PaleoFest 2026
Schedule
Fri, 06 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
737 N. Main Street, Rockford, IL, United States, Illinois 61103 | Rockford, IL
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For one unforgettable weekend, Burpee becomes a celebration of all things paleo!- Hear from leading researchers sharing groundbreaking discoveries
- Experience family-friendly workshops and pop-up exhibits
- Shop paleo art, fossils, geology treasures, and one-of-a-kind finds from incredible vendors
- Connect with fellow fossil fans from across the region
Whether you’re a dedicated science enthusiast or raising the next generation of dinosaur lovers, PaleoFest delivers inspiration, discovery, and community.
Get your tickets now:
https://burpee.org/paleofest-tickets/
* Keynote Speaker: Dr. Jingmai O’Connor *
Date: Saturday, March 7 EVENING EVENT
"Archaeopteryx: Food for flight"
* FRIDAY EVENING KICK OFF EVENT *
Dr. James Napoli: Instructor of Anatomical Sciences, Stony Brook University
Date: Friday March, 6
Talk Title: “Nanotyrannus lethaeus: how new evidence revealed Rockford’s own tyrannosaur species was hiding in plain sight” (don't miss the concurrent youth workshop!)
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737 N. Main Street, Rockford, IL, United States, Illinois 61103Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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