Ag Demo & Young Maine Exhibitor Application Form 2026 - Common Ground Country Fair

2026 AGRICULTURAL DEMONSTRATIONS & YOUNG MAINE EXHIBIT TENT APPLICATION

WELCOME TO THE AGRICULTURAL DEMONSTRATIONS & YOUNG MAINE EXHIBIT TENT APPLICATION

The Agricultural Demonstrations area is open to individuals and organizations furthering sustainable agriculture and strengthening rural communities. The emphasis is on teaching and demonstrating farming and gardening skills, strengthening agricultural economies and communities, and organization building and networking.

The Young Maine area promotes farm-to-school connections, school gardens, experiential education and active healthy lifestyles for Maine's youth by providing a setting for organizations and individuals who work with Maine's youth to showcase their programs; network with each other and fairgoers; and present talks, workshops and related activities.

Applications are due March 16, 2026.

2026 Booth Fees

Location	Booth Size	Fee
Inside
	One 8'x3' Table	$201
	Two 8'x3' Tables	$402
Outside
	Equipment Display	$201

Application Process

STEP ONE - Read Guidelines and Application Instructions.

Before completing your application, read and familiarize yourself with the Fair and Agricultural Demonstrations and Young Maine Exhibitor Tent Guidelines. There are updates for 2026, so be sure to read these. Please note: in order to vend at the Fair all vendors must submit a Certificate of Insurance meeting the requirements specified in the 2026 General Fair Guidelines to the Fair office by June 1st.

2026 CGCF and Agricultural Demonstrations and Young Maine Exhibit Guidelines are available here.

Controlled Substance, Alcohol & Hemp Policy. (These guidelines may be updated before the 2026 Fair. If you are affected by any changes, we will reach out to you directly.)

Certificate of Insurance requirements and sample certificate.

STEP TWO - Complete the Agricultural Demonstrations & Young Maine Exhibitor Tent Application below.

STEP THREE - Submit Application with $10.00 Application Fee
You may submit payment online with your application or mail a check. Applications will not be considered until payment is received.

Applications (including application fee) are due on Monday, March 16th.
Completed applications received after the deadline will be reviewed on a rolling basis, space permitting.

1 - BUSINESS AND CONTACT INFORMATION

Returning Vendor?

Organization/Business Name

Contact First Name

Contact Last Name

Contact Mailing Address (Street)

Contact Mailing Address (City/Town)

Contact Mailing Address (State)

Contact Mailing Address (Zip)

Is this the business address you would like published in the 2026 CGCF Participant List?

Publishing Address (Address)

Publishing Address (City/Town)

Publishing Address (State)

Publishing Address (Zip)

Is this the email you would like published in the 2026 CGCF Participant List

Publishing Email

Cell Phone

Work Phone

Is this the work phone you would like published in the 2026 CGCF Participant List?

Publishing Phone Number

Publishing Website Address

2 - PLEASE TELL US ABOUT YOUR WORK.

Is your Organization based in Maine?

Yes

What is the business type of the organization/business? *

If other, what is your business type?

What category does your business/organization fit in best?

Briefly describe the mission or primary area of expertise of your organization.

What is your organization’s mission statement? If your organization does not have one, please describe your group’s mission.:

What services, initiatives and/or information will you be highlighting at your exhibit?

Please give us a brief description of your organization including tax status, structure, size, scope of work and Maine-oriented activities over the last two years.:

What staff, resources and information will you have on hand for fairgoers?

Please explain how your organization’s work meets the guidelines of the Young Maine area.

Please describe the resources and/or programs that you plan to present at your booth and the issues these aim to address.:

Items for sale

The Ag Demo and Young Maine Exhibitor Tent is primarily an educational area. Merchandise sales are permitted, but are limited to items directly related to the exhibiting organization (examples include organization t-shirts, books published by the organization, items made by the organization's members or constituents). Only items that fit the area guidelines and are pre-approved by the coordinators may be offered. List and describe all the items you wish to sell or give away at your booth. Include pricing.:

3 - BOOTH INFORMATION

Each 8ft table will be $201.00 for the Fair weekend. Booth fees will be due with returned contracts of accepted exhibitors.

If your organization would like full or partial help paying the booth fee, you can find the Agricultural Demonstrations and Young Maine scholarship application here. Please fill out the scholarship application and email to commonground@mofga.org upon completion.

How many 8' x 3' tables would you like for your exhibit?

Please note, depending upon availability of space, we may only be able to provide one space/table. For organizations with equipment to display or demonstrate, select the "outside" option.

Available space outside of the exhibitor tent that is suitable for equipment demonstrations is limited, so please tell us more about your needs and projected footprint so we can work with you to site your exhibit.

Do you have a preference for your location in the tent?

Will you need Electricity?

Accepted vendors will be able to request electricity in the contract and will be required to list all appliances, lights or devices and the wattage for each that will be part of their booth. Electrical service is available for a fee.

Special requests:

Almost Done!

Application Checklist:

Application Checklist:

I have read and understand the 2026 Fair and Ag Demo & Young Maine Exhibit Tent Guidelines

Application Fee

$10.00

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION BELOW

To complete your Agricultural Demonstrations and Young Maine Exhibitor Tent Booth Application, press the SUBMIT button below. You will be directed to a payment page where you can choose to pay via electronic payment now, or you can choose to mail a check by clicking pay by invoice. Do NOT print and mail this application.