Skagit County Fairgrounds on Skagit Talks
In this Skagit Talks interview David Johnson interviews Skagit County Fairgrounds Manager Aric Gaither. Aric and David cover a wide range of topics including:
A behind the scenes look at what happens in the "offseason"
The great people watching that happens event to event
The Winging It philosophy that may not just be a 2026 only theme
The Fairgrounds self-sufficiency financial model
Drinking a brew to support local scholarships at the Fair
A brief discussion on a wide variety of Fairgrounds Events including:
NORA Skagit River Raceway Indoor winter racing scene
WSU Skagit County Extension Master Gardeners Plant Sale
Brand new Faire Du Well hosted by Washington Shakespearean Festival
Veterans Stand Down by Skagit County Public Health and American Legion Memorial Post 91 Burlington, WA
Overdose Awareness Day by Skagit County Public Health
Clothing Swap hosted by Skagit County Solid Waste
The Skagit Farm Circle hosted by the Fairgrounds and Western Washington Agricultural Association - WWAA
Their very own Spring and Fall Garage Sales, and of course a sneak peak at the 2026 Skagit County Fair , LET'S WING IT!
First broadcast: January 29, 2026.
Aric Gaither and David Johnson at KSVR Studios in Mount Vernon, WA.
