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Bill Ogg Interview: Know How He Became a Fair Manager

Bill Ogg Interview: Insights from a Former State Fair Manager CoolKay -Hi I'm Karen from County Fairgrounds USA County Fairgrounds.net Welcome to today's podcast County Fairgrounds and CoolKay here. Do I have the the uh director of Emeritus from the Nebraska State Fair in the line with me? Bill Ogg -sure do How are you today? CoolKay - Busy Bill Ogg - Well good for you I guess that's that's always good to be busy rather than the alternative CoolKay - Hi Bill ...Uh so how long were you in charge - Uh.... Manager of the Nebraska State Fair? Bill Ogg - Three years Ok CoolKay - Ok And before that Bill Ogg - before that uh I've moved in the industry quite a bit I was at the Walla Walla Fair in frontier days for several years, and the Greeley Independent Stampede and the Montana Wyoming and Kansas State Fairs each for about 5 to 8 years CoolKay - My goodness You've certainly gotten around haven't you Bill Ogg - Or if if my kids say I can't hold a job So that's uh CoolKay - one way to look at it too - So what are you up to now I have to ask that Bill Ogg - Well still very much interested in the fair business Uh have uh been doing some speaking at state and zone meetings for the International Association of Affairs And expositions and looking to see what's out there But uh also considering how how best I can - you know take care of of those uh desires, and and interest in in the fair industry Um you know plus you know thinking about maybe being a grandpa better And so yeah well I'm certainly interested in the industry I've been at it since 1998 So um CoolKay - um ok All right So how did you how did you get started with this Have you ever done anything else Bill Ogg - Actually probably not Um I thought I was gonna return to the family farm and ranch right out of uh college and that opportunity was not there And so I went to graduate school - um in Louisiana I grew up in Wyoming and went to graduate school at the Louisiana State University and shout out to their girls basketball team. But uh uh so was very much looking for a job back in the Rocky Mountain region and I had a very active 4h [...]

By |2024-01-09T22:55:25+00:00May 14th, 2023|Podcast, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, Washington, Wyoming|0 Comments

Human Cannonball

Shawn Marren: The Human Cannonball Shawn is a 34 year dad and a human Cannonball , who does approximately 400 shows a year. He has two boys m one nine and one five who are following in his footsteps - and a wife who does a high wire act. They have done a lot of circus events and a lot of county and state fairs. Shawn also has a full recording studio which has the capability to write, record, and produce music for your next event. SO he is a man of many talents! Listen to "HumanCannonball-Shawn_Marren" on Spreaker.

By |2024-02-24T16:18:30+00:00June 27th, 2019|Human Cannonball, Podcast|0 Comments

Lillipop Stiltwalkers

This is an interview with Lilli Erickson - is the owner of Lillipop.met and lots of lots of stilt walkers. - these are performers who walk on stilts. - in this personal interview we talk and discuss about how she got started with the stilt walking business. Then we talk about her background and some of the other things she has done. Stilt walkers are just plain fun. With over 30 years experience in the entertainment industry, you can be assured that Lillipop can and will deliver a fun-filled and interactive experience scaled to your requirements and your budget. Lilli Erickson: A Leader and Innovator in Stilt Walking Lilli Erikson also tells about some of the experiences she has had and some of the experiences her employee stilt walkers have had. It is very entertaining. Lillipop and her stilt walking creations are out of the Dallas, Texas area. Lilli has produced many events and also been in involved in helping run others. Festivals and Parades are her forte and she has stilt walker costumes designed for the theme or the event she is involved with also. Lillipop also does balloon art and face painting, an has living statues that she books too as well as handling a lot of Christmas entertainment. They have many engaging characters and do corporate events. **************************************************************************** Would YOU like to be interviewed? Are you an Entertainer, or a Vendor, or a Carnival, Concessionaire, Show Promoter, Booking Agent? Take a look on this page Get Interviewed by CoolKay of Countyfairgrounds.net

By |2024-01-10T23:41:08+00:00June 3rd, 2019|Podcast, Dallas, Lillipop|0 Comments

Rickles and Pickles

Rickles and Pickles: A Hilarious and Talented Team Rickles an Pickles is a comedy juggling and magic team of Rick Wellington and tommEE pickles. Known for great shows and huge audiences. Rickles and Pickles have a forty minute show. They are a professional performing magician and a fire throwing juggling act. They talk about how they open and close their act which is a bit different. They travel all around the country doing their act . They have a forty minute act - that starts with a trunk being pulled in and our magician, Tommy Pickles - opens the lid of the trunk and out pops a bunny -,who is then told - to start juggling. At the end of the act they switch places in the bunny costume and trunk. Check them out on their Facebook page! ********************************************************************

By |2024-01-11T00:11:29+00:00April 27th, 2019|Jugglers, Magic, Podcast, Rickles and Pickles, Rickles and Pickles|0 Comments

The Crazy Daysies

The Crazy Daysies: Sisters Who Write and Sing Country Music Rebecca Day and her sister Jen Day Thompson make up a swampy feeling band called "The Crazy Daysies". They are an acoustic based country music group out of Jacksonville, Florida. Both of the sisters write music. They also feature a percussionist Beau Littles when called for. Rebecca is a full time musician and also performs solo. Some of their wonderful regular clients are : Ragtime Tavern at the beaches of Jacksonville ,Brick Oven at Fleming Island in Florida, and Sven Bridges Brewery in Jacksonville. Mile Markers: EP, Singles, and Full Album Release They have released an EP, several singles, and most recently a full album called Mile Markers. They have performed too at fairs and festivals including the Greater Jacksonville Fair, The Blue Crab Fest in Palatka (Florida) and and Porchfest in Jacksonville. Here is a performance of theirs. Below is a podcast interview with Rebecca done on March 6th, 2019. It is also being featured on our website Countyfairgrounds.net - on our EntertainersforHire page - . YES, we are back to doing interviews - and hopefully we can help some of you entertainers get booked!

By |2024-01-16T09:50:50+00:00March 8th, 2019|The Crazy Daysies, Podcast|0 Comments

JJ Harrison, Rodeo Clown

JJ at one of his "better" moments. I had the privilege of interviewing rodeo clown JJ Harrison this year at the Denver National PRCA Rodeo in January. JJ has a lot of energy. He came to being a clown from being a school teacher - a thing which also requires a lot of energy. He basically is just a funny unrehearsed guy who loves to kid around. He is also a pilot. JJ does try to stick close to home however because of the gas prices and his four year old son. This is a great interview and in it JJ also gives some advice for youngsters who might want to follow in his footsteps.  

By |2019-03-23T22:53:16+00:00March 27th, 2013|JJ Harrisson, Colorado, Denver, Podcast, Podcast, Rodeo Clown|2 Comments

Korkow Rodeos – Stock Contractors

Jim Korkow, Stock Contractor What does a stock contractor do? ever wondered?this interview is with Jim Korkow. of Korkow Rodeos, South Dakota. This contractor supplies the following services. - Professional Personnel & Staff - Public Relations Packets - Colorful Opening Grand Entry Ceremonie - Complete Portable Arena and Bucking Chutes When Jim Korkow was in the eighth grade, his dad pulled him out of school one day. he needed Jim to drive a semi load of cattle to Sioux City, 280 miles away.Driving semis has been one of Jim’s favorite things to do ever since. Ervin Otto Korkow (Jim's father) will be inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in Colorado Springs, CO, on July 11, 2009 Korkow podcast interview "][/audio]

By |2021-11-19T18:18:36+00:00July 16th, 2009|Podcast, Bulls, Chickens, Horse, Horses, Jim Korkow, Stock Contractor|0 Comments
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