EXPERIENCE THE HISTORY
The Century of Caterpillar
Enjoy 3 days of family activities celebrating 100 years of Caterpillar history in Earthmoving.
Time & Location
Sep 12, 2025, 8:00 AM – Sep 14, 2025, 2:00 PM
Elkader, 203 Johnson St, Elkader, IA 52043
About the Event
The Century of Caterpillar event is a once in a lifetime experience celebrating 100 years of Caterpillar in the earthmoving industry.
Friday, September 12 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday, September 13 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Evening Activities 5 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 14 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Come enjoy 3 days of...
Live Caterpillar equipment demonstrations
Kids activities
Restoration reveals from the Earthmoving Legacy Center
Antique showcase
Caterpillar military equipment
Food trucks
Diecast Collector's Corner
Live music by Molly Shannon (Saturday night)
Fireworks (Saturday night)
AND MUCH MORE!
Visitors of the event are expected to uphold the following policies and rules or risk being asked to leave.
- Safety - Visitors are expected to abide by the safety rules located in the various areas. Failing to do so falls on the responsibility of the visitor.
- Transportation - There will be shuttle buses in use every 30 minutes
- Personal Transportation - UTVs and other personal motor vehicles are NOT permitted on grounds (use by staff only)
- Handicap Accessibility - Wheelchairs available at the Legacy Center Lobby
- Parking - Everyone attending is expected to only park in designated parking spaces.
- Pets - Only service animals are allowed and MUST be kept on a leash.
Schedule
3 hoursBreakfast & Coffee at Food Court
N Lot of Maintenance Building
9 hoursExcavator Rodeo
Parking Lot of Building B
Tickets
Kids 10 & Under
Any kid 10 & under are free.
$0.00
General Admission
Enjoy full access to all public events between the Legacy Center and industrial park.
From $10.00 to $25.00
$10.00
+$0.25 ticket service fee
$20.00
+$0.50 ticket service fee
$25.00
+$0.63 ticket service fee
VIP Admission
Along with access to all the public events, enjoy exclusive access to... - Custom VIP lanyard good for all 3 days - VIP viewing at the events area. - Alexander Botts play admission - and receive a limited edition print
$125.00
+$3.13 ticket service fee
Corporate Admission
This tier includes - 12 general admission passes good for all 3 days - 2 VIP passes (see below). VIP passes include... - Custom VIP lanyard good for all 3 days - VIP viewing area in the industrial park - the Alexander Bott play premiere on Thursday night - and receive a limited edition print
$500.00
+$12.50 ticket service fee
Golf Cart Rental
Golf carts for rent seat two passengers. If you'd like to rent a larger cart that can seat 4-6 people, please email information@earthmovinglegacy.com.
From $70.00 to $210.00
$70.00
+$1.75 ticket service fee
$140.00
+$3.50 ticket service fee
$210.00
+$5.25 ticket service fee
Total
$0.00