Wildfire Ready Festival and Expo

May 2nd, 11 AM to 5 PM, Western Gateway Park, Penn Valley CA

Join us for a FREE fun, educational event to kick off National Wildfire Awareness Day on May 2nd, 2026. This event is for all residents, community members, organizations, agencies and Firewise Communities. There will be a variety of hands-on activities, exhibits and demonstrations all related to being wildfire-ready.

• Fire Safe Homes – home hardening materials and services

• Wildfire-Ready Landscaping and Gardens

• Fire Safety Alley – fire and emergency response

• Fire Tech Showcase – for homeowners and residents, like spray on retardant gel

• Tools for Fuels – fuel reduction and tree services, and equipment

• Firewise Pavilion – hands-on educational booths by Firewise communities, like what’s in your go bag

• Resources for Residents – agencies and organizations that support fuels & land management, home hardening, fuelbreaks

Highlighted activities:

• Food Trucks

• Wildfire-Ready Bingo

• Evacuation Contests

• Smokey Bear

• Fire Muster

• Fuel Munching Goats

• Burning Mulch Demo

•  and more!

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