Events
Greenhorns hosts workshops in collaboration with our sister organization, Smithereen Farm, in Pembroke Maine.
- Greenhorns offers free and low-cost events for the benefit of the local and regional community. If you enjoy a free event, consider making a tax deductible donation to Greenhorns to support our programming.
- Many events require advance registration; please follow the registration link within the workshop description.
- Coming for an event and want to stay a while? You can book a tent platform via HipCamp!
- Refund policy: Due to our rural location and small event sizes workshop registrations are not refundable
Looking for food and agriculture events in Downeast Maine? Check out the Eat Downeast event calendar for fairs, festivals, workshops, meet-ups, demonstrations, plant sales, family-friendly events, and more.
MOFGA Common Ground Fair
September 19 - September 21
Come find the Greenhorns at the Common Ground Fair! We'll be there with a brand new volume of the New Farmer's Almanac, and much more.
Hosted by MOFGA
Details here: https://www.mofga.org/the-fair/
This 2025 Common Ground Country Fair will be held at the Common Ground Education Center in Unity, Maine on September 19, 20 and 21, 2025. The fairgrounds are open Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association’s (MOFGA) annual celebration of rural living features 1000-plus exhibitors and speakers, and emphasizes vibrant communities, sustainable living and local economies, while highlighting organic agriculture.