IMPORTANT UPDATE: Due to scheduling conflicts – the bus will be heading down on September 21, 2019, not on Maine Day as previously advertised.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s time to reserve seats for the buses traveling to Eastern States Exposition (ESE or also called the \u201cBig E\u201d) in West Springfield, Massachusetts for Maine Day on Saturday, September 21, 2019.<\/p>\n
This one-day trip is sponsored by the Maine Trustees of the Eastern States Exposition to encourage
\nMaine 4-Hers who don\u2019t presently participate in events at ESE to see the activities that go on for 4-H youth in hopes to bolster their enthusiasm to participate in the future.\u00a0 A bus is reserved for us, the northernmost bus will originate in Bangor, and there will be stops at several points on I-95, locations based on where passengers are located.\u00a0 Seats fill up quickly, and we will begin taking registrations immediately.<\/p>\n
All youth must go with a chaperone, but because this event is primarily for youth; seats are limited to no more than two adults per child \u2013 chaperones must be the parent or legal guardian of the 4-H member, or an enrolled VOLT trained volunteer.\u00a0 The bus ride and admission to the \u201cBig E\u201d are free, and all individuals on this trip are expected to march in the parade at 5 pm.\u00a0 It works well if you wear a 4-H t-shirt if you have one, and for clubs to bring their club banner to display during the parade.<\/p>\n
Items you might want to bring along with you are: light snacks, water, a good book, Rated G movies (there is a DVD player on the bus), a pillow, and a blanket.\u00a0 There will be a rest stop along the way.\u00a0 Other items to consider bringing: clothing to identify your club, a comfortable pair of walking shoes, a hat with a visor, sun glasses, sun screen, a back pack, personal spending money, a camera, and a watch.\u00a0 If you have a cell phone, it will be helpful for logistics.\u00a0 Please include your cell phone number when you register.<\/p>\n