The Common Ground Country Fair, an annual celebration of rural living that features live speakers and exhibits for all ages, welcomed members of the community Sunday in Unity. The fair emphasizes vibrant communities, sustainable living and local economies. Organic agriculture is a primary focus. Photos by Morning Sentinel photojournalist Rich Abrahamson.
Common Ground Country Fair
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Common Ground Country Fair, a celebration of rural living, returns to Unity
There will be plenty of food, fun and games — Manure Pitch-Off, anyone? — along with addresses on sustainability and other matters, lectures and workshops.
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Author who catapulted vegetarianism to speak at Common Ground Fair
Frances Moore Lappé’s ‘Diet for a Small Planet’ was published in 1971, the same year the fair started.
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The Wrap: Common Ground Country Fair returns to Unity next month
Plus, Nosh changes hands, Slab’s frozen pizzas hit Hannaford shelves, volunteers at St. Peter’s pump out 7,000 cookies for its annual Italian Bazaar this weekend, and more.
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Common Ground Fair tickets available for sale
UNITY — Tickets are on sale for the 46th annual Common Ground Country Fair. After two years of virtual fairs, this year’s fair will be in person at the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association’s (MOFGA) Common Ground Education Center, 294 Crosby Brook Road. The fair is planned for Friday to Sunday, Sept. 23-25. Recognizing […]
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Passport tour held in lieu of annual Common Ground Country Fair
A group of business owners in the Unity area organized a passport tour during what would typically be Common Ground Country Fair weekend, which was canceled this year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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Farmers, others look to fill void left by cancellation of Common Ground fair
The popular fair was scheduled for this weekend and in its place are a group of farms and businesses holding a series of events Saturday.
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Organizers cancel in-person Common Ground Country Fair, citing COVID surge
The decision to not hold an in-person festival came just weeks before it was set to return after not being held last year because of the pandemic.
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Take Me to the Fair
Tickets to the Common Ground Country Fair go on sale Monday.
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Since its start, MOFGA has had a friendly attitude toward vegetarians
We trace its origins, from early founders Helen and Scott Nearing to good old Maine thrift.