50th annual Common Ground Fair opens Friday with speakers, exhibits, vendors and livestock

50th Common Ground Fair weekend in Unity: why organizers say they're not scared of a rainy weekend

UNITY -- It's the 50th annual Common Ground Fair weekend, and while the agricultural event is half a century strong, the growing season was tough...and the weekend weather doesn't look too promising.

Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association gears up for 50th Common Ground Country Fair

The organization started the fair 50 years ago to promote small organic farming. Its mission has stayed the same but now reaches more people.

50th annual Common Ground Fair opens Friday with speakers, exhibits, vendors and livestock

The hugely popular event takes place on 200 acres owned by the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association.