looking to join / start homestead in Maine

Hey everyone, my name is Zedd. I currently live in MI with my partner and we're looking to get an RV and move to Maine in March. We're wanting to look for a lot of land with water and electric access to camp on with the RV and also start developing land. I'm not the most informed farmer but I'm looking to learn more about how to live off-grid and sustain myself away from capitalism. We're queer individuals with gender diverse expressions and we're looking for community and mutual aid wherever we end up going. We've looked into land in mid-coastal Maine aswell as northern Maine. Our end goal if we buy land is to leave it with the community when we immigrate out of the US. Our goal is Canada, so Maine is a perfect spot to be able to cross over when the time is right. Contact me at zalvarez1127@gmail.com if you have any land you're looking to build and homestead on and have a little spot for an RV. Any other inquiries or questions also reach out, thank you for reading!

Good luck.
Have you been to any farming festivals or the like for ideas?

John C Daley wrote:Good luck.
Have you been to any farming festivals or the like for ideas?

I have not, I'm not sure I've heard of any, I'll check 'em out! Thanks

From Google "While specific large "Self-Sufficiency Festivals" in Michigan aren't prominently listed in top search results, you'll find related events like the Modern Homesteading Conference (nearby states),
general Prepper Expos, and local Michigan fairs focusing on homesteading skills (gardening, foraging like the Morel Mushroom Festival) that tap into self-reliance themes,
with vendors offering gear and food storage, though dedicated MI-focused events need deeper searching for specific dates and names beyond these general categories. "
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Types of Events to Look For (Search Terms):
Homesteading Conferences: Events focusing on gardening, livestock, food preservation (e.g., TruePrepper lists these).
Prepper Expos/Survival Expos: Focus on preparedness, off-grid living, survival gear, often with workshops (e.g., Colorado Prepper Expo).
Local Fairs/Festivals with a Self-Sufficiency Focus: Look for themes like "harvest," "foraging," "rural living," or specific skills.

Michigan-Specific & Nearby Examples (Themes):
Modern Homesteading Conference: Often held in neighboring states, these are great for hands-on skills.
National Morel Mushroom Festival (Boyne City, MI): A good example of foraging-focused events.
Michigan Lavender Festival (Imlay City, MI): Showcases niche homesteading/craft skills.

How to Find Current MI Events:
Use search terms like "Michigan homesteading festival 2025," "Michigan off grid expo,"
or "Self Reliance Festival Michigan" (though this specific name might be elsewhere).
Check websites like TruePrepper for event calendars, even if they list national events.
Look at Visit Keweenaw for regional festival listings, which might have smaller, relevant gatherings.

A bit of time spent searching will be worth it. Sometimes you need to read a listing to find another key word.
Let me know how you go, others may be interested.

Hey Zedd,

In Summer 2025, we did an RV tour of many farms in east coast states and spent a good bit of time exploring Maine.

For years, I have been a member of Boondockers Welcome which is where RVers host other RVers for costs much less than campgrounds; last year we upgraded to a full Harvest Hosts membership (and that opened up other sites as well).

When we stayed in Maine, one of the hosts named Steph (LGBT) was one of the nicest & most helpful hosts we encountered. Steph has a small property with 3-4 small RV sites for short term stays.

Not exactly what you're looking for, but Steph's experience and hospitality would probably be helpful to you at least as a starting point.

I don't have Steph's contact info, we did all our messaging in the Harvest Host app, but just wanted to pass that along.

Steph's listing is called "Maine Coast Hideaway" within Harvest Hosts.

We were there during the MOFGA (Maine Organic Farmers & Growers Assoc) annual "Common Ground" Fair in Unity Maine.

That's a cool (popular & therefore very crowded) event

In addition, the sites like helpx, wwof and workaway may help you find the perfect fit.

Good Luck!