Western Fairs Association Newsletter
May 2013
WFA Open House Season Kicks-Off at Del Mar
Join us at the San Diego County Fair on June 18.

 

WFA 's annual Open House season begins at the San Diego County Fair. Join us on June 18, 5-7 p.m., in the Turf Club. All members are invited and nonmembers are welcome. Concessionaires are encouraged to bring their best food items to showcase and share with visiting fair managers, staff members and peers. The Industry Standards Committee will also meet at the fair from 1-3 p.m. in the Seabiscuit Skybox. All are welcome to attend.   
Join WFA on the OC Fair Feature Fair Tour
Don't miss out, register now.

 

WFA President Kent Hojem, Washington State Fair CEO, will accompany WFA members for a whirlwind tour of the OC Fair during the annual WFA Feature Fair Tour, July 24-25. Register now. Enjoy breakfast on the beach, behind-the-scene tours of OC Fair's most popular attractions and programs, a leisurely Duffy Boat ride around Newport Bay, entertainment and plenty of time to network. View a detailed schedule.
New Members 
  Concession Management Services  

En Masse Marketing Corp. 

Snowie-Incredible Snow Cones

 

For more information on these members, visit the WFA Business Directory. 

 
New CEOs

Ken Alstott

Grand National Rodeo

 

Coleen Gilboy

Verde Valley Fair

 

Lyndal Graff

Southern California Fair 

 

Jerome Hoban

Alameda County Fair 

 

New WFA Director   

Tom Williams

Mariposa County Fair 

Mother Lode Area Director 
Upcoming Events 

May 24
WFA Mixer
Sacramento County Fair
Board Room, 9 a.m.

May 31
WFA Mixer
Contra Costa County Fair
Board Room, 10 a.m.

June 14
WFA Mixer
Merced County Fair
Wine Garden, 2 p.m.

June 18
WFA Open House
San Diego County Fair

July 23-25

Feature Fair Tour

OC Fair

 

For a complete list of events, visit the  WFA Calendar.
WFA Staff Changes

With the departure of Marketing Director Carrie Wright in April, WFA has made some changes to existing staff roles and has made an addition to the team.

Communications Manager
Lori Hanley will now assume marketing and sponsorship duties. Email Lori.

Meetings Manager
Liz Waxstein will now handle Trade Show. Trade Show is almost sold out. Book soon! Email Liz.

Former WFA staffer Susan Travers has returned part-time to assist with educational programming. Email Susan.
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