9th Annual Hays County Emergency Preparedness Fair

and Top Dawg Chili Cook-off

Join us from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2026, for the Hays County 9th Annual Emergency Preparedness Fair at La Verde Park in Kyle, Texas.

Hosted by the Hays County Office of Emergency Services, in conjunction with the City of Kyle. this community event features emergency preparedness demonstrations, first responders and emergency vehicles, local vendors, children’s activities, food trucks, live music, a silent auction, raffle, and more. Entry is free!

The day begins with an Opening Ceremony at 9:30 a.m. and concludes with the Chili Cook-off and Raffle Winner Announcements from 1:30–2 p.m. Follow the event on Facebook. We look forward to seeing you at the fair! Be sure to register below.

TOP DAWG Chili Cook-off
Community competing for a cause.
Proceeds benefit the Hays County Fire Chief's Association.

Important Dates:
July 30 - Silent Auction Donation Deadline
August 1 - Silent Auction goes live and runs through September 12 at 1 p.m.
August 28 - Vendor and Chili Cook-Off Registration Deadline
August 28 - 6-6:45 p.m. Vendor Meeting at La Verde Park
September 4 - Final Raffle Donation Deadline

Important Links:

Top Dawg Chili Cook-Off Registration

Chili Tasting Wristbands

Auction Donations

Food/Entertainment Vendor Registration

Vendor Booth Registration

Apparatus Registration

Sponsorship Opportunities

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Silent Auction

Every year, as a part of the Emergency Preparedness Fair, we host a silent auction. The auction will open on August 1 and will run until 1 p.m. on September 12.

Thank you to all of the businesses that donated so many wonderful items for the 2025 auction! Want to donate an item for 2026? Please contact the Office of Emergency Services at 512-393-7300.

Funds raised benefit the Hays County Area Fire Chiefs Association/HCCERT.

A Bidding Owl account is easy to create!

Raffle

Raffle items may be viewed and tickets purchased at the 9th Annual Preparedness Fair on Saturday, September 12. Winners will be announced at 1:30 p.m. All items must be picked up within two weeks.

Proceeds from raffle tickets benefit BR3T.