Fair Game Podcast

Fair Game 266 - Chad Hymas, Influencer & Motivational Speaker

Fair Game 266 - Chad Hymas, Influencer & Motivational Speaker

In April 2001, Chad's life took a dramatic turn when a tragic tractor mishap left him paralyzed, altering the course of his existence in unimaginable ways. Instead of succumbing to despair, Chad's unyielding determination propelled him to not just endure, but to flourish in the face of profound adversity. We invite you to witness Chad unravel his compelling odyssey, showcasing unwavering resilience and imparting profound revelations on the indomitable nature of the human spirit and the boundless potential for personal development. Make sure to tune in and be enriched by the wisdom and motivation emanating from Chad's truly extraordinary story.

Fair Game 264 - Dale Belair, FoodTruckWars.ca

Fair Game 264 - Dale Belair, FoodTruckWars.ca

Dale Belair is a Canadian event producer. In 2020 he started an event called FoodTruckWars.ca. The event brings food truck vendors together in communities across Canada. In 2021, Belair is hoping to take that event to the international border of the USA & Canada. Will Covid let that happen? Only time will tell.

Fair Game 263 - Judy Wilder, Ultimate Fair Goer 2018 (Erie County Fair)

Fair Game 263 - Judy Wilder, Ultimate Fair Goer 2018 (Erie County Fair)

Our industry is made up of many people. From fair management to entertainers and concessionaires to carnival operators. One group we haven’t spoken to yet is our fair guests themselves. There are people across our nation who are loyal to our events, attending every year and in some cases, every single day of the fair. Today we speak to one of those people. Judy Wilder was named Ultimate Fair Goer at the Erie County Fair in 2018.

Fair Game 261 - Kathleen O'Leary, Wisconsin State Fair

Fair Game 261 - Kathleen O'Leary, Wisconsin State Fair

Kathleen O’Leary has been with Wisconsin State Fair Park for over two decades. She became the CEO in 2016 and was excited for the future of the Wisconsins State Fair. She never could’ve imagined what 2020 would have in store for her and the State Fair Park. We talk about pandemic response, the future of our industry and her role as a strong female leader in the Milwaukee area.

Fair Game 260 - Debbie Powers, Powers Great American Midways

Fair Game 260 - Debbie Powers, Powers Great American Midways

Debbie Powers and her husband, Corky are the owners of Powers Great American Midways, a carnival company based out of New York that runs the east coast of the United States. While they managed to sneak in a few events in 2020 like most ride operators faced what seemed to be endless cancellations. As we move further into 2021 Debbie is continually optimistic that fairs will be able to reopen later this year. We talked carnival life, H2B Visas, the pandemic and living a positive life.

Fair Game 259 - Dan West, Florida Federation of Fairs

Fair Game 259 - Dan West, Florida Federation of Fairs

Super excited to have Dan West on the show today. Dan was formerly the manager of the Manatee County Fair in Florida before leaving that position to take the job as executive director of the Florida Federation of Fairs. Florida is the first state in the country to begin having fairs in 2021. It’s no exaggeration to say almost every other fair in the nation is watching Florida closely. Dan and I talk about what he’s seeing at fairs in Florida as far as mitigation and guest safety. Plus, we talk trade show and convention planning.

Fair Game 258 - Miranda Muir, Elkhart County 4-H Fair

Fair Game 258 - Miranda Muir, Elkhart County 4-H Fair

Miranda Muir is one of the most creative and innovative young fair managers in our industry. She’s currently the manager of the Elkhart County 4H Fair in Indiana. Miranda and I have been friends for many years and I was excited for her and her husband, Steve when they recently welcomed their newest addition to their family. We talk fair life, pandemic life and parenthood.

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