S2E5: Through the Eyes of a Child
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Return to childhood, and spend a day at the Fair with various kids as they wait in line for Fisher Scones, ride the Extreme Scream, explore SillyVille, play with reptiles and more! Also hear from 12-year-old Molly as she shares her top tips for the perfect day at the Fair.
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S2E4: The Remembrance Gallery – Paying Tribute to Japanese Americans
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“This happened here. Right here where they are buying their cotton candy. Where they are getting their corndog. This happened here.” In this episode, learn the history of the Puyallup Assembly Center on the Washington State Fairgrounds and hear about those involved with the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL), about their experiences working on the Remembrance Gallery project.
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S2E3: What’s a Froupie? Hear from a Fair Superfan
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What does it take to become a Fair Groupie…aka Froupie, as we endearingly call these superfans. In this episode, meet Laurie Miller as she shares her deep love of the Fair as well as her involvement in lifting up and supporting the community.
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S2E2: A New Vendor Pops onto the Scene! The Story of Lumberjack Popcorn
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Tune in to this episode to learn all about one of the newest staple treats of the Washington State Fair Events Center! Nate Karnes, Lumberjack Popcorn co-owner, shares the leap of faith he and his family took to launch the business in 2019.
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S2E1: Krusty Pup - Origins of a Tasty Fair Icon
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After a fire destroyed much of the concession area in 1970, like a phoenix from the ashes, the famous Krusty Pup was born! Hear from Mike Christensen, Sales Family Concessions owner, as he shares the company’s history, future and secrets to success.
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S1E12: Changing of the Guard - The Fair welcomes its new CEO
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In the season one final episode, hear from the Washington State Fair’s new CEO, Renee McClain, as she becomes the first female to lead the organization.
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S1E11: Shop ‘til You Drop
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In this episode, hear how the Fair’s commercial vendors represent a gamut of products and business, large and small. Hear some stories from throughout the years from our Vendor Services Administrator.
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S1E10: Fair Food!
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In this episode, hear how some of the Fair’s long-time favorite food vendors began, what keeps them going and what it takes to be able to sell and share your delicious fare…at our Fair.
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S1E9: I Love WSF!
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In this episode, hear from a family who loves the Fair so much, mom and dad got married with the Giant Slide in the background. Now, the two share their fondness of the Fair with their children.
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S1E8: Fisher Scones – Sweet Success!
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In this episode, hear from Mike Maher, partner/CEO of Conifer, Inc. the company behind arguably the most famous Washington State Fair food of all time. Maher shares the history of the sweet treat. During 20 days of the Fair each year, more than a million scones are sold.
info_outlineAfter a fire destroyed much of the concession area in 1970, like a phoenix from the ashes, the famous Krusty Pup was born! Hear from Mike Christensen, Sales Family Concessions owner, as he shares the company’s history, future and secrets to success.