Question 1

What Ticket Packages are available?

Accepted Answer

There are multiple packages for individuals and families wanting to engage with beginning level paleontology as well as packages for students and researchers wanting to witness research talks about ongoing research.  Details are at https://burpee.org/paleofest/

Question 2

What are Research Lectures?

Accepted Answer

Burpee brings top paleontology researchers from Universities, Museums, and Federal Programs such as the BLM to share their work in a consumable way for enthusiasts without professional training, students, and other researchers. Expect engaging 30 min sessions with each speaker including Q&A

Question 3

What are Workshops?

Accepted Answer

Designed for beginning and intermediate level paleontology lovers, these family friendly workshops dive deeper into a specific topics in paleo in a classroom setting.  Attendees learn from Burpee Staff and complete an activity to make something to bring home. Great for all ages!

Question 4

How can I save $$$?

Accepted Answer

Members discounts on everything.  If purchasing tickets without a membership, you might save money AND get a membership out of the deal if you start by becoming a Burpee Member.  Members get year round perks including a subscription to Burpee's Magazine. https://burpee.org/memberships/

Question 5

Will there be food at the event?

Accepted Answer

YES! Rusty Drum will be offering food for purchase in the Mahlberg Auditorium.  Burpee also has snack and drink vending machines.

Question 6

What about parking?

Accepted Answer

The Burpee Parking lot fills up fast.  Consider parking at Museum Campus  lot(just before Burpee on Main Street) and using the underground tunnel  to Burpee OR parking at any of our nearby associated lots (marked with MUSEUM PARKING signs).  All parking is FREE.

PaleoFest Keynote and Dinner ONLY

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