In this episode, Washington State Fair CEO Kent Hojem shares more Fair history, how important it is to keep agriculture relevant, thoughts on standing out from other year-round entertainment throughout the state and his future dreams for The Fair as he heads into retirement.
Jul 8, 2022
30 min
In this episode, hear from Kent Hojem, the Washington State Fair’s longtime CEO as he shares a little Fair history from its humble beginnings in 1900 – to what it’s like to lead the team at the single largest event in Washington.
Jul 8, 2022
19 min
In this episode, hear how a Seattle boy went from juggling fire at age 11 to spending the past three decades entertaining crowds at the Washington State Fair.
Jul 8, 2022
28 min
In this episode, hear from a legend in the carnival rides & games industry. Known to have perfected the algorithm for carnival games and chances of winning, Ron Burback, Sr. shares stories from more than half a century in the business.
Jun 9, 2022
33 min
In this episode, learn more about the Washington State Fair Foundation, and how it awards thousands of dollars in scholarships each year and helps create and continue ongoing educational and preservation programs at the Fair.
Jun 9, 2022
19 min
Get a behind the scenes preview of our first season. The Washington State Fair began in 1900, so there are a lot of stories to share.
Jun 8, 2022
6 min