If you know a kid who is obsessed with all things dinosaurs, you better buy tickets now to Jurassic Empire which will be invading the Winnebago County Fairgrounds on August 5 and 6, 2023.

Giant Dinosaurs Are Coming to Pecatonica, Illinois

My family lives in Pecatonica, and we often consider ourselves lucky to have such easy access to all the fun things that happen at the Winnebago County Fairgrounds. From fairs and shopping events, to drag races and rodeos, there's plenty of fun to be had at the Winnebago County Fairgrounds, especially during the summer. One thing I have never experienced before at the Fairgrounds is massive, true-to-life, moving dinosaurs, but that is about to change this August!

Jeff Kreider via Jurassic Empire via Facebook
Jeff Kreider via Jurassic Empire via Facebook
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Jurassic Empire Coming to the Winnebago County Fairgrounds

Jurassic Empire is "one of the world's largest dinosaur touring events", and it will be stopping at the Winnebago County Fairgrounds in Pecatonica on August 5 & 6, 2023. This interactive event features:

  • Massive, true-to-life size dinosaurs
  • Interactive baby dinosaurs
  • Walking dinosaurs on the loose
  • Fun photo opportunities
  • Dinosaur rides, crafts, activities...and much more.
Jurassic Empire via Facebook, Canva
Jurassic Empire via Facebook, Canva
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Here's how the experience is described on Jurassic Empire's website;

You'll see Gigantic, Ultra-Realistic Dinosaurs as the ROAR, Breathe and come to life! See the terrifying T-Rex, the Brachiosaurus, Apatosaurus, Utahraptors walking around and baby Dinosaurs your kids will love.

Tons of Activities too, like Digging for Dinosaur Bones, Dinosaur Rides, the 9D Virtual Reality Rides, Dinosaur themes Bounce Houses, Giant Slides and more!

Doesn't that sound like something your entire family would love to see?!?

Ticket Info for Jurassic Empire at Winnebago County Fairgrounds

Tickets for the indoor Jurassic Empire event at the Winnebago County Fairgrounds are already on sale and sold in 2-hour increments. Reserve your spot now by clicking here, and I just discovered you can save $10 per ticket when you use the promo code "EARLY" at checkout. Score...or maybe I should say, ROAR!

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