Join us from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 12, for the 9th Annual Emergency Preparedness Fair at La Verde Park in Kyle, Texas. Hosted by the Hays County Office of Emergency Services, this free 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. The day begins with an Opening Ceremony at 9:30 a.m. and concludes with Cookoff 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.
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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:
Apparatus: https://veoci.com/v/p/346542/workflow/epjm5vfvhjdh
Top Dawg Contestant Registration: https://veoci.com/v/p/346542/workflow/h52vr8acmsup
Chili Tasting Wristband Purchase: https://veoci.com/v/p/346542/workflow/mrpv8p6cymrd
Auction Items: https://veoci.com/v/p/346542/workflow/svbn6khcgc3v
Food/Entertainment: https://veoci.com/v/p/346542/workflow/hvv696yeah3y
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!
Funds raised benefit the Hays County Area Fire Chiefs Association.
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.
2026 Sponsors to be Announced!
TOP DAWG Chili Cook-off Sponsors
2025 Vendor and Guest List
Smokey Bear (TAMU Forest Service )
Ally Medical ER
Austin Community College (ACC)
Cenikor Prevention and Youth Recovery
City of Kyle/Emergency Management
City of San Marcos Neighborhood Enhancement
City of San Marcos Fire Department
City of San Marcos
Office of Emergency Management
Eat Your Greens / Food Bank
Hays County Veterans Services
Hays County Constable Precinct 1
Hays County Constable Precinct 2
Hays County Constable Precinct 5
(utilizing the Child ID program)
Hays County Crime Stoppers
(utilizing the EZ Child ID system)
Hays County Sheriff's Office
Animal Control PSAP
Hays County Pet Resource Center
Pam Health
Plum Creek Conservation District
TX Department of State Health Services
Texas State University
Office of Emergency Management
