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Annual Preparedness Fair

Name: Annual Preparedness Fair
Start: 2026-09-19
End: 2026-09-19
Location: Pocatello

The Annual Preparedness Fair in Pocatello offers a community-focused day of learning about emergency readiness and self-reliance. Located at the Pond Student Union Building on the Idaho State University campus, the event includes a wide range of instructional booths and expert-led classes designed to help residents prepare for various emergencies.

Date: Sep 19, 2026
Location: Pocatello
Status: Recently ended

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Event summary

Highlights

Educational classes on beekeeping, sourdough bread making, and dehydrated meals
Free 72-hour starter kits for participants who visit ten or more booths
Dedicated children's center for kids to assemble emergency kits
Participation from local emergency services and Idaho Power

The fair takes place in the ballroom of the Pond Student Union Building at Idaho State University, typically running from mid-morning to early afternoon. It features a variety of educational sessions covering diverse topics such as thermal cooking, herbal first aid, beekeeping, and backyard chicken care. Local professionals and organizations, including the Pocatello fire and police departments and Idaho Power, provide expert advice on household repairs and safety planning.

Attendees have the opportunity to participate in hands-on learning, including sessions on sourdough bread making and food dehydration. For younger visitors, a dedicated children's center allows kids to assemble their own 72-hour starter kits. Additionally, guests who visit at least ten different booths and collect stickers may be eligible to receive a free 72-hour starter kit while supplies last.

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Before attending

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