Fair Game 302 - Rick Frenette, Fair Advantage

Fair Game 302 - Rick Frenette, Fair Advantage

Rick Frenette has been involved in the fair industry since he was a kid. With over 30 years of management experience in the industry, Rick launched his consulting company, Fair Advantage. The company supports clients with all manner of project from contract negotiations to midway presentation, ticketing, entertainment and more.

Fair Game 296 - Courtney Cox, Adams County Fair

Fair Game 296 - Courtney Cox, Adams County Fair

Courtney Cox is the Fair and Special Event Coordinator for the Adams County Fair in Brighton, Colorado. Like so many others she has a long history in the fair industry from the livestock ring to fair management. We talk about being a young fair manager during a pandemic and the similar challenges we each face with our names. Plus! Did you know both Courtney and I were Disney World cast members? We talk about all that and more on today’s show.

Fair Game 295 - Lisa Reiff, Michigan Association of Fairs & Exhibitions

Fair Game 295 - Lisa Reiff, Michigan Association of Fairs & Exhibitions

Lisa Reiff has a long family history in the fair industry. That family history would eventually lead her to the Michigan Association of Fairs & Exhibitions where she is the executive director. In March of 2020 as the pandemic hit Lisa discovered things wouldn’t be all roses and flowers. (Listen to the show and you’ll understand). To learn more about the Michigan Association of Fairs visit www.mifairs.org.