# Event Details - **Event Name**: PaleoFest One Lecture Peek - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 08 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: General Admission 1 Day + One Lecture Peek! (ticket for one person)About this EventThis ticket type includes:General Admission for ONE person on TWO DAYSOne Lecture Peek on ONE DAYNEW for 2026! The Paleo Marketplace: Our biggest expansion yet! Shop a curated selection of vendors from across the country featuring fossils, minerals, gems, books, and unique paleo-artNEW for 2026! Youth Poster Presentations: Experience the future of science as students present their own ongoing researchPop-Up Exhibits & Games: Access exclusive "one-day-only" stations and interactive games throughout the museum’s exhibit halls.Why PaleoFest 2026?Be Part of the Discovery!PaleoFest is more than a weekend event; it’s where history comes alive! Hosted at the Burpee Museum of Natural History, this celebration brings world-renowned paleontologists to Rockford, IL, to share "breaking news" science. Whether you're a family of explorers or a dedicated researcher, PaleoFest makes the ancient world feel alive.What’s Happening?World-Class Talks: Hear directly from the researchers making headlines. All evening and weekend talks are tailored for a general audience—no scientific background required!NEW for 2026! The Paleo Marketplace: Our biggest expansion yet! Shop a curated selection of vendors from across the country featuring authentic fossils, rare minerals, gems, books, and unique paleo-art. (Included with General Admission).NEW for 2026! Youth Poster Presentations: Experience the future of science as students present their own ongoing research. (Included with General Admission).Pop-Up Exhibits & Games: Access exclusive "one-day-only" stations and interactive games throughout the museum’s exhibit halls.Headlining Speakers & Special EventsFriday Honorary Member Kick-Off: Join Dr. James Napoli, lead author of the groundbreaking 2025 Nature paper on the reclassification of "Jane." Hear the inside story of how Nanotyrannus was officially recognized as a distinct species.Saturday Keynote Dinner: Meet Dr. Jingmai O’Connor from the Field Museum as she discusses the world-famous "Chicago Archaeopteryx" and the spectacular evolution of flight.The Lecture PEEK: Curious about the "pro" side of science? Use this pass for a one-session "taster" of the high-level research lectures happening throughout Saturday and Sunday.Exclusive 2026 Workshops(Pre-registration required to reserve your seat! These workshops often sell out!)Survivors of the Cretaceous: Come face-to-face with living animals whose ancestors shared the world with dinosaurs. Uncover the traits that helped them survive the asteroid impact and use real fossils to rebuild the Cretaceous ecosystem.Hell Creek Rock Stars: Dinosaurs That Changed the Story: Meet the "celebrity" dinosaurs that rewrote the history books—from Jane’s dramatic reclassification to bizarre horned giants. See how new discoveries constantly evolve our understanding of this competitive ancient world.Friday Kids’ Drop-Off: Nano vs. T. rex Dino Craft Lab: Parents, enjoy the Friday lecture while your kids lead their own investigation! In this hands-on lab, kids will build their own "teen tyrant" and learn how scientists change their minds when new evidence is found.Pro-Tip: How to Choose Your TicketFor the Full Experience: The Family VIP or Experience It All packages offer the best value, including workshops, swag, and all-day access.For the Science Lover: The Paleo Research Packages offer a deep dive into three days of professional lectures and the Keynote Dinner.For the Casual Explorer: Grab a Duo Workshop Bundle to get General Admission plus two interactive classes! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/paleofest-one-lecture-peek/100001980596911679 - **Event Categories**: workshops, art, kids, pop-ups, literary-art, performances, theatre, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fpaleofest-one-lecture-peek-tickets-1980596911679 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 12.51, max: 44.52, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Rockford - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Burpee Museum of Natural History - **lat**: 42.2772724 - **long**: -89.0881873 - **full address**: Burpee Museum of Natural History, 737 North Main Street, Rockford, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Burpee Museum of Natural History (https://allevents.in/org/burpee-museum-of-natural-history/17592179) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/e4599e9ee7fe73a0dcad13f520697f4c4014f5cf7920ca02d65a85b739b0a071-rimg-w1200-h580-dc0a0e0d-gmir.jpg?v=1768538207 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/f78ec6b0cf23f903a95da65299c142fdd194a4f97f9e2f5ad008b3ba752ae4d9-rimg-w400-h400-dc0a0e0e-gmir.jpg?v=1768538207 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Burpee Museum of Natural History, 737 North Main Street, Rockford, United States - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 12.51 up to 44.52 USD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Burpee Museum of Natural History - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** workshops, art, kids, pop-ups, literary-art, performances, theatre, entertainment - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about PaleoFest One Lecture Peek ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "PaleoFest One Lecture Peek", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/e4599e9ee7fe73a0dcad13f520697f4c4014f5cf7920ca02d65a85b739b0a071-rimg-w1200-h580-dc0a0e0d-gmir.jpg?v=1768538207", "startDate": "2026-03-07", "endDate": "2026-03-08", "url": "https://allevents.in/rockford/paleofest-one-lecture-peek/100001980596911679", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Burpee Museum of Natural History", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "737 North Main Street", "addressLocality": "Rockford", "addressRegion": "IL", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "42.2772724", "longitude": "-89.0881873" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "General Admission 1 Day + One Lecture Peek! 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