Join us! The Cole County Ready Festival is a free, family-friendly event fostering preparedness, safety & resiliency on Saturday, September 19, 2026. This community event will be from 11am to 2pm at Jason Gym, Lincoln University. The event will include preparedness booths with kids' activities, big trucks & safety vehicles, prizes & giveaways, and more! Most importantly, this event will give you information, tools and resources for you and your family in times of disaster.
This event is hosted by the Cole County COAD (Community Organizations Active in Disaster) in partnership with American Red Cross, Cole County Office of Emergency Management, Lincoln University, and United Way of Central Missouri.
