Fair Talk #48 - Honoring a Legend

After years or livestock weigh-ins, signing concert acts and the unmistakable smell of fried food, Rusty Volk has retired from the Northern Wisconsin State Fair.  We get the chance to honor Rusty as he officially exists after 17 years in the role.-       Highlights and Challenges He Overcame-       Where the fair was and how he leaves it-       Advice for the area…we are in a transition period with many longtime leaders having retired in late 2025. -       Where will his ample energy go to now?Afteryears or livestock weigh-ins, signing concert acts and the unmistakable smellof fried food, Rusty Volk has retired from the Northern Wisconsin StateFair.  We get the chance to honor Rustyas he officially exists after 17 years in the role. -       Highlights and Challenges He Overcame-       Where the fair was and how he leaves it-       Advice for the area…we are in a transition period with manylongtime leaders having retired in late 2025. -       Where will his ample energy go to now?