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
We are hopeful that we will be able to gather in person on September 24, 25 and 26 for the 2021 Common Ground Country Fair and have begun preparations to host an on-site event in Unity. The health and safety of our community is our number one priority and as a result the Fair will look different this year. We are implementing changes across the fairgrounds to offer and support a safe experience in accordance with current Maine Center for Disease Control and Maine Department of Economic and Community Development guidelines for outdoor festivals. We’ll continue to keep this page updated as the situation evolves and we learn more in the coming months. At this time, here’s what we anticipate will change based on current conditions:
- Attendance will be managed to reduce congestion. Fairgoers will need to obtain tickets in advance to reduce lines.
- Layouts will be changed to allow for more distance between vendors.
- Masks and social distancing may be required according to CDC guidelines.
- Some areas and activities will not take place this year. Stay tuned for details.
- Additional sanitation of high-touch areas will be in place.
If you have thoughts or comments about the Fair that you’d like to share with us, please use this form.
We are currently not accepting new applications for the 2021 Common Ground Country Fair. Click below to be added to a waitlist or notified when applications are available in the future.
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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 is now closed.
Maine businesses and suppliers in the sustainable building and energy trades.
2021 Energy & Shelter application– due March 8, 2021
2021 Entertainment Interest Form is now closed.
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 is now closed.
Vendors who cater to small fiber producers and fiber users.
2021 Fiber Marketplace application is now closed.
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 is now closed.
Organizations provide information on health issues, topics and insights for a healthy lifestyle.
2021 Health & Healing application is now closed.
Logging and forestry groups educating on sustainable forestry practices appropriate for Maine.
2021 Low Impact Forestry application– due April 28, 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 is now closed.
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 Social & Political Action Application (due July 7, 2021)
2021 Speaker and Presenter application– deadline extended to June 10, 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
