Thank You for Joining NNCCF at Dozers & Dirt 2026!

Thank you to everyone who to everyone who joined us for Dozers & Dirt! It was a beautiful day full of big machines, unforgettable experiences, and an even bigger purpose. We’re grateful to the volunteers, sponsors, equipment operators and community partners who helped make the event possible.

Every ticket purchased helps the Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation provide critical support to local childhood cancer warriors and their families.

About Dozers & Dirt: Dozers & Dirt is held annually each September. We’re already looking forward to next year! Check back for updates and details about Dozers & Dirt 2027. Kids can operate over 35 pieces of real heavy construction equipment! Explore exciting displays like the RAVEN helicopter, bomb squad, fire trucks, police vehicles, and much more. Come make memories, move mountains, and help bring Help, Hope, and Courage to local families facing childhood cancer.

Safety First

• Closed-toe shoes are mandatory for everyone attending.
• All children must be accompanied by an adult.
• A waiver is required for everyone attending. Waivers are signed at entrance gate.
• Adults may accompany children but are not permitted on the equipment..
• Sunscreen and hats are highly recommended.
• Please let pets at home.
• Food truck will be available throughout the event with food and refreshment available for purchase.

Parking and drop-off

Signs and event attendants will be visible to help guide you to parking.

Bringing large items or attending with a large group?

Feel free to drop off your items or group members at the main gate before parking.

What’s included with your ticket:

Riding ticket

• One punch card for equipment rides
• Children ages 17 and under who want to ride equipment must have a ticket
• One Dozers & Dirt event T-shirt per child (while supplies last
• One refillable water pouch (while supplies last)
• One drawstring backpack (while supplies last)

Not riding?

Non-riding tickets are also available for children who would like to attend but do not plan to ride the equipment.

Adults accompanying children attend FREE!

Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor: Ford Motor Company

Bulldozer Sponsor: Silver Legacy, Eldorado, Circus Circus Reno

Haul Truck Sponsor: Road & Highway Builders

Excavator Sponsor: The Newtron Group

Specialty Sponsors: Triad Plastic Technologies (lanyards), M.A. Mortenson Company (volunteer shirts), MB Crusher America, Inc. (operator shirts), Gerhardt & Berry Construction, Inc. (kids shirts)

Loader Sponsors: Evans Family Foundation, Westex Consulting Engineers, Equipment Share, Gradex Construction Company, Sundt Construction Inc., A & K Earth Movers, Empire Cat, Spanish Springs Construction, Inc., Campbell Construction Co, Inc., Concrete Accessories, Inc., Nevada Barricade & Sign Company Inc., MDB Trucking, Charles River Laboratories, Western Nevada Materials, Aspen Earthworks, Inc., Plumbers & Pipefitters U.A. Local 350, Waste Management, Granite Construction, RHP Mechanical Systems

Backhoe Sponsors: K7 Construction, CMC Tire, The Builders Association of Northern Nevada, Capurro Trucking, Professional Safe & Lock, Construction Leadership Council, AGC / Nevada Construction Industry Promotion Bureau, Inc., Etchell Family, American Ready Mix, Builders FirstSource Reno Millwork, Florida Canyon Mining, Inc., Granite Propane, Idaho Asphalt Supply, Kimball Equipment, Farwest Insulation Contracting, Helix Electric, Coan Equipment of Nevada, Inc., California Industrial Rubber Co., Advanced Asphalt, Sierra Rental and Transport Co, Inc., Dirt Clod, LLC, Alston Construction, Truckee Tahoe Lumber Company

Mini Ex Sponsors: NewFields, JS Cole, Clasen Quality Chocolate, Thompson Garage Doors, Neeser Construction, Sparks Mobile Physical Therapy, High Sierra Industries, SLR Consulting, Raba Kistner, Inc., Janesville Self Storage, Black Rock Construction, BJ Rees’s Enterprise, LLC, Crusader Fence Company, Western Nevada Supply Company, U.S. Silica Company – Sparks, Reno Rodeo Association, Summit Line Construction, Shafer Equipment Company, Inter-State Oil Co., Acme Rigging & Supply Co., Inc., CFL Construction, Inc., Sign & Design

Scissor Lift Sponsors: Brody Chemical, Eastern Sierra Engineering, Peterbilt Truck Parts & Equipment, Sunstone Environmental Solutions, LLC, Caughlin Ranch Animal Hospital, Public Restroom Company, Western Aggregates, K & B Transportation LLC, Atencio Family Dentistry, Western Industrial Parts, Inc., Sparks Florist, U.S. Silica Company – Fernley, TiLT Industrial Services, Western Flow Solutions, Michael & Debra Herman, Teichert Truckee North Tahoe Materials, Etchell Family, Equinox Gold – South Railroad Mine, Eagle Crusher, Lamar Advertising