Behind the Sign

Bring Your Fair Memories and Make Some New Ones at the Meyer Sign Fair History Booth

Back in 2022, Meyer Sign teamed up with the Skagit County Fairgrounds and Don Wick (Mr. Skagit County himself) to launch an experiment in Magic Skagit oral history. On the first day of that year’s Fair we gathered a group of local dignitaries together for a ribbon cutting on what has become an annual Skagit County Fair exhibit: the Meyer Sign Fair History Booth — a place where people can revisit and relate their memories of Fairs past.

Tales of the Magic Skagit: “Dear Skagit County Fair, How Old Did You Say You Were?”

It would be reasonable to assume that the starting point for the Skagit County Fair is settled history. But as is often the case in the retelling of history, things can get a bit hazy. In this TMS episode, we state the case for why 2023 marks the 124th Skagit County Fair.

August 10, 2021

Tales From the Magic Skagit: The Delectable Obsession of Brandan Sawyer

Brandan Sawyer loves him some good barbecue. He’s also a person who subscribes to the time honored maxim, “in for a penny, in for a pound.” Combine those virtues with a handyman’s DIY skills and a serious competitive streak, and then throw in a dogged determination to make a living doing what he loves while enjoying time with his family. What you get is not only a recipe for great food, but for entrepreneurial success. What you get is Brando’s BBQ.

September 2, 2020

Tales From the Magic Skagit: Confessions of a Fair Wrangler

Even for a self-professed “Type A” personality such as Aric Gaither’s, pulling off the Skagit County Fair every year induces a level of stress for which the motivating compensation is the sheer love of the outcome, and the promise of retreating to the mountains upon its conclusion. It’s a cycle that has defined Aric’s professional life since being thrust into his current role at a pivotal point in the Fair’s history.

August 17, 2020

Tales From the Magic Skagit: All in Love is Fair

August is Fair Month, which makes it a cherished four weeks on my calendar. Take the Fair out of August and what you’re left with is parched grass, wilted gardens, dust, grasshoppers, and sticky nights without A/C. Thanks, but no thanks.

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