Association Annual Convention where dental experts from India and worldwide come for meetings, conferences and to see exhibition stalls where companies display dentist chairs, equipment and machinery, you know what I mean and on the first day we crossed the hundred thousand visitors mark. I had no idea till then so many people are associated with dental industry. Just to let you know in India, we do not take dental issues seriously. We only visit dentist when the pain gets unbearable. I mean there are people who do monthly checkup and all that, but that percentage is miniscule and hence the surprise to see so many people visiting the convention. Coming to your images, they look great and inviting. I would have loved to join you and Faith on this tour, eat a little and drink (beer only) a little ;) You take care Dan. I’m heading now to your next post.

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    1. Thanks Sharukh, and don’t worry about showing up. I know you’re busy. I do try to get to your blog posts, I enjoy them, even though I’m not likely to visit. Today, I struggled trying to leave a comment, but I think I was successful.

      100,000 visitors to a dental convention? That’s crazy.

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      1. Yup, this was in September 2015. The funny thing that happened was that my dentist was there too. She was like Sharukh what are you doing here? She knows I’m not very regular with dental appointments. I was like you see all those standees, posters, videos and billboards by Indian Dental Association, she’s like yeah. All those are done by me. enjoy the show ma’am.

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  34. Interesting! I’d not heard of the Big-E before. Burgers served etween glazed donuts? That’s just wrong.

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    1. I get my blueberry pie and ice cream fix at the New Hampshire building, Liz. I’ve not tried the burger between donuts.

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      1. I could go for blueberry pie and ice cream! 😋

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  35. I love all your photos Dan. Attending state fairs is a great nostalgia moment for me. So it was a pleasure indeed and I was drawn in right away…including the mention of heavy traffic always a challenge at those events between lots of visitor and the wait times for food and parking.

    The first photo with the New Hampshire building is fantastic. Love that you got two flags and the doors in the capture frame…most excellent.

    My favorite door is the sliding door of the Gift shop. An elegant and very practical looking door.

    I wonder what that vendor with the signs “Just sniffing around” sells…LOL!

    The weather looked beautiful for a time at the fair. Love the skies, I always like how well you capture the sky’s light in your images….exspecial the Rhode Island building photo!

    P.S. It looked like Ritz was posing alertly for his photo opportunity with you, Dan….adorable.dThank you for sharing your photos Dan. Much appreciated

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    1. Thanks Suzette. I’m glad you enjoyed this post. The fair was a fun day. The weather was beautiful and the crowd wasn’t bad while we were there. “Just sniffing around” sells scented candles.

      Each of the state buildings flies the US flag and their own state flag. The buildings and the land they sit on belongs to the state owning the building, even though the fairgrounds is in Massachusetts.

      Ritz did seem to agree with having his photo taken.

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      1. Thank you Dan for all your work hosting Thursday Doors and sharing your photos. Blessings to you.

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  37. That’s a lot of folks! But spending time with your daughter is, as they, priceless!

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    1. We had a great time. We were there during the best part of the day. Great weather, no lines and limited crowds.

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  38. This is a fantastic exposition, Dan. I can’t imagine sharing space with 172,000 other people. You were wise to go on a weekday. The Texas State Fair is a big deal, too. This year, they are not allowing folks who are licensed to carry sidearms to carry them on the fairgrounds. It’s a big stink here in Texas. Telling a Texan he can’t carry may mean attendance will be down. I hope you are going to give us some pics of the food.

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    1. No guns? Whoa. Massachusetts is an open carry state but no guns, knives, clubs, etc allowed on the fairgrounds. It didn’t seem to be a big deal .😉

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      1. well that’s Texas for you.

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  39. What a great thing to do with your daughter. I enjoy exhibitions like this and don’t mind crowds. Smart of you to go during the week though. The doors to the museum look inviting. And Ritz is one huge horse.

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    1. It was a very nice day, Darlene. I don’t mind the crowds during the week, but on the weekend, you literally can’t move. We’ve toured the museum. It’s filled with photos from fairs in years past, historic performers, etc. It’s a fun exhibit. At 1,750 lbs, Ritz is a lightweight. Some of his stablemates are 2,000 lbs, plus.

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  40. After reading about your Big-E excursion, all I can retain is there is someone, somewhere who thinks a burger sandwiched between donuts is necessary. I love donuts, and burgers, but not on the same plate. Were there even any doors in this post, Dan? Look how distracted I am! I need to go back.

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    1. Haha – I’m sorry to distract you with the image of that burger.

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  41. Ok, I see your doors and LOVE Ritz’s beautiful red door!

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    1. Ritz’s door is one of my favorites.

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  42. Horsefeathers! That’s an amazingly large crowd for any kind of fair. I’m glad you and Faith were able to enjoy it. A burger sandwiched between doughnuts? I have a culinary sense of adventure, but… just no. o_O ;) Have a great rest of the week, Dan. Hugs.

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    1. I skipped the donut/burger, Teagan. My favorite fair food was blueberry pie and ice cream. We had a good day, and left before the evening crush, which is when most of those 67,000 visited the fair.

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  44. Thanks for sharing idea with Dan’s Doors.

    THURSDAY DOORS.

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    1. I’m glad you liked this.

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  45. Great variety of doors, stable and the one in the areena,thumbs up

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    1. I tend to gravitate to the simple, functional doors. Besides, Ritz is a fine looking horse.

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  46. Wow, looks like an amazing exposition, although I don’t really understand too much about it. I’ll have to do a little research.

    I have covid, which might explain why I am publishing Thursday Doors on a Friday. Obviously I will not be going to Cornwall today, but maybe sometime next week, if I am feeling better. Doors of central London this week: http://scooj.org/2024/10/04/thursday-doors-4-october-2024-doors-of-central-london/#uk#london

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    1. Sorry to hear about Covid, Steve. I hope you have a rapid and complete recovery. You sure had some handsome doors to share today.

      The Big-E is the commercial result of the evolution of an agricultural fair in New England. The original name was the “Eastern States Exposition” and it was a place to show animals, and sell wares from the six states that comprise New England.

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      1. Perfect, thank you. Our equivalent are the regional agricultural shows. Now I understand.

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  47. Dan, What a fun outing with your daughter. You were smart to go during the week. The door collection is interesting and Ritz is a beautiful horse. Here’s my entry: https://natalietheexplorer.home.blog/2024/10/04/a-walk-to-craigleigh-gardens/

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  48. […] this time, quadruple dipping—I’m linking this to Jo’s Monday Walk Challenge, to Dan’s Thursday Doors Challenge, to Natalie’s Photographing Public Art Challenge and to Xingfumama’s Pull Up a Seat […]

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  49. I’ve never been to the Big-E, and though it sounds like fun, I wouldn’t enjoy the crowds. Yikes! You were wise to go during the week with only 67,000 other people. Lol Great photos!

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    1. We weren’t subject to much crowding. the 67,000 is the total day’s attendance. We arrived early and left before the afternoon crush.

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  50. I’m told the Indiana State Fair is a wonderland, but it’s TMP for me — Too Many People. I was there ONCE, giving free samples of honey ice cream (don’t know whatever came of that proposed project), and Charlie and I went to the booth in as straight a line as possible and stayed there and left in as straight line as possible. PEOPLE! OH, THE HUMANITY! Whew! Anyway, my photos this week come courtesy of #4 Daughter, The Amazing Sara Marian. https://marianallen.com/2024/10/thursday-doors-old-louisville-coffee-co-op/

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    1. I really enjoyed your doors (especially the last one). I also liked the “No Trespassing” door and the guardian that makes that message loud and clear. BUT – I can’t leave a comment :( When I click in the comment box, the cursor never appears and I can’t type. Kudos to TASM (Sara)

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      1. I’m so sorry! I don’t know what the problem is. *sigh*

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  51. What a great looking exposition Dan. Like many I am not mad about crowds but I guess what would they be without the people? Mine this week is short and sweet and from New Zealand .where there were not may people around !

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    1. We do our best to avoid the heavy crowds. In early on a weekday and gone before the evening crush.

      I like you photos today very much.

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  52. This looks like a very interesting exhibition and seems to be fun too.
    This is mine from France: https://wanderlustig2019.wordpress.com/2024/10/05/doors-of-metz-france/

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    1. We had a very good time. Not too crowded while we were there.

      You have some great doors this week, especially that corner door!

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  53. Awesome variety of doors Dan! Love it!! Thanks for sharing!

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