21st Annual Illinois Day of the Dozer
Kids will get the experience of a lifetime . . . a chance to ride and operate heavy construction equipment! In 20 years, more than 12,000 kids have attended this one-of-a-kind event here in Illinois! Kids will be in the driver’s seat and actually drive dozers, excavators and other heavy equipment with a professional operator at their side.
Additional farming, construction, trucking and emergency vehicles will be on exhibit, plus the world’s largest sandbox and other kid-friendly activities. Food, refreshments and souvenirs will be available. It’s a great day for good, dirty fun!
Tickets for kids are $10. (Adults are FREE). Admission includes a souvenir hard hat. Tickets may be purchased in advance at www.dayofthedozer.net or in Bloomington at Hy-Vee and Stark Excavating. (Tickets not required for adults.)
Honorary Chairmen are David Stark, CEO of Stark Excavating, and local agricultural leader, Jim Finnigan. Major sponsors are Stark Excavating, Finnigan Farms, Cumulus Radio Bloomington and WMBD-WYZZ TV.
Proceeds will benefit the “Stay 4” Project®; a local initiative designed to address the high school drop-out crisis and help low-income students who demonstrate the ability to succeed yet are at risk of dropping out.
September 6, 2025 10:00 AM – September 6, 2025 4:00 PM
McLean County Fairgrounds
1106 Interstate Dr
Bloomington, Illinois 61705
Admission varies
Register online at http://www.dayofthedozer.net
(309) 828-3406
http://www.dayofthedozer.net