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Emergence Convergence Festival

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Sat, Jun 01 , 2024 • 10:00am - 4:00pm

515 Old Timber Rd, Monticello, IL 61856

You can observe, do science, and marvel at the mass emergence of the cicadas over at Allerton Park on June 1st from 10:00–4:00 p.m! 

Screaming cicada enthusiasts unite! Get together to observe, do science, and marvel at the mass emergence of Magicicada 13-year Brood XIX, which is the largest of all periodical cicada broods, and 17-year Brood XIII. There will be a variety of activities and displays, including:

  • A talk with local cicada expert Katie Dana about Magicicadas
  • Scream-like-a-Cicada Contest (Time TBD)
  • Purchase limited release beer "Emergence Convergence" by Triptych Brewing
  • Tables and Displays from: Entomology at UIUC - Insect Petting Zoo
  • And much more!
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