Welcome to the Crafts Area of the Common Ground Country Fair!
The Crafts application process for the 2008 Fair is closed. Applications went out in December 2007 and were due on January 11, 2008. If you would like to apply to the 2009 Fair,
please send your contact information to MOFGA.
Remember - the Crafts Area is open to residents of Maine only.
The purposes of this area are:
- to contribute to the quality of rural life for Maine craftspeople by giving them a place to sell their work, and
- to encourage craftspeople to use Maine resources in ways creatively compatible with the goals and objectives of MOFGA. All of the beautiful items for sale in the Crafts tents are hand-made here in Maine by some of the state's most talented artisans.
The Crafts Area is open to the individual craftsperson who resides in Maine and who makes high-quality work that is original in design and concept. We especially seek crafts that use non-polluting, organic materials and processes.
For your reference only, we have posted links to the various pieces of the 2008 Crafts Area application.
Crafts Area Application Cover Letter (Word Doc)
Crafts Area Application Instructions (Word Doc)
Crafts Area Guidelines (Word doc)
General Guidelines for Participating in the Fair
Crafts Area Application Form (Word Doc)
If you use cotton in your craft, MOFGA strongly encourages you to consider going organic! While this is not a requirement for participation in the Crafts Area, using organic cotton to the greatest extent possible will strengthen your application. Please refer to the sidebar for interesting information about the ecological, social and economic benefits of organic cotton. Thanks!
For more information, contact:
Leslie Burhoe
Crafts Area Coordinator
laburhoe@gwi.net