One Hour To Doors

A Conversation with Robin Kelley - Issaquah Salmon Days

August 24, 2023 Jon Stone Season 1 Episode 1
A Conversation with Robin Kelley - Issaquah Salmon Days
One Hour To Doors
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This week we speak with Robin Kelley, recorded live at the Issaquah salmon hatchery. Robin retired this year after 22 years as Executive Director of the Issaquah Salmon Days festival. Issaquah Salmon Days is among the longest running and most beloved arts festivals in Washington State. Robin reflects on her time with the festival and what it takes to achieve extraordinary community buy-in for an event.

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When did we first meet?
Robin enters the industry
Robin's first visit to Salmon Days
First memory of feeling legit
Describing Salmon Days
Community buy-in
Economic model of Salmon days
The Genesis of Salmon Days
Downtown Vitality
Festival Evolution
Permanent around nature
New things for new people
City politics and partnership
Most admired other festival
Most important mentor
Advice for future generations
Darkest Salmon Days memory
Brightest Salmon Days memory
Proudest accomplishment
Random question
Shout outs