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 346 - Theresa Agricola, South Florida Fair
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On today’s episode I welcome Theresa Agricola, Sponsorship Director for the South Florida Fair. We discuss bringing value to corporate partners, plus, Theresa reminisces about her friend and former CEO, Vicki Chouris who retired this year. All that and more!
Fair Game 339 - Tasha Hyder, Clay County Fair FL
Today I’ve got one of my absolute favorite people on the show this week. Tasha Hyder is the manager of the Clay County Fair. No ma’am. Not that Clay County Fair. That one is in Spencer, Iowa. Tasha is at the Clay County Fair in Green Cove Springs, Florida.
Tasha is one of those young professionals who is an asset in every way to our industry. Spunky, quirky and never afraid to try a new idea out, Tasha’s absolutely fearless attitude has helped set numerous records at the Clay County Fair while taking home numerous awards for her efforts.
I hope today’s episode reflects on the friendship I’ve developed with someone I deeply respect and admire.
Fair Game 323 - Marc Dobson, One Man Band
Serenade Spectacle - A Conversation with Marc Dobson
Today I have the pleasure of sitting down with an incredibly talented performer, Marc Dobson, known as the One Man Band. This remarkable entertainer captivates audiences by simultaneously playing a staggering 9.5 instruments, creating a true spectacle. Marc shares insights into the inspiration and creativity that drive his captivating show. Additionally, we delve into the impressive feat of Marc walking across the state of Florida while serenading his way to the Florida State Fair. Tune in to today’s episode for this and more captivating stories from Marc Dobson.
Fair Game 309 - Kardenni, The Kardenni Experience
Dennis Friebe is an experienced magician having performed at fairs across America and some of America’s largest theme parks including Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. He takes a deliberate and thoughtful approach to magic which leaves his audiences in awe. He joins us today to share his story from 2020. PLUS - did you spot him in a hit Netflix series? Find out on today’s show.
Fair Game 306 - Jim Ward, Pasco County Fair
Jim Ward is on the board of the Pasco County Fair and is the immediate past president of the Florida Federation of Fairs & Livestock Shows. Jim’s year as president was marred by the Covid-19 pandemic. In order to show the Federation’s support of its member fairs, Jim along with Federation director Dan West, visited 28 fairs, traveling more than 6,000 miles in the process. We talk about all of that and more on today’s episode.
Fair Game 299 - Suzanne Holcomb, Hillsborough County Fair
Fair Game 291 - Christine Iannotti, St. Lucie County Fair
Christine Iannotti is brand new to being a fair manager. She became fair manager of the St. Lucie County Fair in Florida in late 2019. Luckily for Christine, her dates snuck in right under the wire in 2020, concluding just a few days before Houston cancelled and the dominos began to fall. We talk about her experience navigating 2020, how she felt watching her colleagues have to cancel their fairs and how she managed her 2021 fair.
