by Susan | Sep 19, 2014 | Out and About in Maine
For me, the Common Ground Fair is the pinnacle of summer. I mark the day on my calender and take the day off of work to explore this celebration of rural living. The sights – the flowers, the vegetables, the crafts, the livestock are all eye-candy. Is there...
by Susan | Sep 20, 2013 | Out and About in Maine
Up with the sun, we headed out to Unity, Maine for the Common Ground Fair. For more than six hours and what feels like 15 miles of walking, we explored exhibits, concessions, and vendors until our bodies gave out. A fitting way to spend the last day of the summer....
by Susan | Sep 21, 2012 | Out and About in Maine
On this last day of summer, we traveled to the Common Ground Fair – one of the highlights of the year for us. It’s billed: A celebration of rural living that promotes organically grown Maine produce and alternative lifestyles. We walked for miles all the...
by Susan | Sep 23, 2011 | Out and About in Maine
We celebrated the first day of autumn with a visit to the Common Ground Fair put on by the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association. We waffled about going because of the weather forecast. Was it going to rain? How much would it rain? Thunderstorms? Three...