Published by Info Booth Ladies
An unofficial behind-the-scenes podcast about the Minnesota State Fair! Three ladies who work together in a fair information booth - and love to talk about the fair!
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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 found out, the spirit of the fair family extends off the fairgrounds. Season 6 of Info Booth Ladies is dedicated to the memory of our friend and co-host Kathy Riewe. You can find us on Instagram at: @infoboothladies And Facebook at: @infoboothladies Looking for Info Booth Ladies merch? Click here! If you'd like to support the show & help us make more episodes of the Info Booth Ladies podcast, please click here to visit our Patreon page! Thank you! We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at: infoboothladies@gmail.com --------- We hope this podcast helps get you excited for the 12 best days of the year! Thanks for listening! Info Booth Ladies is an unofficial podcast - all views expressed are our own, and we do not speak on behalf of the Minnesota State Fair. --------- Our theme song was written and performed by Sarah Morris! (Isn't it awesome?!) Find her at www.sarahmorrismusic.com or on Instagram at @sarahmorrismusic
40 min
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 live "iron chef" style competition that takes place on the only Wednesday of the fair. The theme for the overall competition this year is Garden Party Glam! Season 6 of Info Booth Ladies is dedicated to the memory of our friend and co-host Kathy Riewe. You can find us on Instagram at: @infoboothladies And Facebook at: @infoboothladies Looking for Info Booth Ladies merch? Click here! If you'd like to support the show & help us make more episodes of the Info Booth Ladies podcast, please click here to visit our Patreon page! Thank you! We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at: infoboothladies@gmail.com --------- We hope this podcast helps get you excited for the 12 best days of the year! Thanks for listening! Info Booth Ladies is an unofficial podcast - all views expressed are our own, and we do not speak on behalf of the Minnesota State Fair. --------- Our theme song was written and performed by Sarah Morris! (Isn't it awesome?!) Find her at www.sarahmorrismusic.com or on Instagram at @sarahmorrismusic
43 min
The Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA) conducts live spay/neuter surgeries at the fair, and Shelley Cravens is the certified veterinary technician on-site all 12 days of the fair! Season 6 of Info Booth Ladies is dedicated to the memory of our friend and co-host Kathy Riewe. You can find us on Instagram at: @infoboothladies And Facebook at: @infoboothladies Looking for Info Booth Ladies merch? Click here! If you'd like to support the show & help us make more episodes of the Info Booth Ladies podcast, please click here to visit our Patreon page! Thank you! We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at: infoboothladies@gmail.com --------- We hope this podcast helps get you excited for the 12 best days of the year! Thanks for listening! Info Booth Ladies is an unofficial podcast - all views expressed are our own, and we do not speak on behalf of the Minnesota State Fair. --------- Our theme song was written and performed by Sarah Morris! (Isn't it awesome?!) Find her at www.sarahmorrismusic.com or on Instagram at @sarahmorrismusic
39 min
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 joins us to share how it all works! If you've never sat and watched a demonstration, put it on your to-do list for the Minnesota State Fair this year! Season 6 of Info Booth Ladies is dedicated to the memory of our friend and co-host Kathy Riewe. You can find us on Instagram at: @infoboothladies And Facebook at: @infoboothladies Looking for Info Booth Ladies merch? Click here! If you'd like to support the show & help us make more episodes of the Info Booth Ladies podcast, please click here to visit our Patreon page! Thank you! We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at: infoboothladies@gmail.com --------- We hope this podcast helps get you excited for the 12 best days of the year! Thanks for listening! Info Booth Ladies is an unofficial podcast - all views expressed are our own, and we do not speak on behalf of the Minnesota State Fair. --------- Our theme song was written and performed by Sarah Morris! (Isn't it awesome?!) Find her at www.sarahmorrismusic.com or on Instagram at @sarahmorrismusic
43 min
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 Nikki and Anna own and operate the business, and share their fair story with the Info Booth Ladies. Be forewarned: after listening to this episode, you might want to become best friends with Nikki and Anna! Season 6 of Info Booth Ladies is dedicated to the memory of our friend and co-host Kathy Riewe. You can find us on Instagram at: @infoboothladies And Facebook at: @infoboothladies Looking for Info Booth Ladies merch? Click here! If you'd like to support the show & help us make more episodes of the Info Booth Ladies podcast, please click here to visit our Patreon page! Thank you! We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at: infoboothladies@gmail.com --------- We hope this podcast helps get you excited for the 12 best days of the year! Thanks for listening! Info Booth Ladies is an unofficial podcast - all views expressed are our own, and we do not speak on behalf of the Minnesota State Fair. --------- Our theme song was written and performed by Sarah Morris! (Isn't it awesome?!) Find her at www.sarahmorrismusic.com or on Instagram at @sarahmorrismusic
48 min
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 she passed away suddenly just a few days later. She is greatly missed, but her love for the fair lives on. Season 6 of Info Booth Ladies is dedicated to the memory of our friend and co-host Kathy Riewe. You can find us on Instagram at: @infoboothladies And Facebook at: @infoboothladies Looking for Info Booth Ladies merch? Click here! If you'd like to support the show & help us make more episodes of the Info Booth Ladies podcast, please click here to visit our Patreon page! Thank you! We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at: infoboothladies@gmail.com --------- We hope this podcast helps get you excited for the 12 best days of the year! Thanks for listening! Info Booth Ladies is an unofficial podcast - all views expressed are our own, and we do not speak on behalf of the Minnesota State Fair. --------- Our theme song was written and performed by Sarah Morris! (Isn't it awesome?!) Find her at www.sarahmorrismusic.com or on Instagram at @sarahmorrismusic
5 min
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 find us on Instagram at: @infoboothladies And Facebook at: @infoboothladies Looking for Info Booth Ladies merch? Click here! If you'd like to support the show & help us make more episodes of the Info Booth Ladies podcast, please click here to visit our Patreon page! Thank you! We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at: infoboothladies@gmail.com --------- We hope this podcast helps get you excited for the 12 best days of the year! Thanks for listening! Info Booth Ladies is an unofficial podcast - all views expressed are our own, and we do not speak on behalf of the Minnesota State Fair. --------- Our theme song was written and performed by Sarah Morris! (Isn't it awesome?!) Find her at www.sarahmorrismusic.com or on Instagram at @sarahmorrismusic
7 min
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 Riewe. You can find us on Instagram at: @infoboothladies And Facebook at: @infoboothladies Looking for Info Booth Ladies merch? Click here! If you'd like to support the show & help us make more episodes of the Info Booth Ladies podcast, please click here to visit our Patreon page! Thank you! We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at: infoboothladies@gmail.com --------- We hope this podcast helps get you excited for the 12 best days of the year! Thanks for listening! Info Booth Ladies is an unofficial podcast - all views expressed are our own, and we do not speak on behalf of the Minnesota State Fair. --------- Our theme song was written and performed by Sarah Morris! (Isn't it awesome?!) Find her at www.sarahmorrismusic.com or on Instagram at @sarahmorrismusic
26 min
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 Info Booth Ladies is dedicated to the memory of our friend and co-host Kathy Riewe. You can find us on Instagram at: @infoboothladies And Facebook at: @infoboothladies Looking for Info Booth Ladies merch? Click here! If you'd like to support the show & help us make more episodes of the Info Booth Ladies podcast, please click here to visit our Patreon page! Thank you! We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at: infoboothladies@gmail.com --------- We hope this podcast helps get you excited for the 12 best days of the year! Thanks for listening! Info Booth Ladies is an unofficial podcast - all views expressed are our own, and we do not speak on behalf of the Minnesota State Fair. --------- Our theme song was written and performed by Sarah Morris! (Isn't it awesome?!) Find her at www.sarahmorrismusic.com or on Instagram at @sarahmorrismusic
24 min
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! Season 6 of Info Booth Ladies is dedicated to the memory of our friend and co-host Kathy Riewe. You can find us on Instagram at: @infoboothladies And Facebook at: @infoboothladies Looking for Info Booth Ladies merch? Click here! If you'd like to support the show & help us make more episodes of the Info Booth Ladies podcast, please click here to visit our Patreon page! Thank you! We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at: infoboothladies@gmail.com --------- We hope this podcast helps get you excited for the 12 best days of the year! Thanks for listening! Info Booth Ladies is an unofficial podcast - all views expressed are our own, and we do not speak on behalf of the Minnesota State Fair. --------- Our theme song was written and performed by Sarah Morris! (Isn't it awesome?!) Find her at www.sarahmorrismusic.com or on Instagram at @sarahmorrismusic
22 min
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 options at the Minnesota State Fair! If you're not hungry now, you will be after listening to this episode! Season 6 of Info Booth Ladies is dedicated to the memory of our friend and co-host Kathy Riewe. You can find us on Instagram at: @infoboothladies And Facebook at: @infoboothladies Looking for Info Booth Ladies merch? Click here! If you'd like to support the show & help us make more episodes of the Info Booth Ladies podcast, please click here to visit our Patreon page! Thank you! We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at: infoboothladies@gmail.com --------- We hope this podcast helps get you excited for the 12 best days of the year! Thanks for listening! Info Booth Ladies is an unofficial podcast - all views expressed are our own, and we do not speak on behalf of the Minnesota State Fair. --------- Our theme song was written and performed by Sarah Morris! (Isn't it awesome?!) Find her at www.sarahmorrismusic.com or on Instagram at @sarahmorrismusic
32 min
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 know existed: "Fruit or vegetable doll (not made from produce), must have head, arms and legs." In the second part of the episode, Kristen & Mary interview Anne just moments after she dropped her baked goods in the Creative Activities building - and she even brought some samples for our us to try! Season 6 of Info Booth Ladies is dedicated to the memory of our friend and co-host Kathy Riewe. You can find us on Instagram at: @infoboothladies And Facebook at: @infoboothladies Looking for Info Booth Ladies merch? Click here! If you'd like to support the show & help us make more episodes of the Info Booth Ladies podcast, please click here to visit our Patreon page! Thank you! We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at: infoboothladies@gmail.com --------- We hope this podcast helps get you excited for the 12 best days of the year! Thanks for listening! Info Booth Ladies is an unofficial podcast - all views expressed are our own, and we do not speak on behalf of the Minnesota State Fair. --------- Our theme song was written and performed by Sarah Morris! (Isn't it awesome?!) Find her at www.sarahmorrismusic.com or on Instagram at @sarahmorrismusic
39 min
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! They also feature an NA flight, and new this year: the Award Winners Flight featuring winning MN Brewers Cup craft beers! Jess Talley, Executive Director of the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild joins us to chat about this uniquely Minnesotan booth at the fair! Season 6 of Info Booth Ladies is dedicated to the memory of our friend and co-host Kathy Riewe. You can find us on Instagram at: @infoboothladies And Facebook at: @infoboothladies Looking for Info Booth Ladies merch? Click here! If you'd like to support the show & help us make more episodes of the Info Booth Ladies podcast, please click here to visit our Patreon page! Thank you! We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at: infoboothladies@gmail.com --------- We hope this podcast helps get you excited for the 12 best days of the year! Thanks for listening! Info Booth Ladies is an unofficial podcast - all views expressed are our own, and we do not speak on behalf of the Minnesota State Fair. --------- Our theme song was written and performed by Sarah Morris! (Isn't it awesome?!) Find her at www.sarahmorrismusic.com or on Instagram at @sarahmorrismusic
38 min
There's only one deep fried pickle game at the Minnesota State Fair -- but there are two locations of The Perfect Pickle on the fairgrounds! Mother-daughter duo Jen and Vivian are representatives of the three family ownership team, and share the story of the booth plus their own love of the fair! Season 6 of Info Booth Ladies is dedicated to the memory of our friend and co-host Kathy Riewe. You can find us on Instagram at: @infoboothladies And Facebook at: @infoboothladies Looking for Info Booth Ladies merch? Click here! If you'd like to support the show & help us make more episodes of the Info Booth Ladies podcast, please click here to visit our Patreon page! Thank you! We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at: infoboothladies@gmail.com --------- We hope this podcast helps get you excited for the 12 best days of the year! Thanks for listening! Info Booth Ladies is an unofficial podcast - all views expressed are our own, and we do not speak on behalf of the Minnesota State Fair. --------- Our theme song was written and performed by Sarah Morris! (Isn't it awesome?!) Find her at www.sarahmorrismusic.com or on Instagram at @sarahmorrismusic
33 min
Sara Hayden and Dan O'Brien of Sara's Tipsy Pies share their story of bringing hand pies to the MN State Fair! Sara's Tipsy Pies, brought to you by Sara Hayden and Sara's Bake Shop, can be found in the Food Building at the Minnesota State Fair! Don't miss out on their new food this year: Cinna-sugar Crust Tidbits ! Season 6 of Info Booth Ladies is dedicated to the memory of our friend and co-host Kathy Riewe. You can find us on Instagram at: @infoboothladies And Facebook at: @infoboothladies Looking for Info Booth Ladies merch? Click here! If you'd like to support the show & help us make more episodes of the Info Booth Ladies podcast, please click here to visit our Patreon page! Thank you! We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at: infoboothladies@gmail.com --------- We hope this podcast helps get you excited for the 12 best days of the year! Thanks for listening! Info Booth Ladies is an unofficial podcast - all views expressed are our own, and we do not speak on behalf of the Minnesota State Fair. --------- Our theme song was written and performed by Sarah Morris! (Isn't it awesome?!) Find her at www.sarahmorrismusic.com or on Instagram at @sarahmorrismusic
38 min
Have you ever wanted to know more about Princess Kay of the Milky Way? Well, you're in luck! Rachel Visser was crowned Princess Kay of the Milky Way the evening before the 2024 Minnesota State Fair, and before she passes the crown to the next princess, she sat down with us to talk about this legendary role at the fair, what it's like to have your head carved in butter, and being a goodwill ambassador for the nearly 1,800 dairy farm families in Minnesota! Season 6 of Info Booth Ladies is dedicated to the memory of our friend and co-host Kathy Riewe. You can find us on Instagram at: @infoboothladies And Facebook at: @infoboothladies Looking for Info Booth Ladies merch? Click here! If you'd like to support the show & help us make more episodes of the Info Booth Ladies podcast, please click here to visit our Patreon page! Thank you! We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at: infoboothladies@gmail.com --------- We hope this podcast helps get you excited for the 12 best days of the year! Thanks for listening! Info Booth Ladies is an unofficial podcast - all views expressed are our own, and we do not speak on behalf of the Minnesota State Fair. --------- Our theme song was written and performed by Sarah Morris! (Isn't it awesome?!) Find her at www.sarahmorrismusic.com or on Instagram at @sarahmorrismusic
38 min
Jenny Warner is a beekeer, researcher and educator at University of Minnesota Bee Lab - and has the distinction of being the very first person to demonstrate a bee beard at the Minnesota State Fair! You can watch the bee beard demonstration during the only Wednesday of the fair at 1:00pm in the Agriculture Horticulture building! Season 6 of Info Booth Ladies is dedicated to the memory of our friend and co-host Kathy Riewe. You can find us on Instagram at: @infoboothladies And Facebook at: @infoboothladies Looking for Info Booth Ladies merch? Click here! If you'd like to support the show & help us make more episodes of the Info Booth Ladies podcast, please click here to visit our Patreon page! Thank you! We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at: infoboothladies@gmail.com --------- We hope this podcast helps get you excited for the 12 best days of the year! Thanks for listening! Info Booth Ladies is an unofficial podcast - all views expressed are our own, and we do not speak on behalf of the Minnesota State Fair. --------- Our theme song was written and performed by Sarah Morris! (Isn't it awesome?!) Find her at www.sarahmorrismusic.com or on Instagram at @sarahmorrismusic
37 min
The CHS Miracle of Birth Center is celebrating 25 years at the Minnesota State Fair, and veterinarian Dr. Mary Olson was instrumental in the creation of this ultra popular exhibit featuring birthing and newborn barn animals! Calves and piglets and lambs - oh my! Season 6 of Info Booth Ladies is dedicated to the memory of our friend and co-host Kathy Riewe. You can find us on Instagram at: @infoboothladies And Facebook at: @infoboothladies Looking for Info Booth Ladies merch? Click here! If you'd like to support the show & help us make more episodes of the Info Booth Ladies podcast, please click here to visit our Patreon page! Thank you! We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at: infoboothladies@gmail.com --------- We hope this podcast helps get you excited for the 12 best days of the year! Thanks for listening! Info Booth Ladies is an unofficial podcast - all views expressed are our own, and we do not speak on behalf of the Minnesota State Fair. --------- Our theme song was written and performed by Sarah Morris! (Isn't it awesome?!) Find her at www.sarahmorrismusic.com or on Instagram at @sarahmorrismusic
38 min
Phil Klint is the Vegetable and Potato Superintendent in the Agriculture Horticulture Building of Minnesota State Fair, and shares behind-the-scenes details and stories on everything from delivery of the Giant Pumpkin entries, to the creation of the Miniature Vegetables Home Garden Collection category! Season 6 of Info Booth Ladies is dedicated to the memory of our friend and co-host Kathy Riewe. You can find us on Instagram at: @infoboothladies And Facebook at: @infoboothladies Looking for Info Booth Ladies merch? Click here! If you'd like to support the show & help us make more episodes of the Info Booth Ladies podcast, please click here to visit our Patreon page! Thank you! We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at: infoboothladies@gmail.com --------- We hope this podcast helps get you excited for the 12 best days of the year! Thanks for listening! Info Booth Ladies is an unofficial podcast - all views expressed are our own, and we do not speak on behalf of the Minnesota State Fair. --------- Our theme song was written and performed by Sarah Morris! (Isn't it awesome?!) Find her at www.sarahmorrismusic.com or on Instagram at @sarahmorrismusic
48 min
Andy Berndt uses photographs and videos to tell state fair stories - and is a one-of-kind kindred spirit to the Info Booth Ladies! A delightful human being, wonderful story teller, talented photographer & videographer - Andy is one of our favorites, and we know you'll love this interview with him & hearing some of his favorite fair stories! Season 6 of Info Booth Ladies is dedicated to the memory of our friend and co-host Kathy Riewe. You can find us on Instagram at: @infoboothladies And Facebook at: @infoboothladies Looking for Info Booth Ladies merch? Click here! If you'd like to support the show & help us make more episodes of the Info Booth Ladies podcast, please click here to visit our Patreon page! Thank you! We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at: infoboothladies@gmail.com --------- We hope this podcast helps get you excited for the 12 best days of the year! Thanks for listening! Info Booth Ladies is an unofficial podcast - all views expressed are our own, and we do not speak on behalf of the Minnesota State Fair. --------- Our theme song was written and performed by Sarah Morris! (Isn't it awesome?!) Find her at www.sarahmorrismusic.com or on Instagram at @sarahmorrismusic