Vendors and Applications
Information for vendors and exhibitors at MOFGA's Common Ground Country Fair
Each year, almost 60,000 visitors travel to the Common Ground Country Fair to exchange knowledge, eat, and shop with our 650-plus vendors and exhibitors.
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.
The Common Ground Country Fair will be in person at MOFGA’s Common Ground Education Center in Unity, Maine on September 23, 24 and 25, 2022. MOFGA’s annual celebration of rural living features 1000-plus exhibitors and speakers, and emphasizes vibrant communities, sustainable living and local economies, while highlighting organic agriculture.
2022 Improvements
- More spacious layout on the fairgrounds — reorganizing and allowing more space in busy areas — be sure to check the map for the location of your favorite area.
- Electronic ticketing — less time waiting in line, more time enjoying the Fair.
- Additional handwashing stations and restroom options for comfort and health.
COVID-19 Update
- We encourage everyone to do a self health assessment before attending. If you are sick, please follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines.
- The more spacious layout will allow the possibility for people to socially distance if they choose.
- Attendees are welcome to wear a mask if they choose.
- We ask fairgoers to consider wearing a mask when enjoying the Exhibition Hall, one of the few enclosed spaces at the Fair, which is often crowded.
- We will follow the state, federal and CDC mandates and guidelines.
- We are not limiting attendance or doing daily attendance caps.
We are not instituting any fair-wide COVID-19 mandates.
Interested in becoming a vendor or exhibitor for the 2023 Fair? Please check the Apply section below to see if the application for the area you’re interested in applying to is open. If it has not opened yet, or if the deadline has passed, click below to be notified when applications are available so you don’t miss out!
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Suppliers of products for farms and gardens or farms and homesteads selling agricultural products made with at least 70% materials from their farm.
2023 Agricultural Products area guidelines
2023 Agricultural Products application – closed
Space for organizations that provide resources or technical support to farmers and producers.
2023 Agricultural Demonstrations area guidelines
2023 Agricultural Demonstrations application – closed
Space for organizations and individuals to exhibit and demonstrate practical, small-scale, do-it-yourself sustainable life skills.
2023 DIY #HomeHacks Area Guidelines
2023 DIY #HomeHacks application – deadline extended to May 20th, 2023
Maine businesses and suppliers in the sustainable building and energy trades.
2023 Energy & Shelter area guidelines
2023 Energy & Shelter application – closed
2023 Entertainment Interest Form – closed
Maine-based organizations focus on environmental, wildlife and marine concerns.
2023 Environmental Concerns area guidelines
2023 Environmental Concerns application – closed
Vendors with goods and equipment appropriate to the home gardener and small-scale farmer.
2023 Farm & Homestead area guidelines
2023 Farm & Homestead application – closed
Farms selling produce, flowers and farm products. Must be certified organic or able to sign an organic affidavit for the first year.
2023 Farmers’ Market area guidelines
2023 Farmers’ Market application – closed
Vendors who cater to small fiber producers and fiber users.
2023 Fiber Marketplace area guidelines
2023 Fiber Marketplace application – closed
Maine artisans and craftspeople typically producing unique pieces of art, original in design and concept. For small goods businesses, please see Maine Marketplace.
2023 Fine Art and Craft Market area guidelines
2023 Fine Art and Craft Market Application – closed
Food vendors serve ready to eat food to fairgoers using organic ingredients.
2023 Food Area Application – closed
Organizations provide information on health issues, topics and insights for a healthy lifestyle.
2023 Health & Healing guidelines
2023 Health & Healing application – closed
2023 Livestock Area Guidelines
2023 Livestock application – application deadline extended to May 14th, 2023.
Logging and forestry groups educating on sustainable forestry practices appropriate for Maine.
2023 Low Impact Forestry Guidelines
2023 Low Impact Forestry application – closed
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.
2023 Maine Fiber Farms area guidelines
2023 Maine Fiber Farms application – closed
Sales of handcrafted traditional Native American baskets and products by Maliseet, Mi’kmaq, 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 Fine Art and Craft Market area.
2023 Maine Marketplace area guidelines
2023 Maine Marketplace Application – closed
Publishers, newspapers, broadcasters, writers, film makers and new media enterprises.
2023 Maine Media area guidelines
2023 Maine Media application – closed
Local organizations provide information on issues of sustainable communities, peace and justice, social equality, civil and human rights and environmental politics.
2023 Social & Political Action Guidelines
2023 Social & Political Action Application – closed
2023 Speaker and Presenter application – closed
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.
2023 Young Maine area guidelines
2023 Young Maine application – closed
Friday and Sunday pop-up markets for youth ages 11-21 to sell products and services that meet the guidelines of other areas.
2023 YEZ/YETZ application – closed
