There's A 3-Day Dinosaur Festival Coming To Illinois That's A Blast For The Whole Family
By Elizabeth Crozier|Published February 16, 2019
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An Illinois transplant who grew up and went to school in Indiana for 22 years, Elizabeth holds a BFA in creative writing and has enjoyed traveling across the country and parts of Europe. She has visited half of the states, as well as parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and regularly travels home to the Hoosier State to see friends and family. With more than five years of writing experience, Elizabeth’s articles have been featured on several websites, and her poetry and short stories have been published in multiple literary journals.
If you love paleontology, you’ll definitely want to make plans for the best dinosaur festival in the nation. There is a museum in Rockford, Illinois that hosts this event every year, and you won’t want to miss it.
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PaleoFest is a three-day event that takes place each year at the Burpee Museum of Natural History. It involves lectures, workshops, and other activities that are geared towards all ages.
This year's event takes place on March 1-3, 2019, and tickets are separate from admission to the museum. During this weekend, there will be special activities for those who come to enjoy this marvelous place.
Admission costs $12 for adults and $8 for youth while members pay special prices.
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Family passes, which do include museum admission, are available for those who wish to participate in lectures and workshops. There are various ticket packages to accommodate your family's needs.
On the first night, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy light refreshments and hear a presentation by Joshua Mathews. It begins at 6 p.m. and serves as a preview to the weekend ahead.
The following day is chock full of activities. A mix of lectures and workshops take place throughout the day beginning at 11 a.m. The day ends with live music and a cocktail mixer at 4:30 p.m. and then dinner at 6:30 p.m.
Dinner and drinks will be served by Franchesco's Ristorante The evening lecture will take place at 7:30 p.m.
The final day is a bit shorter and features some of the same lectures and workshops as the day before. An Illinois tradition for about 20 years, this event belongs on everyone's bucket list.
Guests will have the chance to network with professionals, learn about the latest research and discoveries, and engage with the community at this dinosaur festival. Check out what keeps this annual event going.
The Burpee Museum of Natural History is generally open Tuesday through Sunday between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. It aims to inspire locals to learn about the natural world around them by preserving it and engaging with it.
The Burpee Museum of Natural History is located at 737 N Main St., Rockford, IL 61103, and you can learn more about the event on its website or Facebook page. Are you going to this dinosaur festival? Share your thoughts with us about this unique event below in the comments.
