2026 Ready Fair

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Time, Date & Cost

Sadly, the 2026 Ready Fair is over.
We hope to see you at our next community event. Follow us on social media or check here for future events!

Location

Oregon Department of Emergency Management Headquarters, 3930 Fairview Industrial Dr. SE, Salem, Oregon 97302.

What Happened at the 2026 Ready Fair?  

Expert-Led Booths on emergency alerts, food and water planning, sanitation, and more.
Interactive Activities including an earthquake simulator and earthquake-themed escape room!
Preparedness for All Ages with kid-friendly stations and hands-on learning.
Food Trucks and a chance to win a fully stocked emergency go-bag for your family.
Photos with Smokey the Bear and Buzzy the Bee!

Smoke the Bear and Buzzy the Bee posing for a photo

Oregon Department of Emergency Management is compliant with the Americans With Disabilities Act, including designated parking, ramps, automatic doors, and accessible restrooms. If you would like to request other accommodations, please email community.preparedness@oem.oregon.gov with your request at least five business days before the event.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, this is a completely free, public event.

Everyone is welcome, including children.

No, parking is free.

To help ensure a safe, accessible, and comfortable environment for all participants, only service animals are permitted at the Ready Fair.

No, all activities are free to experience except for the food trucks.

No, meals must be purchased from the food trucks on site.

There will be booths inside the OEM building along with Emergency Coordinator Center and radio room tours, and the kids’ activities. The earthquake simulator, escape room, and other large displays will be outside in the parking lot.

Up to 8 people can be in the earthquake simulator.

The earthquake simulator will shake for about 10 seconds.

Yes, it is.