Area kids get familiar with the Plover PD's K9 officer, Karma, and her human, Ofc. Jeremy Anderson, at the 2022 safety fair. (Metro Wire photo)

Portage County Safety Fair returns to Plover for 19th year

Metro Wire Staff

PLOVER – The Portage County Safety Fair returns Saturday, May 17, with free family activities, live demonstrations, and public safety education in honor of National EMS Week.

Now in its 19th year, the event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine, at Mark Toyota, 1765 Park Ave., in the Village Park of Plover.

The fair is hosted by Portage County emergency service agencies in partnership with Mark Toyota. It kicks off EMS Week, which runs May 18–24, and aims to educate residents of all ages about safety and emergency preparedness.

This year’s offerings include:

  • A motorcycle safety simulator

  • Hands-only CPR instruction

  • A fire safety house from Wood County

  • K9 unit demonstrations

  • Emergency vehicle displays

  • Free car seat checks

  • Free blood pressure and diabetes testing

  • Child fingerprinting and photo IDs

  • A vehicle extrication demo

  • Armed forces exhibits

  • Kids’ games and activities

  • Raffle prizes

Food and beverages will be available for purchase from the Boys and Girls Club. The event is free and open to the public.