Working at the State Fair

This year is the 100 year Anniversary of Sun-Maid Growers!  If you don't know already, this is the company I have worked for now for over 12 years.  And I love them.  They are by far the best company I have ever worked for (And I had quite a few jobs before this one).  I have a great amount of respect for them and am so excited to be part of this celebration. 

So when they asked for volunteers to man the "Booth" at the State Fair in Sacramento I signed up.  It was a 2 LONG day commitment, and a lot of people were concerned about the time and the heat.  However, I didn't have any idea what I was really signing up for.  Our "Booth" was a large expedition hall covered with Sun-Maid.  There was a huge time line that went all around the edges.  There was a kitchen with demonstrations.  There was a kids play area with life size boxes of Raisins where you could put your head in them.  There was a wheel to spin for prizes.  A full store.  Plus there was a green screen where you could have your picture taken for free with the Sun-Maid Girl.  I was BLOWN away at how amazing the place looked.  While standing on my feet for 11+ hours the first day was tiring, I couldn't wait to get back the next day.  It was great to hear all of the positive feedback from the people coming through and I loved answering their questions.

I am so glad I got the opportunity to experience this place!  I wouldn't change it if I could.  But I was sad the Justin & Paige were unable to go up when I was working.  So they went up a couple of days later and saw it for themselves.  They also enjoyed the fair a little more than I did.  Plus they got to meet Tony Hawk (Who Paige told me later is a "LEGEND")