Attendance at the longstanding Unity event had been dropping in the years leading up to the pandemic. But turnout reached an all-time high in 2024, and organizers are hopeful the trajectory will continue.
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More fair fun is coming in the weeks ahead
We’re currently in the thick of fair season for central and western Maine, with Oxford County Fair and New Portland’s Lion’s Fair wrapping up yesterday and today, respectively (Sept. 14 and 15), and four more fairs to go: Farmington Fair kicks off today, Sept. 15, and ends Saturday. www.farmingtonfair.org The Common Ground Fair in Unity […]
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You can’t go to the Common Ground Fair, but you can enjoy its vegan food
These recipes should hold you until 2021.
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Maine’s Common Ground Fair goes online this weekend
The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association’s Common Ground Country Fair is being held as a virtual event this weekend.
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Summer without the fair leaves foul feeling in the air
Organizers, vendors and 4-H’ers take a financial hit from fair cancellations, and you can kiss fried dough goodbye.
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Common Ground Country Fair pulls plug on 2020 event but aims to stage ‘virtual fair’
The popular agricultural event, held each fall in Unity, is the latest to be canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Nine Maine fairs cancel 2020 festivities
The state’s other fairs are considering doing the same but are waiting before making their decisions.
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At Common Ground fair, dire warnings about pesticide dangers
An investigative journalist talks about how manufacturers and policymakers continue to focus on profit over health.
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Tickets for 2019 Common Ground Fair now on sale
Advance tickets are available at retail outlets throughout Maine and through MOFGA’s online electronic ticketing system.
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Common Ground Country Fair scheduled for Sept. 20-22
UNITY — The Common Ground Country Fair, sponsored by the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association, will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 20-22. Gates open at 9 a.m. and vendors are open until 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 5 p.m. Sunday. Association members receive free admission to the fair. Advance tickets will […]