Iowa

Fair Game 327 - Kurt Palmer, Delaware County Fair, Iowa

Fair Game 327 - Kurt Palmer, Delaware County Fair, Iowa

In this episode, we are thrilled to have Laura Jaye, the star of the one-woman Strong & Amazing Show. With incredible demonstrations of strength and power, Laura Jaye has captivated audiences and carved out a unique niche in the fair industry.

We delve into Laura's foray into the fair industry, exploring her early experiences and the challenges she faced. From her first convention to gaining traction, Laura shares the trials and triumphs of her journey.

We discuss the breakout success of the Strong & Amazing Show, exploring the key moments and strategies that propelled it to widespread acclaim. Laura provides insightful perspectives on the dynamics of captivating an audience and building a successful one-woman show.
Join us for a fascinating conversation as Laura Jaye takes us behind the scenes of her remarkable career and shares valuable insights into the world of strength exhibitions and one-person performances.

Fair Game 326 - Tricia Rosendahl, Wright County Fair, Iowa.

Fair Game 326 - Tricia Rosendahl, Wright County Fair, Iowa.

In this episode, we sit down with Tricia Rosendahl, fair manager of the Wright County Fair in Eagle Grove, Iowa. Tricia sheds light on the profound influence of this small-town fair on the surrounding community and shares insights into the strategies she and her board used to establish a thriving sponsorship program.

Fair Game 293 - Jeannine Domeyer, Delaware County Fair

Fair Game 293 - Jeannine Domeyer, Delaware County Fair

Today we welcome Jeannine Domeyer from the Delaware County Fair in Manchester, Iowa. Jeannine has been involved in the fair industry for 16 years. After cancelling in 2020 her community rallied around the fair to help raise money and support the fair. Her leadership and the hard work from her team helped successfully navigate the pandemic. She’s now looking forward to opening the gates in 2021.

Fair Game 247 - Jennifer Dunn, The Linn County Fair

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?

Fair Game 225 - Jeremy Parsons, Clay County Fair (Iowa)

Fair Game 225 - Jeremy Parsons, Clay County Fair (Iowa)

On today’s episode I sit down with the fair manager for the Clay County Fair in Spencer, Iowa, Jeremy Parsons. We talked about how he helped navigate the Clay County Fair in 2020. Plus Jeremy shares how sometimes staying semi-open is actually more expensive that closing outright.