YEZ/YETZ Vendor Application Form 2026 - Common Ground Country Fair


2026 YOUTH ENTERPRISE AND TRANSITION ZONE APPLICATION

  

WELCOME TO THE YOUTH ENTERPRISE AND TRANSITION ZONE APPLICATION

If sharing a booth with a friend, or friends, ONLY submit ONE application. List additional applicants here. As YEZ booths are small (half-tables), we recommend that no more than three YEZ "partners" per table, one or two is best.) 

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 the office at (207) 568-4142 or commonground@mofga.org.

The 2026 Common Ground Country Fair is September 25, 26, and 27. 

The YE(T)Z application deadline is Monday, March 23rd. Applications submitted after the deadline will be reviewed on a rolling, space available, basis. 

Please note Friday fills faster and is generally more competitive than Sunday. 

About YEZ/YETZ:

The purpose of the Youth Enterprise Zone (YEZ) and the Youth Enterprise Transition Zone (YETZ) is to provide opportunity and space for Maine youth to show and sell their original wares that embrace the mission and goals of MOFGA and the Common Ground Country Fair (CGCF); to gain hands-on business experience; and tell or demonstrate the story of their artistic process. We also aim to inspire “fair-going” kids to do the same.

YEZ vendors must be sponsored by an adult. Adult sponsors are encouraged to play a supporting role in the youth vendor's enterprise, but to leave the actual creative, production and business work to the youth vendor. Helping to set parameters, driving to get materials, providing guidance along the way is the sort of help that is encouraged. Actively participating in the design, production and selling of the products is not. During the Fair, adult sponsors may help with set-up; on-site troubleshooting and advice; and help with breakdown/clean-up. The area is intended solely for youth artisans and vendors.

2026 Booth Fees

Location Booth Size YEZ/YETZ
Inside Tent
Half Table - 4" $35 (per day)
Full Table - 8" $70 (per day)

Application Process

BEFORE YOU GET STARTED

1. Read Guidelines and Application Instructions.

Before completing your application, read and familiarize yourself with the Fair and Youth Enterprise and Transition Zone Area Guidelines. 

2026 CGCF and YEZ/YETZ Area Guidelines are available here.

2. If you want to sell food products...

YEZ/YETZ vendors are also required to fill-out and submit a Food Ingredients Form which you can find on the Vendors and Applications page of the MOFGA website. Please remember you will be held to the same food guidelines as other vendors, including listing your sources or brands of ingredients (store names are not typically the brand name,) following the Food Decision Tree when sourcing ingredients, and using only Maine based sweeteners (no cane, coconut, palm, etc sugars or ingredients containing them, i.e. chocolate chips, are permitted) please call or email the Fair office at commonground@mofga.org or (207) 568-4142 with questions or for more information.

FILLING OUT THE ONLINE APPLICATION

STEP ONE - Contact and Product Information
Please be thorough.

STEP TWO - Days and Booth information
The Common Ground Country Fair YEZ/YETZ runs for two days. You may apply for two if you think you will be able to have the inventory and help to make it a successful weekend. We do encourage first time vendors to stick with one day. Tables are provided, and they are inside a tent. No display materials, tablecloths, etc are provided.

STEP THREE - Upload Supporting Paperwork
If you wish to sell food you MUST submit a food ingredient form WITH this application. If you are having trouble with the form please call or email the office. Applications that list consumable items (baked goods, tea, candy, gum etc.) but do not have a food ingredient form attached are not considered complete.

Please take your time when filling out the food ingredient form and refer to the food guidelines provided in the application packet. In prior years many YEZ/YETZ vendors have had to re-do their forms several times, attention to detail and contacting the office with any questions from the start can save you a lot of time and energy in the long run. 

STEP FOUR - Submit Application
All applications filled out using this form must be submitted online. If you are unable to fill this form out online please contact the office. After the form is submitted you will receive a confirmation email, if you do not receive it please check your spam folder before contacting the office. Please retain copies of any supporting documents (i.e. food ingredient forms) for your records and reference.

The YE(T)Z application deadline is Monday, March 23rd. Applications submitted after the deadline will be reviewed on a rolling, space available, basis. 

1 - BUSINESS AND CONTACT INFORMATION

Returning Exhibitor?
You are not considered a returning vendor if you were not the Primary Applicant in prior years.
Business Name
Previous business name
If your business name has changed since you last applied, please write your previous business name here:
Primary Applicant First Name
(this is the youth, not the adult sponsor)
Primary Applicant Last Name
Primary Applicants Date of Birth
Are you applying for YEZ or YETZ?
Please use primary applicants age at the time of the fair.
Adult Sponsors First Name
Adult Sponsors Last Name
Will you have partners sharing your booth?
As YEZ booths are small (half-tables), we recommend that no more than three YEZ "partners" per table, one or two is best.
Applicant's Partner 1 (First Name)
Applicant's Partner 1 (Last Name)
Applicant's Partner 2 (First Name)
Applicant's Partner 2 (Last Name)
Applicant's Partner 3 (First Name)
Applicant's Partner 3 (Last Name)
Primary Applicant Mailing Address (Street)
Primary Applicant Mailing Address (City/Town)
Primary Applicant Mailing Address (State)
Primary Applicant Mailing Address (Zip)
Email
Primary Phone
Are you interested in a table on Friday or Sunday?
While anyone may apply to be a vendor both Friday and Sunday, generally we recommend being a vendor in YE(T)Z for at least one year first.
1st Choice:
Table Size
Note: to accommodate as many vendors as possible, we only offer half-tables in YEZ. You may request two half-tables if you feel you require a full table.
Special requests:

2 - PRODUCT/EXHIBIT INFORMATION

MOFGA reserves the right to determine whether any product or service may be offered at the Common Ground Country Fair. List as accurately as you can the products and services that you wish to offer in YEZ/YETZ. Keep in mind, CGCF gives preference to applicants offering products made from sustainable, and preferably local, resources or healthy food items made with organic ingredients.

Items/Services:
List and describe the items/services you wish to sell and the price range for each. (You may group like items of different sizes/color/etc...)
Brief Product Line / Business Description:
Are all your products made in Maine?
What materials do you grow/raise/wild-harvest?
What materials do you purchase, and from where?
Please support Maine based small businesses whenever possible, and remember to source any items you buy in in accordance with MOFGA's values.
Do you use artificial intelligence (AI) in any part of your process?
Please describe how you use AI in your design process:
Is there anything else we should consider about your product?
Additional information you would like to tell us about the materials you use, your sources, your products, production processes or company:
Are any of your products foods or edible/ingestible?

Food Information

If any items on your application are ingestible, you are also required to fill-out and submit a Food Ingredient Form. Please remember you will be held to the same food guidelines as other vendors. All food forms can be found on the Vendors and Applications page of the MOFGA website.

Adhering to the Food Guidelines includes listing your farm sources or brands of ingredients (do not list grocery store or distributor names,) following the Food Decision Tree when sourcing ingredients, and using only Maine based sweeteners (no turbinado, cane, coconut, palm, etc sugars are permitted.)

Please call the office after reviewing these documents with questions or for more information. More information regarding the Food Policy is available in the YEZ/YETZ Guidelines.

You may also find these documents helpful:

Be sure to double check that you have carefully listed all of your food items, ingredients, and sources. 

If you are growing, processing or wild harvesting any of the ingredients used in your products, and they are not certified organic you must also submit an affidavit. 

It should be signed by yourself, as the vendor, and your sponsor, parent, or guardian, as the grower.

Food Confirmation
Please upload your completed Food Ingredient Form below
(MAX SIZE 5MB)
Please upload your Affidavit Verifying Organic Practices if applicable
(MAX SIZE 5MB)
T-Shirt Information
If you are approved to be an exhibitor in the YEZ Area, you will be provided with one Youth Enterprise Zone T-Shirt. To ensure we have enough YEZ T-Shirts during the Fair, please let us know if you will be purchasing additional T-Shirts for your partners and what sizes you will be requesting.

Almost Done!

Application Checklist:

Application Checklist:
Food Vendor Application Checklist

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION BELOW

To complete your YEZ/YETZ Booth Application, press the SUBMIT button below. You will receive a confirmation of your application via email.