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Extended Hours, Bigger Crowds, Same Staff: The Burnout Crisis Facing 2026 County Fairs

Extended Hours, Bigger Crowds, Same Staff: The Burnout Crisis Facing 2026 County Fairs
How later closing times and record attendance are breaking concession teams and what structured on-site management does about it.
Pain addressed: Staff exhaustion and service breakdowns during peak days.

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