2:15 – 3:05 PM SESSION

Date: Oct 21, 2023

Time: 2:15 PM - 3:05 PM

Location(s):

Red Lion Pasco

Category(s):

WSFA Convention

2:15 – 3:05 PM SESSIONS
SESSION 1 Entertainment Scheduling Conflicts. Learn how to maximize your entertainment through scheduling. PINE ROOM
Are you getting the full potential out of your entertainment?
Conflicting schedules? Monster Trucks going right by the
“Community Stage”? Not enough time to flip bands? A children’s
show at 9 pm? Do you put together a schedule that flows and
makes sense? Join us for insight into this challenge.
Tammie Wood and Jessica Risney, The Source Management Group
SESSION 2 Rodeo: A “Fair” Experience OAK ROOM
Creating and maintaining the ultimate fan and volunteer
experience in an everchanging environment.
Selena Burgess, Manager, Northwest Washington Fair
SESSION 3 General Safety, including crowd control, severe
weather planning, partnering with local safety entities and hiring private security PROJECT ROOM
Guest safety is a top priority for public events, especially fairs, and has many facets to consider when planning an event. We will
share how we approach safety planning and what resources may
be available to assist with your planning for events large or small.
Andrea Thayer, CFE, WSFA President, Washington State Fair
Erin Gurtel, IFMG, Immediate WSFA Past President and Director,
Spokane County Interstate Fair
SESSION 4 Super Saturday Super School Session Fair Entry – Online Entries, How to Train Users and Empower our Superintendents DESIGN ROOM
Mike Seiber, Pierce County 4-H Program Coordinator,
WSU Extension Rebecca Martinez, WSFA Director and Fairgrounds Coordinator, Grant County Fair