On this episode we talk with Kent Yelverton, fair manager for the North Carolina State Fair. We discuss the pandemic, the heartache of furloughing employees and his favorite part of working in fairs.
Fair Game 252 - Danny Alfonso, Manatee County Fair
Danny Alfonso is the fair manager for the Manatee County Fair in Palmetto, Florida. His is one of the few fairs in the nation that has managed to dodge the pandemic thus far, denying the odds and hosting a fair in both 2020 and 2021. We sit down and discuss the mitigation strategies they used plus the emotional toll it takes seeing friends have to cancel the fairs they work so hard to produce.
Fair Game 251 - Kenny Ahern, Physical Comic
Fair Game 250 - Jim "The Rookie" Morris, Former MLB Pitcher, Disney's "The Rookie"
In 1999, Jim Morris found himself as the high school baseball coach in the small town of Big Lake, Texas. Little did he know that a deal made with his team would ultimately set him on the most improbable and inspiring journey to Major League Baseball. Walt Disney later adapted his remarkable story into the uplifting film, “The Rookie.” Today, he joins me to share his extraordinary experience and provide a source of inspiration for others.
Fair Game 249 - Cliff Munson, Siskiyou Golden Fair
Fair Game 248 - Roberto the Magnificent, Crazy Comedy Stunt Show
Roberto the Magnificent is one of the most energetic and crowd-pleasing performers in the country. Performing everything from NBA half-time shows to corporate events as well as state & county fairs, Roberto’s high energy show has to be seen to be believed. We talked about Covid as well as the challenges of having a family while being a touring entertainer.
Fair Game 247 - Jennifer Dunn, The Linn County Fair
Jennifer Dunn is the Vice President of The Linn County Fair and the chair of the YPI Steering Committee. Her fair board and staff is made up 100% of volunteers. Working together with her team attendance has risen from 6,000 to 45,000 guests for their late July fair. On the episode we talk about how they’ve navigated Covid. Plus! What catches her eye at the IAFE trade show?
