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Live from the 2026 Minnesota State Fair!

Dave Johnston is retiring after working 50 years at the Minnesota State Fair - he's sold Shammy towels for 44 years! If you've stopped and listened to a Shammy Towels sal

Michelle Hickey: Andy's Grille!

Andy's Grille is celebrating 40 years at the Minnesota State Fair! Michelle Hickey, one of four siblings that own Andy's, shares the story of this iconic brand at the fai

2026 Competition Episode

Behind the scenes stories with three different MN State Fair competitors! 16-year-old Charley Kietzman participates in both 4H and FFA, and will be at the fair all 12 da

Alex Bogie: Giant Pumpkin Grower!

Info Booth Ladies Kristen & Margie traveled to the garden of 2025 Minnesota State Fair Giant Pumpkin Contest winner Alex Bogie, to see his 2026 crop and learn what to tak

Caryl & Larry Abdo: Gopher State Ice!

The Abdos, a self-described entrepreneurial family, own and operate two businesses at the Minnesota State Fair. Gopher State Ice is the one and only ice supplier to vendo

Miss Shannon's Sock Hop!

Miss Shannon's Sock Hop show at the MN State Fair is a review of 20th century social dances as they would have been performed in Minnesota, from ragtime to the rock & rol

Tim Zahn: Playland Arcade!

A staple at the Minnesota State Fair since the 1950's, Playland Arcade has provided fun to generations of families! Tim Zahn, Chief Operating Officer of American Amusemen

Parking Princess Jean & Tim!

Jean & Tim own a home near the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, and run a parking lot in their yard every year during the fair. These two are a hoot! As the Info Booth Ladies

Sandy Schroeck: MN State Florist Association Competition!

The North Central Designer of the Year Competition takes place in the Ag-Hort Building September 2-3, 2026! Sandy Schroeck coordinates the competition - including the liv

Shelley Cravens: MVMA Surgery Suite!

The Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA) conducts live spay/neuter surgeries at the fair, and Shelley Cravens is the certified veterinary technician on-site al

Isaac Theobald: FOCI

FOCI Minnesota Center for Glass Arts has a glass blowing demonstration area and booth for shopping in the West End Market. Lead Technician and instructor Isaac Theobald j

Hagen & Oats!

Located in the West End Market at the Minnesota State Fair, Hagen & Oats features handmade wood art - everything from cribbage boards to custom pet portraits! Sisters Nik

Renee Alexander: CEO of the MN State Fair!

Our Season 6 live show was recorded on 3/19/2026, with Minnesota State Fair CEO Renee Alexander and a live studio audience. It was Kathy's last podcast recording before s

Season Six Update

Season Six of Info Booth Ladies will begin on June 23rd, 2026. Season 6 of Info Booth Ladies is dedicated to the memory of our friend and co-host Kathy Riewe. You can fi

Devastating Update from the Info Booth Ladies

Kristen and Margie share heartbreaking news. Please take care while listening. Season 6 of Info Booth Ladies is dedicated to the memory of our friend and co-host Kathy R

Where on the Fairgrounds is Mary?!

Surprise! One more bonus episode for Season 5 - play along with the Info Booth Ladies as we play an "I Spy" inspired game: Where on the Fairgrounds is Mary?! Season 6 of

That's a Wrap on Season 5!

The 2025 Minnesota State Fair and Season 5 of Info Booth Ladies is in the books! The ladies recap the year, including Kristen's niece Kelsey's State Fair wedding shower!

Live From the Fair - with Pitchfork Sausage!

Pitchfork Sausage & Butcher Boys London Broil are mainstays at the fair, and Melissa Szala tells about the history of this partnership + all about their tasty food option

2025 Competition Episode!

Annie & Molly join the Info Booth Ladies to share their stories of entering in Creative Activities and Crop Art - including our absolute new favorite category we didn't k

Jess Talley: MN Craft Brewers Guild!

The Brewed in MN exhibit in the Agriculture Horticulture Building features 200 beers from 85+ craft breweries and brewpubs in Minnesota, with 7 flights of 4 beers on tap!