Welcome to the first Tales of the Magic Skagit podcast from the 2024 Skagit County Fair. Don Wick and I co-host the Meyer Sign Fair History Booth, and for our third year running we look for opportunities to sit down with folks at the Fair with good stories to tell.
On Friday, August 9 (Day Two of the Fair), we start off with an interview with three members of an Anacortes-based West African drum ensemble led by certified Ghanian Master Drummer and flutist, Saeed Abbas. Joining Don and I for this interview is our Skagit Valley Youth History Project intern, Morgan White — herself a percussionist with Mount Vernon High School.
Our second interview is with Jason Miller, the owner and publisher of a great upper Skagit newspaper, the Concrete Herald. We’ll learn a bit about Jason’s story and how the town of Concrete is doing.
Our third interview is with Maddy Van der Kooy and Deb Eiderness, who are both involved in programs that provide resources and outreach to farmers dealing with stress — a more serious problem than you might think unless you’re trying to make a living in farming in the 21st century.
Our fourth interview is with the amazing cowboy comedian and trick roper Leapin’ Louie, who is a new and fantastic addition to the Fair’s entertainment lineup. You’ll discover that his passion extends way beyond a humorous cowboy schtick.
Don and I wind up the day with an interview with Skagit County Commisioner Ron Wesen who shares his own history and love for our annual Fair.
We’ll be back tomorrow with more interviews for Day Three. Keep it magic, y’all!