Looking Ahead to the 49th Common Ground Country Fair

Looking ahead to the 49th Common Ground Country Fair

Over 70,000 visitors are expected at the 49th Common Ground Country Fair in Unity, highlighting the event's continued popularity among Maine's local fairs.

In light of uncertain federal support, Common Ground Fair takes on added importance for farmers

Farmers from across the state paraded on tractors through Augusta on April 16, 2025 to draw attention to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's cuts to programs and grants that provide critical support to Maine's farming community. (Photo by Eesha Pendharkar/ Maine Morning Star)As farmers in Maine continue to face financial stress after funding cuts and other uncertainty from the Trump administration, organizers of the Common Ground Country Fair h…