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Did you know...

...it takes roughly one-third of a pound of chemicals (pesticides and fertilizers) to grow enough cotton for just one t-shirt?

Organic isn't just for food! Use these resources to find out more:

Pitch For Organic Fiber (Word doc)

Why Organic Cotton

Articles by Alex Owre


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Welcome to the Maine Marketplace Area
of the Common Ground Country Fair!

The Maine Business Area at the Fair highlights folks who are succeeding despite many obstacles. Imports are just the start! Add distance to market, high energy costs, high taxes... Are you discouraged yet? But we love Maine, and love conquers all! So come see how we are succeeding in a global era.

You'll find soaps and candles, pens made from historic wood (such as the USS Constitution!), traditional hand-sewn moccasins, both rustic and beautifully finished furniture, canoes, original note cards, beef jerky, blankets, handknit sweaters, henna tattoos, Maine tourmalines and jewelry made with them, fleece clothing, bread, deerskin handbags, granola, canvas backpacks and travel gear... All made in Maine!

Maine Marketplace Vendor Information

We are accepting applications for booth space in the Maine Marketplace Area. Prospective vendors should  downloand and read all the information posted below. Read the area guidelines carefully.

Maine Marketplace Application Cover Letter (Word doc)
Maine Marketplace Area Guidelines (Word doc)
General Guidelines For Participating in the Fair
Maine Marketplace Area Application (PDF)

All ingestible products sold at the Common Ground Country Fair must meet the Food Guidelines. Anyone selling ingestible products must show proof of liability insurance. Group coverage is available for Common Ground vendors. If you wish to sell ingestible products, please download these additional materials for review.

Common Ground Country Fair Food Guidelines (Word doc)
Ingredient Form (PDF)

Group Insurance Application (Word doc)


If you would like the Fair office to mail an application to you, please send in your contact information.

If your business uses cotton, MOFGA strongly encourages you to consider going organic! While this is not a requirement for participation in the Maine Marketplace 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 about the Maine Marketplace, contact:

Patti Dowse
Maine Marketplace Co-Coordinator
docqs@aol.com

or

Laurah Brown
Maine Marketplace Co-Coordinator
krc@gwi.net


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