A crisis can happen anywhere at any time and fairs are not excluded from this.These can be anything from canceled concerts, severe weather, activists, biosecurity issues, ride malfunctions, or shootings and much more. While the fair season may not kick off until summer, fair boards all across the state are working hard to prepare for their fair and these are some of the conversations they’re having. Alicia Shoults, CFE from the Ohio State Fair, has experienced a major crisis first hand. She provides insight into recognizing crisis and how to handle it once it occurs.