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EXPERIENCE THE HISTORY

The Century of Caterpillar

Enjoy 3 days of family activities celebrating 100 years of Caterpillar history in Earthmoving.

The Century of Caterpillar
The Century of Caterpillar

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

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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

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