More than 10,000 people crowded the Great Frederick Fairground this weekend to attend the Mother Earth News Fair, created by the magazine of the same name.
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“The fair was designed to sort of bring the magazine to life. We knew the area was very suitable for people interested in living a more sustainable lifestyle,” explained Mother Earth News Fair director, Andrew Perkins.
About 300 exhibitors were stationed throughout the fairgrounds, selling sustainable items like beauty products, food and drinks, and construction projects.
Organizers said at least half of the vendors are local. A spot at the fair can give nearby businesses like Urbana-based medical cannabis dispensary, Kannavis, a boost.
“The demographic of the people that we see, and the sheer numbers of people that we see here, we wouldn’t be able to achieve anywhere else, at any other event. So we feel it’s a real benefit to being able to get the education out there, and letting people know that we’re local here in the area,” explained manager at Kannavis, Jordan Baker.
Workshops throughout the day taught a variety of topics, like how to make kombucha, and how to better tend to livestock–health and agricultural focuses some say reflects the county.
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Some of Sunday’s visitors traveled from neighboring states just to be here. “I’m from
Smith traveled more than three hours to attend the fair. Organizers for the Mother Earth News Fair hope to be back in