2023 LIVESTOCK EXHIBITOR APPLICATION

WELCOME TO THE LIVESTOCK EXHIBITOR APPLICATION

Please DO NOT print and mail this application, use the "SUBMIT" button at the bottom to send it. If you would like a paper application please contact Meg in the office at (207) 568-6041 or commonground@mofga.org.

The 2023 Common Ground Country Fair is September 22, 23, and 24.

The Livestock application deadline is Friday, April 14th. Applications submitted after the deadline will be reviewed on a rolling, space available, basis.

Quick Answers to Frequently Asked Questions:

All livestock exhibitors must have liability insurance as specified in the 2023 General Guidelines. To support our vendors to meet these requirements, we have included the link here on the insurance requirements and resources, including information on getting coverage through the Maine Association of Livestock Exhibitors (MALE)
Accepted applicants must be present with their animals at the fair, and should maintain a consistent presence in the livestock area for the duration of the fair. Designated persons should staff exhibits throughout the weekend.
Please leave your pets (dogs) at home.
No mature breeding male animals allowed on Fairgrounds.
Bring only healthy animals with up-to-date shots and shot & health records. Rabies shots are NOT OFFERED at the fair, but ARE REQUIRED (see guidelines). Livestock Coordinators have the authority to refuse to admit animals of questionable health.
There are no recreational vehicle hookups for water or electricity.
Ice is available from the Fair office.
Scrapie info is included to exhibitors of sheep and goats, and accessible via the website here for new exhibitors to review.

Application Process

BEFORE YOU GET STARTED

1. Read Guidelines and Application Instructions.

Before completing your application, read and familiarize yourself with the Fair and Livestock Area Guidelines.

2023 CGCF and Livestock Area Guidelines are available here.

Insurance Information

2. Contact and Product Information

Please be thorough. Please add any information you wished published in the 2023 Fairbook through the "Publishing" information options.

3. Animals, Equipment and Tent/Camper Space

Please list any animals and equipment you would like to bring. We will need the appropriate veterinary records for each animal listed on your application. Please see the Livestock guidelines for more information about required vet records. All animals and equipment you plan to bring must be approved by the area coordinators, so it is better to list everything you think you may bring to make sure it is approved, even if you do not end up bringing it to the Fair.

4. Upload Supporting Paperwork

If you have electronic copies of relevant vet records or proof of insurance, there will be a space for you to upload that information in your application form.

5. Livestock Speakers and Demonstrations

All Livestock Exhibitors are required to offer or participate in at least two demonstrations per day with their animals. Demonstration locations include the Woodlot, the Large Livestock Demo Area, the Field Plots, at the barn, the Show Ring or the Round Pen. These talks are scheduled in coordination with the respective Livestock area exhibitor depending upon your animal breed and/or demonstration area. To help the Livestock Coordinators with this task, please indicate below any preferences you have for demonstrations, locations, days and times. Also note any special requirements (ex, If a demo is done in conjunction with another farm)

Applications are due Friday, April 14, 2023.

1 - FARM AND CONTACT INFORMATION

Have you been a CGCF Livestock Exhibitor before? *

Farm Name *

Contact First Name *

(MUST be present at the Fair)

Contact Last Name *

Mailing Address (Street) *

Mailing Address (City/Town) *

Mailing Address (State) *

Mailing Address (Zip) *

Is this the address you would like published in the 2023 Participant List? *

Publishing Address (Address)

Publishing Address (City)

Publishing Address (State)

Publishing Address (Zip)

Email *

Is this the e-mail you would like published in the 2023 Participant List? *

Publishing Email

Primary Phone *

Cell Phone

Is this the phone you would like published in the 2023 Participant List? *

Publishing Work Phone

Are you a Maine resident? *

Are you a MOFGA member? *

Are you Certified Organic? *

Are you managing your livestock organically?

If other, please explain further

Veterinarian Name: *

Veterinarian Phone: *

2 - LIVESTOCK

List the animals you would like to exhibit at this year’s Fair.

Vaccination Records:

You must submit the required vaccination and veterinary requirements for each animal listed on your application. If you do not have photo or PDF copies of them to upload into this form, you can submit them electronically in your contract later in the year, or you can mail a copy to the MOFGA office (PO Box 170, Unity, ME 04988). If your animals require more than one type of veterinary record, you may use any of the form upload buttons below. You are not limited to the buttons on the same line as the animal's name.

What type of livestock are you applying to bring to the Fair? *

Animal's Name *

Type of Animal *