Overview

• Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana marked its 100th anniversary by serving slices on Wednesday and Thursday inside the Connecticut Building.
• A 'Pizza Throne' photo spot anchors food-heritage promotions alongside live programming in the state pavilion.
• Nearly 80 operators are exhibiting for the run of the fair, including Connecticut Grown, Maplewood Farm and Lenny’s Joe and Fish Tail.
• Institutional displays feature a New England Air Museum plane and a model of a UConn women’s basketball player next to a national championship trophy.
• State marketing chief Anthony Anthony described the pavilion as an all-ages experiential area showcasing what Connecticut does best.