Dozer Days is Vancouver’s Construction Theme Park and takes place the third weekend of May every year. So, that means this year Dozer Days will take place on Saturday and Sunday, May 21-22, 2016 from 11 am to 4 pm at the Clark County Event Center.
Dozer Day is like going to a fair only the rides are real heavy construction equipment. Kids hop in the driver’s seat and actually drive dozers, excavators and other heavy equipment with a professional operator at their side. Not only is it a dream-come-true for kids (and fun for the whole family), the event also benefits many children’s charities.
This is a fun filled community event with activities for kids of all ages. “When it comes to the construction equipment the younger kids get more help from the operators then the older ones. In addition to the heavy equipment there is also an ambulance and firetruck to climb in and around, PUD activities, and lots of sand and construction toys to play with as well. For the bigger kids… If you and the operator fit in the cab together you are good to go! Climb on in, grab the controls and have fun. If you are in the biggest kid category (Yes, this includes adults) there are activities geared just for you as well. Have you ever wanted to drive a backhoe? Excavator? Roller? Now’s your chance. Hop in and drive by yourself! In addition to that there is also a scavenger hunt, diamond dig, and shooting for prizes game that caters to big kids as well.”
Admission is $8 for children (ages 2 – 12) and seniors (60+), $10 for adults and free for those under 2 years old. Tickets on the day of the event are $11 for kids and seniors and $13 for adults. Once admission is paid, the cost of most activities inside the event are free, including equipment rides. Tickets can be purchased in advance online or at participating IQ Credit Unions, Chuck’s Produce and Pacific Continental Bank.
Dozer Days is held at the Clark County Event Center (17402 NE Delfel Road, Ridgefield, WA 98642) and brought to you by the Nutter Foundation. “The Nutter Family Foundation is a non-profit focusing on the needs of children; believing that when children are given the opportunity to develop their talents, society thrives.”