Vendors and Applications
Information for vendors and exhibitors at MOFGA's Common Ground Country Fair
We value and prioritize businesses, farms and organizations with Maine roots, organic practices, and local sourcing. Whether you have been a vendor for many years at our traditional Common Ground Country Fair or think you’d be a great addition to our Fair, we recommend you read the full Fair Guidelines and your specific area guidelines in the directory below before applying.
2021 Fair
To support our exhibitors and volunteers, the decision regarding if we will have an on-site, hybrid on-site/online, or online-only Fair will be made in mid May 2021. We will follow the state, federal and CDC mandates and guidelines. We are developing contingency plans to cover details of what systems would need to be in place to support a healthy and safe Fair.
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Suppliers of products for farms and gardens or family farms selling agricultural products made with at least 70% materials from their farm.
2021 Agricultural Products application – due Feb 26, 2021
Space for organizations that provide resources or technical support to farmers and producers.
2021 Agricultural Demonstrations application – due March 22, 2021
Maine artisans and craftspeople typically producing unique pieces of art, original in design and concept. For small goods businesses, please see Maine Marketplace.
2021 Crafts Application– due January 29, 2021
Maine businesses and suppliers in the sustainable building and energy trades.
2021 Energy & Shelter application– due March 8, 2021
2021 Entertainment Interest Form – due March 8, 2021
Maine-based organizations focus on environmental, wildlife and marine concerns.
2021 Environmental Concerns application – due April 26.
Vendors with goods and equipment appropriate to the home gardener and small-scale farmer.
2021 Farm & Homestead application– deadline extended to April 1, 2021
Farms selling produce, flowers and farm products. Must be certified organic or able to sign an organic affidavit for the first year.
2021 Farmers’ Market application- due February 22, 2021
Vendors who cater to small fiber producers and fiber users.
2021 Fiber Marketplace application – due February 26, 2021
Artisans skilled in traditional folk arts, from the survival skills of Maine guides to artisans of country life, demonstrate and offer workshops on their skills and craft.
Food vendors serve ready to serve food to fairgoers using organic ingredients.
2021 Food Area Application – due January 11, 2021
Organizations provide information on health issues, topics and insights for a healthy lifestyle.
2021 Health & Healing application – due March 29, 2021
Logging and forestry groups educating on sustainable forestry practices appropriate for Maine.
2021 applications will be available in late March 2021
Vendors exhibiting their animals and selling products at least 75% from their farm and 100% from Maine. Animals displayed as part of educational exhibits include llamas, alpacas, sheep, goats and rabbits.
2021 Maine Fiber Farms application– due Feb 26, 2021
Sales of handcrafted traditional Native American baskets and products by Maliseet, Micmac, Passamaquoddy and Penobscot artisans, plus demonstrations, presentations and music.
A vibrant marketplace of small Maine enterprises and cottage industries working and creating locally. For craftspeople creating unique, individual pieces, see the Crafts area.
2021 Maine Marketplace Application– due January 29, 2021
Publishers, newspapers, broadcasters, writers, film makers and new media enterprises.
2021 Maine Media application – due April 26, 2021
Local organizations provide information on issues of sustainable communities, peace and justice, social equality, civil and human rights and environmental politics.
2021 application will be available in late March 2021
2021 Speaker and Presenter application– due May 3, 2021
Farm-to-school programs, school gardens, camps and schools or nonprofit organizations that promote healthy and active lifestyles display their materials and offer hands-on demonstrations throughout the weekend.
2021 Young Maine application– due March 29, 2021
Friday and Sunday pop-up markets for youth ages 13-21 to sell products and services that meet the guidelines of other areas.
2021 YEZ/YETZ application – due March 22, 2021
