Robert Nash is an accomplished entertainer, prop designer and actor. He’s also the creator of The Living Zultar, a live action fortune machine which has received rave reviews at faris across the country.
Fair Game 354 - Cody Rosenbalm, East Texas State Fair
This week we check in with a young man who is making a name for himself in the fair industry. Cody Rosenbalm is the fair manager for the East Texas State Fair in Tyler, TX. We talk about the fairs move to their new grounds in Tyler, the impact of YP on our industry, plus Cody talks about some of his mentors in the industry.
Fair Game 353 - Danny & Lindsay Grant, Cowboy & Cowgirl Circus
This week I’m at the Hillsborough County Fair in Florida. I got to hang out with Danny & Lindsay Grant for a bit before the fair opened. The two entertainers bring the Cowboy Circus and Cowgirl Circus to fairs across the midwest and mid-Atlantic regions of America. The show creates incredible memories for the kids and has been dubbed, “The World’s Smallest Rodeo.” On the show we talked about Lindsay’s transition into the fair industry, how the two met and the influence of podcasts & social media in culture.
Fair Game 352 - 7 Tips & Tricks for Fair Buyers
The IAFE Trade Show can be overwhelming. There’s hundreds of booths, everyone is vying for your attention and it can feel like you’re being pulled in every direction. On this week’s show I’ve got 7 tips & tricks for fairs buyers to help streamline the IAFE Trade Show experience.
Fair Game 351 - 7 Tips & Tricks for Associates at the IAFE Trade Show
In today’s episode we’re talking 7 tips and tricks for the IAFE Trade Show. This episode is geared toward the tips that associates might need to help make their IAFE Trade Show more successful. We’ll talk about getting involved, booth design and connecting with new people. PLUS! Check out Tip #6 for one of the cardinal sins committed at the trade show.
Next week we’ll have a similar episode with 7 tips that are geared toward fair buyers.
As always I welcome your thoughts and insights. Enjoy the show!
Fair Game 350 - News Roundup, Hurricane Helene Decimates Ag Industry
In today’s episode we take a look at major headlines from around the fair and agricultural industries including: Texas Supreme Court says State Fair of Texas gun rule stands, New Mexico State Fair sets record attendance, IAFE updates PLUS, Hurricane Helene devastates the ag sector across multiple states.
Fair Game 349 - Jeff Mills, Creator of Buford Bear & Alford E. Gator
Buford Bear and His Tiny House along with Alford E. Gator and his Tiny Swamp House have become two in-demand characters in our fair industry. Driving around in an old truck, these two greet fair goers and make wonderful new friends at every fair they attend.
Fair Game 348 - Crystal Urban, Lake County Fair
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Crystal Urban is the fair manager for the Lake County Fair in Eustis, Florida. Today we talk about the Lake County Fair including a possible move to a new grounds in the future as well as Crystal’s history coming up through 4H.
Fair Game 347 - Rachel Lisk, Lewis County Fair
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Rachel Lisk is the fair manager in the Lewis County Fair in Lowville, NY. She had quit the adventure this year at her fair and she shares it with us today. All that and more on Fair Game 347.