Banker with a Beer: The Fair, Oktoberfest and More with Brian Maki

We imbibe with Leinenkugel’s Oktoberfest and talk with thenew Executive Director of Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds Brian Maki.  He has recently taken over the position and shareshis vision for how he sees the venue (and the fair itself) going forward.  We also preview the reinvigorated ChippewaFalls “Oktoberfest” event this month on the fair grounds.  The favorites that remain as well as all thecool additions and tweaks that have been made to provide a spark.

We also hear his fun path to his current role as he has beenin the area since 1992.