Connecticut Building at The Big E gets first major renovation in 30 years

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Going to The Big E this year? Make sure to stop by the newly renovated Connecticut Building.

Connecticut’s flagship building, with new branding and interactive features, will be on full display at this year’s show, which runs Sept. 13-29. It’s the first major interior update in nearly 30 years.

Wednesday, September 18, is Connecticut Day at The Big E. Visitors can enjoy a day-long celebration featuring a parade and more than 10 hours of live entertainment, including Nashville recording artist Nick Bosse, the School of Rock New Canaan House Band and award-winning Connecticut rock band RED LIGHT.

According to state officials, major improvements to the Connecticut Building include:

• Refreshed interior reflects the latest Connecticut branding, prominently featuring the iconic C+T logo.
• An almost three-meter-high digital monument at the entrance of the building.
• The “CT Zone,” an interactive area highlighting Connecticut’s innovations 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.
• Numerous Instagram-worthy backgrounds and images for visitors to take unforgettable photos.
• The first-ever “Shop CT” experience, created in partnership with The Bristol Bazaar, featuring Connecticut-branded merchandise.