Cole County Ready Festival

About the Event

The Cole County Ready Festival is a family-friendly event fostering preparedness, safety & resiliency on Saturday, June 28, 2025. This community event will be from 11am to 3pm at Jason Gym, Lincoln University, 819 Jefferson Street, Jefferson City. Emergency response and recovery organizations are invited to be a vendor at the event to demonstrate disaster readiness.

Sponsors

Cole County Ready Festival sponsors include American Red Cross, Cole County COAD, Cole County Emergency Management Agency, Lincoln University, Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief and United Way of Central Missouri.

Vendor Registration

Vendor space is free but limited. To be considered, complete the registration form by May 9.
Vendors should provide interactive and educational readiness activities/information.
Please include a kid-friendly component as part of, or in addition to, your readiness activity.
Booths will be in the gym unless the vendor is showcasing emergency vehicle(s) or other activities more conducive to outdoors.

For questions or to make changes to your registration, email ann.bax@unitedwaycemo.org.
 

We ask that all vendors include a fun, kid-friendly activity at their booth to help keep the event family-friendly and engaging for all ages! No paint, glitter, food or drink allowed. Due to limited access to electrical outlets, vendors must submit special request for electrical access.