Dozens dressed as vegetables walk in a garden parade Saturday at the Common Ground Country Fair in Unity, held by the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association.
People view tables filled with prize-winning produce Saturday on the second day of the fair, now in its 41st year. Staff photo by David Leaming
Sherri Mitchell was keynote speaker, and her story of personal turmoil captivated the audience. In January, she lost a cousin, and this year, two nephews took their lives. Staff photo by David Leaming
Richard Roberts, left, of the Maine Grain Alliance in Skowhegan, speaks with a man interested in grains and flours Saturday.
Hundreds of people held hands Saturday during the emotional closing of a talk by Sherri Mitchell, who stressed the need to protect the planet and care for one another. Staff photo by David Leaming
Vendors and customers filled the grounds Saturday, including this farm selling produce.
A group shares some laughs and food Saturday. From left are Becky Myers, Don Frye, who wore his fair brochure as a shield in the bright sun, and Patti Dowse. Thousands turned out for the 41st annual fair.
Vendors and customers fill the expansive food section Saturday as a worker grills sausage and vegetables at the Common Ground Country Fair in Unity.
Hundreds gathered in the common area Saturday to listen to attorney, teacher and spiritual activist for indigenous people Sherri Mitchell. "Acknowledge the preciousness of every, single life," Mitchell said.
Kai Fast said she was impressed and moved Saturday after listening to Sherry Mitchell's keynote speech in Unity.
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