Day of the Dozer® 2026

Name: Day of the Dozer® 2026
Start: 2026-09-12T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-09-12T16:00:00-05:00
Location: McLean County Fairgrounds

Schedule

Sat Sep 12 2026 at 10:00 am to 04:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

McLean County Fairgrounds | Bloomington, IL

Children will receive the experience of a lifetime, an opportunity to ride and operate heavy construction equipment!
About this Event

Tickets will be $10 (plus fees) per child ADULTS FREE

Sponsored by: Stark Excavating, Finnigan Farms, Cumulus Central Illinois and WMBD-WYZZ TV

Buying online saves time on event day!

1 ticket gives admission to drive all machines, for the entirety of the event. No limit on individual machine rides. Admission also includes a souvenir 'Hard hat'.

Additional construction equipment and emergency vehicles will be on site, plus the world's largest sandbox and other kid-friendly activities.

Food, refreshments, and souvenirs will be available, including our popular "Dozer Dog Meal" for only $5, featuring a jumbo all-natural beef hot dog, a bag of chips, and a drink. Great value and delicious flavors in one meal deal!

The gates close at 3:00 pm and the event ends at 4:00. The event will take place RAIN or SHINE! It's a great day for good dirty fun!

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