Posted on January 5th, 2025

Marysville, OH – Pete Emmons of “That’s Agra-Tastic” has announced a special show episode on January 30th titled “Inside the Iowa State Fair Organization,” featuring special guest Jeremy Parsons, CEO of the Iowa State Fair.

Parsons has served as the CEO since 2023 and brings over 30 years of professional fair experience in various roles. His career includes serving as the Executive Director of The Missouri State Fair Foundation, 2022 Chairperson of The International Association of Fairs and Expositions, Past President of the Mid-West Fair Association, and a member of The Iowa Tourism Advisory Group, among other positions.

During the episode, Mr. Parsons will address key goals of the Iowa State Fair's strategic plan, discuss Fairground comfort enhancements, and share information about the 200 other events held at the historic Fairgrounds throughout the year.

Show host and producer Pete Emmons stated, "This is a highly engaging inside look at the outstanding year-round operation of the Iowa State Fair organization, one of the top fairs in the United States, that you will want to learn about."

The show will be available on Spotify and other platforms. Follow-up details will be announced on January 30th..