I don't even know where to begin. Our personal and professional lives have been upended and have spiraled into unknown territory. Together, we watched intently as news and guidance quickly began to uptick the first of March. First, our St. Patrick's Day events were cancelled, then all events for March, and now all events through at least the end of April.  

 

Numerous events, alongside their cities/towns, made the early call to cancel or postpone on their terms. As of March 11, Governor McMaster attempted to keep the Palmetto State running.  SCFEA's initial response was sent to members on March 13, but by March 15 the Governor reversed his initial position and declared a statewide state of emergency, cancelling all festivals and public events. Who would have ever imagined a cancellation of our festivals to this magnitude?   

 

Information has been changing daily, sometimes hourly, and even those staying up-to-date with the latest, are still throwing hands up in the air wondering what to do next. Because of the pure nature of our business, event planners have been honing skills in decision making in the face of uncertain, ever-changing circumstances. Rely on those skills to communicate, think through all possibilities, plan accordingly, and support one another.